Taylor Payne, an electrician technician (ET) student at United Education Institute’s Morrow campus, is the 2025 recipient of the Be The Change Scholarship — and she has already been hired in her new field before completing the program. There has been growing talk about artificial intelligence replacing workers, but for Payne, it became real. “I was laid off […]
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Get Your Car Ready Now For Winter Roads Across Georgia
Winter weather can hit fast in Georgia, even if most days feel mild. A little planning now can help you stay safe if roads turn icy, flood, or get blocked. What’s Happening: State and local safety officials warn that drivers should prepare their cars now for winter storms, power outages, and sudden changes in weather. […]
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Power Outage Shuts Down Busy Stretch of Peach Orchard Road in Augusta
What’s Happening: A stretch of Peach Orchard Road from the 2700 block to Interstate 520 in Richmond County is without power because of a bad breaker at a Georgia Power substation on Lumpkin Road, according to local officials. Georgia Power crews are on scene and say they hope to have power restored by 5 p.m. […]
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Major Road Closures Sunday For Columbia County Christmas Parade
Why It Matters: The parade route cuts through some of the busiest intersections in Evans, meaning anyone trying to get from Washington Road to points north will need to plan a detour starting at noon on Sunday. What’s Happening: Columbia County and the Merchants Association of Columbia County are temporarily closing North Belair Road, Evans Town Center […]
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Escaped Inmate Captured in Covington After 2 Days on the Run
What’s Happening: Sheriff Eric J. Levett and the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office, with help from other local agencies, captured Timothy Shane on Tuesday in the 9000 block of Morris Drive in Covington. Deputies responded to the area after receiving reports that Shane was seen knocking on doors in the neighborhood. What’s Important: Shane escaped from Grady Hospital […]
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Will Your Christmas Gifts Be Delivered By Drone?
They will not be dropping packages down your chimney, but unmanned air couriers will be able to deliver to your lawn in time for Christmas, if you live near one of six Walmart Supercenters in the suburbs that ring Atlanta. Walmart announced the new service with partner Wing on Wednesday. In addition to metro Atlanta, […]
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Help Find a Lawrenceville Man Who Has Been Missing Since October
Christopher Lawrence Clark hasn’t been heard from in nearly two months, and Gwinnett County police are asking the public to help bring him home. Why It Matters: Clark’s family lost contact with him on Oct. 9, leaving them without answers for 55 days. His physical condition, including a noticeable limp from a knee problem, could make […]
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Catoosa County Jury Convicts Man in Brutal Domestic Assault
What’s Happening: Bowling, 53, was convicted on all counts — Aggravated Assault, Family Violence Battery, and Discharge of a Firearm Near a Public Street. Judge Melissa Gifford Hise sentenced him to 22 years total, with 15 served in custody, followed by mandatory family violence intervention and substance abuse evaluation. The attack unfolded on January 17, when […]
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Indigo Girls to Close Decatur’s World Cup Party With Free Concert
What’s Happening: Decatur’s own Indigo Girls will headline a free concert on Decatur Square on July 19, 2026, the final day of the FIFA World Cup tournament. The concert will close out Decatur WatchFest ’26, the city’s month-long celebration of the World Cup. What’s Important: This is a homecoming show for Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, who […]
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7 Arrested After Teen Assaulted at Paulding County House Party
A house party that started with underage drinking ended with seven people in handcuffs, facing charges that include sexual assault, gang activity, and maintaining a disorderly house, according to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office. Why It Matters: The December arrests reveal a pattern of criminal activity at a single residence that drew SWAT teams four […]
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Carmalitha Gumbs Wins South Fulton Mayor’s Race in Landslide Victory
South Fulton has turned the page on one of the most chaotic chapters in metro Atlanta politics. Why It Matters: Councilmember Carmalitha Gumbs defeated former Councilman Mark Baker 59.75% to 40.25% in Tuesday’s runoff, becoming the city’s first female mayor and closing the door on a scandal-plagued era that made South Fulton a statewide spectacle. What’s […]
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Election Results: Rusty Paul Wins Fourth Term as Sandy Springs Mayor
The results concluded the two-candidate contest following a tight race in the November 4, 2025 general election, where neither candidate obtained the necessary majority to win outright. Paul won with 69% of the vote. Paul’s victory means he will serve a fourth consecutive term as mayor of Sandy Springs. Throughout the campaign, he emphasized his […]
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Election Results: Roswell Gets a New Mayor
Mary Robichaux pulled off a victory Tuesday night, defeating incumbent Kurt Wilson to become Roswell’s next mayor after a bruising campaign that turned into a referendum on transparency and who gets to decide the city’s future. Why It Matters: Robichaux’s win caps a stunning political reversal for Wilson, who swept into office in 2021 with 60% […]
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Freezing Temperatures Hit Georgia Tonight With Low Around 30
Georgia residents should prepare for freezing weather tonight as temperatures drop to around 30 degrees. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service forecasts a low of 30 degrees tonight with partly cloudy skies. Northwest winds will blow 5 to 10 mph before becoming light after midnight, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph. What’s Next: Wednesday morning will […]
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How Much Would The Gifts in The 12 Days of Christmas Cost in 2025?
The price of spreading holiday cheer just went up again. The cost of buying all the gifts from “The 12 Days of Christmas” has climbed to $51,476.12 this year, according to PNC’s annual Christmas Price Index released last month. That’s a 4.5% jump from last year and outpaces the broader inflation rate of 3% reported […]
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Teen Stabbing Victim’s Body Cremated Before Autopsy Despite Legal Holds
What’s Happening: Memorial Hospital released J.T. Schroeder’s body to a funeral home where it was cremated, according to the Chatham County Police Department. Both the Chatham County Coroner’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation had placed holds on the body so an autopsy could be done after his organ donation. What’s Important: The autopsy was needed […]
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Butts Christmas Parade Postponed Due to Rain
What’s Happening: The parade has been moved to Friday, December 12. The Butts County Chamber and the City of Jackson say they made the choice to keep people safe and dry during the holiday event. What’s Important: Families who planned to attend the original parade date should mark their calendars for December 12 instead. The […]
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Monroe County Falls Victim to CodeRED Hack: What You Need to Know
Monroe County residents who signed up for emergency alerts may have had their personal information stolen by hackers in a nationwide data breach. What’s Happening: Criminals broke into the OnSolve CodeRED system that Monroe County uses to send emergency alerts to residents. The hack affected every county and city across the country that uses the […]
