Georgia will see little to no rain through next Tuesday as dry conditions continue across the state. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service in Atlanta forecasts little to no precipitation for Georgia over the next seven days. Surrounding states will see rainfall, but Georgia will remain dry. What’s Important: December typically needs an inch of rain every […]
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Should Georgia Offer its Own Health Insurance Premium Subsidies?
(The Center Square) – As Congress grapples with whether to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, Georgia Democrats are advocating for the state to offer them. Former state Sen. Jason Esteves, who stepped down to run for governor, introduced Senate Bill 192 during the 2025 session of the General Assembly. It would provide subsidies to those at […]
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He Was Arrested, Now He’s Running to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene. What We Know
A Georgia state senator who was arrested at the state Capitol earlier this year announced he’s running to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress. What’s Happening: State Senator Colton Moore from Trenton announced Monday he’s officially running for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District seat. The seat opens up January 5 when Greene resigns from Congress. What’s Important: Moore […]
Posted inWeather
Monday Was Cold. But an Arctic Blast is Coming
Cold air is heading for Georgia this weekend, and it could stick around longer than first thought. What’s Happening: An Arctic high pressure system will push freezing temperatures into Georgia starting Friday evening. Morning lows could drop into the teens and 20s across North and Central Georgia from Saturday through Monday. What’s Important: This will be the […]
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Fort Stewart Lifts Shelter Order But Barricade Situation Continues
Families on Fort Stewart can leave their homes again after base officials lifted a shelter in place order, but one neighborhood remains off-limits while authorities work to end a standoff. What’s Happening: Fort Stewart lifted its shelter in place order at 5:25 p.m. after officials contained a situation on Ardennes Court in Bryan Village. Someone barricaded […]
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Georgians Don’t Want to Pump Their Own Gas Anymore
A new survey reveals what Georgians really miss from the working world before everything went digital — and it turns out full-service gas stations beat out every other lost profession. What’s Happening: A survey of Americans age 45 and older asked which vanished jobs they miss most, and gas station attendants took the top spot in […]
Posted inEducation
Two Savannah Schools Lockdown After Social Media Threats
Students at Mercer Middle School and Groves High School in Garden City spent Monday on precautionary lockdown after someone posted threats on social media. What’s Happening: The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System placed both schools on lockdown after receiving social media threats aimed at Groves High School. Campus Police are searching common areas with help from […]
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Death Row Inmate Scheduled For Execution in Georgia Next Week For Cobb County Murders
Two Cobb County women lost their lives because of a few thousand dollars, and soon the man convicted of killing them and taking their money is scheduled to meet his own end. Eighteen years ago, Stacey Ian Humphreys was convicted of murder and other crimes in the 2003 deaths of Cindy Williams and Lori Brown. […]
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All Georgia Public Schools Will Have Naloxone Kits by Spring
In a nod to the spread of opioids, Georgia is installing overdose reversal kits at all 2,300 public schools in the state using money from a legal settlement with the pharmaceutical industry. Distribution began this fall in parts of metro Atlanta and in southwest and central Georgia. The initiative is expected to be completed statewide […]
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Boil Water Advisory in McRae-Helena: What We Know
A problem at the prison water tank has knocked out water pressure across parts of McRae-Helena, forcing residents to boil all drinking water until further notice. What’s Happening: The City of McRae-Helena issued a boil water notice after the prison water tank malfunction caused pressure to drop to dangerously low levels across the water system. What’s […]
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Man Shot And Killed At His Richmond County Home Sunday Night
A 60-year-old man was shot and killed at his Richmond County home Sunday evening, and the suspect was arrested three hours later. What’s Happening: Deputies found John Bennett dead from at least one gunshot wound at his home in the 3400 block of Lucie Street just after 6:48 p.m. Sunday, December 7. The coroner pronounced him […]
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Judge Rules Georgia’s Ban on Transgender Inmate Care is Cruel and Unusual Punishment
A federal court has stopped Georgia from enforcing a law that blocked gender-affirming care for transgender people in state prisons. What’s Happening: A judge issued a permanent order Wednesday to halt enforcement of SB 185, a law that took effect in July. The judge ruled the law violated constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment. What’s […]
Posted inEconomy
Georgia Gas Prices Drop to $2.79, Lowest Since May 2021
Drivers across Georgia are catching a break at the pump as gas prices continue to fall. What’s Happening: The statewide average for regular unleaded gas dropped to $2.79 per gallon on Monday. That’s 3 cents less than last week, 1 cent lower than last month, and 11 cents cheaper than this time last year. What’s Important: Filling […]
Posted inIn The News
Here’s What Marjorie Taylor Greene Said on 60 Minutes Sunday
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Donald Trump in a televised interview Sunday, saying he had abandoned his MAGA followers to help “major industries” and “big donors.” During her nearly 14-minute interview on the CBS news program 60 Minutes, the Rome Republican criticized Trump and gave one reason why she had decided to step down […]
Posted inWeather
Snow or No? What Are Georgia’s Chances This Winter?
With a sweltering summer and a dry fall, the freeze in early November reminded Geogians that winter is here. While there was a hint of snowfall during the freeze, many Georgians were left asking the big question – Will Georgia see more snow this year? Here’s what we know. Predictions of snow in Georgia this […]
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Another Cold Snap is Coming to Georgia
Georgia will see rain overnight into Monday, pleasant sunshine Tuesday and Wednesday, then scattered showers return before a cold front brings a significant temperature drop this weekend. What’s Happening: Showers will move through tonight into early Monday morning, but heavy rain and flooding are not expected. The week brings a mix of sun and showers before […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
New Lane on I-285 Opens Monday
Drivers on I-285 westbound will get some relief Monday when Georgia DOT opens a new lane designed to cut down on congestion and make merging safer. What’s Happening: Six travel lanes will be in operation between the Roswell Road on-ramp and Riverside Drive off-ramp starting Monday, December 8. The new auxiliary lane is now complete after […]
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Your Soundtrack for Holiday Stress
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and I couldn’t be happier. If you’re a regular reader of my columns you know this hasn’t been an easy year for me or my family and the feeling of hope the holiday season brings is certainly welcome in our house. But we also know that the […]
