The Gist: Get ready for some significant traffic disruptions on Ga. 400 as bridges at Pitts Road, Roberts Drive, and Kimball Bridge Road are getting major facelifts. The roadwork kicks off next week, so make sure your commutes are planned accordingly. The Work: The need for lane closures has arrived as the bridge replacements at […]
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Gwinnett police identify suspects in slaying at I-85 and I-985
The Gist: Two suspects have been identified in the tragic double homicide of Maria Rosaria Montes Dorantes, 23, and her younger brother, Juan Angel Montes, 16. What Happened?: On Sunday evening, a little before 7:30 p.m., Maria and Juan were found dead by a passerby on the shoulder of I-85 at the I-985 split. No […]
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Crisis on Campbellton Road: Reckless Shootings Claim Innocent Lives, Including a 6-Month-Old
The Gist: Tragedy struck an already troubled southwest Atlanta apartment complex, The Hills at Greenbriar, as a shooting on August 30 claimed the life of a 6-month-old boy and left two adults hospitalized. Council member Marci Collier Overstreet slammed the complex’s management and vowed for action. What Happened?: On the night of August 30, gunfire […]
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Best counties to raise a family in Georgia revealed
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Georgia.
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5 Corrections officials face criminal charges in death of Georgia 16-year-old
The Gist: Five employees of the Dalton Youth Detention Center in Whitfield County are facing criminal charges over the in-custody death of 16-year-old Alexis Sluder of Ellijay. The indictments include various counts of first and second-degree cruelty to children. What Happened? The Whitfield County Grand Jury on Monday, August 28, served indictment warrants to: This […]
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Georgia deputy accused of unlawfully entering a home
A Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy, 35-year-old Zachary Billings, has been arrested on charges of criminal trespass and violation of oath of office. Billings is accused of unlawfully entering a home off Lakeview Terrace in Jefferson while on duty. The incident occurred on August 27, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in to handle […]
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Scam Alert: No, the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office isn’t asking you to use ApplePay to get rid of a warrant
Residents of Clarke County need to stay alert, as a scammer is on the loose, reportedly making calls and posing as a representative of the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office. The fraudster is telling people they have an arrest warrant and instructing them to pay money through CashPay or ApplePay to settle the matter. “The Clarke […]
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Kemp Pours Cold Water on Calls by Trump Supporters for Special Legislative Session
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp pushed back Thursday against a call by ultra-conservative Republicans for a special legislative session to punish Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for seeking to indict former President Donald Trump. Kemp he disagrees with Democrat Willis’ strategy politically but doesn’t see that she’s done anything illegal. “We are now seeing […]
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Alpharetta Just Canceled Its Citywide Elections. Here’s Why
The Gist: Election season in Alpharetta just got a whole lot shorter. With not a single contested race in sight, the city’s pulled the plug on its 2023 general municipal election. What Happened?: Instead of a ballot showdown, it’s more of a coronation this year in Alpharetta. Mayor Jim Gilvin, Council Members John Hipes and […]
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Georgia Senators Spar on Special Session Over Trump Indictment
(The Center Square) — While one Georgia state senator wants a special session to potentially act on the district attorney prosecuting former President Donald Trump, another says it’s impossible. Last week, Sen. Colton Moore, R-Trenton, sent a letter to Georgia Gov Brian Kemp, a Republican, calling for a special session “for all purposes, to include, […]
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Two DeKalb County parents boarded a school bus and assaulted the driver. What we know
The Gist: A typical school day took a sharp turn for the worse when two parents assaulted a bus driver on bus route 1926 at Chapel Hill Elementary School in DeKalb County. The incident occurred in front of students who were on their way home. What happened?: During yesterday’s afternoon bus run, two parents got […]
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More than 130,000 Georgia residents are without power after Hurricane Idalia hit Georgia
The Gist: Hurricane Idalia slammed into Valdosta, which was designated as a “Tree City, USA,” this morning and is trailing a path of destruction as it moves northward. Thousands of Georgia Power crews are stationed and ready to tackle the outages. What Happened: Heavy rain poured down, causing flash floods, while hurricane-force winds knocked over […]
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Gwinnett gets more school zone cameras. Here’s where they are
The Gist: Your drive near local schools might now include a camera flash if you’re going too fast. Five new speed enforcement cameras are online, a move to slow down speedsters near schools and make routes safer for kids. What Happened? On Aug. 28, cameras near five schools went live as part of the Gwinnett […]
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Glynn County schools will remain closed tomorrow
The Gist: Kids get another day off, but not for fun—Glynn County Schools will stay closed on Aug. 31 as officials brace for Hurricane Idalia’s after-effects. What Happened? Hurricane Idalia is set to keep its grip on the weather until late this evening. As a result, Glynn County Schools announced an additional day of closure […]
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Bryan County issues state of emergency as Idalia approaches
The Gist: Bryan County braces for the impact of Hurricane Idalia, prompting closures and emergency protocols as the Category 3 storm makes landfall in Florida. What Happened?: As Hurricane Idalia hammers Florida, Bryan County isn’t taking any chances. The county declared a state of emergency, giving its Board of Commissioners the ability to swiftly respond […]
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Georgia Power is ready for Hurricane Idalia
The Gist: As Hurricane Idalia makes its way toward Georgia, preparations are underway at Georgia Power to restore power quickly when outages occur. What’s New: Georgia Power is coordinating efforts from its Storm Center in Atlanta. Regional teams in Coastal Georgia, along with other relocated crews, will be strategically placed to address outages. The company’s […]
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Kemp declares state of emergency as Hurricane Idalia bears down on Georgia
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Tuesday for all of Georgia in anticipation of Wednesday’s arrival of Hurricane Idalia. The storm system is expected to make landfall along Florida’s Big Bend area Wednesday morning as a Category 3 or Category 4 hurricane, then move through Georgia Wednesday afternoon and evening as […]
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Atkinson County Schools cancel after-school activities in light of Hurricane Idalia
Atkinson County Schools have called off all after-school and extracurricular activities for today, due to the impact Hurricane Idalia is having on the weather in the area. The storm is set to bring deteriorating weather conditions to Georgia. The Storm’s Escalation Initially a tropical storm, Idalia has now been classified as a category one hurricane […]
