A federal court has agreed to make public the affidavit that supported the FBI search warrant used to take hundreds of boxes of 2020 election records from Fulton County last month. What’s Happening: On Jan. 28, FBI agents removed about 665 boxes of election materials from the Fulton County elections building at 5600 Campbellton Fairburn […]
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When will it rain in Georgia?
Rain is expected to return to north and central Georgia by Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service Atlanta office. The highest chance of rain this week falls on Saturday at 70%. What’s happening: The National Weather Service said a low pressure system will move east and bring rain to north Georgia starting Wednesday. A […]
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What is Georgia’s Favorite Super Bowl Snack?
Georgia’s most-searched Super Bowl snack is buffalo chicken dip, and its top healthy pick is pico de gallo, according to a study from Coffeeness that looked at Google search data across all 50 states. What’s happening: Coffeeness analyzed Google search data from December 2024 through March 2025 to find the most popular Super Bowl snack […]
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Yearly Reminder: Don’t drive drunk after the Super Bowl
AAA’s Auto Club Group put out a warning about drunk driving on Super Bowl Sunday. What’s happening: AAA said alcohol, parties and late-night driving raise the risk of crashes on Super Bowl Sunday. The group asked people who plan to drink to line up a sober ride before the game starts. What AAA said: “Too […]
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Gwinnett deputies arrest fugitive accused of impersonating officers to commit armed robberies
The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested Samuel Baxter in connection with armed robberies carried out by suspects posing as sheriff’s deputies. What’s happening: On Jan. 9, the Gwinnett County Police Department told the Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit that a group of suspects had been impersonating deputies to commit armed robberies, according to the […]
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Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. arrested in South Florida
Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested Saturday evening in Doral, Florida. He faces multiple charges connected to a domestic violence incident and fleeing police. What’s Happening: Jail records from Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation show Pearce Jr. was booked on Feb 7. He faces six charges in all. The Charges: The charges listed […]
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Politics at Kickoff: Rick Jackson’s Super Bowl ad is the latest in a politicized game day
Republican Rick Jackson, who recently announced his campaign for Georgia governor, has purchased a 30-second ad to play during the Super Bowl. The ad follows his life as a child in foster care to becoming a self-made billionaire as the CEO of Jackson Health Care. Jackson pledges to devote his time in office to leading […]
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Georgia weather will continue to warm this week
Temperatures around Atlanta will climb fast through the first half of next week before rain moves in, according to the National Weather Service. What’s happening: Sunday will be partly cloudy. Highs will reach 54 to 59 degrees, and lows will drop to 26 to 31 degrees. Monday brings morning clouds with highs of 61 to […]
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Tybee Island police seek two suspects in theft of tens of thousands from elderly victims
Police on Tybee Island are asking the public to help find two people wanted in connection with the theft of tens of thousands of dollars from two elderly victims. What’s happening: Tybee Island police detectives said a group of suspects is believed to have stolen tens of thousands of dollars from two elderly people, according […]
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Albany police warn of heavy smoke on Broad Avenue
Albany police told drivers and walkers to stay away from part of Broad Avenue on Saturday because of heavy smoke. What’s Happening: The advisory covers Broad Avenue between the Jefferson and Jackson intersections, in the eastbound direction. The department called the smoke conditions “hazardous” and asked residents to avoid the area if they can. What’s […]
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Have you seen missing Georgia teenager Camila Albarran?
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office wants the public’s help finding a Gainesville teenager who left home early Saturday morning. What’s Happening: Deputies put out an alert on Feb. 7 for 16-year-old Camila Albarran of Gainesville. The agency called her a runaway. She was last seen at 3 a.m. in the 5000 block of Bryant Quarter […]
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2 Atlanta police officers injured in shooting at Cheshire Bridge Road apartment
Someone inside a northeast Atlanta apartment shot at police officers Saturday morning, injuring two of them. The shooter remained barricaded inside. What’s Happening: Atlanta police got a call about shots fired at about 7:55 a.m. Saturday at an apartment at 2470 Cheshire Bridge Road. When officers walked up to the apartment, someone inside immediately started […]
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Around Georgia: Honor band, book festivals, and chili cook-offs mark this weekend’s events in Georgia
Here’s a look at what’s happening around The Peach State this weekend: Honor band students take the stage in Statesboro Student musicians from Colquitt County will perform Saturday at the Georgia Southern Performing Arts Center in Statesboro as part of the District Honor Band. The middle school performance begins at 3 p.m., followed by the […]
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Richmond County school board reschedules hearings on T.W. Josey High School plan
The Richmond County Board of Education rescheduled public hearings on a school facilities plan and pushed back its final vote. What’s Happening: The board moved public hearings to February 9 and February 12. The board also moved its vote on the Master Plan to Monday, February 23. The board said weather caused the schedule changes. […]
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Do police do anything about improper use of high beams?
As the world continues to shift into a digital jungle, technology doesn’t fail to bring about new and exciting creations. However, some of these creations end up frustrating and confusing citizens. Two of them include excessively bright high beams and new LED headlights. According to law enforcement officials in Cherokee, Gwinnett, and Johns Creek, officers […]
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DeKalb Police arrest another suspect in burglary at Shedeur Sanders’ home
DeKalb County Police arrested a fourth suspect connected to a burglary at Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ home in Ohio. What’s Happening: Police arrested Carlos Morris, 20, on February 5 at an apartment on Glenwood Road. SWAT officers searched the apartment and found Morris inside. He is wanted by police in Medina County, Ohio, for […]
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Georgia prison fails health inspection after sewage found leaking through kitchen drains
A state health inspector found serious food safety problems at Pulaski State Prison kitchen during a routine check on January 29. The kitchen scored 67 points, a failing grade. What’s Important: The inspector found employees were not washing their hands between tasks like using the bathroom, mopping, and preparing food. The only handwashing sink in […]
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Hawkins Lab from Stranger Things is being demolished in Atlanta
Demolition has started on the former Georgia Mental Health Institute building on Emory University’s Briarcliff campus. What’s Happening: The building was used to film Hawkins National Laboratory in Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” Workers are now tearing it down as part of a redevelopment project. A private developer named Galerie Living leased the property from Emory University […]
