A police shooting was reported Thursday afternoon on Lockridge Drive NW in Gwinnett County, officials said. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Police are on their way to the scene and will have more details later today. What’s Important: No additional information was released, including details about injuries or what happened before the shooting. How This Affects […]
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Salad Dressing Recall: What You Need to Know
Thousands of cases of salad dressing and barbecue sauce used in food service have been recalled after plastic material was found in an ingredient, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. What’s Happening: Ventura Foods, a California-based company, recalled 3,556 cases of salad dressing and 700 cases of barbecue sauce after discovering black plastic […]
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The 12 Days of Christmas, Georgia-Style
With the holiday season in full swing, Georgians don’t have to look far to find the Twelve Days of Christmas. With a little imagination, every gift in the familiar song shows up somewhere in the Peach State — sometimes loud, sometimes proud, and often right in front of us. Here’s how the classic carol sounds […]
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Police Want Tips On Target Shoplifting Suspects In McDonough
Henry County police say two people ran out of a McDonough Target with nearly $900 in merchandise and triggered a fire alarm, and they want the public’s help identifying them. What’s Happening: Henry County Police released a BOLO in a theft by shoplifting case connected to a Target on Jonesboro Road in McDonough. What’s Important: […]
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Wheeler High Graduate Returns to Marietta After Brown University Shooting
A Wheeler High School graduate safely evacuated Brown University after a mass shooting on campus killed two students and injured several others. What’s Happening: Edward Kim, a freshman engineering student at Brown University and a graduate of Wheeler STEM Magnet School, left campus Saturday after a shooting broke out in Providence, Rhode Island. Kim returned […]
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Could Georgia Have a White Christmas This Year?
Dreams of a snowy Christmas morning in Georgia may be fading as warmer weather is expected to settle in around the holiday. What’s Happening: Forecasts for the days leading up to Christmas show temperatures running well above normal across the Southeast, including Georgia. What’s Important: With temperatures staying that warm, snow is not likely. Forecasters […]
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DeKalb Firefighter Seriously Hurt in On-Duty Crash
A DeKalb County firefighter is recovering after being seriously injured in a crash while responding to an emergency. What’s Happening: DeKalb County Fire Rescue says Firefighter Eboni Kennedy was hurt in an on-duty motor vehicle collision while heading to an emergency call.• Three firefighters were inside the vehicle at the time, and all were injured• […]
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Cold, Rainy Weather Raises Black Ice Risk On Georgia Roads
Drivers across Georgia are being warned to slow down as colder air and rain move in, creating slick roads and a higher risk of black ice. What’s Happening: The Georgia Department of Public Safety says falling temperatures combined with rain can quickly make roads dangerous, especially in spots that freeze first. What’s Important: Drivers are […]
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Georgia Police Warn Residents About Holiday Package Scams and Porch Pirates
Police across Georgia are warning residents to be on alert for package delivery scams and porch pirates as more holiday gifts arrive at homes statewide. What’s Happening: Law enforcement officers say scammers are sending fake delivery messages while thieves are taking advantage of unattended packages in neighborhoods. What’s Important: Police warn that scam messages often […]
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Hardee’s Restaurants in Northwest Georgia Close Without Warning
Hardee’s customers across Northwest Georgia were met with locked doors this week after several locations closed without warning. What’s Happening: Multiple Hardee’s restaurants in the region shut down abruptly, with closure signs posted on the doors. The closures include locations in Rome and Resaca, according to local reports. What’s Important: Hardee’s has not released a […]
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Fani Willis Testifies: A Political Showdown in Georgia
After more than a year of rebuffing Republican attempts to compel her testimony before the Georgia Senate, Fani Willis went to the state Capitol Wednesday to give three hours of often combative testimony to a special committee that she deemed to be a political farce. Senate Republicans created the committee to investigate “alleged and admitted” […]
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Community Walk Planned in Savannah After Forsyth Park Acid Attack
Savannah residents are coming together this week to honor Ashley Wasielewski, who suffered severe burns in a chemical attack near Forsyth Park. What’s Happening: A community tribute walk is planned to show support for Wasielewski and reclaim the park as a shared public space. What’s Important: Organizers say the event is about community unity and standing with […]
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Canton Boy Scout Saves Grandmother’s Life
A Canton boy scout is being recognized for saving his grandmother’s life after she fell into a pond and stopped responding while they were fishing together. What’s Happening: On Feb. 20, 2024, around 2 p.m., Mason Pulliam was at a pond with his grandmother, Connie Pulliam when she unexpectedly fell into the water. What’s Important: Mason did not hesitate. He […]
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Widespread Rain Expected Across Georgia Later This Week
Rain is on the way for much of Georgia as a cold front moves through later this week. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service in Atlanta says the system will bring rainfall and isolated thunderstorms to north and central Georgia. Most of the rain is expected to fall between noon Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday. What’s […]
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Jaha Howard Wins Runoff in Georgia State Senate Race
Democrat Jaha Howard, a dentist and former Cobb County School Board member, is headed to the state Capitol after narrowly defeating fellow Democrat and former state Rep. Roger Bruce during a special election runoff. He will represent a metro Atlanta district that includes portions of Cobb and Fulton counties. Howard and Bruce beat out four […]
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US House Won’t Vote to Extend Health Care Subsidies
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he will not allow a floor vote this week on a bipartisan amendment supported by moderate Republicans that would extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits. Johnson was confident that blocking the amendment would not lead centrist GOP lawmakers to oppose the Republican health care bill scheduled […]
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Savannah Police Say Man in Social Media Photo is Not a Suspect in Acid Attack
Savannah police say a man they previously posted on social media in an acid attack investigation is not a suspect in the case. What’s Happening: Police said the man identified online on December 11 voluntarily met with investigators and is not considered a suspect. What’s Important: Police say the investigation into the December 10 acid attack is […]
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Cherokee County Launches New Emergency Alerts Sign-Up
Cherokee County residents can now sign up for a new emergency alert system that the county says will automatically send National Weather Service warnings to registered users. What’s Happening: Cherokee County said it partnered with Motorola Rave to roll out Rave Alert for emergency notifications. What’s Important: The county said the service can send weather alerts, traffic […]
