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. […]
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3 Tornadoes tear through Central Georgia
Three tornadoes ripped through Central Georgia early Thursday morning, leaving a trail of destroyed homes, downed trees, and injured residents across multiple counties. Why It Matters: If you live in Macon County, Bibb County, or Peach and Houston Counties, this storm hit close to home — and the damage is serious enough that some neighbors […]
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Rip current warning in effect for Georgia and Florida beaches today
Dangerous rip currents are affecting beaches along the Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coasts through this evening, according to the National Weather Service. What’s Happening: The warning covers beaches in Coastal Glynn and Coastal Camden counties in Georgia, along with several Florida counties including Coastal Nassau, Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, and parts of St. Johns […]
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Something happened during dismissal at Murphey Middle School. Now a teacher is being investigated
A teacher at Murphey Middle School has been placed on administrative leave after an incident on campus during dismissal Tuesday. What’s Happening: Principal Dr. Bettina M. Kyler sent a letter to families Thursday saying the school opened a formal investigation in coordination with authorities after the incident. What’s Important: The letter does not describe what […]
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Top Organization Tricks for Homeowners
Keeping a home in order can feel like a never-ending battle against clutter and disorganization. From piled-up paperwork to overflowing closets, the quest for a tidy living space is a common challenge. Fortunately, with the right strategies and a bit of effort, maintaining a well-organized home is entirely achievable. Discover the top organizational tricks that […]
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Columbus residents fight plan to build a huge data center in their backyard
For Kim Hicks, the choice to build on McKee Road 26 years ago was deliberate. She and her husband wanted rural life — space for their boys to grow up in the woods, to splash in Kindle Creek, to know their neighbors. Earlier this week, she stood before the Columbus City Council and asked them […]
