Cold weather has arrived in Tift County, and the Tifton Fire Department is once again reminding residents of things that should not require reminding. Why it matters: Somewhere out there, someone is about to look at their kitchen stove and think, “That’ll do.” The Tifton Fire Department would prefer they didn’t. What’s happening: The department has issued […]
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Brown Friday: The Day Georgia’s Pipes Work Overtime
It’s not just turkey leftovers and holiday shopping chaos making the news on the day after Thanksgiving. Georgia’s plumbers are bracing for their annual day of reckoning: Brown Friday. What Is It?: Brown Friday—the cheekily named day after Thanksgiving—sees a spike in plumbing emergencies. No, it’s not the turkey itself, but what comes after: grease-clogged […]
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Woman Shot Inside Her Home on Thanksgiving Morning in Atlanta
A 26-year-old woman was shot inside her home on Thanksgiving morning when bullets fired from outside her house struck her in the abdomen. What’s Happening: Someone fired multiple gunshots at a home on Lethea Street SE in Atlanta around 7:45 a.m. on Thursday. At least one bullet went through the wall and hit a woman inside, […]
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Savannah Lifts Boil Water Order for Coffee Bluff Neighborhoods
Families in three Coffee Bluff area neighborhoods can now safely drink their tap water again after the city ended a safety warning Monday. What’s Happening: The City of Savannah lifted a boil water order for homes on Daveitta Drive, Country Walk Circle, and Country Walk Drive. What’s Important: Residents in these neighborhoods no longer need […]
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Kids Ages 10, 14, and 16 Arrested in Thanksgiving Armed Robbery
A 10-year-old was among three young suspects arrested after an armed robbery at a Richmond County gas station on Thanksgiving afternoon. What’s Happening: Deputies arrested three juveniles — ages 16, 14, and 10 — after someone was robbed at gunpoint at the Sunoco Gas Station on Central Avenue around 3:06 p.m. Thursday. What’s Important: The […]
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Light in the Darkness
A star illuminating a stable – A savior born into the world – The Christmas story is God’s light shining into our darkness. But during times of loneliness, loss, and suffering, it can be hard to perceive the light when you’re overwhelmed with the dark. Blue Christmas is a time set aside to acknowledge the […]
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Teen Arrested After Stolen Car Chase Ends at Augusta Country Club
What’s Happening: Richmond County deputies attempted to stop a stolen vehicle on Johns Road near Walton Way, according to Lt. Kelly, public information officer for the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. The driver fled, leading deputies on a chase that ended when the vehicle crashed at the Augusta Country Club. What’s Important: A 16-year-old was taken […]
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Missing Nonverbal Teen Found Dead in Baldwin County
Update From The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office: It is with deep sadness that we announce the recovery of the body of Jeffrey Epps at approximately 16:14 today. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the more than 200 volunteers, as well as the dedicated public safety and law enforcement agencies, whose tireless efforts made this possible. […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Will Georgians Have a Peaceful Thanksgiving? Here Are The Odds
Georgia families betting on peaceful turkey dinners might want to check the spread—the state’s survival odds sit at a shaky 54%. What’s Happening: Georgia lands squarely in the middle of the pack for Thanksgiving survival, with families facing basically 50-50 chances of making it through dinner without drama. The state’s mix of old South traditions […]
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Savannah Issues Boil Water Warning After Contractor Damages Water Main
What’s Happening: The City of Savannah ordered residents on Daveitta Drive, Country Walk Circle and Country Walk Drive to boil all water before drinking, cooking or brushing teeth. What’s Important: Residents in the affected area should bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth […]
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Case Dismissed: Prosecutor Ends Fulton County Election Case Against Trump
Nearly half a decade after it started, the election fraud case against Donald Trump and his fellow indicted allies has ended, with a Fulton County judge on Wednesday granting a special prosecutor’s request for dismissal of the conspiracy case against the president and his 14 remaining co-defendants. Peter Skandalakis, executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ […]
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2 National Guardsmen Shot Near White House: What We Know
What’s Happening: Gunfire erupted near 17th and I streets Northwest, according to Metropolitan Police. D.C. Fire confirmed three shooting victims were treated and taken to the hospital. Police have confirmed that the scene has been secured and that a suspect is in custody. What’s Important: The shooting involved National Guard troops. Two National Guardsmen were […]
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Traffic Alert: I-75 Shut Down in Henry County After Multi-Vehicle Crash
All lanes of I-75 northbound are completely closed in Henry County after multiple vehicles crashed Tuesday morning. What’s Happening: The Georgia Department of Transportation shut down all northbound lanes at mile marker 213 around 11 a.m. Traffic is being forced off the interstate at exit 205. What’s Important: Drivers heading north through Henry County need to find […]
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69-Year-Old Moped Rider Dies After Collision With 71-Year-Old Driver in Warner Robins
What’s Happening: According to police, 69-year-old Lawrence Wyatt was riding his moped west through a parking lot at 700 N. Davis Drive around 6 p.m. when he suddenly entered the roadway in front of a vehicle driven by 71-year-old Johnny Abbott. Police say Abbott could not avoid hitting Wyatt. What’s Important: Wyatt was taken to a local […]
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Savannah Outshines Paris and London in 2025 Christmas Tour Rankings
Why It Matters: A new data-driven study from PrivacyJournal ranked the world’s best Christmas tour destinations for 2025, analyzing tour availability, pricing, language accessibility and accommodation costs across more than 50 cities. Savannah came in at number 17, making it one of just four North American cities to crack the top 25—and the only spot in […]
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Derek Minard Returns To Lead Savannah Fire Department
What’s Happening: The City of Savannah has hired Derek Minard to serve again as chief of Savannah Fire, after looking at candidates from across the country. Minard last led Savannah Fire during a period city leaders called a “cultural transformation” in the department, which they say is still helping firefighters and the public today. Why […]
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FBI Offers $20,000 Reward for Tips on Woman Found Dead After I-95 Trip
Federal investigators are hoping Georgia drivers who traveled along I-95 this summer might have information about a woman found dead in Virginia. What’s Happening: The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for the death of 23-year-old Meredith Rose Walker. Her remains […]
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Georgia Takes Top Spot as Nation’s Most Popular Holiday Road Trip Destination
Georgia has become the number one place Americans want to spend their holidays, with the Atlanta metro area drawing more road-tripping families than any other destination in the country. What’s Happening: The Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Alpharetta metro area ranks as the top metro area people are driving to this holiday season, beating out major cities like New York, […]
