More than 400 gun owners in DeKalb County received free gun safes on Saturday as part of an effort to improve firearm safety in the community. The DeKalb County Police Department distributed 411 safes across four precincts during the giveaway, which began at 10 a.m. Lines formed before the event started. Gun owners who did […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
McGinnis Ferry Lane Closures Could Slow Your Commute
Work to widen McGinnis Ferry Road will squeeze traffic to a single lane most weekdays and Saturdays between now and August 23. Drivers can expect the bottleneck in the area of Brassfield Drive and Seven Oaks Parkway to Brookwood Road and Jones Bridge Road, with closures running 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 🚧 What’s […]
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Overnight Fire Breaks Out Near Elizabeth Way and Canton Street in Roswell
Just after midnight, flames lit up the upper floor of a commercial building near Elizabeth Way and Canton Street. Multiple 911 calls sent Roswell firefighters racing to the scene. They arrived in three minutes to find heavy smoke pouring from the back of the second story. 🚒 Why It Matters: The fire broke out in […]
Posted inCrime
Carroll County Deputy on Routine Patrol Nabs Robbery Suspect
A Carroll County deputy’s sharp memory and quick action led to the arrest of a man wanted in a recent theft. 🚨 What Happened: Deputy Duffie was patrolling along Highway 166 West when he spotted a man on a bicycle whose blue shorts and black backpack matched the description from a theft case days earlier. […]
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Overnight Plane Crash in DeKalb County: What We Know
A late-night training flight ended in a crash just blocks from DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, injuring three but sparing nearby homes. 🚨 What Happened: Investigators say the Piper PA-28, operated by All2Fly Flight School, left PDK for Rome, Georgia, late Friday night, then returned for a series of touch-and-go landings. Shortly after midnight, the plane clipped trees […]
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Georgians React to Shooting at Emory and CDC
State and local leaders are expressing grief and outrage after a shooting near Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention left a DeKalb County police officer dead. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp “Twice this week, deranged criminals have targeted innocent Georgians. Each time, brave first responders rushed toward the danger to subdue the […]
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Georgia Deputy Gets Federal Indictment in Excessive Force Case
A Camden County sheriff’s sergeant has been hit with a federal indictment and it reveals how extensive his alleged misconduct may be. What’s in the Indictment: A federal grand jury returned a 13‑count indictment charging Staff Sgt. Buck William Aldridge with deprivation of rights under color of law and falsifying records. Prosecutors claim he used […]
Posted inWeather
Sunny Skies Today, But Georgia’s Rain-Free Streak is Almost Over
It’s one more sunny day for most of North and Central Georgia, with just a few isolated afternoon showers or storms dotting the map. But forecasters say the run of dry skies is almost up — and umbrellas will earn their keep again in the coming days. 🌤️ Why It Matters: The region’s brief break […]
Posted inClark Chronicles
Donkeys, Elephants, and Loving Your Neighbor
This week, former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said he’s leaving the Republican Party because, in his words, their policies made it a daily struggle to love his neighbor. That’s a sentence that made my eyebrows take the express elevator to my rapidly rising hairline. Not because it was partisan, but because it was old-fashioned. […]
Posted inIn The News
Police Officer Killed During CDC Shooting Identified
A call about a gunman near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ended in tragedy late Friday afternoon, when a DeKalb County police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty. 🚨 Why It Matters: The loss of 33-year-old Officer David Rose is not just a wound to the police department, but […]
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Shooter at Emory University: What We Know
Atlanta Police say the immediate danger has passed near Emory’s Clifton corridor after an armed incident at Emory Point. The area remains an active scene as investigators work. What’s New: Atlanta Police issued a safety update stating, “There is no ongoing threat to the Emory campus or the surrounding neighborhood. The incident involved a single […]
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Georgia Probation Violator Found Hiding in Trash Can: What We Know
Parents heard sirens. Neighbors saw a fast police sweep in the Meeting Park subdivision in Cobb County late Friday morning. 🚨 What’s Happening: 🗓️ The Search: 🗑️ The Discovery:
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Georgia Man Accused Of Threatening Trump On TikTok
Federal prosecutors say a Rome man made violent threats on a TikTok livestream and now faces a federal charge. 🧭 What’s Happening: According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, agents arrested and detained Jauan Rashun Porter on a federal complaint that he knowingly and willfully made a threat against the […]
Posted inYour Vote
Georgia Lawmakers Want to Change Voting Laws. Do You Agree With Them?
Local election officials recommended a series of changes to state election laws Friday aimed at restoring public trust in the voting process. “Nothing bothers me more than knowing that the process is not trusted,” Deidre Holden, elections director in Paulding County, told members of a Georgia House study committee formed to evaluate the state’s current […]
Posted inEducation
Georgia Milestones Results Paint a Sad Picture for Literacy
Georgia students posted modest academic gains in most of the tested grades and subjects last school year except in one key area. English Language Arts scores fell in all but two of the seven grade levels that were given Milestones exams, according to scores released by the Georgia Department of Education Friday. Fifth and eighth […]
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Missing: 16-Year-Old Runaway Last Seen Near Alexander Drive
Deputies are searching for 16-year-old Julia Bridges-Lora, last seen Aug. 6 on the 1000 block of Alexander Drive in Augusta. They believe she may be in the areas of Alexander Drive, Washington Road, or Cabela’s Drive. 🧭 What It Means For You: If you live, work, or shop near Alexander Drive, Washington Road, or Cabela’s […]
Posted inLocal Heroes
‘Selfless Love:’ Mother Drowns Saving Child at Stone Mountain Lake
A family walk at Stone Mountain Park turned tragic when a mother jumped into the lake to save her young daughter and did not survive, according to a GoFundMe campaign created by the family. The organizer says the incident happened on a Saturday afternoon near the water at Stone Mountain Park, east of Atlanta. While […]
Posted inScience
The Meteorite That Hit a Georgia Home Was Older Than Earth
The rock that punched a Georgia roof now has a name and a backstory. The name they have chosen is the McDonough Meteorite. UGA scientists say the McDonough Meteorite is older than Earth, and they can show their work. 🛰️ Why It Matters: Space rocks are receipts from the start of the solar system. When […]
