Rome police are warning older adults about scammers pretending to be grandchildren who need emergency money during holiday travel. What’s Happening: Criminals are calling grandparents and claiming to be their grandchild traveling home for Christmas. They say they’re in trouble and need money sent immediately through gift cards, CashApp, or wire transfers. What’s Important: The scammers create […]
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McDonough Middle School Student Hit By Car
A McDonough Middle School student was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon while crossing a street after school let out. What’s Happening: The student was hit while trying to cross a road near the school. The crash happened off school grounds after students had been dismissed for the day. What’s Important: Staff members, school resource officers and […]
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Scam Alert: Laurens County Residents Targeted With Fake Warrant Calls
Criminals are calling people in Laurens County and pretending to be sheriff’s deputies to steal money. What’s Happening: The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are impersonating their deputies and demanding payment over the phone. The most recent case involved someone pretending to be “Captain Robbie Toney” and claiming the victim had an arrest warrant for […]
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Meet DeKalb County’s New Police Chief
DeKalb County has a new top cop. What’s Happening: County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson appointed Gregory Padrick as Chief of Police for the DeKalb County Police Department. Padrick has worked for the department for 28 years. Who He Is: Padrick started as a patrol officer and worked his way up to commander. He has led major investigations including […]
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Comcast’s Xfinity Launches National Video Plans
Plans Now Include Access to Xfinity’s World-Class Viewing Experience with 4K, Multiview and Other Innovative Features at No Extra Cost Customers Who Take Xfinity TV with Internet and Mobile Can Save Over $70 Per Month Compared to Competitors Philadelphia, PA – December 10, 2025 – Xfinity today announced the launch of new national video plans with […]
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Will Georgia Have a White Christmas This Year?
Georgians hoping for snow on Christmas Day will need to keep dreaming. Weather forecasters say the state has almost no chance of a white Christmas. What’s Happening: The Old Farmer’s Almanac released its Christmas forecast and shows Georgia will have sunny and mild conditions on December 25. The Southeast region is not expected to get any […]
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Woman Attacked With Christmas Tree At Ex-Boyfriend’s Home
A woman doing laundry at her ex-boyfriend’s home was beaten with a Christmas tree while her young son watched. What’s Happening: Patricia Nicole Hall entered a Madison home through the garage on December 3 and attacked the woman who was there with her 4-year-old son. Hall punched, kicked, stomped and even struck the victim with a […]
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Hampton Road Closed in Fayette County After Crash
A crash has shut down Hampton Road in Fayette County near the Clayton County line. What’s Happening: Hampton Road is closed in front of 403 near the Clayton County line because of a motor vehicle accident. What’s Important: Drivers need to avoid the area and use different routes. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office will share updates when […]
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Georgia Man Faces Charges for Dogfighting
A Griffin man is accused of running dogfighting operations and stealing thousands of dollars in pandemic relief money meant for struggling businesses and workers. What’s Happening: 34-year-old Norman Dixson faced a federal judge last week on charges that include animal fighting, animal crushing, and multiple fraud schemes. He is accused of organizing dogfighting events seven times […]
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Hanukkah For Dummies: Military Victory, ‘What’s With The Stupid Oil?,’ and a Reminder That Jesus Celebrated it
So…what have you heard about Hanukkah? Well, contrary to the popular misnomer, Hanukkah is not “Jewish Christmas.” In fact, Hanukkah predates the birth of Jesus (and therefore the impetus of Christmas) by around 167 years, give or take. Those of us that celebrate Hanukkah (and, to some extent, Millennials who were fortunate enough to catch […]
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Police Search For Suspects Who Rode Mini-Bikes in Woodstock Parking Deck Elevator
Two people rode mini motorbikes into an elevator at Woodstock’s City Center East Parking Deck, causing damage that will keep it out of service for weeks or longer. What’s Happening: Woodstock Police are searching for two suspects who vandalized the downtown parking deck elevator. The suspects rode distinctive mini motorbikes directly into the elevator and caused […]
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Clayton County Jailer Tased Man 6 Times While He Lay on Floor Obeying Orders
A man sitting in Clayton County Jail in May asked a simple question that led to him being slammed into a wall and tased six times while lying on the floor following orders. What’s Happening: Justin Bethea worked as a corrections officer at the Clayton County Jail in Jonesboro when he attacked a pretrial detainee on […]
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Economic Prediction: Georgia’s Economy Will Slow Down Next Year With Fewer Jobs Coming
Economists say Georgia will grow more slowly next year, which means fewer new jobs and continued high home prices for residents looking for work or trying to buy a house. What’s Happening: Georgia’s economy will grow by just 1.5% next year, matching the national pace but much slower than 2025. University of Georgia economists released the […]
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75-Year-Old Man Jailed After Fatal Motorcycle Wreck
A crash on a busy highway ramp has left a young man dead and another driver in jail. What’s Happening: Authorities have charged 75-year-old Roger Brown in connection with the death of 29-year-old Tyler Ray Dunham. The Backstory: The crash happened on the evening of October 13, 2025. Investigators say Brown turned left onto an […]
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Deputy Warden Bitten By Inmate At Dooly State Prison
A top security official at a Georgia prison received medical care Monday after an inmate attacked him during a routine procedure. What’s Happening: The Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison was helping other officers put handcuffs on a prisoner when the inmate bit the warden on the thumb. Medical staff treated the wound […]
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Georgia Power Says Data Centers Will Lower Your Bills. Critics Say ‘Prove It.’
Georgia Power claims your power bill could be $102 a year lower in 2028 thanks to data centers, but consumer advocates have spent months questioning whether that will actually happen. What’s Happening: The utility reached a deal Tuesday with the Public Interest Advocacy Staff — consumer representatives who work for the state Public Service Commission. The […]
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Election Upset: Democrats Flip Georgia House Seat
Democrats gained a northeast Georgia House seat during an off-year special election Tuesday in the latest sign of their growing momentum in the state. Eric Gisler, a tech executive and small business owner, took the lead in the Athens-area district with 50.85% of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s office. Republican candidate […]
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Marietta High Football Team Headed to England in 2026
The Blue Devils are taking their game international after school board approval Tuesday night cleared the way for an eight-day training trip to one of the world’s top sports universities. What’s Happening: Marietta High School’s football team will spend August 14-21, 2026 at Loughborough University in England, training at elite facilities and competing against the NFL […]
