One person died and another was flown to a hospital after a car left the road, hit a billboard and flipped over in Crisp County early Tuesday morning, according to the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office. What happened: The crash happened around 7 a.m. at milepost 98 on I-75. The sheriff’s office said the driver left […]
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12 people killed on Georgia roads over Memorial Day weekend
Twelve people died and 222 others were hurt in traffic crashes across Georgia during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. What happened: The deaths occurred across 16 crashes during a 78-hour window that ran from 6 p.m. Friday, May 22, through 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 25. The numbers […]
Posted inLaw
Everything You Need to Know About Georgia’s Move Over Law
If you see flashing lights on the side of the road, you better move over—or risk a hefty fine. That’s the rule in Georgia, and it’s not just a courtesy—it’s the law. The Law Georgia’s Move Over Law requires drivers to shift over one lane when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights. That […]
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Road rage incident caught on camera on Main Street in Kennesaw
According to the Kennesaw Police Department, a road rage confrontation on Main Street ended with a man climbing out of his car and taking out his frustrations on someone else’s vehicle. The whole thing was caught on camera. What happened Police say the confrontation unfolded about 4:10 p.m. on May 7 at the intersection of […]
Posted inWeather
Dangerous rip currents expected on Georgia coast
Swimmers heading to Georgia’s coast this week should use extra caution. A weather alert warns of dangerous rip currents starting Tuesday evening along beaches in Glynn and Camden counties. What’s happening: The National Weather Service issued the alert for Coastal Glynn and Coastal Camden counties in Georgia, along with beaches in Northeast Florida. It takes […]
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Rick Jackson no-shows Georgia governor debate
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and wealthy healthcare executive Rick Jackson, both Republican candidates for governor, took differing campaign approaches Monday after Jackson missed a debate organized by the Atlanta Press Club, where Jones used an empty podium to continuously blast Jackson. Jones and Jackson will compete in the June 16 primary runoff that will determine who […]
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Mableton police deal collapses at deadline: What we know
What’s happening: Mableton Mayor Michael Owens said the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office will now cover law enforcement in the city while talks continue. Cobb County police officers will be sworn in as deputies so they can keep answering calls. What broke down: Mayor Owens said Mableton agreed to pay $13 million for one year of […]
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Powder Springs woman bites man at Marietta bar
Why It Matters: If you frequent Three Roses Tavern on Marietta Square, you deserve to know that the person next to you might have a bite worse than their bark. What’s Happening: Marietta police say a 29-year-old woman went full feral at Three Roses Tavern the evening of May 19, leaving at least two patrons […]
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FBI Offers $10,000 reward for escaped Georgia prisoner
The FBI is offering up to $10,000 for information that leads to the capture of a federal prisoner who escaped from a Georgia prison last week. What’s Happening: 34-year-old Arthur Cofield walked away from Federal Correctional Institute Jesup on May 27 and has not been found. Authorities say he should be considered armed and dangerous. […]
Posted inEconomy
Kemp won’t extend gas tax suspension again
Georgia drivers will pay more at the pump starting Wednesday. Gov. Brian Kemp has decided not to extend the state’s gas tax suspension, which runs out at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. What’s happening: The suspension saved drivers 33 cents per gallon on gasoline and about 37 cents per gallon on diesel. Once it ends, those charges […]