Georgia has spent the better part of two decades building one of the most diverse event economies in the Southeast. Atlanta’s convention calendar runs nearly fifty weeks a year between the Georgia World Congress Center, AmericasMart, State Farm Arena, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Savannah has quietly become a top-fifteen destination market for incentive travel and association […]
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Man caught on camera shoplifting in LaGrange
What happened: According to LaGrange police, the theft took place at 103 Commerce Ave. around 11:58 p.m. on May 24. Surveillance images show a man wearing a red polo shirt and dark jeans inside what appears to be a convenience store. What we know: Police say the man left in a silver Hyundai Sonata with […]
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Woman killed standing next to her car at a gas station during I-20 chase on Memorial Day
A woman standing next to her car at a Fulton County gas station died Monday afternoon after a driver who was running from a Georgia State Trooper lost control and crashed into the parked vehicle, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. What happened: Around 2:40 p.m., a trooper tried to pull over a […]
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Popular downtown Lawrenceville restaurant fails health inspection with a 61
McCray’s, at 100 N. Perry St., scored a 61 — a failing grade — when Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Department inspectors visited May 22. What inspectors found The violations ranged from improper food storage to a malfunctioning dishwasher. Inspectors found raw chicken stored behind raw fish in a prep cooler, raw shell eggs […]
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Help find missing 19-year-old Shanecia Davis last seen in Macon
UPDATE: According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Shanecia Davis has been found and is safe. The original article is below. What’s Happening: 19-year-old Shanecia Davis was last seen at about 9 a.m. today in the 200 block of Clisby Place. A family member reported her missing to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. What’s Important: […]
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Flash flood warning issued for Columbia County as storms pound Georgia
Heavy thunderstorms are dropping dangerous amounts of rain across parts of east central Georgia and central South Carolina this afternoon. A flash flood warning is in effect for northeastern Columbia County, and a broader flood advisory covers the wider region. Both expire at 6:45 p.m. What’s happening: As of 4:51 p.m., radar and rain gauges […]
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11-Year-Old boy missing from Stone Mountain home
What’s happening: An 11-year-old boy named Deangelo was last seen at about 2 a.m. Monday leaving his home on the 4300 block of Rocking Chair Lane in Stone Mountain. Police say it is not known what he was wearing when he left. What he looks like: Deangelo is 4 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs […]
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Water outage in Reynolds: What we know
What’s Happening: The city says water is out on South Macon Street, South Boundary, South Collins and Liberty Street. The outage was first reported at 2:43 p.m. today. The Path Forward: As of 3:05 p.m., a city crew was headed to the area to make repairs. The city has not said when water service will […]
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2 people shot at Hinesville park
What’s Happening: Both victims were taken for medical treatment after the shooting. Police have not released information about their conditions. What’s Still Unknown: Police have not said what led to the shooting, how many people were involved, or whether anyone has been arrested. What We Know: The shooting happened Monday evening. Police say the investigation […]
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A Lawrenceville man has been missing for 10 days and needs medication
What’s Happening: Hein The Vu left his home near Wilson Manner Circle in Lawrenceville on May 15 and has not come back or reached out to his family. Police have classified him as critically missing. What’s Important: Vu has a medical condition and needs medication. He does not drive, does not own a cell phone, […]