The Gist: The State Route 42 Spur/McDonough Boulevard Bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad in Fulton County has been completed and opened to pedestrian and vehicular traffic on Jan. 27. Why It Matters: The new $8.3 million concrete bridge, which is 170-feet long and 54-feet wide, replaces the old bridge built in 1924 and meets […]
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Kidnapping Suspect Found Dead After Standoff
The News: A 10-year-old girl was kidnapped from the 3100 block of Buford Highway in Brookhaven on Monday. The suspect was driving a black BMW. What We Know: Brookhaven Police Officers initially responded to a report of a kidnapping attempt against an adult female victim, but were informed that a 10-year-old girl was missing. The […]
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Know Georgia Law: If you’re in a car accident with no injuries, move your car off the road
Did You Know?: If you’re involved in a car accident in Georgia with no serious injuries and the vehicles are moveable, you are required by law to move them out of the roadway. The Johns Creek Police Department is reminding drivers of the law in an effort to keep Georgia’s roads safe. Why It Matters: […]
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Weather Alert: Dense fog will stick around Georgia until noon
North and Central Georgia residents are being advised to exercise caution on the roads as a Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until noon on Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, visibility may drop to as low as one-quarter of a mile in some areas, making driving conditions hazardous. If you are driving, you […]
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Clayton County Chairman Jeff Turner’s secretary accused of sending threatening letter to her boss
The News: Clayton County Chairman Jeff Turner’s Secretary Katrina Holloway, age 52, has been charged with false statements and false report of a crime by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. What We Know: The investigation began in June 2022 after GBI agents received a request from the Clayton County Police Department. According to the GBI, […]
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Officer and suspect shot in East Dublin
The News: A police shooting that happened earlier today is under investigation in East Dublin. What We Know: Fast Fact:
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Gwinnett Police urge public to help find missing teen Susana Morales
NORCROSS — The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for your help finding 16-year-old Susana Morales, who has been missing since the evening of July 26, 2022. Susana was last seen wearing light blue jeans, a yellow spaghetti-strapped shirt, and white crocs, walking in the direction of her home. Susana texted her mom at 9:40 […]
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Take a behind the scenes look at how Valdosta city government works
VALDOSTA — Citizens who want an inside look at their city government are urged to sign up for the 14th annual Government 101 Citizens Orientation, which takes place from April 10 through May 15. The Valdosta Mayor and City Council initiative includes the participation of up to five high school seniors with a parent or legal […]
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College Football Hall of Fame pays tribute to black history month
The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame has partnered with KIA and Coca-Cola to commemorate Black History Month by honoring the players, coaches, teams and institutions who have made college football what it is today. During the month of February, the Hall of Fame will showcase immersive digital and physical displays featuring these trailblazers, highlighting […]
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Jon Ossoff goes to bat for two proposed land preservation projects in Georgia
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., is asking the United States Forest Service to support two fiscal 2024 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) projects in Georgia. The proposed Dugdown Mountain Corridor project would build on a multi-state effort to connect the Paulding/Sheffield Forest areas northwest of Atlanta to the Talladega National Forest in Alabama. The […]