Sandy Springs voters will return to the polls Dec. 2 to choose their next mayor after no candidate secured a majority in November’s election. It’s a scenario the north Fulton city has seen before. Nearly two decades ago, when Sandy Springs held its first-ever elections, runoffs were part of the package—a sign that even from […]
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Mercer University On Lockdown After Bomb Threat
Update: A sweep of the campus has confirmed that there is no threat. The original article is below. Mercer University told students to stay sheltered indoors Tuesday afternoon after someone called in a bomb threat to the school’s admissions building in Macon. What’s Happening: The threat came in to the Emily Parker Myers Admissions Center […]
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Atlanta Shooting Leaves One Dead and a Teen Injured
Police found two people shot late Sunday night in northwest Atlanta, with one person dead at the scene. What’s Happening: Officers responded to a shooting at 2001 Lois Place NW around 10:31 p.m. on November 10. What’s Important: Police have not said what led to the shooting or if they have identified any suspects. Between […]
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Jefferson Mayor’s Race Headed to Recount After 2-Vote Difference
Two votes will decide who becomes Jefferson’s next mayor unless a recount changes the outcome. What’s Happening: Dawn Maddox leads Jon Howell by just two votes in the November 4 election. The Jackson County Office of Election and Voter Registration will recount all ballots on Friday, November 14 at 10 a.m. Howell is the city’s […]
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Baby Formula Company Recalls All Products After 15 Infants Get Sick
A baby formula maker pulled all of its products from stores and homes across the country after at least 15 babies got sick with a serious illness. What’s Happening: ByHeart stopped selling all of its organic baby formula on Tuesday after babies in 12 states became ill since August. All 15 sick babies had to […]
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Two Teens Arrested After Shootings Rock McDonough Neighborhood
Two teenagers are in custody after a shooting and a retaliatory attack left one person hurt and a home riddled with bullets in a McDonough subdivision. What’s Happening: Police arrested 17-year-old King Felton and another teen after two separate shooting incidents in the City Square subdivision over Halloween weekend. What’s Important: Both teens live in […]
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Gwinnett Leader Melvin Everson is in a Coma After a Possible Stroke
Melvin Everson, a prominent Gwinnett County civic leader and former state representative, is hospitalized in critical condition following an emergency surgery after what appears to have been a stroke or a brain aneurysm. According to family friends, Everson suffered the aneurysm overnight Monday and underwent emergency brain surgery to relieve pressure and address bleeding. According […]
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Will More Winter Weather Hit Georgia This Week?
After Monday’s snow and freezing temperatures, North and Central Georgia residents can expect a much warmer and drier week. What’s Happening: Clear skies and rising temperatures will take over starting today. The weather will stay dry through the weekend, when rain may return. What’s Important: Temperatures will climb steadily each day this week. Highs will […]
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Georgia Freezing Weather School Closings
Cold air is sweeping across North Georgia, and several school districts are keeping students home. Four counties have announced changes to their schedules as frigid temperatures move into the region. Fannin County Schools will move to virtual learning for students. The district is asking directors, administrators and 12-month personnel to report on a two-hour delay […]
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How to Winterize Your House
Georgia residents need to take action now. A hard freeze is expected tonight, and homeowners who have not winterized their homes are running out of time to protect their property from potentially costly damage. While Georgia’s mild climate means residents don’t face the extended winter conditions common in northern states, a hard freeze can cause […]
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Paulding County Veterans Day Ceremony Moves Inside Due To Cold
Paulding County will honor military veterans Tuesday morning with a ceremony that has been moved indoors because of the weather. What’s Happening: American Legion Post 111 in Dallas will host its 32nd annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the American Legion Building at 2587 Scoggins Road in Dallas. What’s Important: The ceremony […]
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Norcross Moves Veterans Day Ceremony Indoors Due to Freezing Weather
Norcross will hold its Veterans Day ceremony inside the Cultural Arts & Community Center on Tuesday because of freezing temperatures. What’s Happening: The ceremony will start at 10 a.m. on November 11 to honor military veterans. • Retired Rear Admiral Jim McGarrah, a Norcross resident and Navy veteran, will speak at the event. • Singer […]
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Rusty Paul and Dontaye Carter Prepare for Runoff in Sandy Springs Mayor’s Race
The Sandy Springs mayoral race is moving to a runoff election after none of the four candidates secured more than 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s election. Incumbent Mayor Rusty Paul finished in first place with about 43% of the vote. He will face Dontaye Carter, who came in second with roughly 21%. Councilmember Andy Bauman and […]
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Georgia School District Mourns Loss of Superintendent
The Trion City Schools community is grieving the loss of Superintendent Dr. Phil Williams, according to a statement from the Trion Board of Education. Dr. Williams served as superintendent for 16 years and spent a total of 24 years in leadership roles within the district. “Dr. Williams was more than a leader—he was a mentor, […]
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Roswell Lights Up 40-Foot Christmas Tree on December 5
Roswell families can gather for a free holiday celebration that marks the start of the Christmas season. What’s Happening: The city will light its 40-foot Christmas tree at Heart of Roswell Park on Friday, December 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. What’s Important: The free event includes live music from local choirs, a visit […]
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Atlanta Police Catch Murder Suspect After High-Speed Chase
Atlanta police arrested a man wanted for murder after he led officers on a dangerous chase through a neighborhood last week. What’s Happening: Officers spotted Tremeico Quncell Watson in a silver Ford Fusion near Melvin Drive around 5:40 p.m. on November 4. When police tried to pull him over, Watson sped away through residential streets. […]
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The Supreme Court Will Rule on Absentee Ballots
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a case challenging state laws that allow ballots to be counted if they are received after Election Day. The case, Watson v. Republican National Committee, specifically challenges a law in Mississippi that allows mail-in ballots to be counted within five business days […]
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Light Snow Flurries Spotted In North Georgia As Hard Freeze Hits Tonight
North Georgia is seeing light snow flurries Monday as temperatures prepare to plunge into the 20s across most of the state tonight. While snow is not yet sticking, the North Georgia mountains could see up to 1 inch of snow accumulation today and tonight. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for […]
