The U.S. House approved a spending package Wednesday evening that will reopen the government and end the longest shutdown in the nation’s history, once President Donald Trump signs the legislation into law. The White House announced Trump will sign the bill in the Oval Office at 9:45 p.m. Eastern. The 222-209 vote marked the first […]
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Candler County Switches Emergency Alert Systems After CodeRED Outage
Candler County residents can now sign up for emergency alerts through a new system after the county’s CodeRED service stopped working Tuesday. What’s Happening: The Candler County Sheriff’s Office announced Nov. 11 that CodeRED was suspended without warning. The outage appears to have affected all customers using the platform. What’s Important: The county already has […]
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This Man Went Missing After Abandoning Vehicle in Chatham County
Police are searching for a man who left his car and disappeared this morning. What’s Happening: Robert Hatcher, 42, was last seen around 10 a.m. in the 300 block of International Trade Parkway after he abandoned his vehicle. What’s Important: Hatcher is 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 156 pounds, and has brown hair and […]
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Will You Be Able To See The Northern Lights in Georgia Again Tonight?
Georgia residents who saw a rare light show in the sky last night could get an even better view tonight as a powerful solar storm heads toward Earth. What’s Happening: A massive burst of energy from the sun is making its way to Earth and could create the northern lights over Georgia after sunset tonight. […]
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Political Ad Uses AI to Fake Jon Ossoff’s Words
An AI video showing Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff saying things he never said is now circulating online, created deliberately by a fellow member of Congress. Mike Collins, who is running against Ossoff in Georgia’s Senate race next year created the video and is using it as part of his campaign. What’s Happening: Republican Rep. Mike […]
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What Do The Epstein Emails Say?
The three emails released by Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform were among 23,000 pages of documents turned over to the committee by Epstein’s estate, according to Democrats. U.S. House Democrats investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released emails Wednesday they say show President Donald Trump knew about the financier’s abuse […]
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Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Yellow Creek During High Winds
A mobile home caught fire Monday afternoon in the Yellow Creek area while strong winds made fighting the flames more difficult. What’s Happening: Firefighters responded to a blaze on Mimi Lane off Partain Road around 2:50 p.m. and found a single-wide manufactured home engulfed in flames. The homeowner was not home when the fire started. […]
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REI Will Be Closed on Black Friday: Here’s Why
All 195 REI stores across the country will shut their doors on Black Friday for the 10th year in a row. What’s Happening: The outdoor retailer is giving its 14,000 employees a paid day off on Nov. 29 so they can spend time outside instead of working one of the busiest shopping days of the […]
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Should A Raising Cane’s Drive Through Open in Dunwoody?
A popular chicken finger chain wants to open on Ashford Dunwoody Road, but concerns about adding more traffic to an already congested corridor have city leaders hitting pause. What’s Happening: Raising Cane’s wants to build a 2,900 square-foot restaurant with double drive-through lanes at 4570 Ashford Dunwoody Road. The site used to be a bank […]
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Did You See The Northern Lights Over Georgia Last Night?
Georgia residents looked up Tuesday night to see a rare sight: the Northern Lights painting the sky red. What’s Happening: A severe space storm brought the colorful light show to parts of Georgia. While some people could see hints of color with their eyes, cameras captured a strong red glow across the night sky. What’s […]
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Macon Bootleg Bar Shut Down After 50 Police Calls and Shooting Reports
A Macon establishment has been forced to close its doors after officials say it became a hub for crime and illegal activity. What’s Happening: Judge Samuel Ozburn ordered the Bootleg on Carnation Street to cease operations immediately following a request from Macon-Bibb County. The business never obtained proper licenses to operate or sell alcohol, according […]
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Ice Skating Rink Coming to Downtown Woodstock This Winter
Downtown Woodstock will have a new spot for winter fun this year with the arrival of the Adair Park Ice Rink. What’s Happening: The ice rink is coming to downtown Woodstock this winter season. Skaters will be able to enjoy ice skating and hot cocoa at the seasonal attraction. Details on when the ice rink […]
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The Georgia Chronicles: The First Mayor of Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs voters will return to the polls Dec. 2 to choose their next mayor after no candidate secured a majority in November’s election. It’s a scenario the north Fulton city has seen before. Nearly two decades ago, when Sandy Springs held its first-ever elections, runoffs were part of the package—a sign that even from […]
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Mercer University On Lockdown After Bomb Threat
Update: A sweep of the campus has confirmed that there is no threat. The original article is below. Mercer University told students to stay sheltered indoors Tuesday afternoon after someone called in a bomb threat to the school’s admissions building in Macon. What’s Happening: The threat came in to the Emily Parker Myers Admissions Center […]
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Atlanta Shooting Leaves One Dead and a Teen Injured
Police found two people shot late Sunday night in northwest Atlanta, with one person dead at the scene. What’s Happening: Officers responded to a shooting at 2001 Lois Place NW around 10:31 p.m. on November 10. What’s Important: Police have not said what led to the shooting or if they have identified any suspects. Between […]
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Jefferson Mayor’s Race Headed to Recount After 2-Vote Difference
Two votes will decide who becomes Jefferson’s next mayor unless a recount changes the outcome. What’s Happening: Dawn Maddox leads Jon Howell by just two votes in the November 4 election. The Jackson County Office of Election and Voter Registration will recount all ballots on Friday, November 14 at 10 a.m. Howell is the city’s […]
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Baby Formula Company Recalls All Products After 15 Infants Get Sick
A baby formula maker pulled all of its products from stores and homes across the country after at least 15 babies got sick with a serious illness. What’s Happening: ByHeart stopped selling all of its organic baby formula on Tuesday after babies in 12 states became ill since August. All 15 sick babies had to […]
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Two Teens Arrested After Shootings Rock McDonough Neighborhood
Two teenagers are in custody after a shooting and a retaliatory attack left one person hurt and a home riddled with bullets in a McDonough subdivision. What’s Happening: Police arrested 17-year-old King Felton and another teen after two separate shooting incidents in the City Square subdivision over Halloween weekend. What’s Important: Both teens live in […]
