A mobile home caught fire Monday afternoon in the Yellow Creek area while strong winds made fighting the flames more difficult. What’s Happening: Firefighters responded to a blaze on Mimi Lane off Partain Road around 2:50 p.m. and found a single-wide manufactured home engulfed in flames. The homeowner was not home when the fire started. […]
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REI Will Be Closed on Black Friday: Here’s Why
All 195 REI stores across the country will shut their doors on Black Friday for the 10th year in a row. What’s Happening: The outdoor retailer is giving its 14,000 employees a paid day off on Nov. 29 so they can spend time outside instead of working one of the busiest shopping days of the […]
Posted inFood
Should A Raising Cane’s Drive Through Open in Dunwoody?
A popular chicken finger chain wants to open on Ashford Dunwoody Road, but concerns about adding more traffic to an already congested corridor have city leaders hitting pause. What’s Happening: Raising Cane’s wants to build a 2,900 square-foot restaurant with double drive-through lanes at 4570 Ashford Dunwoody Road. The site used to be a bank […]
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Did You See The Northern Lights Over Georgia Last Night?
Georgia residents looked up Tuesday night to see a rare sight: the Northern Lights painting the sky red. What’s Happening: A severe space storm brought the colorful light show to parts of Georgia. While some people could see hints of color with their eyes, cameras captured a strong red glow across the night sky. What’s […]
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Macon Bootleg Bar Shut Down After 50 Police Calls and Shooting Reports
A Macon establishment has been forced to close its doors after officials say it became a hub for crime and illegal activity. What’s Happening: Judge Samuel Ozburn ordered the Bootleg on Carnation Street to cease operations immediately following a request from Macon-Bibb County. The business never obtained proper licenses to operate or sell alcohol, according […]
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Ice Skating Rink Coming to Downtown Woodstock This Winter
Downtown Woodstock will have a new spot for winter fun this year with the arrival of the Adair Park Ice Rink. What’s Happening: The ice rink is coming to downtown Woodstock this winter season. Skaters will be able to enjoy ice skating and hot cocoa at the seasonal attraction. Details on when the ice rink […]
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The Georgia Chronicles: The First Mayor of Sandy Springs
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 […]
Posted inYour Family
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 […]
Posted inGeorgia People
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 […]
