With International Paper set to shut down its Savannah containerboard mill, a Savannah packaging facility, and a Riceboro operation by the end of next month, Chatham County leaders say they’re moving now to keep hundreds of local families whole. The closures will affect about 1,100 employees across Coastal Georgia, with roughly “600 to some being […]
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Kidnapped Children from Florida Found and Mother Arrested in Georgia
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office arrested Audrey Turner, age 43, at the Residence Inn Atlanta McDonough, at 1200 Avalon Parkway, McDonough, Henry County. Turner was wanted in connection to an Amber Alert issued on August 18 out of Riviera Beach, Florida. Following several tips, investigators determined Turner and her children (ages 3 and 11) were […]
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Flood Watch in Place For Georgia. Here’s What We Know
Heavy rain is likely across parts of east and central Georgia through 2 a.m. Sunday. Slow storms could park over the same towns and drop more than 4 inches of rain in a hurry. What It Means For You: Streets, creeks, and small rivers can flood fast. If you drive, you may find washouts and […]
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1,100 Georgians Will Lose Jobs Due to Paper Mill Closures
International Paper will close two pulp and paper mills in Coastal Georgia, a move that will put about 1,100 employees out of work, the company announced Thursday. Mills in Savannah and Riceboro will shut down by the end of next month, as will the company’s Savannah packaging facility. The combined changes will result in a […]
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Fulton County Sheriff: Fulton Jail Plan is ‘Shameful’
The following is a letter from Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat. Yesterday’s vote by four members of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners (BOC) to spend a billion dollars to build a special purpose facility is the equivalent to being in a burning building and voting to design a new fire station that will not […]
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Cobb Police Officer Charged With Public Indecency and Obscenity
A Cobb County police officer is off the job and facing criminal charges after a multi-state investigation uncovered disturbing allegations. Matthew Abbott was arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe triggered by a tip from Utah authorities. What We Know: Officials say Abbott was flagged by the Utah Attorney General’s Office during a separate […]
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Human Remains Found Near Bridge in Rome
This morning, the Georgia Department of Transportation was conducting a routine bridge inspection near U.S. Highway 27 by the old Car Mart when inspectors observed what appeared to be human remains near the waterway. Rome Police Department officers responded to the scene and confirmed the discovery. The area has been secured, and investigators with the […]
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What Do The Lightning Bolts Mean on Lumpkin County Sheriff’s cars?
If you’ve spotted a lightning decal on a Lumpkin County patrol car and wondered what it signals, here’s the strike: each bolt marks a felony arrest by the deputy driving that vehicle. Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard is reviving an old department tradition and said deputies will earn a lightning bolt decal for every felony arrest. […]
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Browns Bridge Road Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash in Hall County
Morning commuters in Hall County face significant delays after a collision shut down a major thoroughfare. What’s Happening: Browns Bridge Road is completely closed at Fincher Drive following a two-vehicle collision reported at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office. Officials warn motorists to expect “extended delays” in the area. Why It […]
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Marietta Man Charged After Smashing Smoke Shop Window With Rock
A Marietta resident faces multiple charges after allegedly throwing a rock through a local smoke shop window and making aggressive statements to police during his arrest. What’s Happening: Daryl Lakeith Hackworth was arrested after allegedly shattering the front window of Smoke 41 on Cobb Parkway in the early morning hours of August 8. According to […]
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Who is Running For Office in Roswell?
Anyone hoping to appear on the ballot for Roswell’s upcoming city election has just over a day left to make it official. As of late Wednesday, seven candidates had qualified for the November 4th municipal election—including three incumbents seeking another term. In the race for mayor, incumbent Kurt Wilson has qualified and will face a […]
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Elderly Georgia Man Attacked in His Home
A 77-year-old Cobb County man was brutally assaulted with a piece of wood after confronting an intruder in his bedroom Thursday. What’s Happening: Cobb County Police responded to multiple 911 calls Thursday afternoon reporting what callers initially thought was a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Officers instead found an elderly man bleeding from head wounds […]
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Body Recovery Underway Near Savannah River in Augusta
Richmond County officials are working to recover what may be a body from the Savannah River near Lock and Dam Road this morning. What’s happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1800 block of Lock and Dam Road at 7:34am after receiving reports of a possible body in the river, according to officials. […]
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21-Year-Old Woman Dies In Cobb County Crash
A two-car crash killed a young driver Tuesday night in West Cobb, police said. The wreck blocked part of Mars Hill Road. What’s Happening: Cobb County police said a red 2018 Chevrolet Silverado and a black 2014 Nissan Sentra entered the Mars Hill Road and Hadaway Road intersection at the same time. Police said the […]
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Perimeter Mall Break-In Ends With Police Shooting
Police say a group broke into Perimeter Mall before dawn, stole a mall security vehicle, and led officers on a short chase. Officers shot one suspect during a confrontation; two others ran and are still missing, according to Dunwoody police. What’s New: Police say the group hit Request Boutique around 3 a.m. and took luxury […]
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No Injuries After SWAT Standoff At Cobb County Home
Deputies say a routine warrant service in southwest Cobb turned into a tense morning at a home off Vinings Retreat Pass that required SWAT team intervention. The sheriff’s office says a family member got out unharmed. A 33-year-old man is in custody. What’s Happening: According to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies went to serve […]
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Public Health is Already Underfunded in Georgia. Federal Cuts Are Coming
Anticipating federal cutbacks or funding freezes, Georgia lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday to explore a redesign of the state’s public health system, which protects residents from diseases and offers preventative health care in some places. The state’s public health districts operate under the Department of Public Health. Most of the staff work for local government, […]
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Video: Jailers Use Heimlich To Save Choking Gordon County Inmate
Two Gordon County jailers spotted an inmate choking and not breathing—and moved fast. Their training kicked in, and a quick Heimlich brought the man back. What’s Happening: Between The Lines: Sheriff Mitch Ralston said he was “extremely proud” of the employees’ “calmness in an emergency situation,” their attentiveness, and “swift action which saved a man […]
