It starts with a glance, a honk, a car edging too close. One flare, then another. Before long, the whole commute feels charged. According to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, that sensation isn’t imagined. It’s viral. In a nationwide survey of licensed drivers, 96% admitted to at least one aggressive act […]
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Richmond County Deputies Search for Teen Considered Armed and Dangerous
Richmond County deputies say they are searching for an 18-year-old wanted in a shooting on Alene Circle in south Augusta. The sheriff’s office says the teen should be considered armed and dangerous. What It Means For You: Stay alert if you live or work near Meadowbrook, Deans Bridge Road, or the nearby side streets. Do […]
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Thief Steals ATM From Georgia Bank
An enterprising thief in Albany yanked an ATM off its base at a Colony Bank on Philema Road, whisking it away like a very heavy souvenir and depositing it at a nearby park. Dispatchers with the Dougherty County Police Department got the call just before 10 a.m. on September 21. The report was simple and […]
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2 Georgia Men Get 10 Years for Mail Theft
Two Augusta men were sent to federal prison for using a postal key to steal mail and cash fake checks. They each got 10 years. What’s Happening: Between the Lines: This scheme hit hundreds of victims, prosecutors said. That means local residents and small businesses lost time and money fixing fraud, closing accounts, and chasing […]
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Search Continues For Nyeasha Pickens Who Has Been Missing Since July 5
Law enforcement in Cordele is asking for your help to find Nyeasha Pickens, who has been missing since July 5. A new plea from three agencies offers a $5,000 reward for tips that help find her. What’s Happening: According to a joint statement on Sunday from the Cordele Police Department, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, […]
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Election Day: Will a Deep Red Georgia District Flip in State Senate Race?
Tuesday is the final day to vote in the special state Senate runoff election in a north metro Atlanta district. Democrat Debra Shigley and Republican Jason Dickerson advanced to the runoff after getting the most votes during the August special election. Shigley, the only Democrat, won roughly 40% of the 21,000 votes cast. The Republican […]
Posted inEducation
Are Georgia’s School Safety Efforts Making Kids Miss Class?
Efforts to make Georgia schools safer are exacerbating student absenteeism, a major problem that lawmakers have been studying since this summer. Many students who are awaiting a tribunal for an alleged disciplinary infraction may be out of school for several weeks before they get a hearing on their guilt or innocence, Darlene Lynch told lawmakers […]
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Georgia Bus Driver Arrested For DUI and Open Container With Students on Board
A Bartow County substitute bus driver was pulled from a route, arrested, and charged with drunk driving Friday afternoon. No students were hurt, the district said. What It Means For You: The district says the driver will never work for Bartow County Schools again. Extra counseling will be offered for any student who needs it. […]
Posted inGeorgia Places
Georgia’s 3 Most Romantic Fall Drives
Looking for a cozy leaf drive? A new survey of couples picked Georgia’s top routes for color, calm roads, and time together this fall. What It Means For You: Plan your trip now. North Georgia often peaks from late October into early November. Weekdays are calmer than weekends on popular roads. What’s Happening: A survey […]
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International Paper Chip Mill in Georgia Catches Fire Before Dawn
A pre-dawn fire at the International Paper chip mill in Eden was put out fast Tuesday, according to Effingham County Fire Rescue. Crews found a chip conveyor and a nearby chip pile burning and kept it from spreading. What’s Happening: Effingham County Fire Rescue says units arrived just after 5 a.m. and brought the conveyor […]
Posted inEconomy
Georgia Gas Prices Edge Up 1 Cent
Georgia drivers are paying just a penny more at the pump this week, with the state average for regular unleaded gasoline now at $2.90 per gallon. Why it matters: While prices have ticked up slightly, Georgians are still paying 4 cents less per gallon than they were at this time last year, saving about $1 […]
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Georgia Amazon Warehouse Shooting: What We Know
A man who fired multiple shots at a Columbus Amazon facility early Monday morning died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a brief standoff with police, according to Columbus Police Department officials. What’s Happening: Columbus police officers responded to an active shooter call at approximately 4:47 a.m. Monday at the Amazon delivery station located in […]
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Roswell Tears Down Dangerous Buildings at Leita Thompson Park
Roswell has begun demolishing five deteriorating structures at Leita Thompson Memorial Park and the Bowen/Highway 92 property, removing what officials call “hazards to the community.” Why It Matters: The $238,315 project eliminates safety risks in one of Roswell’s most visited parks while addressing structures that have become magnets for vandalism, rodent infestations, and pose environmental […]
Posted inClark Chronicles
Grandma May Be Dead, But She Was Right
They say history repeats itself, usually because we’re too stubborn to learn from it the first time. But in today’s case, history is less about collapsing empires and more about collapsing comment sections. If we’d listened to Grandma, half of the nonsense online wouldn’t exist. Our grandmothers may not have had Wi-Fi, but they knew […]
Posted inWeather
What Are The Chances of Rain in Georgia Next Week?
Rain might finally be on the horizon for Georgia—with forecast models hinting at a possible shift in the drought pattern just as September wraps up. Why It Matters: For Georgia, even whispers of decent rainfall count as good news, as drought conditions continue to build and residents look for signs of change. A wetter end […]
Posted inYour Government
Community Rallies For Georgia Barber Detained by ICE
A group of supporters called for the release of Rodney Taylor, a disabled Georgia barber detained by federal immigration officials outside of the Atlanta Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office Friday. Taylor has been in ICE custody at South Georgia’s Stewart detention center since January. The 46-year-old Atlanta-area barber and double amputee arrived in the […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Head-On Crash in Marietta Kills Chicago Man
A head-on crash on Powder Springs Street near Laurel Springs Lane at 6:42 a.m. Saturday killed a 32-year-old man and sent three others to Kennestone Hospital. According to the Marietta Police Department, a 2007 Lexus crossed into the southbound lane and struck a Chevrolet Silverado. What’s Happening: Marietta police say 18-year-old Keondre Robinson of Mableton […]
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Child Dies at Decatur Swimming Pool
A child was found unresponsive at Oakhurst Pool in Decatur on Friday and later died at a hospital, city officials said. The pool and recreation center are closed while authorities investigate. What’s Happening: Decatur Fire Rescue responded at 3:55 p.m. Friday to 450 East Lake Drive after staff began CPR on an unresponsive child. The […]
