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 […]
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Car Flips Over at Windward Parkway and Union Hill in Alpharetta
A rollover crash at a busy Alpharetta intersection shut down traffic Monday afternoon, but everyone walked away unharmed. What’s Happening: A vehicle flipped over at the intersection of Windward Parkway and Union Hill Road on December 1. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety closed the intersection while crews cleared the scene. All parties involved were out […]
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Escaped Inmate Ditched Stolen Car and Called an Uber
An escaped inmate used ride-sharing to stay on the run after ditching a stolen car at a Henry County grocery store. What’s Happening: Timothy Shane, who escaped from Grady Hospital early Sunday morning, abandoned a stolen silver Pontiac Grand Prix at a Publix on Highway 155 in Henry County and called an Uber to take him […]
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Glynn County Lights Christmas Tree Tonight In Pier Village
Glynn County kicks off the holiday season tonight with its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Pier Village. What’s Happening: Musical performances by the Coastal Brass Choir and the Brunswick High Saxophone Ensemble begin at 5:30 p.m. The tree lights up at approximately 6:15 p.m. What’s Important: The forecast shows no rain will interrupt the celebration. Families […]
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Election Day in Sandy Springs: What You Need to Know
Sandy Springs voters return to the polls Tuesday to choose between a three-term incumbent promising to finish what he started and a challenger arguing the city needs fresh energy—a decision that arrives one day after the city’s 20th anniversary. Why It Matters: The next mayor will steer Georgia’s seventh-largest city through critical decisions on redevelopment, housing […]
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Election Day in South Fulton: What You Need to Know
South Fulton voters return to the polls Tuesday to choose between two candidates promising to restore stability after one of the most tumultuous mayoral terms in metro Atlanta history. Why It Matters: After dumping scandal-plagued Mayor Khalid Kamau with less than 5 percent of the vote in November, residents now decide whether District 2 Councilmember Carmalitha […]
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Roswell Voters Go to The Polls Today: What You Need to Know
Roswell voters return to the polls Tuesday to settle a mayoral race that has become a referendum on how the city is run—and who gets to decide its future. Why It Matters: The 6,240 residents who backed third-place finisher Steve Dorvee in November now hold the balance of power. Their choice between incumbent Mayor Kurt Wilson […]
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No Hurricanes Made Landfall in The U.S. This Year
(The Center Square) – Nothing like Helene, and nothing like three hurricanes making landfall in 66 days. Sunday’s end to the hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin was welcomed from the Gulf states to the Atlantic seaboard, with gratitude not a single one made landfall in the United States. A year ago, Hurricane Helene was […]
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What Caused The Backup on I-95 Near Savannah Today?
Drivers on I-95 north in Chatham County faced long delays after a crash blocked two lanes near the U.S. 80 exit. State traffic officials now say all lanes are clear. What’s Happening: A crash blocked two northbound lanes of Interstate 95 at Louisville Road and U.S. 80, around mile marker 102, in Chatham County. The […]
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Cherokee County Man Bitten in Face After Driving With Rabid Raccoon in His Coat
A man tried to save a hurt raccoon in Cherokee County and ended up with bites to his face and hands and a rabies scare, according to the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell. The raccoon later tested positive for rabies. What’s Happening: Nature center staff say the man picked up the raccoon from a road, […]
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Banks County Deputies Make 17 Arrests During Thanksgiving Week
Banks County law enforcement stayed busy over the Thanksgiving holiday, handling hundreds of calls and making more than a dozen arrests. What’s Happening: The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to 832 calls for service during the week of November 24 through November 30, according to the agency’s weekly report. Deputies made 17 arrests during that time. […]
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Thief Steals Tractor Trailer From Gwinnett Business in Broad Daylight
What’s Happening: Someone broke into a Freightliner truck at Mayer Electric Supply on Nov. 24 and drove off with it, according to police. An officer found the truck abandoned a short distance away with the engine still running. What’s Important: Police have surveillance video showing the suspect inside the truck’s cab trying to start it before successfully […]
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Woodstock Fire Crew Stops Townhouse Fire From Spreading to Neighbors
What’s Happening: Woodstock Fire Department crews put out a fire on Woodberry Court on Saturday, November 29 around 8:37 p.m. Everyone inside got out safely before firefighters arrived. What’s Important: No one was hurt, and firefighters stopped the flames from reaching other townhouses in the building. The fire stayed contained to one unit. Between the Lines: The speed […]
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11 People Died on Georgia Roads During Thanksgiving Holiday Period
Eleven people died in traffic crashes across Georgia during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, according to the Georgia State Patrol. What’s Happening: The deaths occurred during the 102-hour period from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 26 through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 30, according to a Georgia State Patrol news release. State troopers investigated six of the 11 […]
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Inmate Escapes From Grady Hospital With Stolen Car and Gun
An inmate being treated at Grady Hospital in Atlanta escaped from deputy custody early Sunday morning and stole a car with a gun inside. What’s Happening: Timothy Shane fled Grady Hospital around 1:20 a.m. on Monday while under watch by a Rockdale County deputy, according to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office. What’s Important: Shane stole […]
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Rabies Alert: Rabid Raccoon Found in Long County
A raccoon that tested positive for rabies was killed by a dog in Long County, and health officials want residents to stay alert. What’s Happening: The raccoon was killed in a neighborhood off Rye Patch Road near Ludowici on November 25. The dog that killed it has received a booster vaccine, and its owner was […]
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Water Main Break Shuts Down Avondale Estates City Hall
Avondale Estates residents may have no water or low water pressure after a major water line broke. What’s Happening: DeKalb County Watershed Management is fixing a broken 36-inch water main at 3124 Midway Road. The break is causing water service problems across the city. What’s Important: City Hall closed Monday, Dec. 1 because of the […]
