A fire at a Loganville home claimed the life of a 10-year-old girl early Easter morning.
Posted inAround Georgia
Around Georgia: Brookhaven buys new building, Ismaili Council signs agreement with KSU
At its regularly scheduled business meeting on Tuesday, April 12, the Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved the purchase of the property that currently serves as the leased headquarters of Brookhaven Police and Municipal Court. In 2023, the facility at 2665 Buford Highway will be repurposed as the Brookhaven Development Services Building. Ismaili council signs agreement […]
Posted inCrime
Suspect killed by police after stabbing clerk at Atlanta BP station
Police shot and killed a suspect they saw stabbing a clerk at a BP station on Cascade Road in Atlanta.
Posted inFire
Early morning fire kills one in Athens
An early morning fire claimed the life of an Athens resident Saturday on South Lumpkin Street.
Posted inCrime
Georgia deputy shoots man accused of attacking his patrol car with a hatchet
A Georgia deputy shot a North Carolina man who allegedly attacked his patrol car with a hatchet and breaking the driver’s side glass while the deputy was still in the car.
Posted inYour Government
Raphael Warnock is ahead of Herschel Walker in fundraising
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock raised more than $13.6 million during the first quarter of this year, the senator’s campaign announced Thursday.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
How much does a family of four spend on housing in Georgia?
U.S. home sales skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic – hitting a 15-year high of 6.1 million in 2021.
Posted inCrime
Arrest made in killing of 18-year-old who was found dead at Yellow River Park
Gwinnett County Police have secured warrants for felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with the case of an 18-year-old woman who was found dead from gunshot wounds at Yellow River Park in July.
Posted inCrime
Spate of officer-involved shootings in Savannah prompts internal review
Four officer-involved shootings have occurred in Savannah within the past two months, prompting the city manager and police chief to conduct an internal review. GPB’s Benjamin Payne reports.
Posted inIn The News
Father and daughter struck by lightning at Braves game
A father and daughter who went to watch a preseason baseball game between the New York Yankees and the reigning champions, the Atlanta Braves, got the shock of their life when they were struck by lightning in a nearby parking lot.
Posted inWeather
Weekend Weather: Isolated thunderstorms possible in Georgia
The weather in Georgia on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be marked with isolated and scattered thunderstorms.
Posted inIn The News
55-year-old Roswell man charged with multiple child sex abuse crimes
The Roswell Police Department has charged 55-year-old Rodney Damen of Roswell with multiple child sexual abuse crimes.
Posted inBusiness
Wages go up as unemployment goes down in Georgia
Georgia’s unemployment rate fell to an all-time low of 3.1% last month, creating a tight labor market that drove up wages.
Posted inMissing
Police search for 20-year-old who went missing on Sugarloaf Parkway
The Gwinnett Police Department needs the public’s help in locating a missing 20-year-old woman.
Posted inIn The News
Bird Flu detected in bald eagles in Georgia
A deadly strain of bird flu has been detected in bald eagles in Georgia and has likely undercut nesting success for eagles in the state’s coastal counties, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Posted inLocal
If you live in Bryan County, you can get a cover to protect your tornado-damaged roof from rain
With the incoming threat of rain tomorrow and this weekend, Bryan County emergency crews are asking homeowners in the tornado-impacted area that need tarps to cover damaged roofs to call or text (912) 675-6829 as soon as possible. If you text or do not get an answer, leave your name, preferred contact number, address, and a […]
Posted inIn The Know
In The Know: Alpharetta and Milton will share court services and hire a prosecutor
Alpharetta and Milton are planning to combine court services. A prosecutor/solicitor general is set to be appointed Monday night.
Posted inCoronavirus
Georgia Will Switch from Daily to Weekly Coronavirus Reporting
Starting April 20, the Georgia Department of Public Health will move away from daily coronavirus reports and will begin reporting COVID-19 data on a weekly basis.
