Congress is moving ahead with measures to reopen the federal government after a temporary spending bill was passed by the Republican majority and some Democrats in the Senate. The House was expected to vote on the bill Wednesday, Nov. 12. But the break in the shutdown stalemate comes without the one thing most Democrats in […]
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Will The Northern Lights Be Visible in Georgia Again Tonight?
Missed this week’s light show? The sky might give you a third and fourth chance. What’s Happening: A strong geomagnetic storm could make the northern lights visible across parts of the United States through Friday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a watch for the colorful display that typically stays near the North Pole. […]
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Have You Seen This Car? It is Suspected in a Hit-and-Run
Pulaski County authorities need your help finding a driver who fled the scene of a crash earlier this month. What’s Happening: A white SUV left the scene of a crash on Broad Street at Warren Street near the Huddle House on November 4 around 12:50 p.m., according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. What’s Important: […]
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Scam Alert: No Deputy Will Ever Call You to Bail a Relative Out of Jail
Scammers are calling people in Washington County and pretending to be sheriff’s deputies who need money to bond family members out of jail. What’s Happening: The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says people are getting phone calls from someone claiming to be a deputy who demands payment to release a relative from jail. The caller tries […]
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Georgia Father Jailed For Filming Himself Sexually Abusing His Child
A Catoosa County man will spend decades in prison after a jury convicted him of sexually abusing his own child and recording the abuse on video. What’s Happening: According to prosecutors, 35-year-old John Christian Collier was convicted on 16 counts of sexually related crimes against his child, according to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District […]
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Should Georgia Ban Cell Phones in High Schools?
A mandatory cellphone ban could be coming for all public high schools in Georgia after the positive outcomes reported by schools that have already implemented such policies. A new state law will require every public elementary and middle school in the state to lock up students’ phones and other personal devices starting next fall, but […]
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Georgia’s History is Written in Cursive. Can Your Child Read it?
Georgia students may struggle to read their own state’s historical records because they never learned cursive. A new digital teaching kit from the Georgia Historical Society tackles both problems at once. Why It Matters: Handwritten documents hold Georgia’s stories, but they’re useless if students can’t decipher the script. This free resource gives teachers a way […]
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19-Year-Old Accidentally Kills Friend While Showing Off Gun
A 21-year-old man died after being shot in the chest when his friend was showing him a gun inside a Valdosta home, according to police. What’s Happening: McArthur Howard died at South Georgia Medical Center on November 7 after being shot at a home on North Troup Street. Police say 19-year-old LC Strawder, was showing […]
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Another Cold Front Moves Into Georgia This Weekend
Georgians hoping for rain to ease the drought will have to wait a little longer, despite two cold fronts moving in this weekend. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says two weak cold fronts will move through Georgia late this weekend and early next week. North Georgia has a 30% chance of rain on Sunday, […]
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After 43 Days, The Government Shutdown is Finally Over
The U.S. House approved a spending package Wednesday evening that will reopen the government and end the longest shutdown in the nation’s history, once President Donald Trump signs the legislation into law. The White House announced Trump will sign the bill in the Oval Office at 9:45 p.m. Eastern. The 222-209 vote marked the first […]