A man from East Point has not been seen or heard from in nearly four weeks, and his family is now offering $15,000 for credible information that leads to finding him. What’s happening: Derek Samuel was last seen April 29 at the Camp Creek Marketplace in East Point. Friends reported him missing to police the […]
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Flying umbrella kills woman at lake restaurant
A dinner outing turned deadly Saturday night when a loose umbrella struck and killed a woman at a South Carolina lakeside restaurant. What Happened: Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell says a 56-year-old woman from Huger, South Carolina, died Saturday night while eating at the Driftwood Grill, a restaurant on Lake Marion. High winds from storms […]
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Woman charged with murder after Grayson homicide
What’s Happening: Gwinnett County police say a neighbor called 911 at 8:42 a.m. Sunday, May 24, after finding 44-year-old Sharell Canty dead at a home on the 300 block of Wilkerson Way in unincorporated Grayson. Detectives arrested 48-year-old Stephany Byrom and charged her with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm […]
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9 dead and 219 drunk driving arrests in Georgia so far on Memorial Day weekend
Nine people have died on Georgia roads and 219 drivers have been arrested for drunk driving since Memorial Day weekend began, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. What’s Happening: The department reported the numbers Saturday evening, with the holiday weekend still ongoing. Rain was moving through parts of the state at the time, […]
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Dangerous tides at Tybee Island on Memorial Day
What’s Happening: Red flags mean the water is considered dangerous. Rip currents are fast-moving channels of water that pull swimmers away from shore and are one of the leading causes of drowning at ocean beaches. What’s Important: Officials are urging anyone heading into the water to swim only near a lifeguard, keep a close eye […]
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What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
Both heat exhaustion and heat stroke are heat-related illnesses, but one is a medical emergency that can kill. What’s Happening: Memorial Day weekend is here, and with it comes real risk for anyone spending time outside in the heat. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are not the same thing, and knowing the difference could save […]
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Big Creek expected to flood today in Fulton and Forsyth counties
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Big Creek near Alpharetta, covering parts of Fulton and Forsyth counties. The creek is expected to rise above flood level and crest at about 9.5 feet. What’s happening: Big Creek was sitting at 6.5 feet as of 9:45 p.m. Sunday. Flood stage, the point at […]
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Georgia gas prices hold steady at $3.99 on Memorial Day
Georgia drivers wrapping up Memorial Day weekend are paying $3.99 a gallon for regular gas. The price has barely moved in a week, but it is more than a dollar higher than it was at this time last year. What’s Happening: The statewide average for regular unleaded dropped just 1 cent from last week. Filling […]
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Woman found dead in Grayson home
What’s Happening: A neighbor called police at 8:42 a.m. after finding someone dead on the 300 block of Wilkerson Way. Officers arrived, found the victim, and called in homicide investigators and crime scene investigators. What’s Important: Based on early findings, police say the case is being investigated as a domestic-related homicide, meaning investigators believe the […]
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Flood alerts cover much of Georgia tonight
Active flood alerts stretch from the mountains of north Georgia to Candler County in the southeast, with heavy rain already falling and more on the way. What’s Happening: A flood advisory is in effect for Candler County until 8:45 p.m. Sunday. A flood watch covers 30 counties across northern and west central Georgia through 2 […]