Today, America says goodbye to 39th President and Georgia’s own Jimmy Carter. Carter’s funeral begins at 10 a.m. at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. You can watch the funeral below.
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Around Georgia: School Closures and Weather Advisories
Cobb Schools Closed Friday: Cobb County Schools and offices will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10, due to forecasted ice and snow. All extracurricular activities, including sports, are also canceled on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11. Cherokee Schools Closed: Cherokee County School District schools and facilities will be closed Friday, Jan. 10, and Saturday, Jan. […]
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Where to Watch Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
Today the nation honors former President Jimmy Carter with a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. What’s Happening: The state funeral service is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at the Washington National Cathedral. If you want to watch the funeral and pay your respects, there are several ways you can watch this historic […]
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14-Year-Old Student Arrested After Bringing Gun to Apalachee High School
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School Wednesday afternoon after finding him in possession of a firearm on school grounds. What’s Happening: Sheriff’s officials say that around 2:02 p.m., school resource officers located the student and safely secured the weapon without any incident. The teenager, who was reportedly cooperative […]
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Open Letter From Brookhaven Mayor About Property Tax Cap Opt-Out
The following is an open letter released today by Brookhaven Mayor John Park, clarifying his views on the city’s public hearings to opt out of the state’s new property tax cap. Park says he does not support the measure, but that the hearings are necessary since there is only one chance to opt out. Below […]
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Latest Georgia Weather Forecast: Who Will Get Snow and Who Will Get Ice?
Residents across north Georgia should brace for hazardous conditions starting Friday as a winter storm is expected to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Preparations are encouraged as the storm approaches. What’s Happening: Forecast models show high odds—greater than 70 percent—of at least 2 inches of snow accumulating in north Georgia between Friday morning and […]
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Snow Update: Georgia is Officially Under a Winter Storm Watch
A winter storm is heading toward North Georgia, and forecasters say it could bring hazardous travel conditions by Friday morning. What’s Happening: A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for most of North Georgia from 7 a.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday. Forecasters warn of heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the region. Why […]
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Man Hospitalized After Roswell Police Shooting
Authorities are investigating a police shooting in Roswell that left a man hospitalized early Wednesday. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case. Just The Facts: The Details: Police say the officer was conducting a proactive patrol when he approached the man near the dealership. The man reportedly became aggressive, leading to a […]
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Georgia’s Snow Forecast for Friday Has Changed: Here’s How
Current weather models are showing an increased likelihood of snow, and this time those chances extend through the metro Atlanta area. Snowfall could arrive in Georgia as early as Friday morning, with the heaviest accumulations expected in the mountains, but a possibility of an inch of snow north of Macon. What’s Happening: Forecasters are increasingly […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Jimmy Carter Lying in State at The U.S. Capitol
Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C., beginning Tuesday at 7 p.m. Eastern. Carter, who died Dec. 29 at 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, lived the longest of any U.S. president in history. The tradition of lying in state allows for people to pay their respects to […]