If you bought a popular utility wagon from Costco, stop using it with your children immediately. It has been recalled because it could seriously injure or kill a child. What’s Happening: Olympia Tools is recalling about 530 of its Pack-N-Stroll Premium Folding Utility Wagons. The company says the wagons pose a risk of head entrapment […]
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Man Killed Crossing Busy Savannah Street
A man is dead after being hit by a car while walking in Savannah on Wednesday night. Police are now investigating what happened at the busy intersection. What’s Happening: Savannah police were called to the corner of Abercorn Street and East 63rd Street around 6:55 p.m. on October 22. They found a man who had […]
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Police Seek Driver in Runaway Trailer Crash on I-20
Two men are seriously hurt after a runaway trailer hit them on the side of I-20, and now police need your help to find the driver who fled the scene. The men were stopped on the shoulder of the highway when the crash happened. What’s Happening: DeKalb County Police say a trailer came loose from […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Elderly Putnam County Couple Dies In Highway 16 Crash
An elderly husband and wife from Putnam County died Wednesday after their car was hit by a Georgia Power truck. The crash has led to misdemeanor charges for the truck’s driver. What’s Happening: A fatal crash on Highway 16 killed a local couple Wednesday afternoon. The collision happened at the intersection with Pea Ridge Road. […]
Posted inEconomy
Winn-Dixie Stores Are Closing Throughout Georgia
Several Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores across Georgia are set to be sold or closed as the parent company shifts its focus to Florida. This change will directly impact shoppers in at least eight Georgia towns. What’s Happening: The parent company of Winn-Dixie, Southeastern Grocers, announced it is changing its name to The Winn-Dixie Company […]
Posted inGeorgia People
Fort Valley State Mourns Death Of Freshman Student
The Fort Valley State University community is grieving the loss of a freshman student from Columbus who died this week. What’s Happening: Jame’la Moore, a first-year student, died October 17. The university announced her passing and shared a message from its president. What’s Important: In a statement, FVSU President Paul Jones said, “The FVSU community […]
Posted inGeorgia People
Polk County Mourns Loss Of Police Officer
The Polk County community is mourning the death of a long-serving law enforcement veteran. Angela “Angie” Shurley, who served for 27 years, passed away at her home, according to the police department. What’s Happening: The Polk County Police Department announced the death of 53-year-old Angela “Angie” Shurley. In a public post, the department called her […]
Posted inCrime
Dallas Man Dead After Being Tased By Cobb Police
A Dallas man is dead after a Cobb County police officer used a Taser on him during a response to a hit-and-run call Tuesday evening. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has now taken over the case. What’s Happening: State agents are investigating the death of 47-year-old Timothy Lyle Sheats. The deadly tasing happened after a […]
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Escaped Inmate Captured in Augusta After Month-Long Manhunt
An escaped inmate convicted of murder is back in custody after being arrested in Augusta. The arrest ends a search that lasted more than a month and worried many residents. What’s Happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office announced that Stacy Huggins was arrested Wednesday on the 3200 block of Peach Orchard Road. He was taken […]
Posted inGeorgia Places
Here Are Georgia’s 3 Scariest Graveyards
Many people avoid spooky places, even if they don’t believe in ghosts. A new poll shows which Georgia graveyards people are most afraid to visit alone after dark. What’s Happening: A life insurance agency, Choice Mutual, asked Americans which cemetery they would be least prepared to enter by themselves at night. What’s Important: Three Georgia […]
Posted inWeather
What Tropical Storm Melissa Means For Georgia
A new tropical storm named Melissa is slowly moving in the Caribbean Sea. Forecasters say its future path is uncertain, which means Georgians should pay attention over the next week. What’s Happening: Tropical Storm Melissa is in the central Caribbean Sea with winds of about 50 mph. It is moving very slowly to the west, […]
Posted inCrime
Sixth Person Arrested In 9-Month-Old’s Shooting Death in Cobb County
Police have arrested a sixth person in the shooting death of a 9-month-old girl at a Cobb County motel last month. The case has now led to charges against a woman accused of helping the suspects. What’s Happening: Nateemah Ware was arrested on October 6. Warrants state she is accused of hiding two suspects, Jayvian […]
Posted inYour Family
‘You’re Not Alone’ Can Go a Long Way For Your Kids
Social support can be the difference between life and death for children struggling with adverse childhood experiences (like the death or absence of a parent, substance abuse in the household or community violence) at home, according to a new University of Georgia study. The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, found that […]
Posted inSpecial Features
Comcast’s Mike McArdle Joins Inspiredu’s Board of Directors
Mike McArdle, Regional Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Big South Region, has joined the Executive Board of Inspiredu, an Atlanta nonprofit focused on closing the digital divide. Impact in Comcast’s Southern Region Mike leads Comcast’s operations across seven states and has championed initiatives like Lift Zones, which provide free WiFi in community spaces. His appointment […]
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Missing Georgia Teen Was Sex Trafficked By Augusta Woman
A 16-year-old girl missing from Clayton County was found in Columbia County, and deputies say an Augusta woman is to blame. What’s Happening: Deputies arrested 41-year-old Monica Daughtery at the Comfort Inn and Suites on Jimmy Dyess Parkway on October 20. Authorities say the teen was missing since August and was being trafficked for sex. […]
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Dump Truck Driver Arrested After Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Brookhaven
A 54-year-old dump truck driver has been arrested on vehicular homicide charges after striking and killing a 20-year-old woman in a Brookhaven crosswalk, then leaving the scene for 20 minutes before returning. Omar Ali of Mableton was arrested by Brookhaven Police following Tuesday’s fatal crash at Clairmont Road and Dresden Drive. The victim was pronounced […]
Posted inIn The News
Cobb Galleria Gets Brand New Name After $190 Million Makeover
The Cobb Galleria Centre is ditching its longtime name as part of a massive renovation project that will change how people find and talk about the venue. The New Name: And what is the new name for The Cobb Galleria? The venue will now be called The Cobb Convention Center-Atlanta. What’s Happening: Cobb County commissioners […]
Posted inNational
The Fed May Cut Rates Today: What Do Most Americans Think About it?
The Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday, but most Americans feel indifferent or upset about it. What It Means For You: You’ll save money on credit cards and loans, but many people say the cut won’t make a real difference in their daily lives. What’s Happening: A […]
