A domestic dispute turned deadly Sunday afternoon in a quiet Stone Mountain neighborhood, leaving two people dead from gunshot wounds. 🚔 What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Police responded to a 911 call around 4 p.m. from a relative who discovered two people with gunshot wounds in a home on the 300 block of Stone Hill Drive. […]
Airport Bust: Traveler Caught with $3 Million in Drugs in His Luggage at Hartsfield-Jackson
Police arrested a man at Atlanta’s airport after finding nearly $3 million worth of marijuana products in his luggage before a flight to Brazil. The discovery happened during a routine luggage search. 🔍 What Happened:Atlanta Police and U.S. Customs officers searched the passenger’s bags on June 28 at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. 🚨 Why It Matters: […]
Tybee Island Beach Conditions Are Perfect for Sunday Swimmers
Tybee Island Ocean Rescue has raised the green flag today, signaling ideal swimming conditions for beachgoers looking to cool off in the 80-degree Atlantic waters. 🏄♀️ Why It Matters: With extreme UV levels and temperatures climbing to 86 degrees, knowing when it’s safe to swim helps residents and visitors enjoy the beach while staying protected […]
Georgia Deputy Run Down in Mall Parking Lot After Confronting Shoplifter
A Richmond County deputy was injured when a repeat shoplifting suspect allegedly drove into him while fleeing the Augusta Mall. 🚔 What Happened: Deputy Jeff Adams was struck by a white Nissan Altima driven by Toni Wallace, who had been formally banned from the mall just weeks earlier on June 19. 🛒 Between the Lines: […]
I Love the South, But We Need to Talk
Before I get into this week’s topic, I’d simply point out that my family tree has roots deeper in Southern soil than most oak trees. One branch has been in Georgia for five generations, while another has been lounging around Virginia since before we decided taxation without representation wasn’t our cup of sweet tea. I […]
Opinion: Murder, Mob ‘Justice,’ and Georgia’s Culture of Silence
It’s been 110 years since Jewish factory owner Leo Frank was publicly lynched by a mob in Marietta, but former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes still gets death threats about it. Hundreds listened in rapt silence last night as Barnes related a call he received from the FBI just two years ago. The agent told him […]
Georgia Fisherman Catches 400 Pound Grouper
When Robert Turybury and his friend Seth Silverstein set out to celebrate Turybury’s first wedding anniversary by fishing for sharks off St. Simons Island, they had no idea they were about to encounter something much larger and more powerful than anything they’d ever imagined. Turybury, a Brunswick resident, and Silverstein, who lives on St. Simons […]
Dangerous Heat Wave Headed for Georgia This Weekend
Scattered thunderstorms today will give way to a potentially dangerous heat wave with “feels like” temperatures reaching 108 degrees across north and central Georgia starting Sunday. 🌡️ Why It Matters: Extreme heat can be life-threatening, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly and those without air conditioning, and comes as many outdoor weekend events are […]
Georgians React to Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
When Congress passed President Donald Trump’s controversial budget bill July 3, Republicans and Democrats went to their corners to portray it either as the largest tax cut in U.S. history or a devastating gutting of the nation’s safety net. But beyond the politics, Georgia health-care and clean-energy advocates warned that cuts to Medicaid, the Affordable […]
18 Inmates Charged After Deadly Attack at Bibb County Jail
A brutal assault inside the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center has led to murder charges for nine inmates and contraband charges for nine others, following the death of 22-year-old Breele Jahiem Johnson. 🚨 The Charges: Here’s the complete list of inmates and their new charges: Facing Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Prohibited Item: […]
