If you’ve spent any time near a teenager this year, you’ve probably heard someone yell “67” and wondered if you missed a memo. You didn’t. There is no memo. That’s the entire point. Why It Matters: Dictionary.com just crowned “67” as its 2025 Word of the Year, cementing what might be the most aggressively meaningless […]
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Former Stonecrest Mayor Faces New Charges for Lying About Felony Record
A former Stonecrest mayor who went to prison for stealing COVID-19 relief money now faces state charges for lying about his criminal record to register to vote and run for city council. What’s Happening: A DeKalb County grand jury indicted 63-year-old Jason Wallace Lary on Tuesday on four charges, including false registration and making false […]
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Will Brian Kemp Step in to Help Georgia Families Losing SNAP Benefits?
Georgia residents who rely on food assistance could soon lose benefits as the federal government shutdown drags on, and state leaders say they can’t step in to help. What’s Happening: Governor Brian Kemp told reporters Wednesday that Georgia lacks the money to replace federal SNAP benefits if Washington fails to reach a budget deal. The […]
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15,000 Baby Mattresses Recalled Over Suffocation Risk
Parents who bought portable crib mattresses from Modera need to stop using them right now. What’s Happening: Modera is recalling about 15,000 Pack N Play mattresses because they don’t fit play yards properly. The gaps between the mattress and the side walls can trap babies and stop them from breathing. The mattresses were sold on […]
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Roswell Approves $3.2 Million Trail To Make Woodstock Road Safer
A new multi-use trail along Woodstock Road will give residents and students a safer way to walk and bike to schools and parks. What’s Happening: Roswell City Council approved a $3.19 million contract to build the first part of the Woodstock Road Multi-Use Trail. Construction starts early 2026 and should finish before school begins in […]
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Police Search for Two Suspects After Augusta Theft
Authorities are asking for your help to find two people they say stole something from a business on Washington Road. What’s Happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office posted pictures of two people wanted in connection with a theft on Wednesday on the 3100 block of Washington Road. According to the sheriff’s office, the two people […]
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Deputy Shoots Man After Macon Circle K Attack
A man attacked workers and customers at a convenience store early Thursday morning before a deputy shot him, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. What’s Happening: Deputies say 28-year-old Zachary Aaron Ware died after a Bibb County deputy shot him at the Circle K on Chambers Road, according to the sheriff’s office. The shooting […]
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Woman Arrested After 4-Year-Old’s Body Found in Car Trunk
A 4-year-old girl was found dead in the trunk of a car in Hall County over the weekend. What’s Happening: Jessica Motes was arrested Sunday after her father saw her at a shopping center parking lot in Oakwood. According to court documents, she told him she had hurt the child and thought the girl was […]
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They Made It! The Atlanta Dogwood Festival Will Return in 2026
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will happen next spring after receiving partial funding and permission from the city to charge admission for the first time in its 90-year history. What’s Happening: The festival raised about $72,000 of its $250,000 goal by the Nov. 1 deadline. The City of Atlanta agreed to let organizers charge entry fees […]
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What Are Georgia’s Best Costume Shops For Halloween?
Halloween still brings out the shoppers, but Georgians are watching their wallets more carefully this year. What’s Happening: Two Georgia costume stores landed on a new list of America’s best Halloween shops. Psycho Sisters in Atlanta ranked 12th, while Ensemble Sewing & Costumes in Augusta came in 59th. Montana Capital surveyed shoppers across the country […]
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54 Years Separate Marietta’s Mayoral Candidates
A 24-year-old systems engineer wants to unseat the 78-year-old mayor who’s run Marietta for 16 years. Why It Matters: The November 4 election pits incumbent Steve “Thunder” Tumlin against Sam Foster in what’s become one of Georgia’s most interesting generational showdowns. If elected, Foster would become Marietta’s first Black mayor and its youngest. The Incumbent: […]
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Two Men Caught Trying to Sneak Drugs Into a Georgia Prison
A police dog tracked down two men hiding in the woods near Washington State Prison with a bag full of drugs and other illegal items. What’s Happening: Antonio Hakness, 23, and Jamarius Favors, 19, face multiple charges after deputies found them with contraband they planned to give to inmates. What’s Important: Deputies responded to reports […]
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Missing Georgia 15-Year-Old Luke Dowell Found Dead
A 15-year-old boy reported missing in Kingsland has been found dead. What’s Happening: Luke Dowell was found dead within the City of Kingsland on October 28. The Kingsland Police Department had previously reported the teen as missing. What’s Important: Police notified the teen’s next of kin before releasing information about his death. The Camden County […]
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Two Teens Shot Outside Richmond County Home
Two teenagers were shot multiple times on the back porch of a Hephzibah home Monday night. The shooter fled on foot and has not been caught. What’s Happening: Deputies responded to home on Butler Manor Drive at 8:20 p.m. on October 27. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, an 18-year-old was found on the […]
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87-Year-Old Woman Missing in Macon After Leaving for Meeting
An elderly Macon woman hasn’t been seen since Tuesday afternoon, and deputies need help finding her. What’s Happening: Mattie Brooks, 87, left her home on Buckner Avenue around 1 p.m. Monday to attend a meeting and never returned. Her family reported her missing to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office late Monday night. What’s Important: Brooks […]
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When Your Name Is Your Only Crime: Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Faces Lawsuit
Nickie Sledge was standing in front of her grandson when officers arrived on December 21, 2024. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office had directed them to arrest her for elder abuse. They had the wrong person. The 49-year-old Black grandmother from DeKalb County was arrested and charged with exploiting a disabled elderly man. The actual suspect […]
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48-Year-Old Man Stabs 18-Year-Old at Georgia Walmart Over Shopping Cart Dispute
A young man lost his life after a simple shopping cart kick at a Chatham County Walmart turned deadly, leaving his family grieving and a community searching for answers. What’s Happening: An 18-year-old died from stab wounds after kicking an older customer’s shopping cart at a Georgia Walmart Thursday evening. Police are still deciding what the […]
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Opinion: A Letter to the People of Roswell From a City Hall Employee
To the residents of Roswell and members of the press, I have read the recent letters written by former elected officials about the current administration and the direction of our city. I know many of the individuals who signed them. I have worked alongside almost all of them. I respect their years of service, and […]
