He was a curmudgeon. At least, that’s what he wanted everyone to think. Beneath the grumpy old man act was a heart the size of Texas. He would have described himself as average or “not much,” but to me, he was 10 feet tall — a man I always admired and respected. I first met […]
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Police Search for Man Wanted in Armed Robberies and Child Molestation
What’s Happening: Davion Lindsey Holmes is wanted by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office for crimes that happened at two locations on East Telfair and East Boundary streets. What’s Important: Police say Holmes is armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him should not approach him but should call police right away at 706-821-1034 or 706-821-1020. What […]
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Missing Teen Last Seen on Puritan Way in McDonough
What’s Happening: Asia Baillio was last seen Nov. 28 on Puritan Way in McDonough. Police do not know what clothes she was wearing when she left home. Her hair is styled in two red puffs. What’s Important: Anyone who knows where Asia is should contact Officer Herring at 470-310-3464 or Henry County Non-Emergency Dispatch at […]
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Weekend Weather: Rain Returns to Georgia After Dry Saturday
Georgia residents should enjoy the sunshine while it lasts before several days of rain move in. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says dry weather will give way to a wet pattern starting Sunday. Rain will continue through Tuesday before conditions improve midweek. What’s Important: North Georgia will see the most rain, with 1 to […]
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Motorcyclist Dies in Thanksgiving Night Crash on Metropolitan Parkway
What’s Happening: Police responded to the crash at 957 Metropolitan Parkway SW around 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving night. Medical workers pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene. What’s Important: A 48-year-old woman driving a Ford Fusion was heading north and stopped to turn left into a driveway when the motorcycle, traveling south, hit her car. […]
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Where to Find The Best Christmas Light Displays in Cobb County
Cobb County residents can now find and vote for the brightest holiday light displays in their neighborhoods. What’s Happening: Cobb EMC posted its annual Holiday Lights map showing the best residential light displays across the county. Voting for favorite displays opens Dec. 1 on the Cobb EMC Facebook page. What’s Important: Cobb Travel and Tourism […]
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Georgia Troopers Stop Driver With Multiple Open Beer Cans on Ga. 400 on Thanksgiving
A driver was arrested for driving under the influence on Ga. 400 in Forsyth County late Wednesday night after troopers found multiple alcoholic beverage cans during a traffic stop. What’s Happening: Georgia State Patrol troopers pulled over a vehicle on northbound Ga. 400 for failing to move over. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving […]
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No One Died on Georgia’s Roads on Thanksgiving
No one has died on Georgia roads during the Thanksgiving travel period, a stark contrast to last year when 14 people lost their lives over the holiday. The numbers are as of 6 a.m. Friday. What’s Happening: Troopers recorded 110 crashes with 56 people injured, but no fatalities. By the Numbers: State troopers issued 135 DUI […]
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62-Year-Old Man Arrested for Fatal Stabbing Outside Atlanta Strip Club
Atlanta police arrested a man Wednesday in connection with a deadly stabbing outside a northwest Atlanta strip club. What’s Happening: Police took 62-year-old Tyrone Butler into custody for a homicide that happened early Wednesday morning at 1271 Marietta Boulevard NW. What’s Important: Butler faces charges of murder, aggravated assault, possession of a knife during the […]
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Cobb County Sheriff Warns of Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams
Shoppers looking for holiday deals should watch out for scammers trying to steal their money and personal information. What’s Happening: The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scams tied to Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. Fake websites, phishing emails, and deals that seem too good to be true are common tricks used […]
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Scam Alert: Scammers Pose as Coffee County Deputies to Steal Money
Coffee County residents are being targeted by phone scammers pretending to be sheriff’s deputies. What’s Happening: The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are calling people and claiming to be Marcus Dunlap with the agency. The calls are fake. What You Need to Know: Law enforcement will never call, email, or contact you asking for […]
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Kids’ Helmets Sold on Amazon and Walmart Recalled Over Head Injury Risk
If your child has been wearing an Outdoor Master helmet while biking or skating, you’ll want to check their gear immediately. Why It Matters: The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a risk of injury or death due to head injury. With kids still active outdoors on bikes […]
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Tifton Fire Department Begs You Not to Heat Your Home With the Oven
Cold weather has arrived in Tift County, and the Tifton Fire Department is once again reminding residents of things that should not require reminding. Why it matters: Somewhere out there, someone is about to look at their kitchen stove and think, “That’ll do.” The Tifton Fire Department would prefer they didn’t. What’s happening: The department has issued […]
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Brown Friday: The Day Georgia’s Pipes Work Overtime
It’s not just turkey leftovers and holiday shopping chaos making the news on the day after Thanksgiving. Georgia’s plumbers are bracing for their annual day of reckoning: Brown Friday. What Is It?: Brown Friday—the cheekily named day after Thanksgiving—sees a spike in plumbing emergencies. No, it’s not the turkey itself, but what comes after: grease-clogged […]
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Woman Shot Inside Her Home on Thanksgiving Morning in Atlanta
A 26-year-old woman was shot inside her home on Thanksgiving morning when bullets fired from outside her house struck her in the abdomen. What’s Happening: Someone fired multiple gunshots at a home on Lethea Street SE in Atlanta around 7:45 a.m. on Thursday. At least one bullet went through the wall and hit a woman inside, […]
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Savannah Lifts Boil Water Order for Coffee Bluff Neighborhoods
Families in three Coffee Bluff area neighborhoods can now safely drink their tap water again after the city ended a safety warning Monday. What’s Happening: The City of Savannah lifted a boil water order for homes on Daveitta Drive, Country Walk Circle, and Country Walk Drive. What’s Important: Residents in these neighborhoods no longer need […]
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Kids Ages 10, 14, and 16 Arrested in Thanksgiving Armed Robbery
A 10-year-old was among three young suspects arrested after an armed robbery at a Richmond County gas station on Thanksgiving afternoon. What’s Happening: Deputies arrested three juveniles — ages 16, 14, and 10 — after someone was robbed at gunpoint at the Sunoco Gas Station on Central Avenue around 3:06 p.m. Thursday. What’s Important: The […]
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Light in the Darkness
A star illuminating a stable – A savior born into the world – The Christmas story is God’s light shining into our darkness. But during times of loneliness, loss, and suffering, it can be hard to perceive the light when you’re overwhelmed with the dark. Blue Christmas is a time set aside to acknowledge the […]
