Showers and thunderstorms will become widespread across north and central Georgia Thursday afternoon and continue through Friday. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service in Atlanta forecasts rainfall amounts between 0.5 and 1.5 inches across most of the region. Areas south of Interstate 20 are expected to receive the highest totals, with some locations potentially getting […]
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Could Social Circle lose its status as a qualified local government?
Social Circle faces losing access to nearly 20 state and federal grant programs after a disputed land annexation triggered intervention from Georgia officials. Why It Matters: The city could lose eligibility for millions in community development, emergency response, housing assistance, and historic preservation funding—resources that directly impact residents’ quality of life and the city’s ability […]
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Man arrested in connection with three homicides in Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 20-year-old Macon man Thursday in connection with the deaths of three people on Moseley Avenue, including a child. What’s happening: Julius Milner was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force without incident and brought to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division. […]
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Teen arrested in Augusta shooting death
Richmond County deputies arrested a 16-year-old Augusta resident on murder and armed robbery charges in connection with a fatal shooting that happened last week on Winesap Way. What Happened: Jimon Timon Rhodes was arrested Feb. 24 at the 400 block of Walton Way. He is charged with murder and armed robbery in the death of […]
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Best Bailbondsmen in Alamance County, NC
When someone you care about is arrested, you’re not thinking about legal strategy or long term consequences yet. You just want to make sure they get home safely. You’re thinking about what to do next. And in Alamance County, NC, that means finding a reliable bail bondsman fast. The reality is that the bail process […]
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Georgia House passes income tax cut worth $60 for low earners and $2,000 for millionaires
Gov. Brian Kemp is halfway to getting his income tax rate cut approved by the Legislature after the state House passed it in a mostly party-line vote Wednesday. “It’s not the government’s money. It’s the peoples’ money,” said Rep. Will Wade, R-Dawsonville, who carried House Bill 1001 for the governor. The measure would cut the […]
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Low voter turnout so far in race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Only 4,059 of Floyd County’s 68,389 registered voters had voted by end of business Feb. 24 in the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene. What’s Happening: The turnout represents 5.9 percent of registered voters in Floyd County. The special election takes place March 10. Early voting continues through March 7. What’s Important: Floyd County […]
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2 arrested after deputies find over 3 pounds of fentanyl in Gwinnett home
Gwinnett County Sheriff’s deputies arrested D’Evin Brown and Serina Johnson on Feb. 18 after finding approximately 1,450 grams of fentanyl and a firearm during a search at a Gwinnett County home. What’s Important: Deputies recovered more than three pounds of fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger […]
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Georgia man paralyzed after tree branch falls on him
Pendergrass resident Evan Parker was paralyzed from the shoulders down after a dead tree limb fell and struck his helmet while he worked on a jobsite. Though the helmet likely saved his life, the impact left him with life-altering injuries. Parker has a girlfriend and a 1-year-old son. What’s happening: A GoFundMe campaign is raising […]
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Freeze warning issued for 11 Georgia counties through Wednesday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for parts of southeast Georgia, effective from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday. What’s Happening: Temperatures are expected to drop as low as 30 degrees overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning across 11 Georgia counties. The warning covers Baker, Pierce, Brantley, inland Glynn, Clinch, inland Camden, northern […]
