Ted Turner — the Atlanta-based media mogul who built a television empire, saved baseball in Atlanta, and became one of the most recognizable figures in Georgia history — has died. He was 87. A Georgia Story Turner’s life was, in many ways, a Georgia story. He built his empire in Atlanta, rooted his identity in […]
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Roswell hosting hazardous waste drop-off day Saturday
Roswell residents can drop off household chemicals and other hard-to-trash items Saturday morning at a city-run collection event. What’s Happening: The city of Roswell is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, May 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Hembree Facility, 1810 Hembree Road in Alpharetta. The event is for items […]
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Georgia’s cohort of NBA players continues to do the state proud
As one of the biggest pastimes, the NBA is a fantastic sporting competition to follow. In Georgia, people are generally big fans of the sport, regularly wearing their Atlanta Hawks jerseys and watching classic Lakers clips. However, some of the local population might not be aware of the Georgia-born professionals who have shone in the NBA. These […]
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Georgia man gets 25 years for sexually abusing girlfriend’s daughter over several years
A Ball Ground man pleaded guilty April 16 to sexually abusing a child over several years and was sentenced to 25 years in prison, followed by life on probation. 35-year-old Chase Taylor Doughty admitted to all eight charges against him, according to Cherokee County District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway. What he admitted to: Doughty pleaded […]
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Major I-285 closure this weekend will back up traffic across southwest Atlanta
A stretch of I-285 in Fulton County will shut down completely this weekend, and drivers across metro Atlanta should expect a rough few days. What’s happening: All northbound and southbound lanes of I-285 will close between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (exit 9) and Cascade Road (exit 7). The shutdown starts at 7 p.m. Friday, […]
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2 dead after car hits stopped bus on I-75 in Cobb County
Two people died this morning after a car slammed into a stopped transit bus on I-75 in Cobb County, according to police. What’s Happening: The crash happened around 6:06 a.m. Tuesday in the northbound lanes of I-75, just south of where I-575 splits off. A CobbLinc transit bus was stopped and disabled in the far […]
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Georgia deputy runs over pedestrian
A Jasper County Sheriff’s deputy hit a pedestrian Tuesday morning on the Monticello square, according to Sheriff Donnie Pope. What’s Happening: The deputy stopped after the crash, gave the pedestrian medical help, and stayed at the scene until others arrived, the sheriff’s office said. The pedestrian’s condition has not been released. What’s Important: Georgia State […]
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Georgia man arrested after crashing into a bank while trying to use the ATM
A man is facing multiple charges after driving into a bank while trying to use an ATM and then leaving the scene, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. What happened: A deputy responded to a crash on Log Cabin Road after a man drove his vehicle into a bank while attempting to use an […]
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Free historic home tours at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Wednesday
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve in Johns Creek will open four of its historic buildings to the public Wednesday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. What’s happening: Visitors can walk through four preserved structures on the property, each guided by a docent — a trained volunteer or staff member who explains […]
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Why wildfires in Southeast Georgia spread fast and burn hot
Georgia wildfires behave differently from fires in other parts of the country, and understanding why helps explain how crews approach them. Several factors specific to Southeast Georgia’s landscape and climate combine to make fires here especially persistent and unpredictable. Wildfires in Southeast Georgia can spread fast and hold heat even when they do not look […]