North and Central Georgia have already seen 13 tornadoes in 2026, and the calendar has barely turned to spring. That’s according to preliminary data from the National Weather Service office in Atlanta, which has been tracking and surveying tornado damage across the region since January. The tally includes three separate weather events, two injuries, and […]
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Small Georgia town locks water meter to block giant ICE detention center
A small town about 45 miles east of Atlanta is pushing back against a massive immigration detention center leaders say will stretch its infrastructure past the breaking point. Social Circle City Manager Eric Taylor said there is a lock on the water meter at the facility, and it will stay there until U.S. Immigration and […]
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Hall County gets interim sheriff after DUI arrest got top cop suspended
Hall County has a new interim sheriff. The change comes after the county’s top law enforcement officer was arrested on a DUI charge and suspended from his job. What’s Happening: Chief Superior Court Judge Jason Deal appointed Major Chris Matthews as interim sheriff on March 18. Matthews took over all duties of the Hall County […]
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Georgia lawmakers want to suspend the gas tax to lower prices
Georgia drivers could soon get a break on rising gas prices under a proposal moving quickly through the General Assembly. The state House voted 163-4 on a bill Wednesday that would suspend Georgia’s gas tax to help moderate costs as they increase because of the United States war with Iran. “Given the actions in the […]
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Georgia Buffalo Wild Wings fails health inspection with a 66
A Buffalo Wild Wings in Peachtree Corners is on the clock after a routine health inspection left the restaurant with a failing grade. Inspectors with the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments visited the location at 6135 Peachtree Parkway on March 17 and handed the restaurant a score of 66 — an unsatisfactory rating. […]
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Bomb threat at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Canton: What we know
Canton Police say no explosive device was found at a Dick’s Sporting Goods store after a bomb threat was reported Wednesday afternoon. What happened: Officers were called to the store at 1810 Cumming Highway at about 4:17 p.m. The store was evacuated while emergency crews checked the building. No device was found. What’s confirmed: The […]
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Cobb County cleanup event set for March 29
Keep Cobb Beautiful is hosting a community cleanup on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at three locations across Cobb County. Supplies will be provided. What’s Happening: The event is part of the Greatest American Cleanup, a national effort connected to America’s 250th anniversary celebration. Volunteers will clean up neighborhoods and parks. […]
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Rome recognized again for respect and civic engagement
The City of Rome has been recertified as a City of Civility, a designation given by the Georgia Municipal Association. What’s Happening: The renewal will be formally announced at the Georgia Municipal Association Annual Convention in Savannah in June. What’s Important: The City of Civility designation is awarded by the Georgia Municipal Association, a nonprofit […]
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2 Teens shot and killed in South Fulton neighborhood
Two teenage boys are dead after a shooting Tuesday night in a South Fulton residential neighborhood. A suspect is still on the loose. What’s Happening: South Fulton Police say the shooting happened near the 4200 block of Fortune Point. The medical examiner identified the victims as 16-year-old Jamauri Smarr and 14-year-old Jeremiah Carter. Between the […]
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Twiggs County DUI checkpoint leads to 38 arrests
The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office ran a two-day DUI checkpoint on March 13 and 14 that resulted in 38 total arrests, including 17 felony drug charges. What’s Happening: Sheriff Darren Mitchum led the operation, called “Operation Wrong Exit,” with roughly 80 law enforcement officers and K9 units from across the state. The checkpoint was set […]
