The Forecast: Summer-like weather brings scattered showers and thunderstorms across Georgia, with potential for isolated severe storms today and increased chances on Tuesday. What to Expect: Why It Matters:
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Gas prices in Georgia continue to drop
The Gist: Georgia drivers are continuing to see gas prices fall at the pump, with the state’s average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline dropping to $3.24. The decrease can be attributed to oil market volatility and a pre-summer driving season dip in demand. Price Factors: According to AAA, gas prices have fallen […]
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Kitchen fire extinguished by quick-thinking Pickens County homeowner
A Pickens County resident managed to prevent a potentially devastating house fire Sunday by extinguishing a kitchen blaze shortly after discovering it at 3:42 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters from Pickens Fire Stations 6, 7, 11, Jasper Fire Engine 2, and 1101 found light smoke billowing from the residence, but the fire had […]
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Georgia’s 2024 presidential primary date has been set
ATLANTA – Georgia’s 2024 presidential primaries will place next March 12, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Thursday. “Georgia is a bellwether state,” Raffensperger said during a news conference at the state Capitol, acknowledging the Peach State’s relatively new status as one of a handful of swing states in national politics. “If you can win […]
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What can Georgia learn from South Carolina’s estimated $362 million savings in electric market reforms
A report prepared for the South Carolina state legislature and released last week determined that a range of electric market and transmission reforms — including creating a new independent organization to run the electric grid or joining an existing one — would bring “substantial benefits” for customers, potentially as much as $362 million a year. […]
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82-year-old woman killed in pedestrian crash in Macon
An unidentified female pedestrian was struck and killed in a traffic collision early Sunday morning in Bibb County. The incident occurred at approximately 12:42 a.m. on Shurling Drive at the intersection of Pinehill Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the victim, has been identified as 82-year-old […]
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A cat was rescued and 13 residents displaced after an apartment fire in Roswell
The News: A fire at the Atlantic Newtown Apartment Homes in Roswell displaced 13 residents, but quick action from local firefighters minimized damage and even saved a cat. What Happened?: At 12:22 a.m. on May 6, the Roswell Fire Department responded to a blaze at the Atlantic Newtown Apartment Homes at 9230 Nesbit Ferry Road. […]
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DeKalb County Jail Contraband Drop Attempt Foiled
A contraband drop attempt at the DeKalb County Jail was foiled on May 3, when a 58-year-old man was caught holding a bag near a rope hanging from a cell window. DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended Mark Lumpkin, who confessed to his involvement in the drop. Lumpkin was driven to the jail by 59-year-old LaToya […]
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Part of Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta Will Be Closed for a Year
ALPHARETTA — North Fulton drivers, brace yourselves for a year-long closure of Kimball Bridge Road over Ga. 400, starting May 8, as a new bridge is constructed to accommodate the Ga. 400 Express Lanes Project. The Project: The Georgia Department of Transportation will replace the current bridge over the highway on Kimball Bridge Road, which […]
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These are the wettest counties in Georgia
Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Georgia using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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Nurses can get free coffee at Dunkin’ Saturday. Here’s how
The Gist: Dunkin’ is celebrating National Nurses Day by offering healthcare workers a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6 at participating locations as a “Cup of Thanks” for their ongoing efforts. The Rules: Why It Matters: Nurses play a crucial role in our communities, working around the clock to keep us safe. […]
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King Charles’ coronation is tomorrow. Georgia residents don’t care
The Gist: Georgia ranks as the fifth least interested state in the upcoming coronation of King Charles, according to a recent study by Gambling.com, which analyzed Google search volumes for the new British Head of State across the United States. What Happened?: As King Charles prepares for his coronation on Saturday, Gambling.com analyzed Google search […]
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Suspect shot after dragging an officer down I-16
A Georgia officer was dragged down I-16 following a hit and run incident, resulting in a police shooting that left one man dead and the officer injured in Bryan County on May 4. The deceased suspect has been identified as Walter Kye Herman, a 29-year-old resident of Ellabell. According to the GBI, preliminary information reveals […]
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Shooting at Macon apartment complex leaves one woman dead
MACON — A domestic dispute escalated to a fatal shooting early this morning at Green Meadows Apartments on Log Cabin Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting occurred just before 4 a.m., resulting in the death of 28-year-old Kaneza Rikial Owens. Deputies arrived on the scene after receiving reports of the dispute […]
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Decatur Veterans Affairs physician charged with sexual assault of female patients
Rajesh Motibhai Patel, a 68-year-old primary care physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur, has been indicted on multiple charges related to sexually assaulting his patients and violating their constitutional right to bodily integrity. Patel allegedly assaulted four female patients during routine exams between 2019 and 2020, groping their breasts and improperly touching […]
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Four Dead after Moultrie Shooting Spree
MOULTRIE — Four people are dead following a series of shootings in Moultrie that took place on Thursday. The suspected shooter has been identified as Kentavious White, a 26-year-old resident of Moultrie. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called to assist Moultrie Police Chief Sean Ladson at about 5:50 a.m., after a man and woman […]
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Atlanta Mayor: ‘We cannot accept mass shootings as normal in our country’
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens issued the following letter to the Atlanta community regarding the May 3, 2023 shooting at a medical office at Northside Hospital’s Midtown campus.. To my fellow Atlantans: Yesterday, we experienced a mass shooting in the heart of Atlanta. My prayers are with the victims of this shooting and their families. I […]
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Oops… Children in Georgia needed a permit to have a lemonade stand. But not anymore
ATLANTA – Who knew a kid in Georgia is supposed to have a permit to set up a lemonade stand at the end of their driveway? That won’t be the case come July 1, however, thanks to the General Assembly. Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 55 on Wednesday, a bipartisan measure that will allow […]
