The Gist: A section of the Chattahoochee River stretching from the Chattahoochee Nature Center to Johnson Ferry, is closed due to dangerously high E. coli levels causing officials to raise the alarm for public safety. What Happened?: The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has declared an immediate closure of a popular stretch of the river, […]
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Oxbo Road in Roswell Opens to Traffic
The Gist: After years of planning and construction, the City of Roswell’s Oxbo Road Realignment project has finally opened to traffic. The newly-aligned road was officially unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 30. What Happened?: The project aims to improve the safety and efficiency of the intersection at Highway 9/State Route 120/Atlanta Street […]
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Weather Update: Soaring heat indexes and thunderstorms move into Georgia
Today, we’re expecting potential thunderstorms across north and central Georgia. The likelihood of these thunderstorms is highest in northern Georgia. Be prepared for potentially strong to severe storms, capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, frequent lightning, and heavy localized rainfall. In the far north, there’s a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) […]
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Here are the groceries that rose in price recently
Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the grocery items that saw the largest price increases in May nationwide.
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Storms could put a damper on Georgia’s scorching temperatures
Scorching three-digit temperatures are expected this weekend, but the latest forecasts show that storms created by the heat could keep temperatures down. While the forecast is uncertain, there is a possibility of Heat Advisories due to the expected high temperatures. However, the potential for storms could limit the heat indexes under advisory thresholds. This uncertainty […]
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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action in College Admissions
ATLANTA – The conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that colleges and universities can no longer use race in admissions decisions. The 6-3 decision in lawsuits brought by the conservative group Students for Fair Admissions against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, overturned affirmative action policies that have been in […]
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Temperatures in Georgia will spike to 112 degrees this weekend
Georgia residents are bracing themselves for scorching temperatures this weekend, with apparent temperatures set to soar into the 100°-110° range. Residents are reminded to take necessary precautions to stay safe during the extreme heat. According to meteorologists, the Apparent Temps, also known as Feels Like Temps, and Heat Index are expected to reach dangerous highs […]
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Two Killed in Wrong-way Crash on Georgia 400
The News: Two lives were tragically lost in a wrong-way crash on Ga. 400 in Roswell. According to the Roswell Police Department, Dahmir Rivera, a 21-year-old resident of Roswell, is facing charges of homicide by vehicle and other offenses in connection with the incident. What Happened?: In the early hours of Tuesday, June 27, Roswell […]
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19-year-old Arrested in Day After Christmas Slaying of Stone Mountain Man
Jamarcus Jones, a 19-year-old resident of Atlanta, has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Joshua Reed on Russwood Avenue on the day after Christmas. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Jones was taken into custody June 27 at a Stonecrest residence where a woman who was his acquaintance was being evicted. […]
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Bigger Paychecks, Better Public Safety: Georgia works to tackle state patrol officer shortage
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns ATLANTA – Finding enough money to attract and retain state law enforcement officers promises to be the top priority for a Georgia House “working group” on public safety that held its first meeting Tuesday. House Speaker Jon Burns, who formed the committee earlier this year, read a passage from Georgia’s […]
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High Speed Chase in Georgia Ends in Standoff: Suspect Attempts to Run Over Officers
The Gist: In a turbulent sequence of events that lasted roughly six hours on Monday, Todd Eric Jones Jr. of Warner Robins led local law enforcement on a chase, attempting to run over officers and engaging them in a standoff before eventually surrendering. The Chase: The incident began at about 7 p.m. when a 911 caller reported […]
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Cities with the fastest growing home prices in Albany area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in Albany, GA metro using data from Zillow.
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Here is the Trash Collection Schedule for DeKalb County for the Week of July 4
With Independence Day fast approaching, residents of DeKalb County should take note of changes to the regularly scheduled trash, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collections. Sanitation services will not be operational on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the holiday. Wednesday, July 5 will be the day for residential customers with a regular collection on […]
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Children hospitalized after multi-car crash involving day care buses on I-75
The Gist: A significant multi-vehicle collision on I-75 in Marietta has resulted in multiple injuries, with both adults and children being taken to nearby hospitals. According to police, the crash involved four vehicles, including two day care buses, a semi, and a pick-up truck. The severity of the injuries is unknown at this time. What […]
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Have You Seen Missing 67-year-old Dallas Woman Kay Puett?
DALLAS — A 67-year-old woman from Dallas, Barbara Kay Puett, was reported missing on June 26. According to her family, Puett left her residence on foot earlier that day and did not return home. Puett was last seen wearing a white and blue short sleeve shirt, dark blue leggings, and black tennis shoes. According to […]
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Why is Traffic on Georgia 400 at a Standstill Today?
Ga. 400 Northbound is currently closed due to an injury traffic crash investigation, leading to traffic congestion between Exit 6 at Northridge Road and Exit 7 at Holcomb Bridge Road. Although it’s not yet clear when the road will reopen, authorities are urging commuters to find alternate routes for their morning drive. We will have […]
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51% of Georgia Residents Are ‘Very Stressed’ About Their Finances — Are You One of Them?
The Gist: Over half of Georgia residents are experiencing considerable financial stress, thanks in large part to rising prices. The Details: USA Today Blueprint’s comprehensive report on the effect of rising prices on personal finance reveals that Georgia residents are the seventh most financially stressed group in the country. With 51% of people claiming they […]
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Here are the 10 coldest counties in Georgia
Stacker ranked over 900 counties in the 10 coldest states in the continental U.S. to find the warmest based on average temperature between May 2022 and April 2023, citing National Centers for Environmental Information data.
