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Albany police seek information in October homicide

Albany police are asking for public help in a homicide investigation. What’s Happening: Investigators are seeking information about the death of Malcolm Davis, 36, which occurred on October 2 at the intersection of Broad Avenue and Front Street. What’s Important: A monetary reward is available for information that leads to an arrest. What Happens Next: […]

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I-475 hit-and-run under investigation

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about a hit-and-run collision that occurred Friday night on I-475 in Bibb County. What’s Happening: Multiple vehicles collided in the southbound lanes of I-475 near mile marker seven on Jan. 30 just before 10:30 p.m. during construction-related lane changes. What’s Important: One vehicle, possibly a blue sedan […]

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Georgia lawmakers voted to send your voter information to the federal government

The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate voted along party lines Monday to urge Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to turn over the state’s unredacted voter list — which includes 8 million voters’ personal information — to the Trump administration. The vote came five days after the FBI seized ballots from the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County, which Democrats […]

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Georgia high school students walkout to protest ICE

Hundreds of Chattahoochee High School students held a walkout on Jan. 23 to protest ICE’s actions in Georgia, and more high schools are joining in.  In December 2025, Georgia saw the 4th most ICE arrests in the United States. As of Jan. 28, thousands of Georgia students in over 20 schools have all walked out […]

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Groundhog Day 2026: Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. What’s Happening: The groundhog emerged from his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob at dawn on Groundhog Day. Seeing his shadow means six more weeks of winter, according to tradition. What’s Important: Phil has made his prediction every February 2 since 1887. Thousands of people travel to […]

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Groundhog Day 2026: Did Georgia Groundhog Yonah see his shadow?

Yonah the Groundhog did not see his shadow on February 2, 2026, at North Georgia Wildlife Park in Cleveland. According to Groundhog Day tradition, this means an early spring for Georgia. What’s Happening: Yonah emerged and made his annual weather prediction. This is the fourth time in five years he has predicted early spring, according […]

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Groundhog Day 2026: Did Georgia Groundhog Gen. Beauregard Lee See His Shadow?

General Beauregard Lee emerged on February 2, 2026, and saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter for Georgia. What’s Happening: The groundhog made his 45th prediction at Dauset Trails Nature Center in Jackson. According to Groundhog Day tradition, seeing his shadow means winter will continue for six more weeks. What’s Important: This marks […]

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Around Georgia: School Closings for February 2

School districts across Georgia announced varied plans for Monday as winter weather impacts roads and facilities. Closed Monday • Wilkes County Schools — No classes for students or teachers • Screven County School System — Closed for students and staff • Effingham County School District — Schools and offices closed • Banks County Schools — […]

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Groundhog Day: Did you know Georgia has 2 groundhogs now?

Georgia has two groundhogs that make annual weather predictions on Groundhog Day: Gen. Beauregard Lee and Yonah the Groundhog. What’s Happening: Gen. Beauregard Lee operates from Dauset Trails Nature Center in Jackson. Yonah the Groundhog lives at North Georgia Wildlife Park in Cleveland. The Elder Groundhog: Gen. Beauregard Lee’s name references Civil War generals Robert […]

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Gwinnett police officer killed in the line of duty

A Gwinnett County police officer died and another remains hospitalized after a man fired at them during a fraud call at a Stone Mountain hotel Saturday morning. What’s Happening: Police Officer Senior Pradeep Tamang died from injuries sustained in the shooting. Master Police Officer David M. Reed remains in critical but stable condition. What’s Important: […]

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Around Georgia: Snow Closings and Cancelations

Winter weather continues to affect travel and daily life across Georgia on Sunday, though some conditions are improving. Roads and travel The I-85 Express Lanes reopened at 9:53 a.m. Sunday after being closed due to snow and ice. In Augusta, a curfew remains in effect until noon Sunday. Several roads are closed, including the John […]

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Why Aviator Strategy Is About Exit Timing, Not Prediction

Aviator looks like a game about guessing. The multiplier climbs, the plane keeps going, and every round feels like it’s daring you to stay just a bit longer. It’s easy to think the real skill is knowing when it will crash. After enough rounds, it becomes clear that nothing on the screen is actually telling […]

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70,000 gallons of water flood Fulton County Jail

A failed pipe coupling flooded multiple areas of the Fulton County Jail on Saturday morning, damaging computer servers that were replaced three months ago after similar flooding. What’s Happening: Detention staff reported a water leak from a toilet in a third-floor medical unit bathroom at 5:00 a.m. on January 31. Maintenance personnel tried to tighten […]

Posted inWeather

Georgia state parks open warming stations during weekend snowstorm

Georgia State Parks are opening warming stations on Saturday as snow and sub-freezing temperatures affect North and Central Georgia. What’s Happening: State parks opened warming stations on Saturday, January 31. ParkPass fees are waived for anyone using a warming station. Warming station locations are available at gastateparks.org/Alerts. What’s Important: Snow began moving into north Georgia […]

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Where is the snow in Georgia?

Snow began moving into north Georgia by 5:45 a.m. Saturday and is accumulating quickly, according to the National Weather Service Peachtree City. Snow showers arrived 1-3 hours later than forecast but are still expected through the day. What’s Important: Most snowfall will occur between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday across North and Central Georgia. […]

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Revised snowfall totals released for Georgia

The National Weather Service revised its snowfall totals Friday evening showing parts of northeast Georgia could receive 8 to 12 inches of snow on Saturday. However, expected totals for metro Atlanta have gone down slightly. The metro area could see anywhere from half an inch to 5 inches of snow. What’s Happening: The forecast map […]

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Monroe County Manager Jim Hedges retires after 7 years leading county government

Monroe County Manager Jim Hedges retires Friday after more than seven years leading the county government. He was hired in October 2018 as the county’s second county manager. What’s Happening: Hedges, a retired Amoco oil executive and former mayor of Ashburn, oversaw Monroe County operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, a $20 million water project in […]

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Brookhaven Police Say Traffic Accident Caused Road Closure, Not Immigration Enforcement

Brookhaven Police responded Thursday to social media posts claiming an immigration enforcement roadblock occurred on Clairmont Road. What’s Happening: The Brookhaven Police Department issued a statement Friday addressing a photo circulating online that showed police vehicles on Clairmont Road. Officers responded to a five-vehicle traffic accident on Clairmont Road on Thursday, January 29. What’s Confirmed: […]

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