Savannah firefighters and members of the Wingman Motorcycle Club are gearing up for a heartfelt tradition Friday— a toy delivery run to Memorial Children’s Hospital. What’s Happening: The Wingman Motorcycle Club, which includes several Savannah firefighters, organizes an annual toy run to collect toys and gift cards for local children. This year, they are teaming […]
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Weekend Weather Chills as Georgia Heads Into Christmas
Georgia residents can expect sunny skies and cooler weather this weekend. Temperatures will stay in the mid-40s to low 50s during the day, with overnight lows dropping into the 20s. What to Expect Friday: Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 53 degrees. Winds from the west could gust up to 30 miles […]
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Family Pleads for Answers in Case of Man Stabbed While Sleeping in Atlanta
The family of Erman Preston Hendricks Jr., who was stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack while he was sleeping near Atlanta City Hall, is demanding answers as they piece together the final days of their loved one’s life. Hendricks, 54, was discovered with fatal stab wounds in the early hours of December 14, but […]
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Around Georgia: Road and Holiday Closures
Road and Parking Closures Scheduled in Norcross Today: Drivers and residents in Norcross should prepare for road and parking closures Thursday, Dec. 19, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wingo Street will be closed between Jones Street and Rakestraw Street. Parking will also be unavailable on Wingo Street, in the Betty Mauldin Park lot, and […]
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Brookhaven Halts Google Fiber: Here’s Why
Brookhaven has temporarily halted Google Fiber installations following safety issues, Mayor John Park announced. The city cited a gas main rupture near an elementary school during school hours as the latest in a series of troubling incidents tied to the project. What’s Happening: A citywide stop work order was issued on Dec. 14 after a […]
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Man Arrested After Fatal Dog Attack in Augusta
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Charles David Blackwell, a 55-year-old resident of Augusta, on charges of involuntary manslaughter following a deadly dog attack on Ira Road. Just the Facts: • Deputies responded to a report of a dog attack on the 3500 block of Ira Road at 10:29 a.m. on Dec. 18, 2024. […]
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Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run in Bibb County
A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle late Wednesday night near Rose’s Shopping Center on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon, prompting an investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Just the Facts: • The incident occurred at approximately 10:25 p.m. on Pio Nono Avenue near Rose’s Shopping Center. • Deputies found a woman […]
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Woman Killed in Dog Attack in Richmond County
A woman lost her life Wednesday morning after being attacked by two dogs on Ira Road in Richmond County. Just The Facts: Deputies from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 3500 block of Ira Road at 10:29 a.m. on Dec. 18 in response to reports of a dog attack. Upon arrival, authorities […]
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Supreme Court to Decide If TikTok Ban Violates Free Speech
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that will decide if banning TikTok and other apps under a federal law violates the First Amendment, which protects free speech. What’s Happening: The case focuses on the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which aims to block apps tied to foreign governments. […]
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Georgia Power is Hiking Rates Again Next Month: What You Need to Know
Georgia energy regulators have signed off on a 3.5% rate increase for customers of Georgia Power. Members of the state Public Service Commission (PSC) unanimously approved the increase Tuesday, which will raise average residential customer bills by $5.48 per month. The rate hike is the latest of a series of increases the PSC has granted […]