Congressman Hank Johnson says his office will stay open even though the federal government has shut down. What It Means For You: If you need help from your congressman’s office, you can still call or visit. The shutdown won’t stop Johnson from working on your case. How To Reach Them: You can contact Johnson’s office […]
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Marietta Square Restaurant Fails Health Inspection With Score of 43
A popular Marietta restaurant received a failing health score of 43 out of 100 during a routine inspection last week, with inspectors finding serious food safety violations that put customers at risk. What It Means For You: If you ate at The Marietta Local on Roswell Street this month, you may have been exposed to […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Tractor Trailer Driver Dies in Cherokee Crash
A truck driver died Tuesday morning when his vehicle left the road and crashed in Cherokee County. What Happened: The crash took place around 11:40 a.m. in the Free Home area. The truck went off the road, hit a power pole, and flipped over. The driver died at the scene. What It Means For You: […]
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Body Found in Pond During Search for Missing Georgia Man
DeKalb County fire crews discovered a body in a pond Monday night while searching for a 37-year-old man reported missing by his mother. What’s Happening: The man’s mother called authorities around 7:45 p.m. on Sept. 29 to report him missing. She told fire officials her son often visited the pond to fish. What We Know: […]
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Several Lawmakers Want to Be Georgia’s Next Lieutenant Governor
A half dozen state lawmakers are now running for Georgia lieutenant governor, as another Republican senator joins the race, hoping to outflank his opposition on the right. Sen. Greg Dolezal, R-Cumming, a conservative from the northern Atlanta suburbs, joins a cast of fellow conservative senators, all from outside the biggest metro area — plus an […]
Posted inWeather
Will it Rain in Georgia Today?
Georgia woke up to thick clouds and sticky air Tuesday morning, but the National Weather Service says skies will clear by afternoon before isolated thunderstorms roll through northern parts of the state. What It Means For You: Keep an umbrella handy this afternoon and evening. The storms should stay scattered, and forecasters don’t expect severe […]
Posted inYour Government
Government Shutdown Could Slow Down Air Travel: Here’s Why
The federal government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. tonight, and that means changes are coming to airports across Georgia and the country. What It Means For You: Your flights may be delayed or take longer than usual. Airport security lines could move slower. Air traffic controllers and airport security workers will still show up […]
Posted inCrime
Four Arrested After Shoplifting Leads to Police Chase Through Cobb County
Four men are in custody after a shoplifting incident at Cumberland Mall turned into a dangerous chase through busy streets on Monday afternoon. What It Means For You: If you were driving on Cumberland Parkway or Atlanta Road around 5:30 p.m. on September 29th, you may have witnessed a grey Chevrolet Tahoe speeding through traffic […]
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Playful Wrestling Between a Man and a Woman Ended With a Police Chase
A Saturday morning incident in Rome led to more than 20 criminal charges after police say a man threatened two people with a firearm following what started as playful wrestling. What’s Happening: Authorities arrested Deavonti Daniel after responding to reports of an armed threat near the intersection of East 15th Street and Flannery Street. A […]
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Man Arrested After Sexual Battery Incident at Augusta Dollar General
A 31-year-old man is facing charges after deputies say he assaulted a woman at an Augusta Dollar Genearal Sunday afternoon, then tried to run when law enforcement arrived. What’s Happening: Deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Dollar General at 4506 Windsor Springs Road at around 4:30 p.m. Sunday after a woman […]
