Smoke alarms alerted residents and helped them get out safely during a Buford apartment fire that forced families from their homes. What’s Happening: Firefighters were called to Plantation Ridge Apartments at 1022 Level Creek Road at 3:44 p.m. on Dec. 18, after multiple 911 callers reported an apartment fire.• Callers said the fire was spreading […]
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Georgia Lottery Players Win Nearly $768,000 in Woodstock And Marietta
Two Georgia Lottery players recently claimed major prizes, including a $757,841 online win in Woodstock and a $10,000 win in Marietta, according to the Georgia Lottery Corporation. What’s Happening: The Georgia Lottery Corporation announced two winning tickets tied to players in metro Atlanta. One player won a six-figure prize playing the online game Elephant King […]
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Marietta Police Warning: Be Careful What You Put Out With The Trash
Marietta police are reminding residents that what they leave at the curb after Christmas can make their homes a target. What’s Happening: The Marietta Police Department shared holiday safety tips aimed at reducing theft after the holidays. What’s Important: Police say boxes from expensive purchases can advertise what may be inside a home. How This […]
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Maryland Man Admits To Death Threats Against Marjorie Taylor Greene
A Maryland man who worked as a supervisor at Voice of America pleaded guilty in federal court to making repeated death threats against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, her family, and her staff. What’s Happening: Court records show Seth Jason admitted to leaving threatening voicemail messages at Greene’s Georgia district offices for more than a year. […]
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Rabies Confirmed in Columbus Neighborhood
Health officials are warning residents after a raccoon in a Columbus neighborhood tested positive for rabies. What’s Happening: A raccoon from the Timbercreek subdivision near Whitesville Road in Columbus was confirmed to have rabies after testing by the Georgia Public Health Laboratory on December 17. What’s Important: Public health officials are urging people in the […]
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Arrest Made in Shooting Death of Macon Teen
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that left an 18-year-old dead on Shurling Drive in Bibb County. What’s Happening: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest in a death investigation that began Wednesday. What’s Important: Robinson is charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of […]
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Atlanta Airport Expects 5.3 Million Travelers Over The Holidays
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is gearing up for one of its busiest holiday travel seasons in years. What’s Happening: Airport officials expect 5.3 million people to travel through ATL between Friday, Dec. 19, and Sunday, Jan. 4. The busiest day is expected to be Friday, Dec. 26, with 348,150 travelers. What’s Important: That total is […]
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Sheriff Warns Of Scam Targeting Dahlonega Arts And Wine Festival
A scam warning is going out in Lumpkin County after reports of fake social media and email messages related to the Dahlonega Arts and Wine Festival. What’s Happening: The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are sending emails claiming recipients have been selected as featured vendors for the festival. The messages request payment and promise […]
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Suspect In Brown University Shooting Found Dead
The man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at Brown University has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit, ending a multistate search. What’s Happening: Authorities say Claudio Neves Valente, 48, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday evening inside a storage facility where he rented a unit. Investigators believe he acted […]
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Will This Weekend Be Warm or Cold in Georgia?
A cold front pushed through Georgia overnight, leaving behind a cool and breezy Friday with highs mostly in the low to mid 50s. What’s Happening: Cooler air settled in across north and central Georgia Friday, but it will not last long. Sunshine and a steady warming trend are expected through the weekend. What’s Important: Dry […]
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Northwest Georgia Faces Small Risk Of Severe Storms Overnight
A passing cold front could spark a few isolated strong storms in north Georgia overnight, though widespread severe weather is not expected. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says a low chance exists for an isolated strong to severe storm as a front moves across Georgia late tonight.• The risk is limited to parts of […]
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Drugs in The Mail?: Bibb County K-9 Stops Narcotics Shipment
A shipment of illegal drugs was stopped at a Macon post office after a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office K-9 alerted deputies to a suspicious package. What’s Happening: Deputies were called to the U.S. Post Office on South Street after a suspicious package was reported. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office K-9 alerted on the package, and […]
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DeKalb Fugitive Arrested on Child Molestation Charges
A Decatur man is behind bars after sheriff’s deputies arrested him in connection with alleged child molestation incidents reported earlier this year. What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit arrested 34-year-old Adam Steele Ford of Decatur on December 18, 2025. Deputies located Ford on Flat Shoals Parkway outside a local business and took […]
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Police Shooting in Gwinnett County: What We Know
A police shooting was reported Thursday afternoon on Lockridge Drive NW in Gwinnett County, officials said. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Police are on their way to the scene and will have more details later today. What’s Important: No additional information was released, including details about injuries or what happened before the shooting. How This Affects […]
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Salad Dressing Recall: What You Need to Know
Thousands of cases of salad dressing and barbecue sauce used in food service have been recalled after plastic material was found in an ingredient, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. What’s Happening: Ventura Foods, a California-based company, recalled 3,556 cases of salad dressing and 700 cases of barbecue sauce after discovering black plastic […]
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The 12 Days of Christmas, Georgia-Style
With the holiday season in full swing, Georgians don’t have to look far to find the Twelve Days of Christmas. With a little imagination, every gift in the familiar song shows up somewhere in the Peach State — sometimes loud, sometimes proud, and often right in front of us. Here’s how the classic carol sounds […]
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Police Want Tips On Target Shoplifting Suspects In McDonough
Henry County police say two people ran out of a McDonough Target with nearly $900 in merchandise and triggered a fire alarm, and they want the public’s help identifying them. What’s Happening: Henry County Police released a BOLO in a theft by shoplifting case connected to a Target on Jonesboro Road in McDonough. What’s Important: […]
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Wheeler High Graduate Returns to Marietta After Brown University Shooting
A Wheeler High School graduate safely evacuated Brown University after a mass shooting on campus killed two students and injured several others. What’s Happening: Edward Kim, a freshman engineering student at Brown University and a graduate of Wheeler STEM Magnet School, left campus Saturday after a shooting broke out in Providence, Rhode Island. Kim returned […]
