Four adults are looking for a new place to stay after a fire that started in their backyard destroyed much of their Houston County home. What’s Happening: Fire crews responded to a house fire around 9:15 a.m. in the 100 block of Shamrock Circle near Dunbar Road. Fire officials say the fire started in a burn […]
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Georgia Police Officer Charged With Child Sex Abuse and Bestiality Crimes
A former Athens-Clarke County police officer is facing federal charges for producing child sexual abuse material and bestiality images. What’s Happening: Federal officials say 34-year-old Amber Nicole Ferguson, of Commerce, was indicted on charges of production and attempted production of child sexual abuse material, possession of child sexual abuse material involving a child under age 12, […]
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Best Places for Christmas Shopping in Marietta
Marietta Square transforms into a holiday shopping wonderland where you can find one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local businesses just minutes from home. What’s Happening: Downtown Marietta offers dozens of local boutiques, artisan markets and specialty shops packed with handmade treasures, Georgia-made goods and vintage finds. The Marietta Square Artisan Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. […]
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POP MART is Opening its First Georgia Store: What We Know
A Chinese collectibles retailer known for its mystery box toys is opening its first Georgia location in metro Atlanta. What’s Happening: POP MART will open its first Georgia store at 400 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Atlanta’s Perimeter shopping district. The company specializes in designer vinyl toys and plush collectibles sold in “blind boxes” where buyers don’t […]
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Taking Peak Holiday Phone Demand from Chaos to Comfort and Joy
For millions of small business owners nationwide, December isn’t just the season of goodwill, it’s the season of overwhelming customer demand. And, according to Moneypenny, the global customer conversations company, December 10th to 15th is consistently the busiest week of the entire month. After analyzing five years of call activity, Moneypenny, which supports thousands of businesses worldwide […]
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Police Search for Missing 14-Year-Old Georgia Girl
Hinesville police are asking for your help finding a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for more than a week. What’s Happening: Myeshia Johnson was last seen on November 30 near Bula Lane in Hinesville. She has been missing for nine days. What’s Important: Police need anyone with information about where Myeshia is to call them right […]
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Georgia Supreme Court Allows Murder Charge Against 5 Officers Who Asphyxiated Naked Man
Five police officers charged with murder in a 2019 case can now face an additional murder count after the Georgia Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s decision. What’s Happening: The Supreme Court of Georgia has brought back a felony murder charge against five officers accused of killing Fernando Rodriguez. The 24-year-old died after officers held him […]
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Man Found Dead in Albany After Gunfire Alert
Albany police are investigating a death on W. Waddell Avenue after officers responded to reports of gunshots and found a man dead at the scene. What’s Happening: Officers found 41-year-old Allen Plummer deceased in the 1100 block of W. Waddell Avenue. Police responded to the area after their Raven Alert system detected gunshots. What’s Important: Police confirmed […]
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I-95 Southbound Shut Down in Camden County After Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving 18-Wheelers
A major crash involving multiple vehicles and semi-trucks has closed all lanes of southbound Interstate 95 near the Florida border. What’s Happening: All southbound lanes of I-95 are shut down near the 1-mile marker in Camden County. The closure involves multiple vehicles and semi-trucks, according to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. What’s Important: The southbound lanes are […]
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7 Dry Days Ahead Georgia
Georgia will see little to no rain through next Tuesday as dry conditions continue across the state. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service in Atlanta forecasts little to no precipitation for Georgia over the next seven days. Surrounding states will see rainfall, but Georgia will remain dry. What’s Important: December typically needs an inch of rain every […]
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Should Georgia Offer its Own Health Insurance Premium Subsidies?
(The Center Square) – As Congress grapples with whether to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, Georgia Democrats are advocating for the state to offer them. Former state Sen. Jason Esteves, who stepped down to run for governor, introduced Senate Bill 192 during the 2025 session of the General Assembly. It would provide subsidies to those at […]
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He Was Arrested, Now He’s Running to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene. What We Know
A Georgia state senator who was arrested at the state Capitol earlier this year announced he’s running to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress. What’s Happening: State Senator Colton Moore from Trenton announced Monday he’s officially running for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District seat. The seat opens up January 5 when Greene resigns from Congress. What’s Important: Moore […]
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Monday Was Cold. But an Arctic Blast is Coming
Cold air is heading for Georgia this weekend, and it could stick around longer than first thought. What’s Happening: An Arctic high pressure system will push freezing temperatures into Georgia starting Friday evening. Morning lows could drop into the teens and 20s across North and Central Georgia from Saturday through Monday. What’s Important: This will be the […]
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Fort Stewart Lifts Shelter Order But Barricade Situation Continues
Families on Fort Stewart can leave their homes again after base officials lifted a shelter in place order, but one neighborhood remains off-limits while authorities work to end a standoff. What’s Happening: Fort Stewart lifted its shelter in place order at 5:25 p.m. after officials contained a situation on Ardennes Court in Bryan Village. Someone barricaded […]
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Georgians Don’t Want to Pump Their Own Gas Anymore
A new survey reveals what Georgians really miss from the working world before everything went digital — and it turns out full-service gas stations beat out every other lost profession. What’s Happening: A survey of Americans age 45 and older asked which vanished jobs they miss most, and gas station attendants took the top spot in […]
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Two Savannah Schools Lockdown After Social Media Threats
Students at Mercer Middle School and Groves High School in Garden City spent Monday on precautionary lockdown after someone posted threats on social media. What’s Happening: The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System placed both schools on lockdown after receiving social media threats aimed at Groves High School. Campus Police are searching common areas with help from […]
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Death Row Inmate Scheduled For Execution in Georgia Next Week For Cobb County Murders
Two Cobb County women lost their lives because of a few thousand dollars, and soon the man convicted of killing them and taking their money is scheduled to meet his own end. Eighteen years ago, Stacey Ian Humphreys was convicted of murder and other crimes in the 2003 deaths of Cindy Williams and Lori Brown. […]
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All Georgia Public Schools Will Have Naloxone Kits by Spring
In a nod to the spread of opioids, Georgia is installing overdose reversal kits at all 2,300 public schools in the state using money from a legal settlement with the pharmaceutical industry. Distribution began this fall in parts of metro Atlanta and in southwest and central Georgia. The initiative is expected to be completed statewide […]
