Georgia will see one more round of showers and storms into the weekend. A stronger cold front Sunday should sweep in drier, cooler air to start next week, bringing fall temperatures to the Peach State. What It Means For You: Expect a soggy Friday and Saturday, then a crisp, quiet feel by Monday and Tuesday. […]
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3-Year-Old and Mother Shot in Augusta: What We Know
Update: According to the Sheriff’s office, the 3-year-old died from the gunshot wounds. A mother and her 3-year-old child were shot early Wednesday in south Augusta, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the child is in critical condition. What We Know Now: Wanted For Questioning: Police are asking residents to be on […]
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Is Georgia a Fun State?
WalletHub says Georgia is the 18th most fun state in America this year. So, not boring… but not breaking out the confetti either. What’s Happening: WalletHub compared all 50 states on 26 things tied to fun, from movie costs to nightlife density. Georgia sat just outside the top tier, with bright spots in food, fitness […]
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Appalachia Will Get More Frequent Hurricanes and More Intense Storms
Tennessee State Climatologist Dr. Andrew Joyner of Eastern Tennessee State University said the events will grow more frequent and more intense in the coming years. Joyner, who is helping state and local governments throughout Appalachia plan emergency mitigation strategies, said states and communities in the region need to be prepared to handle extreme weather over the […]
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Could Georgia Really Eliminate State Income Taxes?
(The Center Square) – The chairman of a Senate committee studying how to eliminate Georgia’s income tax said Tuesday the state will take the tax to zero. Georgia’s southern and northern neighbors, Florida and Tennessee, already do not have a state income tax, along with seven other states. North Carolina and South Carolina lawmakers are working […]
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Georgia Firefighter Injured After Apartment Collapse
A morning fire tore through Oxford Apartments in Lawrenceville, forcing 31 people out and sending a firefighter to a burn center after a roof collapse. Crews say 12 units are a total loss. What’s Happening: Firefighters were called at 8:53 a.m. to 1406 Club Lakes Parkway for flames from a top-floor unit. Crews rescued trapped […]
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Man Walking Down Street With Gun in Macon Was No Threat
If you heard rumors about an active shooter situation on Riverside Park Boulevard in Macon this morning, here is what happened. A caller reported a man with a gun. Deputies say he obeyed them and broke no law. 🛑 What It Means For You: Deputies say there was no active shooter and no school was […]
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Georgia Police Officer Shoots Dog: What We Know
A Clayton County police officer shot and killed a dog that officers say charged at a child on Millstone Drive in Jonesboro. Police say no one was hurt. The case is under review. 🚓 What’s Happening: Clayton County police said officers went to the 600 block of Millstone Drive around 7:17 p.m. on Thursday, August […]
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Jimmy Buffett Day at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Will Keep The Chattahoochee Clean
On Jimmy Buffett Day at Margaritaville, part of your fun can help the Chattahoochee. If you go Friday, Aug. 29, or book a Labor Day stay, some of your money will back clean water. 🎟️ What It Means For You: Your Fins Up Water Park ticket on Friday helps Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. A two-night Labor Day […]
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Savannah Launches ‘Pothole Patrol’ This Fall To Speed Street Repairs
Savannah is rolling out a new, year-round Pothole Patrol to fix rough roads faster. A new truck arrives in October, and a naming contest for kids kicks off now. 🛣️ What It Means For You: Expect quicker pothole fixes, smoother rides, and fewer surprise bumps. Crews will rotate across every district each month to cut […]