The Highway 82 wildfire in Brantley County is now 75% contained — up from 64% just two days ago. The fire has burned 22,471 acres since it started April 20 near Atkinson and Waynesville. What’s Happening: The Pineland Road Fire, burning across Clinch and Echols counties, is holding at 44% contained and has burned through […]
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Upper River Road paving will cause delays through Wednesday
Drivers in Bibb County should expect slowdowns on Upper River Road this week while paving work is underway. What’s happening: Crews are paving Upper River Road from Gray Highway to the Jones County line Monday through Wednesday. Work runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Clinton Road becomes Upper River Road along that […]
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Edgewood Ave. closing Monday for pipe replacement in Warner Robins
A stretch of Edgewood Avenue in Warner Robins will close Monday morning while crews replace a stormwater pipe underground. What’s Happening: The city will shut down Edgewood Avenue at Terrell Street starting Monday, May 5, at 8 a.m. The closure is expected to lift Wednesday, May 7, at noon. What Drivers Need to Know: Terrell […]
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It’s Star Wars Day and The South Fulton Police Department is here for it
The South Fulton Police Department has a message for drivers who think the galaxy’s rules don’t apply to South Fulton roads — and they delivered it with a lightsaber-sharp sense of humor. In honor of Star Wars Day — celebrated every May 4th with the now-legendary pun “May the Fourth Be With You” — the […]
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Missing boater pulled from Savannah River after two-boat crash
A boater who went missing after two boats crashed on the Savannah River near Clyo was pulled from the water Saturday evening, Effingham County Fire Rescue said. What’s Happening: The crash happened near Boykin just before 6 p.m. Saturday. One person on board was not hurt. Two others were injured. One person could not be […]
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House fire on Beech Street in Savannah
Savannah firefighters put out a house fire on the 2200 block of Beech Street Sunday evening, according to the Savannah Fire Department. What happened: Crews were called to the scene at about 8:30 p.m. They arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the home. Water was on the fire by 8:37 p.m., and […]
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Suspect in Marietta bar fight now appears to be the victim
What’s Happening: Marietta Police went to the Mayan Night Club at 585 Franklin Gateway on the morning of May 2 after someone was run over in the parking lot. A fight started inside the club and spilled outside, police say. What the video shows: Surveillance footage recovered at the scene tells a different story than […]
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Downtown Roswell parking deck opens today
Roswell is opening its long-awaited new downtown parking deck Monday, and the city is making it free while a nearby street is torn up for construction. What’s Happening: The new parking deck at 1056 Alpharetta Street opens Monday, May 4. Parking there will be free starting today. Why it’s free: The city is dropping the […]
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Evacuees can return home as wildfire still smolders in Brantley County
Residents in fire zones 31, 32, 33, and 34 — including the north side of Zone 32 — have been cleared to return home following a wildfire along the Highway 82 corridor. What’s Happening: Highway 32 is open between U.S. 301 and Highway 110W, and between Post Road and Browntown Road. Highway 110W is open […]
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Georgia sergeant dies on duty after medical emergency
A Haralson County Sheriff’s Office sergeant died on the job Friday after suffering a medical emergency. What happened: Sergeant John Johnson died May 1 while on duty. The sheriff’s office did not say what kind of medical emergency he had. Who he was: Johnson spent 18 years with the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office. He started […]
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2 people dead after welfare check ends in shootout in Cobb County
Two people are dead after a welfare check at a Cobb County home turned into a standoff, and then a shooting, Sunday morning. What happened: Family members called police around 8:30 a.m. saying they hadn’t heard from someone at a home on Vandiver Drive and were worried. Officers showed up and could see a man […]
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12-year-old girl missing in Augusta since early Sunday morning
A 12-year-old girl has been missing from a Richmond County neighborhood since the early hours of Sunday morning. What’s Happening: Ty’Mya Emiri Willingham was last seen around 3 a.m. Sunday on the 2500 block of Becket Court in Augusta. She has not come home. What She Looks Like: Ty’Mya is 5 feet 4 inches tall […]
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Suspect named in Chamblee Walmart arson case
Suspect named in Chamblee Walmart arson case
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Brantley County lifts evacuation orders, curfew after wildfire
Brantley County officials have lifted evacuation orders for all homes and ended a countywide curfew following a wildfire that forced residents to leave their neighborhoods. What’s Happening: People who were told to leave their homes can return. The countywide curfew is over. Still Restricted: Two areas are still off-limits. Zones 23 and 24, which cover […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Voting in Georgia’s May 19 Primary
Georgia’s primary election is just over two weeks away, and whether you are heading to an early voting location this week or planning to show up on Election Day, there are a few things worth knowing before you cast your ballot. Wait, There’s an Election This Year? There is an election of some form or […]
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Highway 82 wildfire jumps to 64% contained
The Highway 82 wildfire in Brantley County made a big jump in containment Sunday, reaching 64% — up from 45% just one day earlier. The Pineland Road Fire, burning across Clinch and Echols counties, stayed at 44% contained. What’s happening: Both fires are still burning. The Highway 82 Fire has burned through 22,532 acres since […]
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Police need your help finding a credit card fraud suspect in Ringgold
Ringgold police want the public’s help identifying someone caught on camera trying to use stolen credit and debit cards at a pharmacy last month. What happened: Surveillance video from the Walgreens in Ringgold shows the unidentified person on April 8 making several attempts to buy gift cards with stolen cards, according to police. What’s important: […]
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Mattie’s Call issued for missing 72-year-old Decatur man
UPDATE: According to the DeKalb County Police Department, Jerald Bailey has been safely located. The original article is below. DeKalb County police are searching for a missing 72-year-old man who was last seen in Decatur earlier today. What’s Happening: A Mattie’s Call has been issued for 72-year-old Jerald Bailey. He was last seen before 10:30 […]
