A Burke County deputy’s sharp eye and quick response may have stopped a fire from turning into a disaster. Just The Facts: The Details: Barrs was patrolling the Story Mill Road area when he noticed smoke coming from the tree line. Acting fast, he reported the fire to Burke County 911, prompting a swift response […]
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Hall County Prepares for Frigid Temperatures
Hall County residents are urged to prepare for dangerously cold temperatures as North Georgia braces for freezing weather. County officials are opening community centers to help residents stay warm during the cold snap. What’s Happening: Hall County officials announced three community centers will serve as temporary warming locations for residents seeking shelter from freezing temperatures. […]
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14-Year-Old Shot in The Neck By Another Teen in LaGrange
A 14-year-old boy is in serious condition after being shot in the neck early Monday morning on McCall Street in LaGrange. Police have identified 17-year-old Enan Brooks as the suspect and are actively searching for him. 📍 What’s Happening: 📞 How to Help: Anyone with information on Brooks‘ whereabouts is urged to contact the LaGrange […]
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Gas Prices in Georgia Are Heading Up Again
Drivers are paying slightly more at the pump as gas prices in Georgia trend upward after months of decline. What’s Happening: The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia now sits at $2.90. That’s a penny higher than last week, a penny lower than last month, and seven cents less than […]
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Which Georgia City is The Best At Keeping New Year’s Resolutions and Which is The Worst?
A new study ranks Atlanta among the best cities in the nation for keeping New Year’s resolutions, while Augusta falls near the bottom of the list. What’s Happening: A report from WalletHub highlights the best and worst cities for achieving New Year’s goals in 2025. The findings rank Atlanta as the 5th best city in […]
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New Year’s Resolutions and Other Bad Ideas I Had After Midnight
I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. I also don’t believe in low-fat ice cream, honest politicians, or the idea that my tires are really low on air when my car keeps insisting they are. Yet every year, sometime between when the clock strikes midnight and I’m halfway through my ham and black-eyed peas, my […]
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Teen Arrested After Mall of Georgia Shooting Leaves 15-Year-Old Injured
A Saturday night shooting outside the Mall of Georgia sent a 15-year-old boy to the hospital and left shoppers shaken. Police have arrested an 18-year-old suspect and charged him with aggravated assault. Just the Facts: The Details: Authorities say the gunfire erupted just after 9:30 p.m. outside the popular shopping center. An officer working security […]
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North Georgia Braces for Monday Morning Snow Showers
A strong cold front is moving through north Georgia, bringing the chance of snow showers and sharply colder temperatures early this week. What’s Happening: Overnight, gusty rain showers with isolated thunderstorms are expected ahead of the approaching front. Severe weather is unlikely, but heavy rainfall and strong winds may occur. By Monday, temperatures will drop […]
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Gwinnett County School Board Wants to Opt Out of Georgia’s Property Tax Cap
Gwinnett County school officials want to opt out of a property tax cap that Georgia voters approved by 63% in November. The school district is just the latest in a mad dash by local governments throughout the state to buck the will of voters and allow themselves to raise taxes beyond the inflation rate. What’s […]
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Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral: A Tribute in Georgia
Former President Jimmy Carter’s contributions to his country will be remembered next week at a national funeral in Washington, D.C. But on Saturday, it was Georgians’ turn to remember and honor their native son, as mourners lined streets and highways from Americus to Atlanta to say goodbye to the 39th president, who died Dec. 29 […]