Two adults were shot while riding in a vehicle on Wheaton Street in Savannah on Aug. 22, leaving both with non-life-threatening injuries. What We Know: Police said gunfire erupted around 8:45 p.m. when an unknown group opened fire on a westbound vehicle in the 700 block of Wheaton Street. Witnesses told investigators that shots came […]
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CDC Director Vows to Restore Trust After Shooting and More Layoffs
Newly appointed director Susan Monarez voiced support for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention workers in a media event on Thursday, nearly two weeks after a shooting at the agency’s Atlanta headquarters. Monarez said restoring Americans’ trust in the CDC and educating people about the work the scientists, researchers, and others do for public health […]
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Could Your Medical Device Be Hurting You?
More than 30 million Americans rely on implanted medical devices like prosthetic joints, pacemakers and more to improve their quality of life. But implanting any foreign object into the body also carries risk of introducing deadly fungal infections. New research from University of Georgia scientists uncovers how a transcription regulator protein for the fungal pathogen […]
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Georgia Prison Manager Charged With Stealing $100K From Commissary Funds
A Georgia prison office manager now finds herself behind bars at the same jail she used to manage. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested former Coweta County Department of Corrections office manager Lakina Gay on theft charges, accusing her of taking tens of thousands of dollars from the county prison commissary account over several years. […]
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Here’s How The Georgia Senate Primary is Shaping Up
When Georgia Congressman Mike Collins kicked off his 2026 campaign for U.S. Senate this week, many in the crowd wore shirts emblazoned with stickers featuring his red, white and blue big rig-inspired logo. More than a few at Tuesday’s rally also wore a rarer adornment: the glossy name tags worn by members of the Georgia […]
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Major Crash on I-85 in Gwinnett: Here’s What Happened
Your afternoon commute is about to get much worse if you’re heading north on I-85 through Gwinnett County today. What It Means For You: All northbound lanes are completely blocked at Jimmy Carter Boulevard due to a crash, forcing drivers to find alternate routes. Current Conditions: Vehicles are at a standstill with emergency responders on […]
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Georgia Schools Prepare For Phone Ban
Next fall, every public elementary and middle school in Georgia will have to swim against the cultural tide by banishing cellphones. It will be a major undertaking: nearly every teen in America has one, and they have grown up with addictive social media flashing across their screens. Despite the size of the task, some schools […]
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Find Out Who is Running For Lawrenceville City Council
The ballot is set in Lawrenceville for the November 4th city election. In Council Post 3, voters will see a matchup between incumbent Austin Thompson and retired TV investigative reporter Randy Travis. Thompson, an engineer and operations analyst, is finishing his first term on the council. He’s promoted himself as “the people’s councilor” — and […]
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Cherokee County Man Gets 7 Years for Meth, Guns, and Moonshine
A 68-year-old Ball Ground man known as “Cheese” is headed to federal prison after agents found meth, illegal weapons, explosives, and a moonshine still on his property. Why It Matters: Federal prosecutors said Michael Ferrell Price posed a danger to the community, combining meth trafficking with a large weapons cache and homemade explosives. What Happened: […]
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What is Chatham County Doing to Help Laid Off International Paper Workers?
With International Paper set to shut down its Savannah containerboard mill, a Savannah packaging facility, and a Riceboro operation by the end of next month, Chatham County leaders say they’re moving now to keep hundreds of local families whole. The closures will affect about 1,100 employees across Coastal Georgia, with roughly “600 to some being […]
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Kidnapped Children from Florida Found and Mother Arrested in Georgia
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office arrested Audrey Turner, age 43, at the Residence Inn Atlanta McDonough, at 1200 Avalon Parkway, McDonough, Henry County. Turner was wanted in connection to an Amber Alert issued on August 18 out of Riviera Beach, Florida. Following several tips, investigators determined Turner and her children (ages 3 and 11) were […]
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Flood Watch in Place For Georgia. Here’s What We Know
Heavy rain is likely across parts of east and central Georgia through 2 a.m. Sunday. Slow storms could park over the same towns and drop more than 4 inches of rain in a hurry. What It Means For You: Streets, creeks, and small rivers can flood fast. If you drive, you may find washouts and […]
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1,100 Georgians Will Lose Jobs Due to Paper Mill Closures
International Paper will close two pulp and paper mills in Coastal Georgia, a move that will put about 1,100 employees out of work, the company announced Thursday. Mills in Savannah and Riceboro will shut down by the end of next month, as will the company’s Savannah packaging facility. The combined changes will result in a […]
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Fulton County Sheriff: Fulton Jail Plan is ‘Shameful’
The following is a letter from Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat. Yesterday’s vote by four members of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners (BOC) to spend a billion dollars to build a special purpose facility is the equivalent to being in a burning building and voting to design a new fire station that will not […]
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Cobb Police Officer Charged With Public Indecency and Obscenity
A Cobb County police officer is off the job and facing criminal charges after a multi-state investigation uncovered disturbing allegations. Matthew Abbott was arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe triggered by a tip from Utah authorities. What We Know: Officials say Abbott was flagged by the Utah Attorney General’s Office during a separate […]
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Human Remains Found Near Bridge in Rome
This morning, the Georgia Department of Transportation was conducting a routine bridge inspection near U.S. Highway 27 by the old Car Mart when inspectors observed what appeared to be human remains near the waterway. Rome Police Department officers responded to the scene and confirmed the discovery. The area has been secured, and investigators with the […]
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What Do The Lightning Bolts Mean on Lumpkin County Sheriff’s cars?
If you’ve spotted a lightning decal on a Lumpkin County patrol car and wondered what it signals, here’s the strike: each bolt marks a felony arrest by the deputy driving that vehicle. Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard is reviving an old department tradition and said deputies will earn a lightning bolt decal for every felony arrest. […]
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Browns Bridge Road Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash in Hall County
Morning commuters in Hall County face significant delays after a collision shut down a major thoroughfare. What’s Happening: Browns Bridge Road is completely closed at Fincher Drive following a two-vehicle collision reported at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office. Officials warn motorists to expect “extended delays” in the area. Why It […]
