A police officer is recovering, and a suspect is dead following gunfire in Roswell. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called to handle the case. Just The Facts: The Details: Roswell detectives and North Fulton SWAT were at the home to arrest a man accused of firing a handgun into the air at a […]
Posted inWeather
Weekend Cold Snap Could Bring Snow Next Week
Get ready for a weather roller coaster in Georgia. Sunshine today will give way to storms, and temperatures next week will hit bone-chilling lows. Here’s what you need to know. 🌞 What’s Happening: Today’s forecast calls for sunny and cool conditions. But don’t get too comfortable—rain moves in overnight, spreading across the region by Saturday. […]
Posted inEducation
Fulton County School Officials Formally Recommend Closing 2 Schools
Fulton County school officials are weighing a recommendation to close two elementary schools due to declining enrollment and rising costs. 📚 What’s Happening: Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney presented the proposal to the school board, outlining plans to close Parklane Elementary and Spalding Drive Elementary. The recommendation includes redistricting affected students to neighboring schools and utilizing […]
Posted inNational
Supreme Court Says TikTok Ban is Legal: What It Means For You
The Supreme Court ruled that the government can ban TikTok. By January 19, TikTok must cut ties with its Chinese owner ByteDance or stop working in the U.S. 🔄 What’s Happening: A new law says apps owned by foreign countries can’t operate in the U.S. if they are seen as security risks. TikTok’s owner, ByteDance, […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
A Deadly Effingham County Intersection is Getting a Traffic Light
Effingham County is set to install a traffic light at the intersection of Highway 21 and McCall Road in Springfield, following multiple fatal crashes. 🚦 What’s Happening: 🛑 What Locals Are Saying: Some residents support the change, citing the intersection’s history of crashes. Others expressed doubts, questioning whether a traffic light alone will prevent accidents […]
Posted inYour Vote
Is Houston County Violating The Voting Rights Act?
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Houston County, Georgia, alleging that the county’s at-large voting system for electing county commissioners violates the Voting Rights Act by limiting fair representation for Black voters. The case raises questions about how elections are conducted in one of Georgia’s growing communities. Just The Facts: The Details: Filed […]
Posted inYour Government
‘That’s Your Money, Not The Government’s:’ Kemp Proposes Income Tax Cut
Kemp warns of special session to pass lawsuit limits, pitches income tax cut and disaster relief In a speech focused on resiliency, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp warned of dark clouds ahead for the state’s economy if the Legislature does not pass new limits on lawsuits – and signaled he might call a special session later […]
Posted inRepresenting You
Controversy: Georgia Senator Arrested at Brian Kemp’s State of the State
A right-wing Republican state senator was arrested Thursday morning while attempting to enter the House chambers to attend the State of the State address by GOP Gov. Brian Kemp. Controversial Trenton legislator Colton Moore was handcuffed and removed from the Capitol by state police following an altercation with staff members and law enforcement as Moore […]
Posted inCrime
His Wife Filed For Divorce. He Shot Her in The Face. Now He’s Going to Jail For 70 Years
A Lithonia man has been sentenced to 70 years in prison after being found guilty of shooting his wife in a violent response to her filing for divorce. The DeKalb County Superior Court issued the verdict on Monday following a jury trial. Just the Facts: Dmante Dontrell Anderson, 33, was convicted for multiple charges related […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
These Are Georgia’s 5 Most Feared Roads in Winter
Drivers across Georgia face icy challenges in winter, especially when snow falls or water freezes on roads. Five state highways in Georgia made a national list of the most feared winter roads. ❄️ What’s Happening: A national survey by Gunther VW Daytona asked 3,000 drivers to name the roads they fear most during icy and […]