Commercial trucks are the backbone of Georgia’s logistics economy, but their sheer size and mass introduce unique safety considerations on major interstates like I-285, I-85, and I-75. Navigating the aftermath of a collision with a commercial vehicle requires a specific, immediate set of actions to prioritize physical well-being and protect your legal interests. Unlike standard passenger car accidents, commercial […]
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Carroll County infant removed from home after child exploitation tip
Carroll County investigators removed a six-month-old infant from a home and arrested a 20-year-old woman on child exploitation charges after receiving a tip through a messaging app, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said. What happened: On March 30, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division received a cybertip originating from Kik Messenger, a mobile […]
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Hazlehurst water is out. The city is working on it
The City of Hazlehurst is dealing with a water outage affecting residents and water customers. What’s Happening: The city said its crews are actively working to find the source of the problem so repairs can be made. The city did not say how many customers are affected or what caused the outage. What the City […]
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Cartersville barbecue joint fails health inspection with a score of 58
A Cartersville barbecue restaurant is facing a follow-up inspection after health officials handed it a failing score last month. Cartersville Bar-B-Q, at 140 East Felton Road, scored a 58 out of 100 during a routine inspection on March 25th — a grade the Georgia Department of Public Health considers unsatisfactory. A follow-up inspection is scheduled […]
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Georgia Weather: Warm stretch ahead with storms possible through the weekend
Georgia will see temperatures running 12 to 18 degrees above normal through Saturday, the National Weather Service in Atlanta said Tuesday evening. The week ahead: Highs will stay between 80 and 85 degrees Wednesday through Saturday. Isolated to scattered afternoon storms are possible each day, with overnight lows in the mid-to-upper 50s. Storm chances: The […]
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Glynn County builds new fire station near US 17
Glynn County is building Fire Rescue Station 9, a new fire and emergency services facility near the intersection of U.S. 17 and Chapel Crossing Road. What It Is: Station 9 will be a new fire and emergency services facility serving the U.S. 17 and Chapel Crossing Road corridor in Glynn County. The project was approved […]
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Kingsland police warn of two active scams targeting residents
The Kingsland Police Department is warning residents about two separate scams making the rounds in the community right now. What’s Happening: The department says it has received reports of fake text messages pretending to be from the Georgia Department of Driver Services. Those texts include links that ask for personal or payment information. A second […]
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South Fulton hosting free shred and electronics recycling event April 18
South Fulton is hosting a free document shredding and recycling event on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at Trammell Crow Park, 4980 Cascade Road. The event is organized by District 1 Councilwoman Dr. Catherine Rowell and Full Circle Electronics. What’s happening: Residents can bring old documents for shredding, drop off electronics for […]
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DeKalb police arrest 10 in tire dumping crackdown
DeKalb County police have arrested 10 people on illegal tire dumping charges since the county launched a new surveillance program, and investigators are now asking the public to help find four more suspects. What’s Happening: The most recent arrest was Joseph Franklin, who is accused of dumping more than 300 tires at a church in […]
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Monday night shooting in Midtown Atlanta
One person was killed and two others were hurt in a shooting Monday evening in Midtown Atlanta, according to the Atlanta Police Department. What happened: Atlanta Police Zone 5 officers responded at about 5:47 p.m. on March 30 to a report of multiple people shot at 230 18th St. NW. Officers found three adult victims […]