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 […]
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Public Safety Alert: Missing 13-year-old in Jackson County
Jackson County authorities are asking for help locating 13-year-old Jordan McCreery, who has been reported missing after walking away from West Jackson Middle School. Just The Facts: • Jordan McCreery is a 13-year-old white male, standing 5’5”. • He was last seen wearing a white Adidas jacket, a red T-shirt, and black shorts. • He […]
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Heat-Related Illnesses Rise Sharply on Hot Days
A new report from the Workers Compensation Research Institute shows heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, occur seven times more often on days when temperatures exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit compared to days with temperatures between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The report, released in the dead of winter, analyzed workplace injury data to […]
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How Long Will The Fog Last Today?
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect across all of North and Central Georgia, lasting until 11 a.m. Visibility has dropped below half a mile, creating hazardous driving conditions. There have already been reports of travel disruptions and accidents. What You Need to Know • Hazard: Dense fog reducing visibility to less than half a […]
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Barry Loudermilk Accuses Liz Cheney of Witness Tampering
Georgia Rep. Barry Loudermilk released a report Tuesday claiming that former Rep. Liz Cheney and the January 6th Select Committee mishandled their investigation into the 2021 Capitol attack. Loudermilk, who leads the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight, also accused federal agencies of security failures, intelligence lapses, and obstructing inquiries into key aspects of the events. […]