The harsh Arctic weather gripping Georgia is finally loosening its hold. Higher daytime temperatures are expected throughout the rest of the week, though freezing nights will persist. However, strong winds will keep the air feeling cold. What’s Happening: Forecasters predict a gradual warming trend. Today’s high will approach 50 degrees before dipping into the low […]
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Excessive Force: Former Savannah Police Officer Pleads Guilty
A former Savannah police officer caught in a high-profile case of alleged excessive force has admitted guilt to reduced charges, more than four years after the incident. Sgt. Octavio “Mike” Arango entered a plea deal, closing a chapter in a case that spotlighted issues of police misconduct and accountability. 🚨 Why It Matters: Police misconduct […]
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Safety Measures Added at Lights of Joy in Cobb After Teen’s Death
One year after 17-year-old Olivia Pugh was struck and killed on Ben King Road, traffic safety measures have been implemented at the Lights of Joy holiday display in Kennesaw, where she was attending with friends before the incident. What’s Happening: The display’s organizers have introduced several safety improvements this year: • Off-duty police officers are […]
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Should Donald Trump’s Georgia Case be Dismissed?
President-elect Donald Trump’s legal team asked the state Court of Appeals Wednesday to dismiss an indictment charging him with trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. In a five-page filing, three of Trump’s lawyers argued that since the U.S. Constitution already prohibits indicting and prosecuting a sitting president, the same provision should apply […]
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Two Arrested After Peachtree Corners Road Rage Shooting
Gwinnett County police have arrested two suspects in connection with a shooting stemming from a road rage altercation in Peachtree Corners. Just the facts: • The shooting occurred on Nov. 25 in a parking lot at 3466 Holcomb Bridge Road in Peachtree Corners. • Police say a dispute between a white BMW and another vehicle […]
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DeKalb County Opens Warming Centers Amid Cold Weather Forecast
DeKalb County will open four warming centers for residents seeking shelter from cold weather starting Thursday, Dec. 5, through Saturday, Dec. 7. The centers will open nightly at 8 p.m. and include: • Frontline Response International: 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta, GA 30316 • North DeKalb Senior/Community Center: 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341 • Mason […]
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Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Twas the Night Before… Debuts at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre
Cirque du Soleil’s family holiday show ‘Twas the Night Before… opened its Atlanta run on Dec. 3 at the Fox Theatre. Inspired by Clement Clarke Moore’s iconic poem A Visit From St. Nicholas, the production offers a festive retelling centered on a young girl rediscovering the holiday spirit. The show features a global cast of […]
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Around Georgia: Grinch Sightings
Grinch Patrol: The Glynn County Police Department, Fire Rescue, and Santa Claus will guard The Grinch during Wednesday’s “Tour de Grinch” in the Turtle Creek and Timber Ridge neighborhoods. Starting at 6 p.m., kids can snag candy from The Grinch himself. Follow GCPD’s page for updates on Santa and The Grinch’s daily stops. Traffic is […]
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South Fulton’s First Tree Lighting is Tonight
It’s not just another holiday event—it’s the start of a new tradition. Tonight, families can experience the joy and warmth of the season together at South Fulton’s first-ever City Hall Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. What’s Happening: At 5:30 p.m., families are invited to City Hall at 5440 Fulton Industrial Boulevard to witness the lighting of […]
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Toxic Fallout: Conyers Residents Want BioLab Gone
The massive chemical fire at BioLab in September didn’t just send plumes of toxic smoke into the air—it left a community grappling with health issues, environmental fears, and demands for justice. Now, residents in Conyers are calling for the plant’s closure, saying enough is enough. 🔥 Why It Matters: Thousands were evacuated, dozens sought medical […]