The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for 38-year-old Heather Marie Thompson, who disappeared September 26 from the Cordele Avenue and Riggins Mill Road area of Macon. What We Know: Thompson was last seen on September 26, 2024, wearing a black t-shirt, gray shorts, and flip flops. Family members report they have not heard […]
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Weekend Lane Closures Ahead For I-285 Near Tucker
Georgia Department of Transportation crews will close multiple lanes on I-285 near Tucker in DeKalb County this weekend. The closures are part of an ongoing concrete rehabilitation project to repair deteriorating roadway conditions between Henderson Mill Road and Lawrenceville Highway. Two right lanes will close in both directions from Northlake Parkway to Lawrenceville Highway starting […]
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Our Cherished Eliza: The Almost That Broke Us
A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about our family’s struggles with infertility. I shared that we had a baby girl on the way though a surrogate. Our journey with our sweet baby Eliza ended tragically this week. Eliza was stillborn on Monday. Below is my letter to the daughter I will never know. […]
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Tow Truck Theft Leaves Coweta County Business Owner Searching for Answers
A local business owner is seeking the community’s help after thieves made off with a distinctive commercial vehicle in Coweta County. What We Know: A yellow 2015 Kenworth T800 tow truck was stolen from the owner’s driveway near Collinsworth Road on May 3. The theft appears to have occurred while the vehicle was parked at […]
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House Passes Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Gulf of America Bill
The U.S. House approved a measure Thursday that would codify part of President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” The bill — which was passed on a nearly party-line vote, 211-206 — calls on the head of each federal agency to “update each document and map of the Federal […]
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Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame Honors 12 Outstanding Senior Athletes
Twelve Cherokee County School District seniors have been recognized by the Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame for their exceptional athletic achievements during their high school careers. The community organization selected one male and one female senior athlete from each of the district’s six traditional high schools based on nominations from school administrators. Class of […]
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How to Get a Job With Richmond County Schools
The Richmond County School System is looking to fill open positions at its annual Spring Career Fair on May 17, where recruiters and hiring managers will conduct on-site interviews. “Joining the Richmond County School System means becoming part of a team deeply committed to empowering every learner, every day,” said Dr. Melissa Shepard, Chief Human […]
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Gunman Pistol-Whips One Woman and Shoots Another in DeKalb
Violence erupted at a DeKalb County apartment complex early Thursday morning, leaving one woman with gunshot wounds and another injured from being pistol-whipped. 🚨 Why It Matters: Residents in the Northlake Parkway area face safety concerns as the suspect remains at large. This incident adds to growing worries about violent crime in residential communities. 🔍 […]
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Tragic Accident Claims Georgia Mother’s Life on Anniversary Outing
A Morgan County woman died after falling from a moving Jeep in Greene County last Friday. Whitney Wooster was celebrating her wedding anniversary with her husband when the unthinkable happened. 🚨 Why It Matters: The death leaves four children without their mother and raises serious questions about vehicle safety during recreational activities that many local […]
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Severe Storms Possible Today Across Georgia
Georgians should prepare for potentially severe thunderstorms this afternoon, with damaging winds and hail possible during the evening commute. 🌩️ What We Know: Isolated thunderstorms will develop across north and central Georgia today, with the strongest storms expected between 3 and 9 p.m. The National Weather Service warns some storms could produce quarter-size hail and […]