Gwinnett County Police have secured warrants for felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with the case of an 18-year-old woman who was found dead from gunshot wounds at Yellow River Park in July.
Posted inCrime
Spate of officer-involved shootings in Savannah prompts internal review
Four officer-involved shootings have occurred in Savannah within the past two months, prompting the city manager and police chief to conduct an internal review. GPB’s Benjamin Payne reports.
Posted inIn The News
Father and daughter struck by lightning at Braves game
A father and daughter who went to watch a preseason baseball game between the New York Yankees and the reigning champions, the Atlanta Braves, got the shock of their life when they were struck by lightning in a nearby parking lot.
Posted inWeather
Weekend Weather: Isolated thunderstorms possible in Georgia
The weather in Georgia on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be marked with isolated and scattered thunderstorms.
Posted inIn The News
55-year-old Roswell man charged with multiple child sex abuse crimes
The Roswell Police Department has charged 55-year-old Rodney Damen of Roswell with multiple child sexual abuse crimes.
Posted inBusiness
Wages go up as unemployment goes down in Georgia
Georgia’s unemployment rate fell to an all-time low of 3.1% last month, creating a tight labor market that drove up wages.
Posted inMissing
Police search for 20-year-old who went missing on Sugarloaf Parkway
The Gwinnett Police Department needs the public’s help in locating a missing 20-year-old woman.
Posted inIn The News
Bird Flu detected in bald eagles in Georgia
A deadly strain of bird flu has been detected in bald eagles in Georgia and has likely undercut nesting success for eagles in the state’s coastal counties, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Posted inLocal
If you live in Bryan County, you can get a cover to protect your tornado-damaged roof from rain
With the incoming threat of rain tomorrow and this weekend, Bryan County emergency crews are asking homeowners in the tornado-impacted area that need tarps to cover damaged roofs to call or text (912) 675-6829 as soon as possible. If you text or do not get an answer, leave your name, preferred contact number, address, and a […]
Posted inIn The Know
In The Know: Alpharetta and Milton will share court services and hire a prosecutor
Alpharetta and Milton are planning to combine court services. A prosecutor/solicitor general is set to be appointed Monday night.
Posted inCoronavirus
Georgia Will Switch from Daily to Weekly Coronavirus Reporting
Starting April 20, the Georgia Department of Public Health will move away from daily coronavirus reports and will begin reporting COVID-19 data on a weekly basis.
Posted inGeorgia People
Meet the next Avondale Estates Police Chief
The City of Avondale Estates has named Harry Hess the next chief of police.
Posted inYour Government
The Freedom to Farm Act is now the law in Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp traveled to the South Georgia Farm Belt Wednesday to sign three agricultural bills, including legislation making it harder to file nuisance lawsuits against farmers.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
These are the most extreme temperatures in Georgia history
Stacker consulted 2021 data from the NOAA’s State Climate Extremes Committee (SCEC) to illustrate the hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state.
Posted inIn The News
The Golden Ray shipwreck has been removed, but its impact is still being felt in Coastal Georgia
Five months after crews removed the final section of the Golden Ray car carrier from St. Simons Sound, the owner of a fishing charter company that operates off Georgia’s coast says he is concerned about the long-term fallout following a “nightmare” two years.
Posted inGeorgia People
UGA star Malcom Mitchell pens new children’s book, “Hey Georgia”
There’s a new children’s book out about Georgia and it was inspired by Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp and written by former NFL and UGA wide receiver Malcom Mitchell.
Posted inCrime
Body of slain 19-year-old found near City Pond Park in Winder
The body of a 19-year-old who died from multiple gunshot wounds was found by two motorists on the outskirts of City Pond Park in Winder.
Posted inYour Government
Are you registered to vote in the May 24 Georgia primary?
Georgia voters must be registered to vote by April 25 in order to vote on May 24.
