The City of Chamblee says a new chatbot called “Cham Chat AI” is now available on the city’s website. The city says it is designed to help people quickly find information and report issues. What’s happening: According to the city, “Cham Chat AI” is live at www.chambleega.com, and the chat window sits in the bottom […]
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Man arrested after shots fired into home in Carnesville
A man was arrested within 20 minutes after shots were fired into a home in Carnesville, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. What happened: Deputies were called to Franklin Hills Drive in Carnesville earlier this month after a domestic violence incident in which someone fired multiple gunshots into a residence. Everyone inside the home […]
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Candler County sheriff warns ‘squatted truck’ drivers: fix it or get a ticket
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office is putting drivers on notice: those lifted-front, dropped-rear trucks you’ve been seeing around town are illegal in Georgia, and deputies are done looking the other way. The agency posted a public warning this week about the so-called “Carolina squat” — a vehicle modification where the front end sits significantly higher […]
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Rome police warn of fake traffic ticket texts demanding payment
The Rome Police Department wants you to know something: that scary text message saying you owe money on a traffic ticket is a scam. And yes, people are falling for it. What’s Happening: According to the police department, the texts claim you missed a ticket or a court date, threaten arrest or jail time, and […]
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The Fayetteville Fire Department answered 376 calls in March
The Fayetteville Fire Department responded to 376 calls in March 2026. Medical emergencies made up more than two-thirds of all responses. By the Numbers: Of those 376 calls: What’s Important: At 268 calls, medical responses accounted for roughly 71 percent of the department’s total call volume for the month.
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Georgia’s drunk driving numbers are down and my faith in humanity is up (slightly)
If you’ve been reading this column for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that I have a few recurring themes. Character matters. The South can do better. And drunk driving is one of the most selfish, preventable, and inexcusable things a person can do in a world where you can summon a sober stranger […]
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Georgia drunk driving deaths fell 32% in 2024
Georgia recorded 176 alcohol-impaired driving deaths in 2024, down from 259 in 2023, a 32% drop that ranks seventh among all states with falling numbers, according to a new analysis of federal traffic data. What’s happening: The drop means 83 fewer people died in drunk driving crashes in Georgia last year compared to the year […]
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Fire danger alert covers nearly 50 Georgia counties Friday
Nearly 50 Georgia counties are under fire danger alerts today as dry air and parched vegetation create conditions where outdoor fires can spread fast. What’s Happening: Two Special Weather Statements are active across a wide stretch of north and metro Georgia. Relative humidity, a measure of moisture in the air, is expected to drop to […]
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Augusta murder suspect extradited from Thailand
A 23-year-old Augusta man wanted in a 2024 killing was flown back to the United States today after being arrested in Bangkok, Thailand. What’s Happening: 23-year-old Cedric Alandus Peters arrived in Atlanta earlier today, was booked into the Clayton County Jail, and has since been moved to the Charles B. Webster Detention Center in Augusta, […]
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Lane closures on Bells Ferry Road: What we know
Single-lane closures on Bells Ferry Road in Cherokee County began today, and continue through Thursday, April 16, as part of a bridge replacement project. What’s Happening: The closures run from Wooten Drive to North Victoria Drive. One lane at a time will be closed each weekday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Flaggers will be […]