General Beauregard Lee emerged on February 2, 2026, and saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter for Georgia. What’s Happening: The groundhog made his 45th prediction at Dauset Trails Nature Center in Jackson. According to Groundhog Day tradition, seeing his shadow means winter will continue for six more weeks. What’s Important: This marks […]
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Around Georgia: School Closings for February 2
School districts across Georgia announced varied plans for Monday as winter weather impacts roads and facilities. Closed Monday • Wilkes County Schools — No classes for students or teachers • Screven County School System — Closed for students and staff • Effingham County School District — Schools and offices closed • Banks County Schools — […]
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Groundhog Day: Did you know Georgia has 2 groundhogs now?
Georgia has two groundhogs that make annual weather predictions on Groundhog Day: Gen. Beauregard Lee and Yonah the Groundhog. What’s Happening: Gen. Beauregard Lee operates from Dauset Trails Nature Center in Jackson. Yonah the Groundhog lives at North Georgia Wildlife Park in Cleveland. The Elder Groundhog: Gen. Beauregard Lee’s name references Civil War generals Robert […]
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Gwinnett police officer killed in the line of duty
A Gwinnett County police officer died and another remains hospitalized after a man fired at them during a fraud call at a Stone Mountain hotel Saturday morning. What’s Happening: Police Officer Senior Pradeep Tamang died from injuries sustained in the shooting. Master Police Officer David M. Reed remains in critical but stable condition. What’s Important: […]
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Around Georgia: Snow Closings and Cancelations
Winter weather continues to affect travel and daily life across Georgia on Sunday, though some conditions are improving. Roads and travel The I-85 Express Lanes reopened at 9:53 a.m. Sunday after being closed due to snow and ice. In Augusta, a curfew remains in effect until noon Sunday. Several roads are closed, including the John […]
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Why Aviator Strategy Is About Exit Timing, Not Prediction
Aviator looks like a game about guessing. The multiplier climbs, the plane keeps going, and every round feels like it’s daring you to stay just a bit longer. It’s easy to think the real skill is knowing when it will crash. After enough rounds, it becomes clear that nothing on the screen is actually telling […]
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70,000 gallons of water flood Fulton County Jail
A failed pipe coupling flooded multiple areas of the Fulton County Jail on Saturday morning, damaging computer servers that were replaced three months ago after similar flooding. What’s Happening: Detention staff reported a water leak from a toilet in a third-floor medical unit bathroom at 5:00 a.m. on January 31. Maintenance personnel tried to tighten […]
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Georgia state parks open warming stations during weekend snowstorm
Georgia State Parks are opening warming stations on Saturday as snow and sub-freezing temperatures affect North and Central Georgia. What’s Happening: State parks opened warming stations on Saturday, January 31. ParkPass fees are waived for anyone using a warming station. Warming station locations are available at gastateparks.org/Alerts. What’s Important: Snow began moving into north Georgia […]
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Where is the snow in Georgia?
Snow began moving into north Georgia by 5:45 a.m. Saturday and is accumulating quickly, according to the National Weather Service Peachtree City. Snow showers arrived 1-3 hours later than forecast but are still expected through the day. What’s Important: Most snowfall will occur between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday across North and Central Georgia. […]
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Revised snowfall totals released for Georgia
The National Weather Service revised its snowfall totals Friday evening showing parts of northeast Georgia could receive 8 to 12 inches of snow on Saturday. However, expected totals for metro Atlanta have gone down slightly. The metro area could see anywhere from half an inch to 5 inches of snow. What’s Happening: The forecast map […]
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Monroe County Manager Jim Hedges retires after 7 years leading county government
Monroe County Manager Jim Hedges retires Friday after more than seven years leading the county government. He was hired in October 2018 as the county’s second county manager. What’s Happening: Hedges, a retired Amoco oil executive and former mayor of Ashburn, oversaw Monroe County operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, a $20 million water project in […]
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Brookhaven Police Say Traffic Accident Caused Road Closure, Not Immigration Enforcement
Brookhaven Police responded Thursday to social media posts claiming an immigration enforcement roadblock occurred on Clairmont Road. What’s Happening: The Brookhaven Police Department issued a statement Friday addressing a photo circulating online that showed police vehicles on Clairmont Road. Officers responded to a five-vehicle traffic accident on Clairmont Road on Thursday, January 29. What’s Confirmed: […]
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Speeding ticket turns into felony arrest on Highway 280
A Rochelle man was arrested after a traffic stop on Highway 280 led to the discovery of marijuana and firearms. What’s Happening: A Crisp County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a Ford F-150 traveling 75 mph in a 55 mph zone on Highway 280 at Dockweiler Road on January 27. During the stop, the deputy detected […]
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Forecast Change: 2 to 6 inches of snow now expected in metro Atlanta
The National Weather Service expanded winter storm warnings and advisories across Georgia on Friday morning, increasing the area expected to receive significant snowfall beginning late Friday evening. What’s Happening: Winter storm warnings now cover eastern Georgia, including portions of the Atlanta metro area, where 2 to 6 inches of snow is forecast. Winter weather advisories […]
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Snow Timeline: Here’s when Georgia could start seeing snow this weekend
Snow is expected across Georgia beginning Friday night, with the heaviest accumulations forecast for the state’s northern mountains. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for six north Georgia counties, where 2 to 4 inches of snow is expected between 7 p.m. Friday and 1 a.m. Sunday. Winter weather advisories cover […]
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Fight in Richmond County ends with suspect being shot by deputies
A Richmond County deputy shot a suspect after being fired upon while responding to a fight early Friday morning. What Happened: Deputies responded to the 200 block of Telfair Street around 1:05 a.m. after multiple 911 calls reported a fight involving several people and shots being fired. When a deputy arrived, someone fired at the […]
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Woman shot after pointing gun at officer at Cobb Police headquarters
A Cobb County police officer shot a woman multiple times Tuesday afternoon after police say she pointed a handgun at the officer outside the department’s headquarters in Marietta. What’s happening: According to police, 26-year-old Rebekah Patterson, of Marietta, walked into the Cobb County Police Department headquarters on Fairground Street around 4 p.m. Tuesday and asked […]
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Valentine’s Goodie Bags Needed: Cherokee County annual collection drive under way
Cherokee County residents have a chance to brighten Valentine’s Day for members of the special needs community through a donation drive now underway. Cherokee Recreation and Parks is collecting items for its 11th annual Project Valentine. The program benefits clients of two local nonprofits: Empower Cherokee and Next Step Ministries, both of which serve the […]
