A brand of infant formula sold across the United States has been recalled after a toxin was found in three batches of the product. The a2 Milk Company announced the voluntary recall May 2 of its a2 Platinum Premium infant formula for babies 0 to 12 months old. The company said testing found cereulide, a […]
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Athens police need help finding missing 76-year-old Steve Sosebee
Athens-Clarke County police are asking for your help finding a 76-year-old man who went missing after leaving a local hospital. What’s Happening: Steve Sosebee was last seen May 2 near Piedmont Athens Regional hospital after he was discharged. He has difficulty walking. What’s Important: Police have updated his description. He was last seen wearing a […]
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Sinkhole closes G Street in Brunswick
A sinkhole opened on G Street in Brunswick Tuesday morning, shutting down part of the road. What’s happening: G Street is closed between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Stonewall Street. The closure went into effect at 11:24 a.m. What’s important: Repairs are expected to take 6 to 12 hours. Drivers in the area should […]
Posted inLocal Heroes
Cobb firefighters rescue cat from a storm drain
Cobb County firefighters have rescued plenty of cats from trees over the years. Tuesday’s call at Floyd Road and Nickajack Road required a different approach — and a little help from a pizza place. Down the Drain Engine 1 and Squad 7 responded to the scene after a cat found itself trapped inside a storm […]
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Crash blocks lane on I-285 West in Cobb
A crash is blocking one lane on I-285 West just before the I-75 interchange in Cobb County, according to 511 Georgia. What’s Happening: The crash is at mile marker 20.1. Drivers in the area should expect slowdowns. The Path Forward: The lane is expected to clear by 1:30 p.m. Drivers can find live updates at […]
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South Georgia wildfires inch toward control as new fires keep starting
Two massive south Georgia wildfires are getting closer to being put out, but crews are still on the ground and new fires keep breaking out. What’s Happening: The Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County is now 85% contained after burning 22,471 acres since it started April 20. The Pineland Road Fire, burning across Clinch and […]
Posted inHealth
Dead cat tests positive for rabies in Lithonia area
What’s Happening: The test came back positive May 3. DeKalb County typically confirms several rabies cases each year, and the virus circulates in Georgia all year long. What’s Important: Rabies attacks the brain. It spreads through saliva — usually from a bite — and can pass from animals to people. Vaccines protect both pets and […]
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Crash reported at Eagle Drive and Bells Ferry Road in Cherokee County
A crash has been reported at the intersection of Eagle Drive and Bells Ferry Road, the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. What’s Happening: The sheriff’s office is asking drivers to be careful in the area. A traffic map shows backups along Bells Ferry Road near where the crash happened. The Path Forward: No details have […]
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Car crashes into Georgia home
A 17-year-old driver led a Jones County deputy on a chase last week before crashing into a home in Bibb County, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. What happened: On April 28, dispatchers put out a call for officers to watch for a dark gray sedan after someone reported the car driving recklessly on […]
Posted inEducation
UGA to hold graduation ceremonies May 7 and 8 in Athens
Nearly 9,500 University of Georgia students will graduate during two days of ceremonies in Athens on May 7 and 8. A total of 9,477 students are eligible to participate. That includes 6,537 spring undergraduates, 1,055 students expected to finish their degrees over the summer, and 1,885 graduate students. Undergraduate ceremony The undergraduate ceremony is set […]
Posted inWeather
Will Georgia get any rain this week?
Storms are expected to push through most of the state Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing the best shot at meaningful rain since a statewide drought took hold. What’s happening: A rain system will move across Georgia starting Wednesday afternoon and peak Wednesday night through Thursday. Most of the state has an 80% to 90% chance […]
Posted inFood
Braselton Mexican restaurant fails health inspection with a 64
Cantina Madre Mexican Kitchen, located at 6323 Grand Hickory Drive in Braselton, received a score of 64, an unsatisfactory score, during a routine inspection by the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Department on April 26. The restaurant now has until Wednesday, May 6, to address several of the violations before a follow-up inspection. The […]
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Georgia man accused of stealing $79,000 from youth baseball league
What’s Happening: 35-year-old Craig Norris was arrested Monday and charged with felony theft and financial transaction card fraud, according to Columbus police. Norris is accused of using Pioneer Little League’s bank card for personal purchases while he was the organization’s treasurer. What’s Important: Police say Norris made 1,039 unauthorized charges totaling $79,609.80. Detectives identified the […]
Posted inClark Chronicles
Class of 2026: This is your moment. Take it
It’s graduation season again, and since local journalists aren’t exactly the most compelling folks to have at graduation ceremonies, I decided a long time ago to just write my own comencement speech every year in case anybody cared to hear what I had to say. So, here goes nothin’. Congratulations, Class of 2026. You made […]
Posted inYour Government
When will you get your Georgia tax rebate check?
Georgia taxpayers should begin seeing income tax refunds from the state soon. Most eligible taxpayers who filed timely state returns for 2024 and 2025 can expect one-time rebates of $250 for individuals, $375 for heads of households and $500 for married couples filing jointly. The payback is the result of state lawmakers voting unanimously in […]
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Lawrenceville man gets 3 life sentences for child sex crimes
A Lawrenceville man was sentenced to three life sentences plus 89 years in prison after a jury found him guilty last week of raping and molesting an 11-year-old child. What happened: Lawrenceville police opened an investigation in September 2022 after receiving allegations that 33-year-old Jorge Nagera Perez had sexually abused an 11-year-old. The case led […]
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Five arrested after car hits police vehicle at DeKalb street takeover
Five people were arrested early Sunday after a car struck a police vehicle during an illegal street takeover on Bouldercrest Road in DeKalb County. What happened: Police got a call about a street takeover at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday at the 2600 block of Bouldercrest Road. When officers showed up, people at the scene tried […]
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Two-time Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden to speak to 19,000 students in Atlanta
ATLANTA — Josef Newgarden, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion and the winningest active American driver in the IndyCar Series, will headline the Opening Session of SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) on Tuesday, June 2, at State Farm Arena. Presented by Snap-on Incorporated, Newgarden’s keynote will bring a high-performance motorsports perspective to one of the nation’s largest […]
