Thunderstorms and soaked ground could trigger flooding through the night in Georgia’s mountain counties. ⚠️ What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Georgia’s mountain counties near the Tennessee and North Carolina borders. More rain is expected—and fast. 🌧️ Why It Matters: With the soil already saturated, even a modest round […]
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Wanted in Hall County
Hall County authorities are searching for five people with active warrants and are asking the public for help locating them. What We Know: The Hall County Sheriff’s Office released new photos of five individuals wanted on outstanding warrants. Each is sought in connection with charges ranging from probation violations to criminal offenses. Law enforcement is […]
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Man Shot at Atlanta Gas Station in May Was an Armed Robber
Further investigation by the Atlanta Police Department reveals that a man who was shot and killed by a private citizen while attempting an armed robbery at a gas station on Martin Luther King Junior Drive in Atlanta. What We Know: Police now say the man who died in a May shooting on Martin Luther King […]
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2 Georgia Universities Named AI Leaders
Georgia has two universities earning national recognition for artificial intelligence research, according to a new analysis from Studocu. 🤖 Why It Matters: AI is reshaping everything from healthcare to transportation. Georgia’s showing in the rankings underscores the state’s growing role in the high-stakes race for innovation. 📊 What’s Happening: Using Semantic Scholar API data, Studocu […]
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The Fast Track to Burnout: Raising Kids in Today’s Sports Culture
When I was a kid, youth sports felt like a giant fitting room. Stay with me here in the analogy. You could try out this sport, give that one a spin, and figure out what fits – no pressure, no big investment. It wasn’t expected for anyone to specialize, really, until high school, and even […]
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$5,000 Reward Offered in East Point Shooting Death
A man was fatally shot outside an East Point apartment complex on July 7, 2022, and police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the deadly shooting. What We Know: Jerry Rice was shot around 4:51 p.m. outside The Park at Galaway Apartments on Candlewood Drive. Police say he was […]
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9 Things You Didn’t Know About Rabun County
Rabun County, Georgia, sits in the far northeastern corner of the state, bordered by North Carolina and South Carolina. Known for its mountain views, lush forests, and outdoor recreation, this small county is also full of surprises. From record-breaking rainfall to movie history, here are 10 facts that will give you a whole new appreciation […]
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Scam Alert: Families of Inmates in Habersham County Targeted
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new scam. According to law enforcement, scammers posing as sheriff’s officers call to demand fake bond payments from relatives of incarcerated people. What We Know: Scammers are reportedly calling family members of inmates, claiming to be a “Mark Townsend” or using a lieutenant title, and […]
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Roswell Police Seize $750K in Meth and Cocaine
Police arrested two people and seized more than 15 kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine after Roswell police and federal agents uncovered a suspected drug conversion lab in an apartment complex. What We Know: A joint investigation involving the Roswell Police Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Homeland Security Investigations began August 2 when federal […]
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The Mystery of Barbara Crenshaw: Cold Case Still Open
The morning began with company and ended with a creek. That’s the narrow corridor where the truth about Barbara Crenshaw vanished. She was 39. In the early hours of March 19, 1996, someone saw her with a man no one seems to know. By the end of that day, deputies found her in the creek. […]
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Funeral Sticker Shock: How Georgia Families Get Fleeced in Their Darkest Hour
When grief clouds judgment, some funeral homes see dollar signs. Funeral homes are hitting Georgia families with emotional upsells, vague contracts, and overpriced packages they never wanted—all while navigating the loss of a loved one. 💰 Why It Matters: The average funeral now costs between $8,300 and $9,995 for burial and $6,280 for cremation—before any […]
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DeKalb Count Police Get 2 Murder Suspects Off The Street
DeKalb County authorities arrested two men last week in connection with separate shooting deaths, bringing closure to murder investigations spanning several months. 👮 What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit arrested 35-year-old Keenan Maxwell Williams of Lithonia on August 5 on a felony murder warrant. Williams is accused of fatally shooting Cole Pitter, […]
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Georgia Man Jailed For Sex Abuse of His Daughter and Her Friend
It began with a sleepover and a girl who spoke up. What she told police set off a case that, prosecutors say, pulled a predator into the light for sex abuse against his daughter and her friend. 📰 What’s Happening: According to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, 36-year-old Christopher Mark Tidmore of […]
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Fayetteville Restaurant Fails Health Inspection
If you eat at Southern Fire Kitchen in Fayetteville, here’s what you should know: the restaurant scored a 60 on its Aug. 7 health check. Inspectors flagged unsafe food temps, cross-contamination, and missing safety paperwork. 🔎 What’s Happening: The state inspector cited 17 violations, including several high-risk issues tied to foodborne illness. 🍽️ What It […]
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Georgia Has 4th-Highest Rate Of Uninsured Disabled Residents
A new study says Georgia has one of the widest health coverage gaps for people with disabilities. The study concludes that about 8% of disabled Georgians do not have health insurance. 🧭 What It Means For You: If you or a loved one has a disability in Georgia, getting care may be harder and cost […]
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Damn Good Dog: K9 Nitro Retires After 8 Years With Gwinnett Police
One of Gwinnett’s hardest-working police dogs is hanging up his collar. K9 Nitro is stepping back after eight years helping keep the county safe. 🚓 What’s Happening: Nitro, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois from the Special Operations Division, is retiring on a vet’s advice due to age-related heat sensitivity and mobility issues. He’ll live with his […]
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What Tropical Storm Erin Could Mean for Georgia
Tropical Storm Erin is far out in the central Atlantic and poses no immediate threat to Georgia, but forecast changes later this week could influence coastal surf and rip current risk along the Georgia coast late next week if the storm tracks farther west before turning. Current Status: As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, […]
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Four Arrested In Georgia Semi Trailer Thefts
Deputies say a months-long probe into missing semi-trailers led to four arrests in Macon and the recovery of stolen goods. The case spans trailers reported missing in metro Atlanta and tracked by GPS to Bibb County. 🧭 What’s Happening: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says its investigators, working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and […]
