The Richmond County SWAT team is responding to a barricaded murder suspect in the Pepper Ridge subdivision with a possible second person inside the home. What’s Happening: The SWAT team is working with U.S. Marshals at a location in Pepper Ridge. A murder suspect is barricaded inside a residence with a possible additional person. What’s […]
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Georgia Gave Data Centers $474 Million. But The Jobs Just Weren’t There
Data centers in Georgia did not produce the same high payback in exchange for nearly half a billion dollars in tax breaks as reported by state auditors last month, according to a correction issued Wednesday. In a report first released on Christmas Eve, the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts said the state effectively gave away […]
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2 Cobb County Police Officers Charged in Child Abuse Cases
Two Cobb County police officers were arrested and charged in child abuse investigations within days of each other. Both are Cobb County police officers, both committed crimes in Cherokee County. What’s Happening: Officer Withman Benjamin, 47, of Canton, was arrested January 9 and charged with one count of sexual battery against a child under 16. […]
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Georgia Senate Reveals Affordability Measures
The Republican leaders of Georgia’s Senate will push to reduce both income and property taxes while targeting other cost-of-living issues during a legislative session that will be influenced by election-year politics. Senate leaders gave a brief outline of their priorities at the Capitol Tuesday, the second day of their 40-day session. Last week, a high-priority […]
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Georgia Senators Take Aim at ICE
Democrats in the state Senate fired a political volley at President Donald Trump Tuesday, with a package of bills aimed at the way his administration has enforced the laws, particularly for immigration. Labeling his administration “rogue” and a “regime,” they called on state Republicans to back legislation that would limit the president’s authority to deploy […]
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What Online Casino Platforms Can Learn From Legacy Game Design
Digital platforms tend to chase whatever looks new. Flashier visuals, more features, faster animations. Yet some of the most successful online casino platforms have learned to slow down and look backward instead. Legacy game design, built long before modern interfaces and mobile screens, still offers lessons that matter today. Classic casino games were created for […]
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McDonough Man Arrested After Traveling to Norcross to Meet 14-Year-Old
A 36-year-old McDonough man was arrested in Norcross after traveling to meet someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl, according to Gwinnett County Police. What’s Happening: Jonathan Dismang communicated online with someone he believed was 14 years old, sent explicit pictures of himself, and asked to meet up, police said. On Jan. 5, he drove […]
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Georgia Senate to Cities: You Can’t Require Residents to Lock Guns in Cars
The Georgia Senate voted along party lines Tuesday to ban cities from requiring gun owners to lock up their guns in cars, the first bill approved in this year’s legislative session. The bill is a response to a Savannah ordinance that outlawed leaving handguns, rifles or shotguns in unattended vehicles unless they’re securely stored. A […]
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When Could it Snow in Georgia This Week?
Light snow and flurries may fall in far north Georgia late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with up to half an inch of accumulation possible in higher elevations. What’s Happening: Cold air returns Wednesday night after a brief warmup. Moisture is limited, but light snow showers are possible in the northernmost parts of the state. […]
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Cobb Elementary School Principal Gets DUI: What We Know
An elementary school principal in Cobb County is facing DUI charges after crashing her car less than half a mile from her school. What’s Happening: Addison Elementary School Principal Jill Spiva was charged with DUI, open container, and causing a crash on Thursday on Ebenezer Road and Sandy Plains Road. Police found a half-empty bottle […]
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More Than 4,600 People in DeKalb Are Paying More to Live in Extended Stay Hotels Than Apartments
A Georgia State University study found 4,600 people, including 1,635 children, live in extended-stay hotels in DeKalb County, paying an average of $1,852 per month — more than the county’s average rent — while facing substandard housing and barriers to permanent housing. What’s Happening: Researchers from GSU’s Center on Health and Homelessness surveyed 42 extended-stay […]
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Georgia’s Gold Dome is Humming With Talk of Affordability
The hallowed halls of Georgia’s state Capitol were abuzz Monday as lawmakers, lobbyists and everyday citizens flocked to the Gold Dome for the start of the 2026 legislative session. For lawmakers in the state House and Senate, that means a 40-day countdown to introduce, deliberate and finalize laws for the upcoming year has officially begun. […]
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Coastal Georgia Baby Gets Measles After International Trip
A baby in Georgia’s Coastal Health District has measles after traveling internationally, the Georgia Department of Public Health announced Monday. What’s Happening: The baby was too young to receive routine measles vaccinations. State health officials are working to identify people who may have been exposed. What’s Important: Measles spreads through the air when an infected […]
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Georgia U-Haul Chase Ends in Cemetery
A Byron man was arrested after leading Bibb County deputies on a chase in a stolen U-Haul truck that ended in a cemetery off Eisenhower Parkway. What Happened: Deputies tried to stop the stolen U-Haul on I-75, but the driver refused to stop. The chase left the interstate at Eisenhower Parkway and ended at a […]
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This Georgia High School Student is Giving a Ted Talk
A Harris County High School junior is about to share her message with a much larger audience. Addison “Addie” White has been selected as a featured presenter for TEDx Columbus State. According to the Harris County School District, she is the only teenager chosen to speak at this year’s event. White will deliver her talk […]
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Bacon County Jailer Arrested for Sexual Contact with Inmate
A Bacon County jailer was arrested January 12 on charges he had sexual contact with a female inmate and brought contraband into the jail. What’s Happening: David Jackson, 44, faces three felony charges: improper sexual contact by employee, items prohibited for possession by inmates, and violating oath of office. The Bacon County Sheriff asked the […]
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Hall County Auto Dealerships Implicated in Title Fraud Scheme
Nine people have been indicted and arrested in connection with a title fraud scheme that operated in North Georgia for seven years. What’s Happening: The Hall County Sheriff’s Office arrested nine suspects in December 2025 following a six-month investigation into a scheme where unlicensed drivers were charged hundreds of dollars to register vehicles under corporate […]
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Felon Arrested With Blue Lights, Badge, and Firearm in Gwinnett County
A traffic stop in Gwinnett County led to the arrest of a man on multiple charges after officers found a stolen tag, a firearm, a blue police light, and a fake badge. What’s Happening: Police released body cam footage of a police stop on September 18. Gwinnett County Police Officer C. Chewning and Corporal B. […]
