Georgia law enforcement has a message for drivers this rainy Thursday morning, and it can be summed up in two words: slow down. Drivers may be tempted to push through the rain, especially on a busy Thursday morning. But wet roads change the physics of driving in ways that catch even experienced drivers off guard. […]
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Traffic Update: 2 lanes blocked on I-285 North in Cobb County
Two lanes are blocked on northbound I-285 before South Cobb Drive due to a crash, according to 511 Georgia. What drivers should know The incident is at mile marker 14.5. Drivers should expect delays in the area and use alternate routes. Today’s commute is more complicated due to rain. When it will clear 511 Georgia […]
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2 massive wildfires continue to burn across South Georgia
Two large wildfires are still burning across south Georgia, and firefighters warn the danger is far from over. Together, the fires have scorched nearly 55,000 acres. Drought conditions across the state — and an exceptional drought in the hardest-hit county — are making the job of containing them significantly harder. Two Major Fires, Tens of […]
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Tornado Watch expands deeper into South Georgia through this afternoon
A tornado watch that has been hovering over South Georgia since early this morning just got bigger — and it is now going to last longer. The Extension The National Weather Service has expanded Tornado Watch 190 to include nine more counties in south central Georgia. The extended watch runs until 2 p.m. Thursday — […]
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Kemp eases South Georgia burn ban
Governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order easing outdoor burning restrictions across parts of South Georgia — but officials are warning residents the danger is far from over. Where Restrictions Stand Seventeen South Georgia counties remain under burning restrictions, according to the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office. Those areas continue to face extreme drought conditions […]
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Lightning strikes Roswell home
A Roswell neighborhood got a scare Wednesday night when lightning apparently touched off a house fire on River Close — but everyone inside made it out before flames took hold. The Fire It was a neighbor who first spotted the trouble. According to the Roswell Fire Department, the neighbor saw a bright flash of lightning, […]
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South Georgia is under a Tornado Watch
A tornado watch is in effect for much of South Georgia until 10 a.m. Thursday. The National Weather Service issued the watch, covering 17 counties across southwest and south central Georgia. Counties Under the Watch In southwest Georgia, the watch covers Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole and […]
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Ted Turner, Media Pioneer and Georgia Icon, Dies at 87
Ted Turner — the Atlanta-based media mogul who built a television empire, saved baseball in Atlanta, and became one of the most recognizable figures in Georgia history — has died. He was 87. A Georgia Story Turner’s life was, in many ways, a Georgia story. He built his empire in Atlanta, rooted his identity in […]
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Roswell hosting hazardous waste drop-off day Saturday
Roswell residents can drop off household chemicals and other hard-to-trash items Saturday morning at a city-run collection event. What’s Happening: The city of Roswell is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, May 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Hembree Facility, 1810 Hembree Road in Alpharetta. The event is for items […]
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Georgia’s cohort of NBA players continues to do the state proud
As one of the biggest pastimes, the NBA is a fantastic sporting competition to follow. In Georgia, people are generally big fans of the sport, regularly wearing their Atlanta Hawks jerseys and watching classic Lakers clips. However, some of the local population might not be aware of the Georgia-born professionals who have shone in the NBA. These […]
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Georgia man gets 25 years for sexually abusing girlfriend’s daughter over several years
A Ball Ground man pleaded guilty April 16 to sexually abusing a child over several years and was sentenced to 25 years in prison, followed by life on probation. 35-year-old Chase Taylor Doughty admitted to all eight charges against him, according to Cherokee County District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway. What he admitted to: Doughty pleaded […]
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Major I-285 closure this weekend will back up traffic across southwest Atlanta
A stretch of I-285 in Fulton County will shut down completely this weekend, and drivers across metro Atlanta should expect a rough few days. What’s happening: All northbound and southbound lanes of I-285 will close between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (exit 9) and Cascade Road (exit 7). The shutdown starts at 7 p.m. Friday, […]
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2 dead after car hits stopped bus on I-75 in Cobb County
Two people died this morning after a car slammed into a stopped transit bus on I-75 in Cobb County, according to police. What’s Happening: The crash happened around 6:06 a.m. Tuesday in the northbound lanes of I-75, just south of where I-575 splits off. A CobbLinc transit bus was stopped and disabled in the far […]
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Georgia deputy runs over pedestrian
A Jasper County Sheriff’s deputy hit a pedestrian Tuesday morning on the Monticello square, according to Sheriff Donnie Pope. What’s Happening: The deputy stopped after the crash, gave the pedestrian medical help, and stayed at the scene until others arrived, the sheriff’s office said. The pedestrian’s condition has not been released. What’s Important: Georgia State […]
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Georgia man arrested after crashing into a bank while trying to use the ATM
A man is facing multiple charges after driving into a bank while trying to use an ATM and then leaving the scene, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. What happened: A deputy responded to a crash on Log Cabin Road after a man drove his vehicle into a bank while attempting to use an […]
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Free historic home tours at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Wednesday
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve in Johns Creek will open four of its historic buildings to the public Wednesday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. What’s happening: Visitors can walk through four preserved structures on the property, each guided by a docent — a trained volunteer or staff member who explains […]
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Why wildfires in Southeast Georgia spread fast and burn hot
Georgia wildfires behave differently from fires in other parts of the country, and understanding why helps explain how crews approach them. Several factors specific to Southeast Georgia’s landscape and climate combine to make fires here especially persistent and unpredictable. Wildfires in Southeast Georgia can spread fast and hold heat even when they do not look […]
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Porch pirate caught on camera stealing from Henry County home
Henry County police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman they say stole three Amazon packages from a home in McDonough. What happened: According to police, the woman walked onto a property on Deer Trace Drive at about 9:40 p.m. on April 29 and took three packages that had been delivered by Amazon. […]
