The Gist: In Marietta, a family’s welfare check revealed a tragic scene, leading to a significant murder charge. The Details: Police say 44-year-old Melinda Jolly was found dead in her home on Perch Drive during a welfare check by a family member. The case was escalated to Cobb County Police’s Major Crimes unit. According to […]
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Community Alert: Urgent Search for Missing 13-Year-Old in Richmond County
The Gist: Stormy Newland, a 13-year-old girl, has been reported missing and endangered in Richmond County, prompting an urgent call for community assistance. The Details: Stormy was last seen in the vicinity of Walton Way and 7th St. She is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, and was wearing a green […]
Posted inWeather
Georgia’s Weather This Week Will Move from Cold to Rainy
🌦️ The Gist: Georgia’s weather this week starts off clear and chilly, then shifts to rainy and warmer conditions. What seems like an endless cold snap will finally come to an end. 🌡️ The Details: Georgia begins the week with clear skies. Monday sees a high of 48°F and a low of 28°F. Temperatures slightly […]
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Buford Family and Two Dogs Safe After Devastating House Fire
Buford Family and Pets Safe After Devastating House Fire
Posted inYour Government
QR Codes Will Remain on Georgia Ballots This Year
There isn’t time to remove QR codes from paper ballots in Georgia, as Republican legislative leaders have proposed, before this year’s elections, GOP Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Wednesday. “I would support moving to human-readable text,” Raffensperger said during the second day of legislative hearings on Gov. Brian Kemp’s budget recommendations. “The challenge is […]
Posted inHealth
Cobb County’s Water Is Safe Again: Boil Water Advisory Lifted
💧 The Gist: The boil water advisory affecting parts of south Cobb County has been lifted following negative bacteria tests, signaling safe water consumption. 💡 The Details: Residents in south Cobb County can now use their water without boiling, as recent tests confirm its safety. This update follows a water main break in Powder Springs, […]
Posted inOdd News
A Body Was Found in A Chimney in Bibb County
🏠 The Gist: In a startling incident, a man was found dead in a chimney in Bibb County, leading to an investigation by local authorities. 🔍 The Details: On Friday night, Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a distressing discovery at a home on Courtland Ave., where a deceased man was found inside a chimney. […]
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Hearing Date Set for Fani Willis Misconduct Accusations
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee has scheduled a Feb. 15 hearing to discuss accusations that District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in a romantic relationship with a special prosecutor she hired to assist with the racketeering and conspiracy case accusing Donald Trump of illegally orchestrating a multi-state attempt to overturn the 2020 election. According to […]
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Buford Teen Accused of Organizing Illegal Street Racing
🚨 The Gist: Mathew Dylan Mccullock, a 19-year-old from Buford, was arrested by Gwinnett County Police for organizing and participating in illegal street racing events. 🔍 The Details: Mccullock faces charges for his role in illegal street racing, identified with the aid of a specialized crime response center. Police say he is linked to events […]
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Savannah Rallies to Provide Warmth in Freezing Weekend
🌡️ The Gist: With a chilling forecast for Savannah this weekend, the city and local agencies are opening warming centers to offer residents without adequate shelter a safe, warm place to stay. 🌀 The Details: The Tompkins Regional Center, located at 2333 Ogeechee Road, is set to open its doors from 7 p.m. to 8:15 […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Want Trump’s Name Off the Ballot
Democratic state lawmakers are trying to keep former President Donald Trump’s name off of all Georgia ballots. More than a dozen Democrats have signed a House Resolution filed by state Rep. Roger Bruce (D-Atlanta) challenging Trump’s election eligibility under the 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause. “Our Constitution calls for people to be loyal to the country,” […]
Posted inPets
How Responsible Are Georgia’s Dog Owners?
🏅 The Gist: As a mysterious illness affects dogs across 19 states, Georgia stands out for its responsible dog owners, placing fifth in a national Forbes Advisor study. 🔍 The Details: The study, assessing 10,000 dog owners on 16 metrics, discovered the state’s dog owners excel in regular flea/tick medication application, consistent teeth brushing, and […]
Posted inLocal
Gwinnett Goes Green: 10 New Glass Recycling Sites Open
🌿 The Gist: Gwinnett County, in a move to bolster sustainability, has introduced 10 new glass recycling locations. This expansion provides residents more convenient options to participate in eco-friendly practices. 🌍 The Details: In collaboration with Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Ripple Glass, the county now offers 13 sites for glass recycling. Chairwoman Nicole Love […]
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Georgia man pleads guilty to threatening public officials
A Central Georgia man with a history of arson and sending death threats pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to mailing threatening communications to government officials. Travis Leroy Ball, 56, of Barnesville pleaded guilty to one count of mailing threatening communications, a charge carrying a maximum sentence of five years in prison, three years of […]
Posted inSports
Bill Belichick Expected To Sign as New Atlanta Falcons Coach
Bill Belichick will be the next head coach of the Atlanta Falcons next season, according to a report from NFL on CBS insider Josina Anderson. This would mark an all-time coup for owner Arthur Blank’s Falcons, as during his quarter-century as the head coach of the New England Patriots, Belichick created a legacy as the greatest coach of […]
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Atlanta’s Peach Cobbler Factory Falls Victim to Early Morning Break-In
🚨 The Gist: An early morning burglary at The Peach Cobbler Factory, a beloved local business in Atlanta, resulted in the loss of cash and property damage. 🔍 The Details: The incident unfolded at 171 Auburn Ave. in Atlanta, around 5:40 a.m. on Jan. 17. Owner Peyton McKenzie Williams alerted the police after the store’s […]
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Traffic Alert: Road Closure in Sandy Springs
📌 The Gist: Mount Vernon Highway is currently closed between Vernon Walk and Virginia Chase in Sandy Springs. The closure is the result of a vehicle striking and damaging a Georgia Power pole. Georgia Power crews are on the scene working on repairs. 📰 The Details: The Sandy Springs Police Department has reported the temporary […]
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Boil Water Advisory Issued in Cobb County: What We Know
📌 The Gist: A 36″ water main break in south Cobb County has led to a boil water advisory affecting several cities, including Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, and parts of Marietta and Smyrna. 📰 The Details: Early this morning, a significant water main belonging to the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority suffered a break near Macedonia […]
