Georgia kicks off the week with mild temperatures, mostly in the 50s. Showers could pop up in some areas, but most of the state will stay dry. Highs today will hover in the upper 50s to near 60°. 🌡️ Why It Matters: Georgians can expect a mix of mild and cooler weather heading into winter, […]
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UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism
Reporting Highlights These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. There was a time when Sharelle Menard thought her son would never be able to speak. […]
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3 Car Fatal Crash Claims Life in Bibb County
A collision involving three vehicles at the intersection of Pio Nono Avenue and Eisenhower Parkway early Sunday morning resulted in the death of a man and sent another driver to the hospital. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash. Just the Facts: • The crash occurred at 12:05 a.m. and was reported […]
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Tybee Island’s 1% Sales Tax Proposal: What We Know
Tybee Island officials are asking residents and tourists alike to share in the cost of future infrastructure projects through a proposed 1% sales tax on all goods purchased in the popular beach town. However, the city first needs state lawmakers to give the go-ahead in the form of a bill authorizing a ballot referendum, to […]
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Chatham County Police Warn of Scam That Has Cost Residents $145K
Scammers have stolen over $145,000 from Chatham County residents in the past month through fraudulent schemes involving Bitcoin ATMs and gift cards. The Chatham County Police Department is urging vigilance to prevent further losses. How the Scam Works: • Victims receive a call or email that appears to come from a reputable organization (e.g., a […]
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Two Men Injured in Bibb County Double Shooting
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Saturday morning shooting on Fort Hill Street that left two men injured. Deputies were dispatched just before 11 a.m. following reports of gunfire in the 1000 block of the street. Just the Facts: • The victims are a 62-year-old man and a 45-year-old man. • Both were […]
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Georgia Weekend Weather: Cloudy Skies and Rain Chances
Mild temperatures paired with increasing cloud cover and rain chances will shape Georgia’s weekend weather. Tonight, residents can expect partly cloudy skies and a low of 42 degrees. Winds from the east at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 15 mph, will provide a breezy close to the day. Saturday brings a mostly […]
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Over 100 MPH: Teen Driver Faces Charges for Killing Woman and Her Dog
A 16-year-old driver is facing charges after a fatal crash on Highway 21 claimed the lives of a woman and her dog. The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit has completed its investigation into the June 17 incident that killed Laura Devisscher and her dog, Bella, in Springfield. Just the Facts: • The crash occurred […]
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Can Tax Credits Improve Child Care Accessibility in Georgia?
Tax credits are the weapon of choice for Georgia lawmakers looking for ways to make child care more accessible and affordable. A state Senate study committee wrapped up its work Dec. 12 by recommending a series of new and expanded tax credits aimed both at families with young children and the child-care providers who serve […]
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Suspect Arrested in Log Cabin Drive Shooting Investigation
A 24-year-old man from Byron has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at the Green Meadows apartments on Log Cabin Drive. Investigators with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Gang Unit and U.S. Marshals, apprehended James Louis Chappell in Warner Robins. He is charged with murder in the death of 26-year-old […]