Forget paper money. Georgia senators want to legalize using gold and silver for everyday purchases. The Senate passed a bill last week that would set up a system for Georgians to buy gold, store it in a depository, and use a debit card to spend it on items such as fast food or milkshakes. Senators […]
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Tornado watch in effect for much of southeast Georgia until 1 p.m.
A tornado watch covers 29 counties across southeast and east central Georgia this morning. In Jenkins and Screven counties, a severe thunderstorm warning is active right now, and forecasters say a tornado warning could follow at any moment. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch, which runs until 1 p.m. today. The […]
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Villa Rica High School is getting a new principal and a new athletic director
Villa Rica High School will have new leadership next school year, with a familiar face taking over as principal and a new athletic director stepping in to replace a retiring coach. What’s Happening: Rob Alford will become the next principal of Villa Rica High School. Sam Robison was named assistant principal and athletic director, replacing […]
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Y’all keep accidentally shooting yourselves. Clayton County Police are tired of it
Two people accidentally shot themselves in Clayton County in the past seven days, the county’s police department said Tuesday. What’s Happening: Police did not release the names of those involved, their conditions, or where the incidents happened. What’s Important: Officers said they did not pull broader statistics this week because accidental shootings happen “far more […]
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Sandy Springs police offering free teen driving class April 23
The Sandy Springs Police Department is hosting a free driving safety class for teens and their parents on April 23. What’s Happening: The class is open to teens 14 and older who have or are preparing to get a Learner’s Permit or Intermediate License. Parents are encouraged to come, but any teen may attend regardless […]
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Second bridge delivered to Woodstock’s Little River Park
A second bridge arrived at the Little River Park construction site in Woodstock on this week, the city announced. What’s Happening: The City of Woodstock confirmed the delivery Tuesday evening. The park remains under active construction and has not yet opened to the public. What’s Important: The city is asking people to stay off the […]
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Some Georgia lawmakers want to get rid of background checks to own silencers
Georgia has some of the loosest gun laws in the nation, but a bill to remove the state’s restriction on silencers tested lawmakers’ limits. The gun silencer bill fell four votes short in the House on Friday, a rare defeat for pro-gun proposals in Georgia. Other bills that expand protections for gun owners advanced, including legislation […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Semi-truck driver dies after crash on I-75 near Macon
A 42-year-old semi-truck driver died after his vehicle overturned on southbound Interstate 75 in Bibb County just before 8 p.m. What’s Happening: The crash happened on southbound I-75 just past the Riverside Drive exit. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said the driver, Daniel Arnold, appeared to lose control, struck an embankment, and overturned. He was […]
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Serious crash on Austell Road in Cobb sends driver to the hospital
A lane-change crash on Austell Road in Cobb County sent one driver to the hospital with serious injuries Tuesday evening. What’s Happening: Police say a man was driving a black 2017 Honda Accord southbound on Austell Road when he attempted to change lanes to the right and struck the right rear of a black 2021 […]
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Street racing crash kills driver in Duluth
A street race in Duluth ended in death Monday night, and the people who live and drive along that road deserve to know what happened. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Police say two cars were racing down Breckinridge Boulevard when one of the drivers lost control and slammed into a tree, killing that driver. The other […]
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Severe storms possible in Georgia Wednesday night
A cold front will push storms through north and central Georgia from Wednesday night into Thursday, the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City said. What’s Happening: Some of those storms could turn severe, capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail up to 1 inch across, and a brief tornado. The weatger said the highest […]
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East Cobb teacher arrested on felony incest charge
A fourth-grade teacher is behind bars after Cobb Police arrested him Sunday on a felony sex charge involving a child. 📋 What’s Happening: Cobb Sheriff’s Office records show Mareno Danielle Smith, 37, of Acworth faces one felony count of incest. He is being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. 🏫 At […]
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Rip current warning in effect for Georgia beaches
Dangerous rip currents are hitting Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida beaches and will remain a threat through late tonight, the National Weather Service says. What’s Happening: The warning covers coastal Glynn and Camden counties in Georgia. Rip currents are fast, narrow channels of water that pull swimmers away from shore and into deeper water. What’s […]
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Election Results: Trump’s pick to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene faces runoff against democrat
Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris will meet in an April 7 runoff to fill Georgia’s 14th Congressional District seat. Why It Matters: Northwest Georgia has been without a House representative since Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned January 5. The runoff extends that absence by nearly another month. What We Know: Fuller, a former district […]
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Georgia Election Results
Special Elections are being held in Georgia today and the results are coming in. Most notable among the races is the jungle primary to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in the 14th Congressional District. Results are below. Refresh this page for updated results.
Posted inGeorgia Places
Marietta and Smyrna historic homes open for tours in April
Private homes and historic landmarks in Marietta and Smyrna will open for public tours April 24 through 26 during the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Spring Ramble, held in partnership with Cobb Landmarks. What’s Happening: The three-day event gives visitors access to private residences and historic sites not normally open to the public. Tours are […]
Posted inFood
Snellville diner fails health inspection with a score of 61
A Snellville restaurant is facing a follow-up health inspection after earning a failing score during a routine visit Tuesday. The Diner at Webb Gin, at 1350 Scenic Highway North, received a score of 61 — a grade of U, for Unsatisfactory — from the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Gateway Health District. The inspection was […]
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Jones County deputy arrests Bibb County man on DUI, gun, and drug charges
A Jones County deputy stopped a Bibb County man for a traffic violation Saturday and arrested him on multiple charges, including carrying a gun as a convicted felon. What’s Happening: Deputy Dominguez pulled over a vehicle on March 7. The driver was Tierance Samples of Bibb County. What’s Important: Deputies found that Samples had no […]
