A Jenkins County man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly posing as a police officer and threatening a group of people riding ATVs on a rural road. 👮♂️ What We Know: Wayne Leo Chance of Perkins, was arrested August 12 after turning himself in at the Jenkins County Jail. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation […]
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Gwinnett Greenlights Big Road Projects: What to Know
A bridge replacement. A major intersection overhaul. And millions of dollars in new road projects. Gwinnett County is pressing ahead with a slate of transportation upgrades meant to keep cars moving and commuters sane. 🚧 What’s Happening: At its August 5 meeting, Gwinnett’s Board of Commissioners approved a series of transportation improvements. Among them: 💡 […]
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Woodstock Will Add 2 New Fire Stations
Woodstock’s city leaders just signed off on a plan to double the city’s fire stations—without doubling the budget. 🧯 What’s Happening:The city already budgeted for 12 new firefighters and one new station. Then, contractor Spratlin Construction offered a discount if Woodstock built both stations at once. 💰 The Big Picture: The Woodstock City Council unanimously […]
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Her Name Was Nicole Alston: Mystery of Murdered and Dismembered Woman Solved
For nearly two decades, she was a nameless victim in a cold case file. Now, she is Nicole Alston again. In 2007, authorities in Georgia found a dismembered body—13 parts, carefully scattered. Missing were the hands, the feet, the head. With no way to identify her, and no one yet linking her disappearance to this […]
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Marietta Hit-And-Run on I-75 Kills Truck Driver
Before dawn on Wednesday, traffic crawled past blue lights on I-75 in Marietta as investigators marked tire tracks and broken parts on the shoulder. Police say a driver hit a man on the entrance ramp and kept going. They are now classifying the case as a hit-and-run. What We Know: 🛑 Why It Matters: Northbound […]
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Weather Alert: Storms in North Georgia Could Lead to Flooding
Thunderstorms and soaked ground could trigger flooding through the night in Georgia’s mountain counties. ⚠️ What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Georgia’s mountain counties near the Tennessee and North Carolina borders. More rain is expected—and fast. 🌧️ Why It Matters: With the soil already saturated, even a modest round […]
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Wanted in Hall County
Hall County authorities are searching for five people with active warrants and are asking the public for help locating them. What We Know: The Hall County Sheriff’s Office released new photos of five individuals wanted on outstanding warrants. Each is sought in connection with charges ranging from probation violations to criminal offenses. Law enforcement is […]