The YMCA of Metro Atlanta held its annual “Color My World” event Saturday, March 28, at the SCADshow Theater in Atlanta. More than 500 teen members from Y branches across metro Atlanta attended. What’s Happening: The event featured an art gallery and an awards ceremony recognizing teens for leadership, service, and community involvement. Gas South […]
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Kingsland man admits robbing 2 stores in 2 weeks
A Kingsland man admitted to robbing two local stores after police questioned him following a traffic stop, the Kingsland Police Department said Tuesday. What’s Happening: Shawn Keaton of Kingsland now faces two counts of robbery by intimidation — a charge that means he used threats, not physical force, to take property. He admitted to both […]
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Jones County Sheriff warns of door-to-door paving and pinestraw scams
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to watch out for door-to-door contractors offering deals on asphalt paving and pinestraw installation. What’s happening: The sheriff’s office says these scammers typically show up in warmer months and pressure homeowners into quick decisions. Red flags to watch for: The sheriff’s office listed several warning signs, including […]
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Burke County has a curfew for kids under 18: Here’s what parents need to know
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents of a juvenile curfew ordinance that restricts anyone under 18 from being in public without supervision during overnight hours. What’s happening: Under the ordinance, minors may not be in public places unsupervised during set overnight hours. On Sunday through Thursday, the curfew runs from 11 p.m. to […]
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Georgia Sheriff’s office pretends to buy a plane for April Fools’
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office did not buy a plane. Nobody there is licensed to fly one. And Sheriff Miles is almost certainly not skydiving into a flower festival this weekend. The agency posted an elaborate April Fools’ Day joke to its official Facebook page, announcing the acquisition of a surplus single-engine fixed-wing aircraft for […]
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TSA gets paid but ICE isn’t leaving airports yet
ICE agents are deployed at U.S airports to assist TSA agents amid the ongoing pay and employee retention crisis. But as time goes on, critics of the plan are asking how long ICE agents will remain in airports. TSA agents were paid on Monday, however, white house officials say border agents may be here to […]
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Cold Case: DNA solves 1984 murder of Sandra Kaye Davis after 40 years
Sandra Kaye Davis was 22 years old when her body was found beside a home on Kollock Street in Waycross. That was September 1, 1984. She had been strangled. For more than four decades, her case went unsolved. Then, on March 31, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of Freddie Lee Granger Jr., […]
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Johns Creek police swap blue for pink in April Fool’s Day uniform update
The Johns Creek Police Department announced Tuesday that it is ditching its traditional uniforms in favor of a bold new look — hot pink. The department posted the announcement on Facebook, citing “months of internal discussion” and claiming the “high visibility design” would help officers be seen during traffic enforcement and community events. The post […]
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Florida man gave police a fake name after nearly hitting a Georgia deputy with his car
A Miami man was arrested in Twiggs County on March 31, 2026, after a traffic stop on Highway 358 at I-16 led deputies to uncover multiple felony warrants, a false identity, and three unrestrained children in the vehicle. What happened: Deputies with the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit stopped a vehicle after the […]
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What to Do After a Commercial Truck Accident in Georgia: A 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Commercial trucks are the backbone of Georgia’s logistics economy, but their sheer size and mass introduce unique safety considerations on major interstates like I-285, I-85, and I-75. Navigating the aftermath of a collision with a commercial vehicle requires a specific, immediate set of actions to prioritize physical well-being and protect your legal interests. Unlike standard passenger car accidents, commercial […]