A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Phillips Road near Tennille just before 4 a.m. and flown to a trauma center for treatment, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said. What’s Happening: Deputies and emergency responders arrived at the scene on Phillips Road outside of Tennille in the early morning hours. The Georgia State Patrol […]
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6 hurt in crash on Griffin Pond Road in Glascock County
Six people were hurt late Tuesday night when a vehicle hit a tree on Griffin Pond Road in Glascock County. Several are in serious condition. What’s Happening: The Glascock County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Griffin Pond Road. A single vehicle with six occupants struck a […]
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Jones County man arrested for DUI after crash on Gray Highway
A Jones County man was arrested Wednesday after a deputy responding to a traffic accident determined he had been driving under the influence. What’s Happening: Deputy Morgan responded to a report of a crash on Gray Highway on March 5. After speaking with everyone involved, Morgan determined William Addison had been driving while impaired. What’s […]
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11-year-old Augusta boy has been missing since Saturday night
An 11-year-old boy left his Augusta home late Saturday night and has not been found. What’s Happening: Noah Tuggle was last seen around 10 p.m. Saturday leaving his home on the 700 block of Eve Street. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating him. What’s Important: Noah is 5 feet […]
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5 Best THC Drinks in Atlanta in 2026
THC seltzers are becoming one of the most popular ways to enjoy cannabis without smoking or vaping. They offer a convenient option that can be enjoyed in a variety of settings. These drinks are light, refreshing, and easy to dose. For many people, they feel more approachable than traditional edibles because they resemble the sparkling […]
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Here’s who is running in Georgia’s statewide elections
Elections will be held for governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. Senate and four U.S. House seats vacated by resignations. Qualifying did not yield any major surprises, since most candidates announced their intentions long before paying the qualifying fee. Rick Jackson waited until the last day of qualifying to make his candidacy for governor official after entering […]
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Sports betting rejected again by Georgia lawmakers
If you want to put your money down on your favorite sports team, you’re going to have to break state law. Sports betting is illegal in Georgia, and it’s likely to stay that way after a bill to legalize the practice went down in flames Friday in the state House, falling short ahead of a […]
Posted inEconomy
1,700 Georgians lost their jobs in January
The February jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor just released, and the news isn’t great. The report says the nation lost about 92,000 jobs in January. A key economic indicator in Georgia shows the state has seen its share of lost jobs, too. Georgia companies with at least 100 workers began the year […]
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Sandy Springs woman charged with elder abuse of 87-year-old
A Sandy Springs woman was arrested March 5 after police investigated elder abuse allegations on the 1900 block of Huntingdon Chase. What’s Happening: Jeanine Pullins was booked into the Fulton County Jail following the investigation. She faces four counts of elder abuse and neglect and two counts of battery against a person over the age […]
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Roswell restaurant fails health inspection with a score of 69
A Roswell restaurant is under scrutiny this week after a routine health inspection left it with a failing grade. Chicago’s Restaurant at 4401 Shallowford Road, scored a 69 out of 100 during a March 4 inspection — landing it in “Unsatisfactory” territory, according to Georgia Department of Public Health records. Health inspectors documented ten violations […]
Posted inWeather
Strong storm moving through Gwinnett and Walton counties
A strong thunderstorm was moving northeast through parts of Gwinnett and Walton counties Saturday afternoon, prompting a special weather statement from the National Weather Service. What’s Happening: At 3:27 p.m., the storm was over Loganville, about 9 miles southeast of Lawrenceville, moving northeast at 5 mph. The storm is producing winds up to 40 mph, […]
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Man found hiding in fireplace after SWAT standoff in Augusta
A man wanted on outstanding warrants barricaded himself inside a home on Horseshoe Road Friday evening before being found hiding inside a fireplace. What’s Happening: Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputies and members of the U.S. Marshals Southeastern Fugitive Task Force went to the 900 block of Horseshoe Road around 6 p.m. to arrest 35-year-old Ricky […]
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Kemp orders investigation of Hall County Sheriff after DUI arrest
Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Friday directing a three-member committee to investigate Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch, weeks after Couch was arrested on DUI charges in his own county. What’s Happening: The order names Attorney General Christopher Carr, Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison, and Glascock County Sheriff Jeremy Kelley to the committee. The […]
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Georgia Republicans want to expand ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws. Critics say it would shield people like Ahmaud Arbery’s killers
The Georgia Senate approved a bill Friday that broadens “stand your ground” self-defense protections, a proposal that critics said would help protect defendants such as those who murdered Ahmaud Arbery. The 30-23 vote fell along party lines, with Republicans supporting the rights of Georgians to use force when needed during confrontations. The legislation, Senate Bill […]
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4 people charged with stealing $53,000 from Georgia Driver Services
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Wednesday that four people have been indicted for forging checks from the Georgia Department of Driver Services and depositing them into personal bank accounts. The bogus checks total $53,616.02. What’s Happening: The Attorney General’s White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit brought the cases in four separate counties. None of […]
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Arrest made in 16-Year-Old Cold Case Death of Sandra Robinson in Coffee County
A Wayne County man was arrested last week and charged with murder in the 2010 stabbing death of Sandra Robinson, a phone store worker in Douglas, Georgia, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced March 4. What’s Happening: Willie James Jr., 58, of Wayne County, was taken into custody March 2 and booked into the Coffee […]
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Douglas County man charged with using fake coupons at gas stations and dollar stores
A Douglas County grand jury indicted a man on charges that he used counterfeit coupons to buy cigarettes at dozens of Georgia stores for less than $2 a pack. What’s Happening: Attorney General Chris Carr announced March 6 that his office’s Organized Retail Crime Unit obtained an indictment against Michael Justin Williams in Douglas County. […]
Posted inBusiness
Georgia hits $60 billion in exports
Georgia exported more than $60.2 billion in goods in 2025, the state’s fifth straight year of record exports. Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development made the announcement March 5. What’s Happening: Georgia’s exports grew 12.7% from 2024 to 2025, more than double the national growth rate of 5.6%. The state ranked […]
