A house party that started with underage drinking ended with seven people in handcuffs, facing charges that include sexual assault, gang activity, and maintaining a disorderly house, according to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office. Why It Matters: The December arrests reveal a pattern of criminal activity at a single residence that drew SWAT teams four […]
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Carmalitha Gumbs Wins South Fulton Mayor’s Race in Landslide Victory
South Fulton has turned the page on one of the most chaotic chapters in metro Atlanta politics. Why It Matters: Councilmember Carmalitha Gumbs defeated former Councilman Mark Baker 59.75% to 40.25% in Tuesday’s runoff, becoming the city’s first female mayor and closing the door on a scandal-plagued era that made South Fulton a statewide spectacle. What’s […]
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Election Results: Rusty Paul Wins Fourth Term as Sandy Springs Mayor
The results concluded the two-candidate contest following a tight race in the November 4, 2025 general election, where neither candidate obtained the necessary majority to win outright. Paul won with 69% of the vote. Paul’s victory means he will serve a fourth consecutive term as mayor of Sandy Springs. Throughout the campaign, he emphasized his […]
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Election Results: Roswell Gets a New Mayor
Mary Robichaux pulled off a victory Tuesday night, defeating incumbent Kurt Wilson to become Roswell’s next mayor after a bruising campaign that turned into a referendum on transparency and who gets to decide the city’s future. Why It Matters: Robichaux’s win caps a stunning political reversal for Wilson, who swept into office in 2021 with 60% […]
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Freezing Temperatures Hit Georgia Tonight With Low Around 30
Georgia residents should prepare for freezing weather tonight as temperatures drop to around 30 degrees. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service forecasts a low of 30 degrees tonight with partly cloudy skies. Northwest winds will blow 5 to 10 mph before becoming light after midnight, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph. What’s Next: Wednesday morning will […]
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How Much Would The Gifts in The 12 Days of Christmas Cost in 2025?
The price of spreading holiday cheer just went up again. The cost of buying all the gifts from “The 12 Days of Christmas” has climbed to $51,476.12 this year, according to PNC’s annual Christmas Price Index released last month. That’s a 4.5% jump from last year and outpaces the broader inflation rate of 3% reported […]
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Teen Stabbing Victim’s Body Cremated Before Autopsy Despite Legal Holds
What’s Happening: Memorial Hospital released J.T. Schroeder’s body to a funeral home where it was cremated, according to the Chatham County Police Department. Both the Chatham County Coroner’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation had placed holds on the body so an autopsy could be done after his organ donation. What’s Important: The autopsy was needed […]
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Butts Christmas Parade Postponed Due to Rain
What’s Happening: The parade has been moved to Friday, December 12. The Butts County Chamber and the City of Jackson say they made the choice to keep people safe and dry during the holiday event. What’s Important: Families who planned to attend the original parade date should mark their calendars for December 12 instead. The […]
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Monroe County Falls Victim to CodeRED Hack: What You Need to Know
Monroe County residents who signed up for emergency alerts may have had their personal information stolen by hackers in a nationwide data breach. What’s Happening: Criminals broke into the OnSolve CodeRED system that Monroe County uses to send emergency alerts to residents. The hack affected every county and city across the country that uses the […]
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Car Flips Over at Windward Parkway and Union Hill in Alpharetta
A rollover crash at a busy Alpharetta intersection shut down traffic Monday afternoon, but everyone walked away unharmed. What’s Happening: A vehicle flipped over at the intersection of Windward Parkway and Union Hill Road on December 1. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety closed the intersection while crews cleared the scene. All parties involved were out […]
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Escaped Inmate Ditched Stolen Car and Called an Uber
An escaped inmate used ride-sharing to stay on the run after ditching a stolen car at a Henry County grocery store. What’s Happening: Timothy Shane, who escaped from Grady Hospital early Sunday morning, abandoned a stolen silver Pontiac Grand Prix at a Publix on Highway 155 in Henry County and called an Uber to take him […]
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Glynn County Lights Christmas Tree Tonight In Pier Village
Glynn County kicks off the holiday season tonight with its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Pier Village. What’s Happening: Musical performances by the Coastal Brass Choir and the Brunswick High Saxophone Ensemble begin at 5:30 p.m. The tree lights up at approximately 6:15 p.m. What’s Important: The forecast shows no rain will interrupt the celebration. Families […]
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Election Day in Sandy Springs: What You Need to Know
Sandy Springs voters return to the polls Tuesday to choose between a three-term incumbent promising to finish what he started and a challenger arguing the city needs fresh energy—a decision that arrives one day after the city’s 20th anniversary. Why It Matters: The next mayor will steer Georgia’s seventh-largest city through critical decisions on redevelopment, housing […]
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Election Day in South Fulton: What You Need to Know
South Fulton voters return to the polls Tuesday to choose between two candidates promising to restore stability after one of the most tumultuous mayoral terms in metro Atlanta history. Why It Matters: After dumping scandal-plagued Mayor Khalid Kamau with less than 5 percent of the vote in November, residents now decide whether District 2 Councilmember Carmalitha […]
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Roswell Voters Go to The Polls Today: What You Need to Know
Roswell voters return to the polls Tuesday to settle a mayoral race that has become a referendum on how the city is run—and who gets to decide its future. Why It Matters: The 6,240 residents who backed third-place finisher Steve Dorvee in November now hold the balance of power. Their choice between incumbent Mayor Kurt Wilson […]
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No Hurricanes Made Landfall in The U.S. This Year
(The Center Square) – Nothing like Helene, and nothing like three hurricanes making landfall in 66 days. Sunday’s end to the hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin was welcomed from the Gulf states to the Atlantic seaboard, with gratitude not a single one made landfall in the United States. A year ago, Hurricane Helene was […]
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What Caused The Backup on I-95 Near Savannah Today?
Drivers on I-95 north in Chatham County faced long delays after a crash blocked two lanes near the U.S. 80 exit. State traffic officials now say all lanes are clear. What’s Happening: A crash blocked two northbound lanes of Interstate 95 at Louisville Road and U.S. 80, around mile marker 102, in Chatham County. The […]
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Cherokee County Man Bitten in Face After Driving With Rabid Raccoon in His Coat
A man tried to save a hurt raccoon in Cherokee County and ended up with bites to his face and hands and a rabies scare, according to the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell. The raccoon later tested positive for rabies. What’s Happening: Nature center staff say the man picked up the raccoon from a road, […]
