A Sunday morning argument between coworkers at a Kennesaw restaurant turned into a shooting when one employee called her husband to the scene. 📍 What Happened: Officers arrived at Martin’s Restaurant on Cobb Parkway within one minute of the 8:41 a.m. call on October 5. Two employees had been arguing inside the restaurant. One of […]
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A New 300-Unit Apartment Complex is Coming to Lawrenceville
A 300-unit apartment community called The Greene started construction in Lawrenceville, bringing another wave of rental housing to the area. 🏠 Why It Matters: The development adds hundreds of new rental units to Gwinnett County as housing costs continue to climb across metro Atlanta, giving residents more options in a tight market. 📋 What’s Happening: […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Two Crashes Shut Down I-85 in Gwinnett Sunday Morning
The Gwinnett County Police Department is currently working on two separate motor vehicle accidents, causing heavy traffic delays on I-85 Southbound and I-85 Northbound. Traffic on I-85 Southbound is currently shut down between Beaver Ruin Road and Pleasantdale Road with all southbound traffic being diverted to Beaver Ruin Road. Additionally, traffic on I-85 Northbound is […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Georgia’s Crash Victims Wait Nearly 44 Minutes for Help
If you get into a car crash in Georgia, the ambulance that is your life line will be slower getting to you than it would be in 47 other states. 🚨 Why It Matters: The difference between a 30-minute ambulance ride and a 44-minute one isn’t just inconvenience — it’s the difference between the “golden […]
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Roswell Begins $4 Million Road Resurfacing: Is Your Street on The List?
The city started repaving 33 streets across Roswell this week, using a data-driven system that targets the roads in worst shape first. 🚧 What’s Happening: Crews began work Monday on nearly 207,000 square yards of roadway, funded by $1 million in state grants and $3 million from the city’s capital budget. The city uses something […]
Posted inClark Chronicles
The Government Shutdown: Because Congress Would Rather Sleep on the Couch Than Talk it Out
The government is shut down again. Federal workers aren’t getting paychecks. National parks are closed. And somewhere in Washington, our elected officials are pointing fingers at each other like toddlers fighting over the last juice box. Since one Georgia congresswoman has called for a national divorce, I’ve been thinking: maybe what Congress really needs isn’t […]
Posted inFire
Body Found In Abandoned Macon Home After Friday Fire
A woman’s body was pulled from the charred remains of an empty house on Columbus Road late Friday night, and investigators still don’t know who she was or how she died. 🔍 Why It Matters: The discovery raises questions about what happened inside the abandoned West Macon property before flames drew firefighters just after 11 […]
Posted inWeather
Isolated Showers in Georgia? What to Expect This Weekend
The weekend splits in two: clear skies today, scattered rain tomorrow for parts of Georgia. ☀️ Why It Matters: Outdoor plans hinge on timing and location. Northern Georgia stays dry through Sunday, but anyone south of Interstate 20 should expect afternoon thunderstorms. 🌤️ Today’s Weather: Dry conditions and mild temperatures continue across the state. Highs […]
Posted inYour Government
Is The Chattahoochee National Recreation Area Open During The Government Shutdown?
Some National Park Services sites in Georgia, like Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, will remain open as the federal government shutdown continues. Visitors to the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area may notice reduced trash collection, restrooms cleaned less frequently, and phones not being answered during the shutdown. Brittany Jones, the executive director of the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, the […]
Posted inEntertainment
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Gets 50 Months in Prison
In a high-stakes courtroom in Manhattan, Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced today to 50 months in federal prison after being convicted in July of two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution, a violation of the Mann Act. In July, a federal jury found Combs guilty on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution, […]
Posted inFood
Eats Restaurant Closes After 33 Years In Atlanta
A Ponce de Leon staple that fed generations is serving its final plates October 18. 🍽️ Why It Matters: Eats Restaurant shaped Atlanta’s dining culture for more than three decades — a rare kind of longevity in a city where restaurants come and go like seasons. 📅 What’s Happening: The restaurant announced on social media […]
Posted inCrime
Shooting Suspect Caught After Chase Through Downtown Augusta
A man was shot multiple times Tuesday morning near Broad Street, sparking a three-hour manhunt that ended in a car crash and foot chase through downtown Augusta. 🔍 What Happened: Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at Aiken Tires on Broad Street around 9:30 a.m., but quickly learned the actual shooting occurred moments earlier […]
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Warner Robins Waives Utility Fees As Federal Shutdown Hits Air Force Base
Warner Robins and Houston County are getting ready for a long haul as Robins Air Force Base workers face missing paychecks due to the government shutdown. 💰 Why It Matters: When the federal government stops paying its workers, the ripple hits hardest in places like Warner Robins, where Robins Air Force Base anchors the local […]
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Government Shutdown Hits Home For 110,000 Georgia Workers
More than 110,000 federal employees across Georgia woke up this week without a paycheck — or a clear timeline for when the next one might arrive. 💼 Why It Matters: A federal government shutdown doesn’t stay in Washington. It ripples through Georgia households, local economies, and industries that depend on stable government contracts, from defense […]
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Georgia Church Elder Accused of Stealing $200,000 From Congregation
A man who once guided spiritual life at Broad Street Church of Christ in LaGrange now faces felony theft charges after police say he took more than $200,000 from the church’s accounts. ⚖️ What Happened: Howard Lester, a former elder at the church, was arrested after LaGrange police issued a warrant for his capture. Investigators […]
Posted inEconomy
Georgia Families Work 16 Days a Month Just to Pay The Bills
A new survey of households across the country reveals what many already feel in their bones: the money doesn’t stretch like it used to. 💰 Why It Matters: Families in Georgia are spending more than half their monthly income on basic expenses before they can think about saving, investing, or planning for anything beyond next […]
Posted inNational
Government Shutdown: Renewal of Health Subsidies Backed by 78% of Americans, Including Trump Voters
The vast majority of Americans, including Republicans and those who identify as strong supporters of President Donald Trump, want Congress to renew the enhanced tax credits for people who buy their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, according to a poll released Friday. More than 78% of people surveyed by the nonpartisan health […]
Posted inWeather
Is Georgia Headed For a Drought?
The rain isn’t coming. And for Georgians watching their lawns brown and their water bills climb, the forecast through winter offers little relief. 🌡️ Why It Matters: Drought conditions that took hold across western and southern Georgia in September could spread across more of the state over the next three months, threatening water supplies, agriculture […]
