Update: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force safely located 2-month-old Montez Harris just after 5:20pm. Maurtez Rashaad Edwards was stopped in Liberty County Florida and taken into custody. The original article is below. A statewide Levi’s Call, […]
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Back to School: 5 Things Every Child Needs to Know As School Starts
The summer light is fading, backpacks stand ready by doors, and across countless households, a familiar anxiety settles in: school is starting. While parents in several Georgia counties rush through last-minute supply checks and outfit decisions, there’s something more fundamental than new notebooks or the perfect first-day outfit. It’s about making sure your child has […]
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Lightning Strikes Force Tybee Beachgoers Out of Water
Tybee Island lifeguards cleared swimmers from the ocean Sunday morning after lightning was detected within 12 miles of the beach. 🌊 What’s Happening: Lifeguards announced the water closure at 11:30 a.m. Sunday and standard procedure is to keep swimmers out of the ocean for at least 30 minutes after the last lightning strike is detected […]
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Savannah Firefighters Rescue 4 From Flooded Vehicle
Savannah firefighters saved four people trapped in rising waters near downtown Saturday evening, narrowly avoiding disaster when they discovered a hidden danger beneath the flood. 🌊 What Happened: Fire crews responded to a stranded vehicle at Drayton and Duffy Streets Saturday evening, where they discovered four occupants trapped in floodwaters. Using standard safety protocols, firefighters […]
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Flood Watch Continues as Heavy Rain Threatens North and Central Georgia
Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for potential flooding as scattered showers bring heavy rainfall through Monday evening. 🌧️ Why It Matters: Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts up to 5 inches could trigger flash flooding in vulnerable areas, particularly in central Georgia where persistent rainfall is expected […]
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No Shots Fired at Valdosta Mall Despite Social Media Claims
Valdosta police confirmed Sunday that reports of an active shooter at Valdosta Mall were false, following a heavy law enforcement response to the shopping center. 📱 What Happened: According to Valdosta Police Department, off-duty officers working at the mall were alerted to a possible fight near the food court. As officers detained those involved, social […]
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Georgia Man Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Child Under 10
Candler County deputies arrested a suspect Friday in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child under 10 years old, according to the sheriff’s office. 📋 What’s Happening: The Candler County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday to a report of possible sexual assault involving a young child. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in […]
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Camden County Mourns Death of Longtime Sheriff Bill Smith
Camden County is mourning the loss of a law enforcement legend this week. Former Sheriff Bill Smith, who served Camden County for more than two decades, has died. Current Sheriff James Chaney confirmed Smith’s Death Saturday morning. Smith led the Camden County Sheriff’s Office from 1985 until 2008, marking 23 years of dedicated service to […]
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Lilburn Skating Rink Rolls to a Close After Four Decades of Community Memories
The wheels are coming to a stop at Skate Along USA in Lilburn, marking the end of an era that has spanned more than four decades in Gwinnett County. The beloved skating rink announced it will close permanently following its final session on Sunday, August 24th from 3 to 7 p.m., according to a statement […]
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Dunwoody Detective Dies Unexpectedly, Leaving Behind Wife And 4 Children
Detective Jordan Laverty, who spent eight years protecting Dunwoody residents, died unexpectedly this week at just 32 years old. Why It Matters: Laverty’s sudden death leaves behind a young family struggling with both grief and financial uncertainty, while the tight-knit Dunwoody Police Department mourns one of their own. What Happened: The department announced Laverty’s death […]