If you’re flying out of Atlanta, give yourself more time than usual. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is warning travelers to arrive at least four hours early — for both domestic and international flights — as security lines stretch out the door and onto the sidewalk. ✈️ Why It Matters: Travelers are missing flights, and there’s […]
Posted inClark Chronicles
I saw Elvis in concert last week… and he’s been dead since 1977
I’ve written before about how Elvis Presley and barbecue have never let me down. In a year that felt like it was being written by someone who’d never read a happy ending, those two things remained stubbornly, gloriously reliable. So when my birthday rolled around this year, Honey Doodle — who has been known to […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Deputy hurt after patrol car hit on I-85 in Coweta County
A Coweta County sheriff’s deputy was seriously hurt Sunday after another vehicle struck his patrol car during a traffic stop on I-85. What’s Happening: The crash happened around the 49-mile marker of I-85 South on March 22. The deputy was taken to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition. What’s Important: A person […]
Posted inCrime
Stonecrest man arrested on drug and gun charges after undercover investigation
A Stonecrest man is in the Rockdale County Jail after a multi-month undercover drug investigation led to his arrest and the search of three apartments. What’s Happening: The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit spent several months conducting controlled buys — purchases made by undercover investigators to build a criminal case — in Rockdale County […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
I-16 and I-95 interchange in Savannah area to see closures this week
Drivers in Chatham County will face road closures at the I-16 and I-95 interchange this week as part of an ongoing construction project. What’s Happening: The Georgia Department of Transportation announced a closure advisory for the 16@95 Improvement Projects running Sunday, March 22, through Saturday, March 28. What’s Important: In addition to full closures, drivers […]
Posted inScam Alert
Augusta woman arrested in phone scam targeting Richmond County residents
A 31-year-old Augusta woman has been arrested after investigators say she took part in a phone scam where callers pretended to be law enforcement officers, court workers, and bail bond company representatives. What’s Happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation on January 17, after a Richmond County resident got a call from someone […]
Posted inCrime
Towns County deputies arrest attempted homicide suspect on Highway 76
Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted homicide out of Spartanburg, South Carolina, following a traffic stop on Highway 76 near The Ridges subdivision. Two young children were in the vehicle at the time of the stop. Both children were safely removed and placed in protective care. Who […]
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Forsyth County pet sitter charged again with theft after steaks and clothes go missing
A Forsyth County woman hired to watch a homeowner’s pets has been arrested and charged with stealing clothing and steaks from the home, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said. Cindy Love was hired in February to stay overnight at a victim’s home and care for her pets. In early March, the victim noticed clothing was […]
Posted inIn The News
Emergency landing at Paulding airport: What we know
A small plane made an emergency landing at Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport today after its landing gear failed to deploy. Both people on board walked away unhurt, and there was no fire. What’s Happening: A Beechcraft Bonanza experienced a landing gear malfunction Saturday and landed at Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport, known by its code PUJ, […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Georgia 400 lane closures set for next week in Fulton and Forsyth counties
Georgia 400 will have lane closures and traffic restrictions at four locations next week as part of the ongoing SR 400 Express Lanes project. What’s Happening: GDOT contractors will close lanes nightly from Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27, weather permitting. The four affected locations are: What’s Important: A flagging operation means a flagger […]
