Cobb County residents can now find and vote for the brightest holiday light displays in their neighborhoods. What’s Happening: Cobb EMC posted its annual Holiday Lights map showing the best residential light displays across the county. Voting for favorite displays opens Dec. 1 on the Cobb EMC Facebook page. What’s Important: Cobb Travel and Tourism […]
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Georgia Troopers Stop Driver With Multiple Open Beer Cans on Ga. 400 on Thanksgiving
A driver was arrested for driving under the influence on Ga. 400 in Forsyth County late Wednesday night after troopers found multiple alcoholic beverage cans during a traffic stop. What’s Happening: Georgia State Patrol troopers pulled over a vehicle on northbound Ga. 400 for failing to move over. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving […]
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No One Died on Georgia’s Roads on Thanksgiving
No one has died on Georgia roads during the Thanksgiving travel period, a stark contrast to last year when 14 people lost their lives over the holiday. The numbers are as of 6 a.m. Friday. What’s Happening: Troopers recorded 110 crashes with 56 people injured, but no fatalities. By the Numbers: State troopers issued 135 DUI […]
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62-Year-Old Man Arrested for Fatal Stabbing Outside Atlanta Strip Club
Atlanta police arrested a man Wednesday in connection with a deadly stabbing outside a northwest Atlanta strip club. What’s Happening: Police took 62-year-old Tyrone Butler into custody for a homicide that happened early Wednesday morning at 1271 Marietta Boulevard NW. What’s Important: Butler faces charges of murder, aggravated assault, possession of a knife during the […]
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Cobb County Sheriff Warns of Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams
Shoppers looking for holiday deals should watch out for scammers trying to steal their money and personal information. What’s Happening: The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scams tied to Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. Fake websites, phishing emails, and deals that seem too good to be true are common tricks used […]
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Scam Alert: Scammers Pose as Coffee County Deputies to Steal Money
Coffee County residents are being targeted by phone scammers pretending to be sheriff’s deputies. What’s Happening: The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are calling people and claiming to be Marcus Dunlap with the agency. The calls are fake. What You Need to Know: Law enforcement will never call, email, or contact you asking for […]
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Kids’ Helmets Sold on Amazon and Walmart Recalled Over Head Injury Risk
If your child has been wearing an Outdoor Master helmet while biking or skating, you’ll want to check their gear immediately. Why It Matters: The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a risk of injury or death due to head injury. With kids still active outdoors on bikes […]
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Tifton Fire Department Begs You Not to Heat Your Home With the Oven
Cold weather has arrived in Tift County, and the Tifton Fire Department is once again reminding residents of things that should not require reminding. Why it matters: Somewhere out there, someone is about to look at their kitchen stove and think, “That’ll do.” The Tifton Fire Department would prefer they didn’t. What’s happening: The department has issued […]
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Brown Friday: The Day Georgia’s Pipes Work Overtime
It’s not just turkey leftovers and holiday shopping chaos making the news on the day after Thanksgiving. Georgia’s plumbers are bracing for their annual day of reckoning: Brown Friday. What Is It?: Brown Friday—the cheekily named day after Thanksgiving—sees a spike in plumbing emergencies. No, it’s not the turkey itself, but what comes after: grease-clogged […]
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Woman Shot Inside Her Home on Thanksgiving Morning in Atlanta
A 26-year-old woman was shot inside her home on Thanksgiving morning when bullets fired from outside her house struck her in the abdomen. What’s Happening: Someone fired multiple gunshots at a home on Lethea Street SE in Atlanta around 7:45 a.m. on Thursday. At least one bullet went through the wall and hit a woman inside, […]
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Savannah Lifts Boil Water Order for Coffee Bluff Neighborhoods
Families in three Coffee Bluff area neighborhoods can now safely drink their tap water again after the city ended a safety warning Monday. What’s Happening: The City of Savannah lifted a boil water order for homes on Daveitta Drive, Country Walk Circle, and Country Walk Drive. What’s Important: Residents in these neighborhoods no longer need […]
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Kids Ages 10, 14, and 16 Arrested in Thanksgiving Armed Robbery
A 10-year-old was among three young suspects arrested after an armed robbery at a Richmond County gas station on Thanksgiving afternoon. What’s Happening: Deputies arrested three juveniles — ages 16, 14, and 10 — after someone was robbed at gunpoint at the Sunoco Gas Station on Central Avenue around 3:06 p.m. Thursday. What’s Important: The […]
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Light in the Darkness
A star illuminating a stable – A savior born into the world – The Christmas story is God’s light shining into our darkness. But during times of loneliness, loss, and suffering, it can be hard to perceive the light when you’re overwhelmed with the dark. Blue Christmas is a time set aside to acknowledge the […]
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Teen Arrested After Stolen Car Chase Ends at Augusta Country Club
What’s Happening: Richmond County deputies attempted to stop a stolen vehicle on Johns Road near Walton Way, according to Lt. Kelly, public information officer for the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. The driver fled, leading deputies on a chase that ended when the vehicle crashed at the Augusta Country Club. What’s Important: A 16-year-old was taken […]
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Missing Nonverbal Teen Found Dead in Baldwin County
Update From The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office: It is with deep sadness that we announce the recovery of the body of Jeffrey Epps at approximately 16:14 today. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the more than 200 volunteers, as well as the dedicated public safety and law enforcement agencies, whose tireless efforts made this possible. […]
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Will Georgians Have a Peaceful Thanksgiving? Here Are The Odds
Georgia families betting on peaceful turkey dinners might want to check the spread—the state’s survival odds sit at a shaky 54%. What’s Happening: Georgia lands squarely in the middle of the pack for Thanksgiving survival, with families facing basically 50-50 chances of making it through dinner without drama. The state’s mix of old South traditions […]
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Savannah Issues Boil Water Warning After Contractor Damages Water Main
What’s Happening: The City of Savannah ordered residents on Daveitta Drive, Country Walk Circle and Country Walk Drive to boil all water before drinking, cooking or brushing teeth. What’s Important: Residents in the affected area should bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth […]
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Case Dismissed: Prosecutor Ends Fulton County Election Case Against Trump
Nearly half a decade after it started, the election fraud case against Donald Trump and his fellow indicted allies has ended, with a Fulton County judge on Wednesday granting a special prosecutor’s request for dismissal of the conspiracy case against the president and his 14 remaining co-defendants. Peter Skandalakis, executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ […]
