A Troup County school bus monitor was taken into custody after officials say the staffer showed students improper images. The district says it happened in the afternoon on Monday, Sept. 22. What It Means For You: If your child rides a Troup County school bus, you may see added attention from staff and questions from […]
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What is Filming in Downtown Lawrenceville This Week?
Downtown Lawrenceville is getting a soft reset this week — not a festival, not a parade, but a film set, with the city itself drafted as background. From Wednesday, September 24 through Saturday, September 27, the city says filming will move through the heart of downtown. Expect temporary closures: sidewalks, parking lots, alleyways. Lawrenceville Police […]
Posted inEntertainment
Things To Do in Roswell For Fall 2025
Roswell is rolling out a packed fall schedule, and it’s built for families, arts lovers and anyone ready for a night out. The City of Roswell and Roswell Cultural Arts Fall 2025 lineup brings award-winning touring acts, local favorites and youth performers to the Roswell Cultural Arts Center all season long. From glow-in-the-dark dinosaurs to […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
How to Handle Aggressive Drivers Without Becoming One
It starts with a glance, a honk, a car edging too close. One flare, then another. Before long, the whole commute feels charged. According to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, that sensation isn’t imagined. It’s viral. In a nationwide survey of licensed drivers, 96% admitted to at least one aggressive act […]
Posted inCrime
Richmond County Deputies Search for Teen Considered Armed and Dangerous
Richmond County deputies say they are searching for an 18-year-old wanted in a shooting on Alene Circle in south Augusta. The sheriff’s office says the teen should be considered armed and dangerous. What It Means For You: Stay alert if you live or work near Meadowbrook, Deans Bridge Road, or the nearby side streets. Do […]
Posted inOdd News
Thief Steals ATM From Georgia Bank
An enterprising thief in Albany yanked an ATM off its base at a Colony Bank on Philema Road, whisking it away like a very heavy souvenir and depositing it at a nearby park. Dispatchers with the Dougherty County Police Department got the call just before 10 a.m. on September 21. The report was simple and […]
Posted inCrime
2 Georgia Men Get 10 Years for Mail Theft
Two Augusta men were sent to federal prison for using a postal key to steal mail and cash fake checks. They each got 10 years. What’s Happening: Between the Lines: This scheme hit hundreds of victims, prosecutors said. That means local residents and small businesses lost time and money fixing fraud, closing accounts, and chasing […]
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Search Continues For Nyeasha Pickens Who Has Been Missing Since July 5
Law enforcement in Cordele is asking for your help to find Nyeasha Pickens, who has been missing since July 5. A new plea from three agencies offers a $5,000 reward for tips that help find her. What’s Happening: According to a joint statement on Sunday from the Cordele Police Department, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, […]
Posted inYour Vote
Election Day: Will a Deep Red Georgia District Flip in State Senate Race?
Tuesday is the final day to vote in the special state Senate runoff election in a north metro Atlanta district. Democrat Debra Shigley and Republican Jason Dickerson advanced to the runoff after getting the most votes during the August special election. Shigley, the only Democrat, won roughly 40% of the 21,000 votes cast. The Republican […]
Posted inEducation
Are Georgia’s School Safety Efforts Making Kids Miss Class?
Efforts to make Georgia schools safer are exacerbating student absenteeism, a major problem that lawmakers have been studying since this summer. Many students who are awaiting a tribunal for an alleged disciplinary infraction may be out of school for several weeks before they get a hearing on their guilt or innocence, Darlene Lynch told lawmakers […]
