Roswell will hold a public ceremony on March 7 to unveil a new bronze plaque honoring Revolutionary War patriots at City Hall. What’s Happening: The City of Roswell and the Martha Stewart Bulloch Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution are hosting the event on the City Hall grounds, near the existing […]
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Missing Barrow County baby found safe in DeKalb County
A 9-month-old reported missing in Barrow County this morning was found safe in DeKalb County. The child’s father is now in custody. What’s Happening: The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office responded to a missing child report Thursday. The baby was last seen around 10 a.m. at a home off Carla Court in Winder. What’s Important: Deputies […]
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Lantern festival returns to Lake Lanier on March 28
Lanier Islands Resort in Buford will host The Lights Fest for the second time on Saturday, March 28. The event’s debut last October drew 4,500 people to the resort’s shores. What’s Happening: The Lights Fest is a sky lantern event run by Viive Events, a national touring company. Doors open at 6 p.m. at PineIsle […]
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Georgia woman gets 3 years for stealing $4 million in Home Depot gift cards
A Covington woman who worked at Home Depot’s corporate headquarters has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for stealing over $4 million in gift cards from the company. What’s Happening: Felecia Ingram, 53, was sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. to three years and one month in […]
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UGA removes professor from campus after viral allegations of sending sexual texts to a minor
A University of Georgia instructor won’t return to the classroom. The school pulled them from campus Tuesday after social media posts accused them of inappropriate contact with a minor. What’s Happening: The UGA Police Department is working with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to gather evidence from the social media users who made the accusations. […]
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It’s a rainy day in Georgia
Showers and thunderstorms will become widespread across north and central Georgia Thursday afternoon and continue through Friday. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service in Atlanta forecasts rainfall amounts between 0.5 and 1.5 inches across most of the region. Areas south of Interstate 20 are expected to receive the highest totals, with some locations potentially getting […]
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Could Social Circle lose its status as a qualified local government?
Social Circle faces losing access to nearly 20 state and federal grant programs after a disputed land annexation triggered intervention from Georgia officials. Why It Matters: The city could lose eligibility for millions in community development, emergency response, housing assistance, and historic preservation funding—resources that directly impact residents’ quality of life and the city’s ability […]
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Man arrested in connection with three homicides in Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 20-year-old Macon man Thursday in connection with the deaths of three people on Moseley Avenue, including a child. What’s happening: Julius Milner was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force without incident and brought to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division. […]
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Teen arrested in Augusta shooting death
Richmond County deputies arrested a 16-year-old Augusta resident on murder and armed robbery charges in connection with a fatal shooting that happened last week on Winesap Way. What Happened: Jimon Timon Rhodes was arrested Feb. 24 at the 400 block of Walton Way. He is charged with murder and armed robbery in the death of […]
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Best Bailbondsmen in Alamance County, NC
When someone you care about is arrested, you’re not thinking about legal strategy or long term consequences yet. You just want to make sure they get home safely. You’re thinking about what to do next. And in Alamance County, NC, that means finding a reliable bail bondsman fast. The reality is that the bail process […]