The Georgia Department of Transportation has been working around the clock to prepare roads for freezing conditions expected in Central Georgia from late Monday into Wednesday. But as highways are treated for ice, the real question remains—are drivers ready to handle what’s coming? Why It Matters: Icy roads in Georgia are a rare challenge, and […]
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Woman Fatally Stabbed in Macon
A 43-year-old woman has died after being stabbed near the 4900 block of Bloomfield Road in Macon. Just The Facts: How You Can Help: If you have any information, you are urged to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME. Information can be shared anonymously.
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Cold Snap Hits North Georgia: What To Expect
North Georgia is under an extreme cold warning tonight, with frigid temperatures and biting wind chills creating hazardous conditions. ❄️ What’s Happening: Forecasters expect wind chills to plummet to zero or below across much of the region, posing significant risks to those outdoors. Areas not under the extreme cold warning are still under a cold […]
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TikTok is Back in The U.S.: Here’s What Happened
TikTok is back online in the United States after a brief shutdown. The app went dark following a federal ban but resumed service after President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to prevent the app from “going dark.” 📱 What’s Happening: TikTok’s services were restored less than 24 hours after the shutdown. The company thanked President-elect Trump […]
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‘A Serious Threat:’ Bird Flu hits Georgia’s Poultry Industry
The bird flu has reached the state’s prized poultry industry, with the first commercial case of bird flu hitting a producer in northeast Georgia. The state Department of Agriculture announced late Friday that a positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza had been confirmed at a commercial poultry operation in Elbert County. Before Friday, the […]
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Savannah Opens Warming Centers Amid Cold Snap
With frigid weather on the horizon, Savannah residents can find refuge as the city prepares to open warming centers during a week-long cold snap. 🏢 What’s Happening: The City of Savannah, alongside partner agencies, is stepping up to provide overnight warming shelters for those without safe shelter. Wind chills are expected to plunge to 20 […]
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Teen Arrested After Loaded Gun and Alcohol Found in Car at North Forsyth High School
A tip about possible drug activity at North Forsyth High School led deputies to discover a loaded handgun and alcohol in a student’s car Friday morning. The arrest of the 16-year-old has left parents and staff shaken. Just The Facts: The Details: The investigation began early Friday when deputies received information about suspicious activity. The […]
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Officer Shot and Suspect Killed in Roswell SWAT Standoff
A police officer is recovering, and a suspect is dead following gunfire in Roswell. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called to handle the case. Just The Facts: The Details: Roswell detectives and North Fulton SWAT were at the home to arrest a man accused of firing a handgun into the air at a […]
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Weekend Cold Snap Could Bring Snow Next Week
Get ready for a weather roller coaster in Georgia. Sunshine today will give way to storms, and temperatures next week will hit bone-chilling lows. Here’s what you need to know. 🌞 What’s Happening: Today’s forecast calls for sunny and cool conditions. But don’t get too comfortable—rain moves in overnight, spreading across the region by Saturday. […]
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Fulton County School Officials Formally Recommend Closing 2 Schools
Fulton County school officials are weighing a recommendation to close two elementary schools due to declining enrollment and rising costs. 📚 What’s Happening: Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney presented the proposal to the school board, outlining plans to close Parklane Elementary and Spalding Drive Elementary. The recommendation includes redistricting affected students to neighboring schools and utilizing […]