What’s happening: An 11-year-old boy named Deangelo was last seen at about 2 a.m. Monday leaving his home on the 4300 block of Rocking Chair Lane in Stone Mountain. Police say it is not known what he was wearing when he left. What he looks like: Deangelo is 4 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs […]
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Water outage in Reynolds: What we know
What’s Happening: The city says water is out on South Macon Street, South Boundary, South Collins and Liberty Street. The outage was first reported at 2:43 p.m. today. The Path Forward: As of 3:05 p.m., a city crew was headed to the area to make repairs. The city has not said when water service will […]
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2 people shot at Hinesville park
What’s Happening: Both victims were taken for medical treatment after the shooting. Police have not released information about their conditions. What’s Still Unknown: Police have not said what led to the shooting, how many people were involved, or whether anyone has been arrested. What We Know: The shooting happened Monday evening. Police say the investigation […]
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A Lawrenceville man has been missing for 10 days and needs medication
What’s Happening: Hein The Vu left his home near Wilson Manner Circle in Lawrenceville on May 15 and has not come back or reached out to his family. Police have classified him as critically missing. What’s Important: Vu has a medical condition and needs medication. He does not drive, does not own a cell phone, […]
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$15,000 reward set for information on mising East Point man
A man from East Point has not been seen or heard from in nearly four weeks, and his family is now offering $15,000 for credible information that leads to finding him. What’s happening: Derek Samuel was last seen April 29 at the Camp Creek Marketplace in East Point. Friends reported him missing to police the […]
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Flying umbrella kills woman at lake restaurant
A dinner outing turned deadly Saturday night when a loose umbrella struck and killed a woman at a South Carolina lakeside restaurant. What Happened: Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell says a 56-year-old woman from Huger, South Carolina, died Saturday night while eating at the Driftwood Grill, a restaurant on Lake Marion. High winds from storms […]
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Woman charged with murder after Grayson homicide
What’s Happening: Gwinnett County police say a neighbor called 911 at 8:42 a.m. Sunday, May 24, after finding 44-year-old Sharell Canty dead at a home on the 300 block of Wilkerson Way in unincorporated Grayson. Detectives arrested 48-year-old Stephany Byrom and charged her with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm […]
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9 dead and 219 drunk driving arrests in Georgia so far on Memorial Day weekend
Nine people have died on Georgia roads and 219 drivers have been arrested for drunk driving since Memorial Day weekend began, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. What’s Happening: The department reported the numbers Saturday evening, with the holiday weekend still ongoing. Rain was moving through parts of the state at the time, […]
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Dangerous tides at Tybee Island on Memorial Day
What’s Happening: Red flags mean the water is considered dangerous. Rip currents are fast-moving channels of water that pull swimmers away from shore and are one of the leading causes of drowning at ocean beaches. What’s Important: Officials are urging anyone heading into the water to swim only near a lifeguard, keep a close eye […]
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What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
Both heat exhaustion and heat stroke are heat-related illnesses, but one is a medical emergency that can kill. What’s Happening: Memorial Day weekend is here, and with it comes real risk for anyone spending time outside in the heat. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are not the same thing, and knowing the difference could save […]
