A late-night welfare check in Brunswick turned into a dangerous standoff after a man opened fire on police officers at a Motel 6, according to the Glynn County Police Department. What Happened When patrol officers arrived, they say 58-year-old David Kevin Griffis pulled a handgun and fired several shots at them. None of the officers […]
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Power Outages Hit Jackson After Early Morning Tree Fall
JACKSON — A large tree crashed across Franklin Street in Jackson early Saturday morning, taking down three utility poles and leaving some residents without electricity. City officials confirmed the damage around 8:45 a.m., noting that households near Red Devil Hill are the most likely to experience outages while repairs are underway. Police have blocked off […]
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A New Arena Will Replace The Macon Coliseum
Macon-Bibb leaders say a new arena is on the way, a move they believe will change how Central Georgia draws tourists and dollars. Officials expect the project to be finished in 2028. What’s Happening: The county has asked for design plans and will choose a team of architects and engineers in the coming weeks. The […]
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Family Violence in Warner Robins: 3 Dead
WARNER ROBINS — Three people are dead after a shooting early Saturday morning at the Bradford Place Apartments on Tom Chapman Boulevard. When Warner Robins Police officers arrived at the apartment complex, they found two people already dead from gunshot wounds. A third victim was rushed to a local hospital but later died from injuries. […]
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Labor Day Weekend Weather for Georgia
If you’re planning cookouts, fireworks, or lake days this Labor Day weekend, the weather looks pretty manageable—but don’t leave your umbrella too far from reach. The Forecast What This Means for Your Weekend Plans Safety Reminder If storms pop up, especially with lightning, move indoors until they pass. Most showers will be hit-or-miss and short-lived, […]
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Armed Shooter Reported at UGA Main Library: Police Suspect Hoax
Update 10:39 p.m.: UGA officials have given the all clear and have confirmed there is not an emergency on campus. The original article is below. The University of Georgia issued an emergency alert Friday night about a possible armed shooter at the Main Library on the Athens campus. Police now say evidence suggests the report […]
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Rabies Alert in Hall County: What We Know
Hall County officials have issued a rabies alert after a person came into contact with a rabid cat in the Gillsville area. The incident happened in the 4000 block of Campground Drive. The cat was tested at the Georgia Public Health Lab in Decatur, which confirmed the rabies diagnosis on Friday, August 29. Animal Control […]
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Labor Day Office Closures in Harris County
If you’ve got county business or garbage to toss, plan ahead. Harris County offices will take a day off for Labor Day on Monday, September 1. That includes: Everything reopens the next day, Tuesday, September 2. For residents with Monday trash pickup, your service is bumped one day later. Expect collection on Tuesday, September 2 […]
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Wilkinson County Elementary Hosting Scholastic Book Fair Next Week
IRWINTON — Wilkinson County Elementary School is getting ready to turn reading into a full-blown celebration. From September 2 through September 5, the school will host its annual Scholastic Book Fair, giving students and families the chance to stock up on everything from bestselling series to quirky erasers shaped like tacos. The fair will feature: […]
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Kemp Will Boost Dooley for Senate Before UGA Football Game
Gov. Brian Kemp will promote Derek Dooley‘s bid to dislodge Democrat Jon Ossoff from the U.S. Senate by appearing with the Republican candidate Saturday before the University of Georgia game against Marshall University at Sanford Stadium. The football coach and son of legendary Bulldogs coach and athletic director Vince Dooley formally entered the GOP primary […]