As Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, Georgians across the state are contemplating what to sacrifice for the next 40 days. While chocolate, coffee, and screen time top many lists, some residents are considering giving up the news entirely. But experts and community leaders suggest that tuning out completely might not be the spiritual […]
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Lake wind advisory issued for parts of Georgia through Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a lake wind advisory for parts of east central Georgia and central South Carolina that remains in effect until 7 p.m. Wednesday. What’s Happening: Southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are expected through Wednesday evening. The advisory covers Lincoln, McDuffie, Columbia, Richmond and […]
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Richmond County deputy shoots armed suspect who pointed gun at officers
A Richmond County deputy shot a person who officers say pointed a gun at them while they were responding to a domestic dispute call late Tuesday night. What Happened: Deputies went to the 4300 block of Peach Orchard Road around 11:26 p.m. Tuesday after someone reported a domestic dispute. When they got there, they say […]
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Georgia lawmakers want to make it harder for the public to get police video when someone dies. Here’s what HB 1223 does and why it matters
Georgia lawmakers are weighing a bill that would let police agencies keep certain recordings out of public view when someone dies — not during the heat of an active investigation, but after there’s no pending investigation, when communities are usually trying to make sense of what happened. It’s House Bill 1223, and it plugs a […]
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Cobb police officer saves newborn baby’s life
The baby wasn’t breathing. That’s what Officer Desaussure saw when he reached the car — a newborn, just delivered, silent in the backseat. The mother had given birth moments before, somewhere on the side of a Cobb County road, because there hadn’t been time to make it to the hospital. It was February 12, just […]
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Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Savannah
A man died after being struck by a car while crossing Eisenhower Drive outside of a crosswalk on Feb. 13, Savannah police said Tuesday. What Happened: Officers responded to the crash at Eisenhower Drive and Waters Avenue around 7:10 p.m. The man received medical care at the scene before being taken to Memorial Health Medical […]
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Body recovered from car in Lake Lanier identified as 85-year-old missing from Roswell
A body found inside a vehicle pulled from Lake Lanier on Monday has been identified as an 85-year-old Roswell man who was reported missing over the weekend. What’s happening: Phillip Malone was found dead inside a red Toyota Camry recovered from the water near Tidwell Park on Monday morning. A boater spotted the submerged vehicle […]
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6 Suspects arrested after drive-by shooting at Augusta home
Why It Matters: Five people were inside the D’Antignac Street home when shots were fired. All survived, but residential drive-by shootings disrupt and endanger what is supposed to be a safe space. What Happened: Deputies arrested Jaleel Gantt, Eric Merriweather, Zatoria Griffin, Zykerria Merriweather, Christian Williams, and Julianna Rodriguez following the February 13 shooting, according […]
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Augusta adds early voting site and closes 3 precincts
Augusta’s Elections Board opened a second early voting location for the House District 130 special election after voters complained about access to the single downtown site. 🗳️ Why It Matters: Voters in south Augusta faced long drives to cast early ballots, and ongoing road construction downtown made the Municipal Building harder to reach. What’s Happening: […]
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Cobb County police shoot and kill armed man
Cobb County police shot and killed an armed man Monday night after police say he refused commands to drop a handgun on Bradley Avenue. What Happened: Officers were canvassing Bradley Avenue around 10:38 p.m. after hearing multiple gunshots when they encountered a man holding a handgun. Police say they gave multiple verbal commands to drop […]
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Georgia Supreme Court reverses daycare worker’s murder conviction
The Georgia Supreme Court reversed Maria Owens’ 2020 murder conviction in the death of an 11-month-old boy at her Fulton County daycare, ruling the trial judge gave the jury incorrect instructions about what crimes she could be convicted of at the same time. What’s Happening: The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the trial court wrongly […]
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Trump plans to visit Georgia Thursday
President Donald Trump will speak in Floyd County on Thursday, focusing on economic issues and affordability. Why It Matters: The president’s visit comes as residents across north Georgia continue to face rising costs for groceries, housing, and everyday expenses. What’s Happening: Trump will deliver remarks on the economy, according to multiple sources familiar with his […]
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Warm air brings rising temperatures to Georgia this week
Warm air is moving into Georgia from the south through Friday, bringing higher temperatures and more clouds, according to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg. What’s Happening: Moisture is increasing as the warm air moves in. Temperatures will rise and clouds will build through the week. What’s Important: Rain is expected to arrive Thursday or Friday. […]
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Georgia lawmaker files bill to make abortion homicide
State Rep. Emory Dunahoo has filed legislation that would apply Georgia’s homicide statutes to unborn children from fertilization through birth. What’s Happening: House Bill 441, called the Georgia Prenatal Equal Protection Act, would extend enforcement of existing homicide laws to include all stages of pregnancy starting at fertilization. The bill is scheduled to be announced […]
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The Saga of Godfrey Wade: US veteran deported by ICE after 50 years in Georgia
Godfrey Wade, a U.S. Army veteran and tennis coach who had lived in Georgia for decades, was deported to Jamaica recently after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in September following a traffic stop. What’s Happening: Wade, who served in the Army’s 7th Infantry Division in Germany in the 1980s, was pulled over and […]
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Georgia Tax Cut Bill Paradox: Helping Low-Wage Workers While Eliminating Their Housing
An income tax cutting proposal designed by Georgia’s Senate Republicans to address the election year affordability issue would also cut into the supply of new housing for low wage earners, potentially harming some of the same people it would help. Senate Bill 476, approved by the Senate last week, would return billions a year to taxpayers, […]
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Georgia woman killed in crash during ICE pursuit in Chatham County
A woman died Monday morning when a vehicle fleeing from federal immigration officers crashed into her car on Whitefield Avenue in Chatham County. What’s Happening: Chatham County police arrested 38-year-old Oscar Vasquez Lopez after the 7:45 a.m. collision at the Truman Parkway intersection. Lopez was fleeing from Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]
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Body found inside vehicle pulled from Lake Lanier
A body was found inside a vehicle recovered from Lake Lanier. What’s happening: The vehicle was pulled from the water Monday after a boater discovered it this morning. The recovery took place at Tidwell Park. What’s important: The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office does not suspect foul play. The case remains under investigation, and next of […]
