A pedestrian remains hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a truck that never stopped in Cobb County over the weekend, according to police. What’s Happening: A pedestrian was crossing South Cobb Drive near Waldrep Circle around 7:19 p.m. Saturday when a newer-model Chevrolet Silverado hit them and kept going, according to the Cobb […]
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2 Arrested After Georgia Waffle House Shooting
Two men were hurt early Sunday morning when gunshots rang out at a Waffle House in Cordele, leading to two arrests hours later. What’s Happening: Police responded to the restaurant around 3:33 a.m. after reports of gunfire during a disturbance, according to the Cordele Police Department. Officers found one man with multiple gunshot wounds and […]
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TikTok is Mad at Churches For Not Helping People. I’ve Been There
There’s a woman on TikTok who’s been conducting a social experiment that should make every church in America deeply uncomfortable. With the sound of a crying baby in the background, she calls up churches and tells them she needs a small bottle of formula. Her baby hasn’t eaten in 24 hours. Can they help? The […]
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Missing: 35-Year-Old Woman Escapes From Clayton County Mental Health Facility
A 35-year-old woman ran away from a mental health facility in Clayton County on Sunday morning, and police need your help finding her. What’s Happening: Kiyuana Obie was last seen around 7:53 a.m. fleeing on foot from Riverwood Behavioral Health on Medical Center Drive. She ran toward the Garden Walk Boulevard and Upper Riverdale Road […]
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3-Year-Old Shot During Downtown Augusta Fight
A 3-year-old child was shot early Sunday morning during what appears to be a fight between two groups in downtown Augusta. What’s Happening: Richmond County deputies heard gunshots near 10th Street between Broad and Ellis Street around 2:28 a.m. and rushed to the scene, according to the Richmond Sheriff’s Office. Deputies found the wounded child […]
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Georgia Police Sergeant Accused of Using Badge for Sex
A former Richmond Hill police supervisor faces criminal charges after prosecutors say he promised to help someone avoid criminal charges in exchange for sex acts. What’s Happening: Robert Edward Littlejohn, a 56-year-old sergeant with the Richmond Hill Police Department, was indicted by a Bryan County grand jury on charges of bribery, violation of oath by […]
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SWAT Standoff in Atlanta
A Saturday evening in a quiet Atlanta neighborhood turned chaotic when armed officers surrounded a home following reports of violence inside. What’s Happening: A domestic disturbance call brought Atlanta police to 265 Childs Drive NW around 4:52 p.m. The situation quickly escalated, with SWAT teams controlling the area near West Lake and Hunter Hills. What’s […]
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Missing Canton Man Found Dead at Red Top Mountain
Canton Police confirmed that 70-year-old James “Greg” Powell, who had been missing, was found dead at Red Top Mountain on Friday night. What’s Happening: Police identified Powell’s body after Bartow County officials called them to the Red Top Mountain area Friday evening. He has been removed from missing person databases. What’s Important: Investigators say there […]
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Lawrenceville Police Catch Suspect Wanted In Loganville CVS Shooting
Lawrenceville police found and stopped a vehicle Thursday afternoon that Loganville police were searching for in connection with a shooting at a CVS. What’s Happening: Lawrenceville Police Department officers used camera technology to spot a vehicle that Loganville police were looking for around 4 p.m. Thursday. Officers stopped the vehicle on West Crogan Street near […]
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Will Georgia Have a Warm Thanksgiving?
Pack away the sweaters. Georgia’s Thanksgiving week is bringing temperatures that belong in early fall, not late November. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says Georgia will see widespread highs in the 70s throughout the week leading up to Thanksgiving, with some spots in middle Georgia hitting 80 degrees by midweek. What’s Important: Other than […]
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Fayetteville Dunkin’ Fails Health Inspection with Score of 53
A Dunkin’ location in downtown Fayetteville has failed its most recent health inspection, earning a score of 53 out of 100 points. The restaurant at 129 North Glynn Street was inspected Nov. 4. The failing grade came after inspectors documented numerous violations related to food safety and employee practices. Several of the violations were repeat […]
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Trump Dumps Marjorie Taylor Greene Over Epstein Files
President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Friday night, marking a stunning break with one of his most vocal allies over her push to release documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Why It Matters: Greene represents northwest Georgia’s 14th Congressional District and has been one of Trump’s fiercest […]
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Meet Woodstock’s New Police Chief Roland Castro
Woodstock leaders say they have found their pick to run the city’s police department, and neighbors will get a chance to meet him at City Hall next month. What’s Happening: The City of Woodstock has named Roland Castro as the sole finalist to be the next Chief of Police, after nearly three decades in law […]
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53 Cherokee County Athletes Sign to Play College Sports
Fifty-three Cherokee County students committed to play college sports this week. What’s Happening: The students signed letters of intent at ceremonies held at their high schools. This week’s National Signing Day was the earliest date high school seniors can sign binding commitments to play competitive college sports other than football. What’s Important: The student athletes […]
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Train Destroys Semi-Truck in Lithonia
A tractor-trailer driver survived after a train slammed into his truck early Friday morning in Lithonia, leaving him counting his blessings instead of his injuries. What Happened: A CSX train collided with a semi-truck carrying pickup trucks at the Turner Hill Road crossing near Covington Highway around 5 a.m. The crash destroyed the truck and […]
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How Do El Niño and La Niña Impact Georgia?
Georgia’s weather swings from wet winters to dry ones, and from quiet hurricane seasons to active ones. Two weather patterns thousands of miles away in the Pacific Ocean control much of this change. What’s Happening: El Niño and La Niña are opposite weather patterns that happen when ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean near the […]
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Trump Election Interference Case is Still on in Georgia
The Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump appears to live on after the head of a nonpartisan state agency appointed himself the new prosecutor in the case. Peter J. Skandalakis, executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, will take over the case from embattled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, Skandalakis […]
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What Will Georgia’s Weather Be This Weekend?
North and central Georgia residents can expect dry, pleasant weather through the weekend with sunshine and warm temperatures. What’s Happening: Friday through Monday will bring sunny to mostly sunny skies with highs in the low to mid-70s and lows in the 40s to mid-50s. Rain chances remain low through the weekend. What’s Important: The dry […]
