Republican Rick Jackson, who recently announced his campaign for Georgia governor, has purchased a 30-second ad to play during the Super Bowl. The ad follows his life as a child in foster care to becoming a self-made billionaire as the CEO of Jackson Health Care. Jackson pledges to devote his time in office to leading […]
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Georgia weather will continue to warm this week
Temperatures around Atlanta will climb fast through the first half of next week before rain moves in, according to the National Weather Service. What’s happening: Sunday will be partly cloudy. Highs will reach 54 to 59 degrees, and lows will drop to 26 to 31 degrees. Monday brings morning clouds with highs of 61 to […]
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Tybee Island police seek two suspects in theft of tens of thousands from elderly victims
Police on Tybee Island are asking the public to help find two people wanted in connection with the theft of tens of thousands of dollars from two elderly victims. What’s happening: Tybee Island police detectives said a group of suspects is believed to have stolen tens of thousands of dollars from two elderly people, according […]
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Albany police warn of heavy smoke on Broad Avenue
Albany police told drivers and walkers to stay away from part of Broad Avenue on Saturday because of heavy smoke. What’s Happening: The advisory covers Broad Avenue between the Jefferson and Jackson intersections, in the eastbound direction. The department called the smoke conditions “hazardous” and asked residents to avoid the area if they can. What’s […]
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Have you seen missing Georgia teenager Camila Albarran?
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office wants the public’s help finding a Gainesville teenager who left home early Saturday morning. What’s Happening: Deputies put out an alert on Feb. 7 for 16-year-old Camila Albarran of Gainesville. The agency called her a runaway. She was last seen at 3 a.m. in the 5000 block of Bryant Quarter […]
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2 Atlanta police officers injured in shooting at Cheshire Bridge Road apartment
Someone inside a northeast Atlanta apartment shot at police officers Saturday morning, injuring two of them. The shooter remained barricaded inside. What’s Happening: Atlanta police got a call about shots fired at about 7:55 a.m. Saturday at an apartment at 2470 Cheshire Bridge Road. When officers walked up to the apartment, someone inside immediately started […]
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Around Georgia: Honor band, book festivals, and chili cook-offs mark this weekend’s events in Georgia
Here’s a look at what’s happening around The Peach State this weekend: Honor band students take the stage in Statesboro Student musicians from Colquitt County will perform Saturday at the Georgia Southern Performing Arts Center in Statesboro as part of the District Honor Band. The middle school performance begins at 3 p.m., followed by the […]
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Richmond County school board reschedules hearings on T.W. Josey High School plan
The Richmond County Board of Education rescheduled public hearings on a school facilities plan and pushed back its final vote. What’s Happening: The board moved public hearings to February 9 and February 12. The board also moved its vote on the Master Plan to Monday, February 23. The board said weather caused the schedule changes. […]
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Do police do anything about improper use of high beams?
As the world continues to shift into a digital jungle, technology doesn’t fail to bring about new and exciting creations. However, some of these creations end up frustrating and confusing citizens. Two of them include excessively bright high beams and new LED headlights. According to law enforcement officials in Cherokee, Gwinnett, and Johns Creek, officers […]
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DeKalb Police arrest another suspect in burglary at Shedeur Sanders’ home
DeKalb County Police arrested a fourth suspect connected to a burglary at Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ home in Ohio. What’s Happening: Police arrested Carlos Morris, 20, on February 5 at an apartment on Glenwood Road. SWAT officers searched the apartment and found Morris inside. He is wanted by police in Medina County, Ohio, for […]
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Georgia prison fails health inspection after sewage found leaking through kitchen drains
A state health inspector found serious food safety problems at Pulaski State Prison kitchen during a routine check on January 29. The kitchen scored 67 points, a failing grade. What’s Important: The inspector found employees were not washing their hands between tasks like using the bathroom, mopping, and preparing food. The only handwashing sink in […]
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Hawkins Lab from Stranger Things is being demolished in Atlanta
Demolition has started on the former Georgia Mental Health Institute building on Emory University’s Briarcliff campus. What’s Happening: The building was used to film Hawkins National Laboratory in Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” Workers are now tearing it down as part of a redevelopment project. A private developer named Galerie Living leased the property from Emory University […]
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Lilburn man charged after teen dies from gunshot
Gwinnett County Police charged a 31-year-old Lilburn man after a 17-year-old boy died from a gunshot. What’s Happening: Shermarcus Cockran was charged with Involuntary Manslaughter and Reckless Conduct. Officers went to the 4300 block of Stone Mountain Highway on February 5 around 11 p.m. after a report of someone shot in unincorporated Lilburn. They found […]
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Meet the millionaire healthcare CEO who wants to be governor of Georgia
It turns out the race to be Georgia’s next governor is not so set after all. With the primary less than four months away, another prominent candidate has jumped into the contest for the Republican nomination. Jackson Healthcare founder and CEO Rick Jackson announced his candidacy Tuesday, and his campaign said he planned to spend […]
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Red Flag Warning issued for Southeast Georgia
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of northeast and north central Florida and a small part of inland southeast Georgia on Friday. What’s Happening: The warning runs from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, February 6. In Georgia, southern Ware and western Charlton counties are under the warning. […]
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Suspect in Decatur Public Library shooting turns himself in after deputies visited his hotel
Medicus Brown turned himself in at the DeKalb County Jail on February 5 after sheriff’s deputies went to a hotel where he had been staying. What’s Happening: Brown is a suspect in a shooting at the Decatur Public Library. DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to the Live Long Hotel on Memorial Drive and Rockbridge […]
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Vehicle fire closes 2 lanes on I-75 South in Lamar County
A vehicle fire closed two lanes on I-75 south in Lamar County Thursday morning, backing up traffic into two nearby counties. What’s Happening: The fire happened at 5:11 a.m. Thursday on I-75 south in Lamar County, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation’s 511 website. The incident has been resolved. What’s Important: Traffic congestion from […]
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Why did the power go out in Macon yesterday?
A driver hit a power pole in Macon on Wednesday night, cutting electricity to hundreds of homes in the area. What’s Happening: A vehicle struck a power pole near Claire Place and Ingleside Avenue around 9:47 p.m. Wednesday, February 4. The crash knocked out power to 781 customers in the Vine Ingle area. What’s Important: […]
