No. 5 Georgia’s 24-20 victory over Florida in Jacksonville had Bulldog fans riding an emotional rollercoaster on social media Saturday, with reactions ranging from frustration over controversial calls to celebration of unexpected heroes. By the final whistle, Dawg Nation was exhaling relief and looking ahead, with the victory keeping Georgia’s championship hopes alive despite a […]
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Check Your Smoke Alarms When You Change Your Clocks This Weekend
When you turn your clocks back one hour this Sunday at 2 a.m., fire safety experts say it’s the perfect time to check your smoke alarms. What’s Happening: Nearly half of smoke alarms that failed during reported fires had missing or dead batteries, according to the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. What’s Important: A simple […]
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Atlanta Voters Pick Mayor Tuesday: Here’s Who’s Running
Four candidates want to lead Atlanta for the next four years, but one has held the job before. What’s Happening: Atlanta voters will choose their mayor on Tuesday, November 4. Mayor Andre Dickens faces three challengers who have never held elected office. What’s Important: The race will decide who runs the city until 2030. The winner must […]
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What Did Georgia’s Senators Do in October During The Government Shutdown?
Note: Since 2023, GPB’s recurring reporting series has followed your federal tax dollars back to the state of Georgia through the activities of its U.S. senators. Neither Sen. Jon Ossoff nor Sen. Raphael Warnock is up for reelection this year — the former will run again in 2026 and the latter in 2028. The federal […]
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Don’t Forget to Set Your Clocks Back Tonight
If you hate leaving work in the dark, we have bad news. What’s Happening: Daylight saving time ends tonight at 2 a.m., meaning you need to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed. Starting Sunday, the sun will set an hour earlier than it does today. What’s Important: Most phones and […]
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2 Kennesaw Teens Charged With Raping Intoxicated 16-Year-Old Girl
A 16-year-old girl was raped and assaulted by two teenagers while she was intoxicated and slipping in and out of consciousness at a west Cobb home, according to arrest warrants. What’s Happening: A Cobb County grand jury indicted Charles Andrew Lock, 17, and Philip Asher Loria, 16, both from Kennesaw, on charges of rape and […]
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Courts Order Government to Fund SNAP: What Does it Mean For Georgia?
Judges in two federal lawsuits Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to continue funding its food assistance program during the government shutdown, but it was unclear how quickly payments would resume to recipients, who had been warned that no more money would be coming starting Saturday. The news created some measure of relief — but […]
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Canton Man Convicted of Sexually Abusing 2 Young Children
A Cherokee County jury found a Canton man guilty of all charges after hearing testimony that he sexually abused two children for years. What’s Happening: Chandler Reid Cantrell, 25, of Canton, was convicted on October 30 of 12 charges related to child sexual abuse involving two children. The charges included one count of rape, four […]
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Gwinnett County Puts $250,000 Toward Food Aid As SNAP Stalls
Gwinnett County is stepping in to help families who may lose access to food assistance during the federal government shutdown. What’s Happening: The county will spend $250,000 to buy food and household items for residents. The supplies will go to six cooperative ministries in Buford, Duluth, Grayson, Lawrenceville, Lilburn and Norcross. What’s Important: More than […]
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Reminder: WIC And SNAP Are Not The Same Program
Food aid programs are running low on money as the federal government shutdown continues. But they’re not all the same. What’s Happening: The Georgia Department of Public Health wants residents to know that WIC and SNAP are two separate programs with different funding situations. Georgia WIC has enough money to keep running through mid-November, while […]
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Man Found Hiding In Attic of Georgia Home
Deputies pulled a wanted man from an attic after a tip from the homeowner led them straight to his hiding spot. What’s Happening: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office served an arrest warrant on Darius Wilson at a home on Wimbish Road on Oct. 17. The legal tenant told deputies that Wilson had concealed himself in […]
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Fiancé Found Guilty of Murdering Newnan Mom Who Vanished in 2021
A Coweta County jury found Reginald Robertson guilty on all counts in the murder of his fiancée Tiffany Foster, a Newnan mother who disappeared more than three years ago and was never found. What’s Happening: Robertson was convicted Thursday evening on 10 charges, including malice murder, kidnapping, rape and burglary. The jury reached its decision […]
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Last Day of Early Voting: Where to Vote in Forsyth County
Friday is the last day for Forsyth County voters to cast early ballots before next week’s special elections and Cumming municipal race. Why it matters: Early voting lets residents avoid Election Day lines and vote at any of four county locations rather than being limited to their assigned precinct. What’s happening: Four polling sites across […]
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Last Day of Early Voting: Where to Vote in Carroll County
Friday marks the final chance for Carroll County voters to cast early ballots ahead of next week’s general election. Why it matters: Early voting eliminates Election Day crowds and gives voters flexibility to participate on their own schedule before Tuesday’s contest. What’s happening: Two locations across Carroll County are open for early voting today until […]
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Georgia Halloween Weather: What Will The Temperature Be For Trick-or-Treating?
Parents can put away the rain ponchos and umbrellas. Halloween night will be dry across Georgia, according to the National Weather Service. Why It Matters: After a dreary Thursday, families planning to trick-or-treat can expect clear skies and comfortable temperatures Friday evening—no need to cover up costumes with rain gear. What’s Happening: Sunshine and dry […]
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Hard Freeze Watch Issued for North Georgia This Weekend
North Georgia residents need to protect their plants and pipes before bedtime Friday as temperatures could drop to 29 degrees Saturday morning. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a freeze watch for parts of Rabun, Habersham, and other northern counties from late Friday night through Saturday morning. Temperatures could kill crops and damage outdoor […]
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48-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder After Walmart Stabbing Death
A man faces a murder charge after an 18-year-old died from stab wounds following a fight over a shopping cart at a Chatham County Walmart last week. What’s Happening: The Chatham County Police Department arrested 48-year-old Delano Middleton today and charged him with murder in connection with the death of an 18-year-old who was stabbed […]
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Chatham Area Transit Drops Fares on Election Day to Get Voters to the Polls
Chatham Area Transit will offer free rides across all routes on Election Day, removing one barrier between residents and their polling places. Why it matters: Transportation costs shouldn’t determine who gets to vote. The move gives anyone without a car or cash a guaranteed way to reach their polling location Nov. 4. What’s happening: CAT’s […]
