A powerful line of severe storms is on its way to Georgia, and school districts across the state are already taking action. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City says a strong cold front will push a line of severe thunderstorms into northwest Georgia after 1 a.m. Monday, with storms tracking south and east through […]
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Staff knew the walk-in-cooler was broken but used it anyway: Inside a Marietta restaurant’s failed health inspection
A Marietta restaurant is under scrutiny this week after a routine health inspection turned up a long list of violations — including a broken walk-in cooler that staff kept using anyway. The Corn House, at 2060 Lower Roswell Road in Marietta, scored a 54 out of 100 on a March 12th inspection conducted by the […]
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Pedestrian killed after being hit by car in Augusta
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Peach Orchard Road in Augusta late Tuesday night, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. What’s Happening: Deputies and emergency personnel responded around 10 p.m. to the 3600 block of Peach Orchard Road after a call about a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle. The […]
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Woodlands voting precinct in Woodstock moves to Little River Elementary
What’s Happening: The county was notified that The Woodlands clubhouse would no longer be available as a polling location. Little River Elementary School will serve as the new site. According to community management, the change was in response to the neighborhood’s HOA informing the elections office that the voting location at the clubhouse would not […]
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If you live near Augusta, you may see heavy smoke. Here’s why
A wildfire six miles north of Evans, Georgia has reached 200 acres and is expected to send smoke across communities in both Georgia and South Carolina. What’s Happening: The Woodlawn Fire was found at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 13, on Sumter National Forest and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources land in southern McCormick […]
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Toastique Johns Creek mural contest offers $4,000 in total prizes
A new gourmet toast and juice bar opening in Johns Creek is holding a contest for local artists to design and paint its signature mural, with a top prize of $2,500. What’s Happening: Toastique Johns Creek announced the contest Feb. 28. The cafe is set to open at the Old Alabama Shopping Center at 3005 […]
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Freeze watch issued for most of Georgia starting Monday night
A freeze watch covers a large part of Georgia, with temperatures expected to drop below freezing Monday night into Tuesday morning. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued the watch for counties across northern, central, and parts of eastern and western Georgia. Temperatures could fall as low as 20 degrees in some areas. What’s Important: […]
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Man shot in chest near Savannah riverfront
A man was shot in the chest early Saturday near Ann Street and West Bay Street in Savannah. What’s Happening: Officers arrived around 12:15 a.m. after reports of a shooting and found an adult male with a gunshot wound to his chest. What’s Important: He was given first aid on scene and taken to Memorial […]
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Charges dropped against teens in prank that ended in death of Hall County teacher
The students charged in the accidental death of a beloved Hall County teacher will not face prosecution — and the teacher’s own family pushed hardest for that outcome. Why It Matters: Jason Hughes’ death shook the North Hall community to its core. Now, the legal chapter is closing in a way his family says he […]
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Could Georgia get snow in mid-March?
Snow has entered the chat. A cold front could bring a brief mix of rain and snow showers to the Atlanta area Monday night, the National Weather Service in Peachtree City says. What’s Happening: The forecast calls for a slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8 p.m. Monday night. Temperatures are expected to […]
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Safety Alert: Man attacks woman in Cherokee County Kroger bathroom
Cherokee County sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who followed a woman into a restroom at a Kroger grocery store and tried to assault her. What’s Happening: It happened Tuesday night around 10:20 p.m. at the Kroger on Cumming Highway in the Macedonia community. The woman said she was inside […]
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Gwinnett County man found shot dead in crashed car
A man was found dead from a gunshot wound Friday night after his car crashed into another vehicle on Spruce Circle in unincorporated Snellville. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Police officers arrived at the 2900 block of Spruce Circle around 10:05 p.m. after a caller reported a crash and an unconscious driver. When they got there, […]
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Macon free literacy workshops start March 24
The Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance is offering a free six-session workshop series for families starting Tuesday, March 24. Registration is open now, but space is limited. What’s Happening: The Family Learning & Empowerment Literacy Series runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. across six evenings in March and May. Most sessions are at the Bibb County […]
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Tybee Island Irish Heritage celebration Saturday
Tybee Island’s annual Irish Heritage celebration is set for this Saturday, coming just before Savannah’s larger St. Patrick’s Day events. What’s Happening: The Tybee Island Police Department says thousands of visitors are expected on the island this weekend. Roads along the parade route are expected to close between 2 and 2:30 p.m. What’s Important: Police […]
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DeKalb Grocery Store Groper arrested
DeKalb County Police have arrested a 27-year-old man accused of inappropriately touching strangers at grocery stores across the county over several months. What’s Happening: Jerome Grogan was taken into custody and transported to DeKalb County Jail. He faces three counts of sexual battery and one count of possession of a firearm by a first-time offender, […]
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Reynolds collecting donations for Marshville tornado victims
The City of Reynolds is collecting supplies for people affected by tornado damage in the nearby community of Marshville. What’s Happening: The city is accepting donations at Reynolds City Hall during normal business hours and at the Reynolds Police Department. What’s Needed: The city is asking for bottled water, non-perishable food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and […]
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Houston County deputy rams fleeing car to end chase
A Houston County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant rammed a fleeing vehicle Thursday morning to stop a car chase that started with an aggravated assault call in Warner Robins. What’s Happening: The Houston County Sheriff’s Office responded to help the Warner Robins Police Department after an aggravated assault call turned into a vehicle pursuit. What We Know: […]
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Unlicensed Roswell senior care home shut down after elderly residents were found sleeping in a shed
Roswell police arrested a 58-year-old woman and removed 10 adults from an unlicensed personal care home on March 11 after an investigation that started with a missing person call in early January. What’s Happening: Deborah Callaway was arrested at 1090 Worthington Hills Drive after the Roswell Police Department served a search warrant at the home. […]
