A judge has put the brakes on Holly Springs’ controversial annexation plan, handing Cherokee County a significant early victory in its legal battle against a proposed high-density development. What’s happening Cherokee County won an interlocutory injunction on September 8, temporarily blocking Holly Springs from exercising authority over 20 acres at Lower Union Hill Road and […]
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Teen Pleads Guilty to Shooting 11-Year-Old at Georgia Skating Rink
A Decatur teenager who was 13 when he shot an 11-year-old outside Golden Glide Skating Rink pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 15 years, with seven to serve in custody. What’s new: On September 8, Cam’ron Mealing pleaded guilty to multiple felonies tied to an April 9, 2022 shooting and two armed robberies minutes later. […]
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Waffle House Fight in Cobb County: What We Know
Cobb County Police officers responded to reports of a fight in progress at the Waffle House on Sandy Plains Road. According to witnesses, a group of teenagers had been asked to leave the restaurant several times but refused. The situation escalated when the teens began arguing with staff, knocking plates from the counter, and jumping […]
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Missing in Augusta: Family and Deputies Ask for Help Finding Caitlyn Rouse
Quick read: What we know: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 35-year-old Caitlyn Rouse. She was last seen on August 30, 2025, at approximately 11:00 PM on the 3000 block of Roxbury Court in Augusta, GA. Her clothing at the time is unknown. According to her family, Caitlyn has Cerebral Palsy. Why this […]
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The Secret to Fighting Crime? Know Your Neighbors
You don’t have to love them. You don’t even have to like them. But learning the names on your block does more than fuel small talk. It helps prevent crime, according to guidance from the Kennesaw Police Department.. Translation: basic human interaction beats porch cameras at one crucial thing—context. When you know who belongs where, […]
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Late-Night Basement Fire Leaves Cherokee County Home with Major Damage
A Sunday night fire that started in the basement of a Cherokee County home left the residence with significant damage, though firefighters confirmed no one was hurt in the blaze. Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services rushed to the scene on Red Gate Terrace at 10:42 p.m. after neighbors reported seeing flames. When crews arrived, […]
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Banks County Crime Report For The First Week of September
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office handled 686 calls for service during the first week of September, according to their Monday morning update covering September 1 through 7, 2025. What the Numbers Show Deputies made 29 arrests and initiated 171 traffic stops throughout the week. They also responded to 16 motor vehicle accidents across the county. […]
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Radioactive Shrimp Traced to Indonesian Metal Site as Recalls Expand
Contaminated metal at an Indonesian industrial facility appears to be the culprit behind radioactive shrimp that triggered massive recalls across U.S. grocery stores, international nuclear officials revealed Friday. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed they’re working closely with Indonesian regulators who detected Cesium-137—a radioactive isotope—at a processing plant that shipped millions of pounds of frozen […]
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That Bridge on Lord Road in Laurens County? Yeah, It’s Closing for 6 Months
Starting September 15th, if you use Lord Road to cross Rocky Creek, you’ll need to find a new route. Laurens County announced the bridge will be completely closed for replacement work that’s expected to last about six months. Here’s Your New Route The county has mapped out a detour that’ll take you through: What This […]
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Alto Cancels November Election After Candidate Withdraws
The Town of Alto won’t be holding its general election this November after all. Election officials cancelled the November 4 vote after incumbent P.J. Huggins withdrew from the race, leaving all remaining candidates running unopposed. Here’s who’s heading to office without a contest: According to Georgia law, when candidates run unopposed, they’re automatically considered to […]
