The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge on Friday at Acworth Beach. What’s Happening: The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 4425 Beach St. in Acworth. The Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics Georgia. What’s Important: Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports […]
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Georgia Weather: Temperatures climb this weekend and then drop
Georgia will see temperatures climb 15 degrees or more above normal through Saturday, with highs approaching record levels on Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service. What’s Happening: High temperatures will reach the 70s and lower 80s through Saturday under warm and humid conditions. Thursday’s forecast shows highs between 68 and 81 degrees, […]
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Armed man shot by Cobb police had an active deportation order
Cobb County police shot and killed 27-year-old Hermelindo Estuardo Morente Tista on Monday night after police say he pointed a handgun at officers outside his Marietta home. The man had an active removal order from the United States. What Happened: Officers responded to a report of possible gunshots near 30 Bradley Avenue around 10:40 p.m. […]
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2-year-old dies in car crash on I-75 in Macon
Two people died Wednesday in a crash on I-75 South near Sardis Church Road in Macon. Why It Matters: The deaths mark another fatal accident on a stretch of I-75 that runs through Bibb County, raising concerns about highway safety for drivers and families traveling through the area. What Happened: Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones […]
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2-year-old dies from gunshot wound in Sandy Springs
A 2-year-old child died from a gunshot wound Wednesday afternoon in Sandy Springs. What’s Happening: Sandy Springs police responded to the 2600 block of Sandalwood Drive around 2 p.m. after the child was shot. Officers and paramedics tried to save the child’s life, but the child was pronounced dead at the scene. What’s Important: Detectives […]
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More details released about Trump’s visit to Georgia Thursday
Former President Donald Trump will speak in Rome on Thursday, and Floyd County police are warning drivers to expect temporary traffic delays and rolling road closures near Russell Field Regional Airport and within city limits. What’s Happening: Trump is expected to speak at a Rome business in campaign mode as early voting is underway to […]
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Other states are helping to make Obamacare plans more affordable. Georgia isn’t
Ten Democratic-leaning states are using their own money to help people buy Obamacare health plans, at least partially replacing the federal tax credits that expired at the end of last year. The state assistance, some of it offered through programs that existed before the federal subsidies expired, is helping hundreds of thousands of people lower […]
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Man found dead at Cobb County park after Valentine’s Day disappearance
A 21-year-old Atlanta man was found dead Wednesday morning in a wooded area of Fair Oaks Park in Cobb County, four days after witnesses last saw him walk into the woods alone. What’s Happening: Someone called police around 9:46 a.m. Wednesday to report finding a body at the park on West Booth Road. Cobb County […]
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Georgia pregnancy complication rate reaches over 10%
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy affected 10.6% of all live births in Georgia in 2024, according to a new report by March of Dimes released during American Heart Month. What It Means: Hypertensive disorders include preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication that causes high blood pressure and can prevent organs from working properly. The condition can lead […]
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Why you shouldn’t give up the news for Lent
As Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, Georgians across the state are contemplating what to sacrifice for the next 40 days. While chocolate, coffee, and screen time top many lists, some residents are considering giving up the news entirely. But experts and community leaders suggest that tuning out completely might not be the spiritual […]
