Two men are seriously hurt after a runaway trailer hit them on the side of I-20, and now police need your help to find the driver who fled the scene. The men were stopped on the shoulder of the highway when the crash happened. What’s Happening: DeKalb County Police say a trailer came loose from […]
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Elderly Putnam County Couple Dies In Highway 16 Crash
An elderly husband and wife from Putnam County died Wednesday after their car was hit by a Georgia Power truck. The crash has led to misdemeanor charges for the truck’s driver. What’s Happening: A fatal crash on Highway 16 killed a local couple Wednesday afternoon. The collision happened at the intersection with Pea Ridge Road. […]
Posted inEconomy
Winn-Dixie Stores Are Closing Throughout Georgia
Several Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores across Georgia are set to be sold or closed as the parent company shifts its focus to Florida. This change will directly impact shoppers in at least eight Georgia towns. What’s Happening: The parent company of Winn-Dixie, Southeastern Grocers, announced it is changing its name to The Winn-Dixie Company […]
Posted inGeorgia People
Fort Valley State Mourns Death Of Freshman Student
The Fort Valley State University community is grieving the loss of a freshman student from Columbus who died this week. What’s Happening: Jame’la Moore, a first-year student, died October 17. The university announced her passing and shared a message from its president. What’s Important: In a statement, FVSU President Paul Jones said, “The FVSU community […]
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Polk County Mourns Loss Of Police Officer
The Polk County community is mourning the death of a long-serving law enforcement veteran. Angela “Angie” Shurley, who served for 27 years, passed away at her home, according to the police department. What’s Happening: The Polk County Police Department announced the death of 53-year-old Angela “Angie” Shurley. In a public post, the department called her […]
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Dallas Man Dead After Being Tased By Cobb Police
A Dallas man is dead after a Cobb County police officer used a Taser on him during a response to a hit-and-run call Tuesday evening. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has now taken over the case. What’s Happening: State agents are investigating the death of 47-year-old Timothy Lyle Sheats. The deadly tasing happened after a […]
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Escaped Inmate Captured in Augusta After Month-Long Manhunt
An escaped inmate convicted of murder is back in custody after being arrested in Augusta. The arrest ends a search that lasted more than a month and worried many residents. What’s Happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office announced that Stacy Huggins was arrested Wednesday on the 3200 block of Peach Orchard Road. He was taken […]
Posted inGeorgia Places
Here Are Georgia’s 3 Scariest Graveyards
Many people avoid spooky places, even if they don’t believe in ghosts. A new poll shows which Georgia graveyards people are most afraid to visit alone after dark. What’s Happening: A life insurance agency, Choice Mutual, asked Americans which cemetery they would be least prepared to enter by themselves at night. What’s Important: Three Georgia […]
Posted inWeather
What Tropical Storm Melissa Means For Georgia
A new tropical storm named Melissa is slowly moving in the Caribbean Sea. Forecasters say its future path is uncertain, which means Georgians should pay attention over the next week. What’s Happening: Tropical Storm Melissa is in the central Caribbean Sea with winds of about 50 mph. It is moving very slowly to the west, […]
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Sixth Person Arrested In 9-Month-Old’s Shooting Death in Cobb County
Police have arrested a sixth person in the shooting death of a 9-month-old girl at a Cobb County motel last month. The case has now led to charges against a woman accused of helping the suspects. What’s Happening: Nateemah Ware was arrested on October 6. Warrants state she is accused of hiding two suspects, Jayvian […]
