A Cherokee County judge sentenced a 26-year-old man to two consecutive life sentences after a jury found him guilty of raping two girls under the age of 13 in separate attacks in Canton and Woodstock. What happened: On April 16, Cherokee County Superior Court Judge Tony Baker sentenced 26-year-old Reyes Hernandez-Macario following his March 12 […]
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New evacuations ordered as Brantley County wildfire spreads into Coffee County
A wildfire burning along Highway 82 in Brantley County pushed north into Coffee County on Thursday and is still burning Friday morning, even after overnight humidity climbed to 90%. What’s Happening: The fire crossed Highway 110 West into Coffee County, reaching Stewart Road, also known as Lane and Robertson Hammock Road. Fire behavior was described […]
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Second road closes in Brantley County as wildfire spreads
A second state highway in Brantley County has been shut down because of fire and heavy smoke, adding to road closures already in place from an active wildfire. What’s Happening: Georgia DOT has closed Highway 32 from Hortense to Highway 99 in Brantley County. Highway 110 was already closed and remains shut down across Brantley […]
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Two Arizona teachers charged with misconduct involving the same student
In August 2025, two teachers at Centennial High School in Peoria, Arizona, were accused of engaging in inappropriate conduct with the same teenage student. Following the allegations, both teachers were placed on administrative leave. One later resigned, while the other was dismissed by the school board. Haley Beck faces charges of pandering. According to police, […]
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31 new wildfires break out across Georgia in a single day
Georgia firefighters responded to 31 new wildfires Friday, burning 266 acres statewide as drought conditions show no sign of letting up. What’s Happening: The Georgia Forestry Commission reported the new fires Friday. They are separate from two large blazes already burning in South Georgia that have grown significantly since federal emergency funds were approved for […]
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Bibb County deputy arrested after she assaulted a man during an arrest
A Bibb County sheriff’s deputy was fired and charged with simple battery after an internal investigation found she struck a man in the face while arresting him on April 3. What happened: Deputy Meshaun Gibson worked in the Patrol Division when she responded to a residence in the 3600 block of Riverside Drive. According to […]
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Georgia is Literally on Fire. Did You Notice?
As I write this, I have been covering wildfires for three days. Three. Days. Of wildfires. In Georgia. There are currently two major ones burning — one in Brantley County, one in Echols County — that have already eaten through 11,000 acres. Over the weekend, there were 52 separate wildfires burning across this state. Fifty-two. […]
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Georgia officials to curious residents: Don’t fly drones over wildfires
A legally enforced no-fly zone is active around the clock over Georgia’s wildfire areas, and officials say drones in that airspace are forcing firefighting planes and helicopters to stand down. What’s happening: The Georgia Forestry Commission says a Temporary Flight Restriction — a government-ordered no-fly zone — is in effect 24 hours a day over […]
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Wildfire breaks out in Effingham County
Firefighters are monitoring an active wildfire in Effingham County Thursday evening, with heavy smoke and dangerous visibility expected near the scene. What’s Happening: Effingham County Fire Rescue reported at 8:30 p.m. that crews remain on scene at a wildfire burning at Pryor Road and Oliver-Kildare Road. Georgia Forestry units have plowed firebreaks — strips of […]
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Candler County declares emergency over wildfire risk
The chairman of the Candler County Board of Commissioners declared a Local State of Emergency Thursday because of elevated wildfire risk in the area. What’s happening: No wildfires are currently burning in Candler County. The declaration is a precautionary step that gives local officials the legal authority to activate parts of the county’s emergency response […]
