Drivers across Georgia are catching a break at the pump as gas prices continue to fall. What’s Happening: The statewide average for regular unleaded gas dropped to $2.79 per gallon on Monday. That’s 3 cents less than last week, 1 cent lower than last month, and 11 cents cheaper than this time last year. What’s Important: Filling […]
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Here’s What Marjorie Taylor Greene Said on 60 Minutes Sunday
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Donald Trump in a televised interview Sunday, saying he had abandoned his MAGA followers to help “major industries” and “big donors.” During her nearly 14-minute interview on the CBS news program 60 Minutes, the Rome Republican criticized Trump and gave one reason why she had decided to step down […]
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Another Cold Snap is Coming to Georgia
Georgia will see rain overnight into Monday, pleasant sunshine Tuesday and Wednesday, then scattered showers return before a cold front brings a significant temperature drop this weekend. What’s Happening: Showers will move through tonight into early Monday morning, but heavy rain and flooding are not expected. The week brings a mix of sun and showers before […]
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New Lane on I-285 Opens Monday
Drivers on I-285 westbound will get some relief Monday when Georgia DOT opens a new lane designed to cut down on congestion and make merging safer. What’s Happening: Six travel lanes will be in operation between the Roswell Road on-ramp and Riverside Drive off-ramp starting Monday, December 8. The new auxiliary lane is now complete after […]
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Your Soundtrack for Holiday Stress
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and I couldn’t be happier. If you’re a regular reader of my columns you know this hasn’t been an easy year for me or my family and the feeling of hope the holiday season brings is certainly welcome in our house. But we also know that the […]
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Why Are Flags at Half-Staff This Weekend in Georgia?
American flags across Georgia are flying at half-staff this Sunday to honor the thousands who died 84 years ago in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. What’s Happening: President Donald Trump ordered all U.S. flags lowered to half-staff on December 7, 2025, for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Georgia follows this order at all state buildings […]
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Gwinnett Double Homicide Investigation Ends With Arrest in Tennessee
Two people were killed and another injured in connected shootings Thursday night in Gwinnett County before police tracked down the suspect in Tennessee. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Police officers found a man with a neck wound on Windscape Village Lane in Norcross just after 10 p.m. Minutes later, officers discovered two people shot dead inside a […]
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False Weapon Report Triggers Lockdown At Jackson High School
What’s Happening: The Butts County Sheriff’s Office responded to Jackson High School Thursday morning after school officials received a report of a possible weapon on campus. Deputies searched the school while it was placed on code yellow, which restricts movement in the building. What’s Important: No weapon was found and the report was false. No students or […]
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Opinion: AI Is Coming For Our Jobs, Our Minds, And Our Souls
2025: what a ride. In a year replete with remarkable achievements – the first AIDS patients being cured with stem cells, restoring sight to the blind using checks notes human teeth , jettisoning Katy Perry to space (She came back. So not a net ‘win.’) – humanity also reached its Apex of Hubris: Making ourselves […]
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Duluth Resident Loses Nearly $1 Million in Online Crypto Scam
What’s Happening: The Duluth Police Department is warning residents about a scam that began with a friendly message and ended with the victim losing close to $1 million. What’s Important: The scammer gained trust over time and convinced the victim to invest large sums of money through cryptocurrency platforms. How to Protect Yourself: Police warn residents to be […]
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Warner Robins Christmas Parade Rescheduled to December 13
What’s Happening: The City of Warner Robins rescheduled its annual Christmas Parade to Saturday, December 13. Officials are still working out the details and will share those plans soon. What’s Important: Families planning to attend the parade this Saturday will need to wait another week to see Santa, floats, and marching bands make their way through Warner […]
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Deadly Deer Disease Spreads To Another South Georgia County
A deadly deer disease that has no cure has now spread to Atkinson County. What’s Happening: State wildlife officials confirmed a deer in Atkinson County tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. This is the first case found in that county. What’s Important: If you hunt deer in Atkinson, Berrien, Lanier or Lowndes counties, you need to get […]
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Lewis Barbecue Opens First Georgia Location in Atlanta Monday
A famous barbecue restaurant from South Carolina is opening its first Georgia location next week in Atlanta. What’s Happening: Lewis Barbecue opens Monday at 11 a.m. at Ansley Mall on Piedmont Avenue. The restaurant features a rooftop smokehouse that overlooks the Atlanta BeltLine. What’s Important: The 8,000-square-foot restaurant brings Central Texas-style barbecue to Atlanta. The menu includes […]
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Georgia Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting 2025
Georgia’s holiday season officially begins Monday when Governor Brian Kemp lights the Christmas tree inside the State Capitol. What’s Happening: The annual Capitol Christmas tree lighting takes place Monday, December 8, at 10 a.m. in the North Wing of the Georgia State Capitol. The Spelman College Glee Club will perform during the ceremony. What’s Important: Georgians who […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Have You Seen The Statesboro Police Department’s Hilarious Christmas Post?
Law enforcement agencies may be tough on the streets, but on social media they have a unique mix of hilarity, puns, and dad jokes that show the softer side of protecting and serving. The Statesboro Police Department got on facebook today to warn burglars who might be working their city. Here’s their post: ATTENTION BURGLARS:It […]
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Isolated Thunderstorms Possible in Georgia Today
Georgia faces a mostly quiet weather week ahead, but some areas could see thunderstorms Friday. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia this morning. Isolated thunderstorms are possible in Georgia today. What’s Important: The weather threat is low. Forecasters say the probability for widespread hazardous weather is low […]
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Missing 15-Year-Old Last Seen Thursday Night in Richmond County
Richmond County deputies are searching for a teenage boy who disappeared from his home Thursday night. What’s Happening: Kaiden Griffin was last seen around 8:45 p.m. at his home on the 3300 block of Forest Estates Drive. The 15-year-old left on foot, but investigators do not know which direction he went or what he was wearing. […]
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Toxic Gas Released at Johns Creek Country Club After Chemical Mix-Up
What’s Happening: Employees performing routine pool maintenance mixed liquid chlorine with muriatic acid, which produces deadly chlorine gas. What’s Important: The combination of these two chemicals can kill people, especially in closed spaces. Alpharetta’s hazmat team had to suit up in protective gear to safely contain the dangerous mixture. No one was hurt. The Timeline: The incident happened […]
