A lane-change crash on Austell Road in Cobb County sent one driver to the hospital with serious injuries Tuesday evening. What’s Happening: Police say a man was driving a black 2017 Honda Accord southbound on Austell Road when he attempted to change lanes to the right and struck the right rear of a black 2021 […]
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Street racing crash kills driver in Duluth
A street race in Duluth ended in death Monday night, and the people who live and drive along that road deserve to know what happened. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Police say two cars were racing down Breckinridge Boulevard when one of the drivers lost control and slammed into a tree, killing that driver. The other […]
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Severe storms possible in Georgia Wednesday night
A cold front will push storms through north and central Georgia from Wednesday night into Thursday, the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City said. What’s Happening: Some of those storms could turn severe, capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail up to 1 inch across, and a brief tornado. The weatger said the highest […]
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East Cobb teacher arrested on felony incest charge
A fourth-grade teacher is behind bars after Cobb Police arrested him Sunday on a felony sex charge involving a child. 📋 What’s Happening: Cobb Sheriff’s Office records show Mareno Danielle Smith, 37, of Acworth faces one felony count of incest. He is being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. 🏫 At […]
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Rip current warning in effect for Georgia beaches
Dangerous rip currents are hitting Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida beaches and will remain a threat through late tonight, the National Weather Service says. What’s Happening: The warning covers coastal Glynn and Camden counties in Georgia. Rip currents are fast, narrow channels of water that pull swimmers away from shore and into deeper water. What’s […]
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Election Results: Trump’s pick to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene faces runoff against democrat
Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris will meet in an April 7 runoff to fill Georgia’s 14th Congressional District seat. Why It Matters: Northwest Georgia has been without a House representative since Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned January 5. The runoff extends that absence by nearly another month. What We Know: Fuller, a former district […]
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Georgia Election Results
Special Elections are being held in Georgia today and the results are coming in. Most notable among the races is the jungle primary to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in the 14th Congressional District. Results are below. Refresh this page for updated results.
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Marietta and Smyrna historic homes open for tours in April
Private homes and historic landmarks in Marietta and Smyrna will open for public tours April 24 through 26 during the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Spring Ramble, held in partnership with Cobb Landmarks. What’s Happening: The three-day event gives visitors access to private residences and historic sites not normally open to the public. Tours are […]
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Snellville diner fails health inspection with a score of 61
A Snellville restaurant is facing a follow-up health inspection after earning a failing score during a routine visit Tuesday. The Diner at Webb Gin, at 1350 Scenic Highway North, received a score of 61 — a grade of U, for Unsatisfactory — from the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Gateway Health District. The inspection was […]
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Jones County deputy arrests Bibb County man on DUI, gun, and drug charges
A Jones County deputy stopped a Bibb County man for a traffic violation Saturday and arrested him on multiple charges, including carrying a gun as a convicted felon. What’s Happening: Deputy Dominguez pulled over a vehicle on March 7. The driver was Tierance Samples of Bibb County. What’s Important: Deputies found that Samples had no […]
