Henry County police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman they say stole three Amazon packages from a home in McDonough. What happened: According to police, the woman walked onto a property on Deer Trace Drive at about 9:40 p.m. on April 29 and took three packages that had been delivered by Amazon. […]
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Baby formula sold in US recalled over toxin risk
A brand of infant formula sold across the United States has been recalled after a toxin was found in three batches of the product. The a2 Milk Company announced the voluntary recall May 2 of its a2 Platinum Premium infant formula for babies 0 to 12 months old. The company said testing found cereulide, a […]
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Athens police need help finding missing 76-year-old Steve Sosebee
Athens-Clarke County police are asking for your help finding a 76-year-old man who went missing after leaving a local hospital. What’s Happening: Steve Sosebee was last seen May 2 near Piedmont Athens Regional hospital after he was discharged. He has difficulty walking. What’s Important: Police have updated his description. He was last seen wearing a […]
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Sinkhole closes G Street in Brunswick
A sinkhole opened on G Street in Brunswick Tuesday morning, shutting down part of the road. What’s happening: G Street is closed between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Stonewall Street. The closure went into effect at 11:24 a.m. What’s important: Repairs are expected to take 6 to 12 hours. Drivers in the area should […]
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Cobb firefighters rescue cat from a storm drain
Cobb County firefighters have rescued plenty of cats from trees over the years. Tuesday’s call at Floyd Road and Nickajack Road required a different approach — and a little help from a pizza place. Down the Drain Engine 1 and Squad 7 responded to the scene after a cat found itself trapped inside a storm […]
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Crash blocks lane on I-285 West in Cobb
A crash is blocking one lane on I-285 West just before the I-75 interchange in Cobb County, according to 511 Georgia. What’s Happening: The crash is at mile marker 20.1. Drivers in the area should expect slowdowns. The Path Forward: The lane is expected to clear by 1:30 p.m. Drivers can find live updates at […]
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South Georgia wildfires inch toward control as new fires keep starting
Two massive south Georgia wildfires are getting closer to being put out, but crews are still on the ground and new fires keep breaking out. What’s Happening: The Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County is now 85% contained after burning 22,471 acres since it started April 20. The Pineland Road Fire, burning across Clinch and […]
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Dead cat tests positive for rabies in Lithonia area
What’s Happening: The test came back positive May 3. DeKalb County typically confirms several rabies cases each year, and the virus circulates in Georgia all year long. What’s Important: Rabies attacks the brain. It spreads through saliva — usually from a bite — and can pass from animals to people. Vaccines protect both pets and […]
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Crash reported at Eagle Drive and Bells Ferry Road in Cherokee County
A crash has been reported at the intersection of Eagle Drive and Bells Ferry Road, the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. What’s Happening: The sheriff’s office is asking drivers to be careful in the area. A traffic map shows backups along Bells Ferry Road near where the crash happened. The Path Forward: No details have […]
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Car crashes into Georgia home
A 17-year-old driver led a Jones County deputy on a chase last week before crashing into a home in Bibb County, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. What happened: On April 28, dispatchers put out a call for officers to watch for a dark gray sedan after someone reported the car driving recklessly on […]