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Record Number of Georgians Will Travel for Thanksgiving This Year

More than 2.3 million Georgia residents plan to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday, setting a new state record despite concerns about potential flight cancellations. What’s Happening: AAA projects 2,369,894 Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday, November 25 and Monday, December 1. That’s 1.4% more than last year and the highest […]

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Rural Teens Turn to Social Media For Mental Health

In Georgia and across the South, social media has become a vital space for teens to connect, express themselves and learn about mental health. But a new report points to an important shortcoming. The nonprofit Hopelab finds that, while online platforms often help young people find community and encouragement, barriers to mental-health care and stigma still prevent many from […]

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Shootout in South Fulton Neighborhood

A South Fulton neighborhood is blocked off by police after a shooting that neighbors say started as a car break-in gone wrong. What’s Happening: Police have closed off the South Hills area while they investigate a shooting. Evidence markers and shell casings are scattered across the road. What’s Important: Neighbors say a resident exchanged gunfire […]

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SWAT Standoff in Atlanta

A Saturday evening in a quiet Atlanta neighborhood turned chaotic when armed officers surrounded a home following reports of violence inside. What’s Happening: A domestic disturbance call brought Atlanta police to 265 Childs Drive NW around 4:52 p.m. The situation quickly escalated, with SWAT teams controlling the area near West Lake and Hunter Hills. What’s […]

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Lawrenceville Police Catch Suspect Wanted In Loganville CVS Shooting

Lawrenceville police found and stopped a vehicle Thursday afternoon that Loganville police were searching for in connection with a shooting at a CVS. What’s Happening: Lawrenceville Police Department officers used camera technology to spot a vehicle that Loganville police were looking for around 4 p.m. Thursday. Officers stopped the vehicle on West Crogan Street near […]

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Will Georgia Have a Warm Thanksgiving?

Pack away the sweaters. Georgia’s Thanksgiving week is bringing temperatures that belong in early fall, not late November. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says Georgia will see widespread highs in the 70s throughout the week leading up to Thanksgiving, with some spots in middle Georgia hitting 80 degrees by midweek. What’s Important: Other than […]

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