Federal law enforcement authorities are defending the detention Thursday of 475 workers at Hyundai’s electric vehicle battery plant west of Savannah – most Korean nationals – amid complaints from the South Korean government and Democrats. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security executed a search warrant on a construction site as part of a monthslong investigation […]
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Brian Kemp is Deploying the Georgia National Guard to D.C.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is sending 316 National Guard members to Washington, D.C. following President Trump’s August 11 declaration of a crime emergency in the capital. According to Kemp, 16 support staff (medical, PA, and military police) already arrived this week at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, with about 300 soldiers scheduled to deploy in mid-September. What […]
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Another Death at DeKalb County Jail Raises Questions About Inmate Safety
A 49-year-old man died Thursday after experiencing a medical emergency at the DeKalb County Jail — marking at least the sixth inmate death at the facility in just over two years. Preston Gabriel Bush of Doraville was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. The […]
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Storms Could Bring Strong Winds Across Georgia Friday Night
Georgia may see storms late Friday night into early Saturday morning as a cold front pushes south through the state, according to the National Weather Service in Atlanta. The threat level is low overall, but some areas could experience damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph. Timing is uncertain, with the best guess being after […]
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Meet Roswell’s New Fire Chief Pabel Troche
Roswell has officially named Pabel Troche as its new Fire Chief, cementing his role after leading the department on an interim basis earlier this year. Troche isn’t new to the city’s fire service—he’s been with the Roswell Fire Department for more than 20 years, moving up through positions including EMS Director, Battalion Chief, and Deputy […]
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Buford Man Dead From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound After Thursday Morning House Fire
A Thursday morning house fire in Buford ended with one man dead from what police believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services were called just before 7 a.m. to a burning two-story home on the 3000 block of North Bogan Road NE, near Thompson Mill Road and close to the […]
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4 Georgia Middle Schoolers Named Among Nation’s Top 300 Junior STEM Innovators
Four Georgia students have earned national recognition as part of the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge —the premier U.S. STEM competition for middle schoolers. Chosen from nearly 1,900 applicants across 48 states and U.S. territories, these students stood out for projects tackling everything from earthquake safety to […]
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Ghost Tours Return to Atlanta’s Rhodes Hall for Three Nights in October
Rhodes Hall, one of Atlanta’s most famously haunted buildings, will host after-hours ghost tours on October 24, 29 and 30. The popular Legends and Lore Tour invites guests to explore the historic mansion and hear stories of unexplained footsteps, strange lights, and reported ghost sightings. The 1904 Romanesque Revival home, often called the “Castle on […]
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Nobody (in Georgia) Wants to Work Anymore
You’ve probably heard the line: “Nobody wants to work anymore.” Usually tossed out at younger workers and usually with a sigh. But here’s the twist. Georgia is one of the easiest states in America to retire in, which means a whole lot of older workers here are lining up to stop working as soon as […]
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Richmond County Deputies Searching for Missing 17-Year-Old
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Katrina Marie Mae Goin, who has been reported as a runaway. Deputies say Katrina was last seen on Tuesday, September 2, around 1:15 p.m. leaving her home in the 3000 block of Lucas Circle. She was wearing a gray oversized hoodie […]
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Bus Crash in Augusta Thursday Morning: What We Know
AUGUSTA — A morning crash involving a city bus is slowing down drivers in Augusta. What’s Happening: Deputies say an Augusta Public Transit bus was involved in a crash just after 7 this morning at Gordon Highway and Kissingbower Road. No one was hurt, but traffic is taking the hit. Why It Matters: Morning commutes […]
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In Hot Water: Georgia is At Ground Zero For a Hurricane This Month
AccuWeather hurricane experts say exceptional warmth in the Gulf is raising the risk of rapid intensification later this month, heightening the danger if tropical storms or hurricanes develop or move into the region. “Atmospheric conditions will be primed for tropical storms and hurricanes to develop by mid-September,” AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva explained. “AccuWeather […]
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Clash Over Fulton Election Board: Groups Urge County to Follow Court Order
Two civic groups are pressing Fulton County commissioners to stop resisting a court order and fill open seats on the county’s election board. On Thursday, Democracy Defense Project – Georgia and RightCount Georgia issued a joint statement saying commissioners should comply with Judge David Emerson’s ruling to appoint two Republicans, Julie Adams and Jason Frazier, […]
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Georgia Presses Pause on New COVID Vaccine Until National Guidance Arrives
Georgia’s public health department says the new COVID vaccine for 2025–26 isn’t available yet. Officials are waiting for federal health experts to give the final go-ahead later this month. Here’s what you need to know: Georgia health leaders say they’ll share updates once those decisions are made. The FDA has already cleared the new vaccines, […]
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Pace Academy Teacher Charged With Sexual Battery
Parents in Atlanta are facing troubling news after a former Pace Academy teacher was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting two teenage students at the private school. What Police Say: Investigators allege that 33-year-old Marshall Lopez touched two female students inappropriately during the spring semester. According to warrants, Lopez kept both girls after class, where […]
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Georgia Parents Are Loaning Their Kids Money… With Interest
Remember when borrowing money from your parents meant a guilt trip, not a 6.4% APR? Well, welcome to Georgia, where mom and dad apparently moonlight as Wells Fargo—just with more casserole and fewer hidden fees. MarketBeat.com asked parents how they handle family loans, and it turns out the “Bank of Mom & Dad” is tired […]
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Savannah Launches Big Playground Upgrades at 2 Parks
Starting this month, Savannah families will see two of the city’s most popular parks get major playground upgrades. What’s new at Daffin Park: What’s changing at Forsyth Park: The bigger picture:Savannah’s Recreation Re-Imagined plan, approved in 2021, has already poured more than $4 million into upgrading parks and recreation spaces across the city. Officials say […]
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Magnet Maker Plant Will Bring 520 Jobs to Columbus Area
The U.S. subsidiary of a Korea-based manufacturer will invest $223 million to build a rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing plant in Columbus, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday. The JS Link America project will create more than 520 jobs in Muscogee County. “JS Link America strengthens Georgia’s role in securing the U.S. supply chain in industries […]
