Parts of south Georgia are under a freeze watch from late Monday night through Tuesday morning, with temperatures expected to drop as low as 24 degrees. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a freeze watch for 23 Georgia counties, including Dougherty, Lowndes, Thomas, Colquitt, and Grady. A cold weather advisory is also in effect […]
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Strong winds in Georgia today
Gusty northwest winds and low humidity are creating elevated wildfire conditions across much of Georgia today, with wind gusts reaching up to 30 mph and relative humidity dropping as low as 20 percent through 7 p.m. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued special weather statements for counties across southeast, east-central, and central Georgia. Wind […]
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Gas prices drop to $2.69 in Georgia
Georgia drivers are paying less at the pump this week. The state average for regular gasoline fell to $2.69 per gallon as of Sunday, down 3 cents from last week. What’s Happening: Gas prices in Georgia dropped to $2.69 per gallon, the same price as a month ago and 30 cents lower than this time […]
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8 shootings in 2 days leave 4 dead in Macon
Eight separate shootings across Macon over a 38-hour period left four people dead and nine others injured, including a 7-year-old boy, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. What Happened: The shootings started early Friday morning and continued through Sunday afternoon. Three men were killed in a single shooting early Sunday near Moseley Avenue and […]
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Measles confirmed in Bryan County resident
The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed measles in an unvaccinated Bryan County resident who recently traveled out of state, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. What’s happening: Health officials are notifying people who may have been exposed. The infected person did not travel internationally. What’s important: Measles spreads through the air when […]
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Off-duty Richmond County deputy arrested for DUI after crash
Off-duty Richmond County Deputy Jeremiah Welch was arrested for DUI and traffic charges after causing a crash today at Washington Road and Charlestown Way in Augusta. A responding deputy smelled alcohol on his breath and called Georgia State Patrol to investigate. What We Know: Welch was driving his personal vehicle when the collision happened. The […]
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Lane closure coming on Bells Ferry Road in Cherokee County
A single lane will close on Bells Ferry Road next week as part of a bridge replacement project. What’s Happening: Cherokee County will close one lane on Bells Ferry Road from Alex Street southbound to Wooten Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. next week. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during those hours. […]
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Police search for 14-year-old girl missing from Chatham County home
Chatham County police are searching for a 14-year-old girl who left her home on St. George Boulevard on the morning of Feb. 6 and hasn’t contacted her family since. What’s Happening: ChaMani NaMya Warthaw was last seen at 7 a.m. leaving her home, She’s 4 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 100 pounds, and has long […]
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One person dies in Forsyth apartment fire, two others hospitalized
One person died and two others were hospitalized after a fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at Union Hill Apartments in Forsyth, where witnesses said one resident jumped from a second-floor window to escape. What Happened: The City of Forsyth Fire Department and Monroe County Emergency Services responded to 235 Union Hill Drive at 3:36 p.m. […]
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Strong winds hit most of Georgia today with gusts up to 45 mph
Wind advisories cover most of Georgia today, with northwest winds reaching 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph expected through tonight. What’s happening: The National Weather Service issued six separate wind advisories covering more than 100 Georgia counties. The advisories expire between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. today depending on location. What’s […]
