Georgia drivers are feeling the pinch with gas prices creeping up to $2.94 per gallon, a mere 2-cent rise, as Gov. Kemp reinstates the gas tax. While pain at the pump could continue, seasonal factors suggest relief is imminent. Drivers better prepare their wallets, though—holiday travel is looming.
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Georgia Weather: Rain and Cooler Temperatures Start Midweek
Georgia starts the week under a blanket of clouds with mild temperatures. Expect gradual clearing before a midweek shift, bringing showers and storms. ☁️ What’s Happening: Georgia begins the week with mild conditions: • Mostly cloudy skies persist through Monday morning. • Temperatures rise to the mid-70s by afternoon with some sunshine peeking through. Clouds […]
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Elections 101: What Happens if The Electoral College is a Tie?
Imagine this: a presidential election ends in a virtually unheard-of tie. Welcome to the chaotic realm of the Electoral College where 269 votes apiece stuns the nation. Suddenly, the House of Representatives, not the voters, decides the fate of America, risking gridlock and a president-opposing vice president cocktail.
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Trump Hits Hard on Immigration in Macon
Former President Donald Trump devoted much of his final campaign rally in Georgia Sunday night to illegal immigration. The Republican nominee to return to the White House brought the mother of a murder victim to the stage at the Atrium Health Amphitheater. Minelys Rodriguez-Ramirez, 25, of Cornelia, was last seen near a Walmart on Oct. […]
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Another Tropical Storm is Brewing in The Gulf of Mexico
A new tropical storm is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, and while its impact on Georgia is unclear, the National Weather Service is actively watching Potential Tropical Cyclone Eighteen, which could soon strengthen into Tropical Storm Rafael. The system, now under a Tropical Storm Warning near Jamaica, is expected to bring dangerous conditions by […]
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Photos: Fire Erupts in Augusta Warehouse
A fire broke out at a warehouse on Hayes Drive in Augusta at 4 p.m. on Nov. 1. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, which began from a paint sprayer during cleaning. All occupants were evacuated safely, though one worker suffered a facial injury. Georgia Power has disconnected electricity for safety.
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Atlanta Producer Metro Boomin Accused of 2016 Rape
A woman from Los Angeles, Vanessa LeMaistre, has filed a lawsuit against music producer Metro Boomin, accusing him of raping her in 2016 after administering alcohol and Xanax. The suit claims sexual battery and seeks damages, while Wayne’s attorney labels the allegations a “pure shakedown” and plans to counter-sue.
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Cold Case: Georgia Taxi Driver’s 1998 Murder Remains Unsolved
After 26 years, the brutal murder of John McKinnon, a 67-year-old taxi driver, remains unsolved, haunting Coffee County. Robbed of his life and belongings, McKinnon’s case illustrates a chilling failure of justice. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation desperately seeks leads; will anyone step up to unveil this horrific mystery?
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Albany State University Shooting Suspect Arrested
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested 18-year-old Jeremy Marshall for his involvement in a shooting during Albany State University’s Homecoming Weekend, which resulted in one fatality and four injuries. Marshall faces multiple charges and is held at Dougherty County Jail as authorities continue the investigation into the October 19 incident.
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Georgia Gets Ready for Cooler Weather and Earlier Nights as Daylight Saving Time Ends
Georgia Gets Ready for Cooler Weather and Earlier Nights as Daylight Saving Time Ends