A 26-year-old man is dead, and a 17-year-old is hospitalized after a shooting early Sunday morning at the Green Meadows apartments on Log Cabin Drive in Macon. What We Know: • Deputies responded to a 911 call about the shooting at 1:51 a.m. • The older victim was found unresponsive and later died at a […]
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Savannah Police Investigate Death on Parnell Avenue
A man was found dead early Saturday morning in the 1100 block of Parnell Avenue, according to Savannah police. Authorities are working to uncover the circumstances of his death. Just the Facts: • When: Police responded to the scene at around 6:36 a.m. on Dec. 7. • What happened: A man was discovered unresponsive. First […]
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Tyler Perry Studios President Dies in Florida Plane Crash
The president of Tyler Perry Studios, Stephen Mensch, was killed in a plane crash Friday night in Homosassa, Florida. Mensch, who is 62, was the sole occupant of the aircraft. Why It Matters: Stephen Mensch was a key player in Georgia’s thriving film industry, helping Tyler Perry Studios solidify its reputation as a national leader […]
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Georgia Sheriff Shares Hilarious Message About Stealing Road Signs
Candler County residents are getting a friendly but firm reminder from the Sheriff’s Office: return those road signs. In the wake of recent storms, several road closure signs, barrels, and barricades have gone missing, and officials are urging anyone who took one as a souvenir to bring it back—no questions asked. Below is the lighthearted […]
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Trust Eroded: Georgia High School Teacher Arrested
An Etowah High School teacher has been arrested following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a minor from Pennsylvania, according to the Cherokee County School District. The district has assured families that steps have been taken to maintain student safety. Just The Facts: • Eric Burton, a social studies teacher at Etowah High School, was arrested […]
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Fugitive Among Four Arrested in Bibb County Drug and Firearm Raid
A fugitive wanted in Alabama and three others were arrested Thursday afternoon during a raid at a Bibb County home that uncovered drugs, illegal firearms, and a Glock Sear switch—an illegal device that converts handguns into machine guns. The Suspects: What Happened: Investigators, acting on a tip about the delivery of a Glock Sear switch, […]
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Expect Lane Closures on I-575 in Cherokee This Weekend: Here’s Why
Maintenance crews will be striping sections of both directions of I-575 this weekend. This work requires periodic lane closures, potentially causing traffic delays. When and Where: The work is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, starting around 10 a.m. and continuing through the evening. Crews will focus on several locations along I-575. […]
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Worker Killed in Rome Construction Site Collapse
A construction site in Rome turned deadly Thursday night when a hole collapsed, killing one worker and injuring another. Crews were working on a water line at Coosawattee Avenue when the ground gave way, burying both men under dirt and asphalt. 🛠️ What’s Happening: Emergency responders from the Rome-Floyd Fire Department launched a rescue effort […]
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooter May Have Ties to Atlanta
The suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City may have connections to Atlanta. Law enforcement sources revealed Thursday that the suspect arrived in New York on Nov. 24, via a Greyhound bus that departed from Atlanta. Just the Facts: • Arrival in New York: The suspect traveled to […]
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17 People Were Killed in Car Accidents Over Thanksgiving in Georgia
Seventeen people died on Georgia roads during the 102-hour Thanksgiving holiday period this year, marking an increase from 14 fatalities reported in 2023. The Georgia State Patrol and local agencies worked through a busy weekend of traffic enforcement. Just The Facts: In Context: Thanksgiving weekend typically results in high volumes of road travel across Georgia, […]