Atlanta is No. 5 on Terminix’s annual list of the Top 50 Most Mosquito-Infested Cities. That’s one spot lower than last year’s No. 4 ranking, but it still puts the city firmly in the company of America’s buzziest metros — and the bugs aren’t going anywhere. What’s Happening: Terminix builds its list from 2025 service […]
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Atlanta man convicted of kidnapping Gwinnett County woman
A federal jury convicted an Atlanta man of kidnapping last week after evidence showed he tied up a teenage boy, sexually assaulted the boy’s mother, and drove her across Georgia over two days in 2016. What happened: 39-year-old Alfredo Capote was found guilty of kidnapping on April 16 after a four-day trial. The crime began […]
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Gainesville man now faces more than 420 child sex abuse charges
A 32-year-old Gainesville man already facing child sexual abuse charges now faces more than 420 felony counts after investigators found hundreds of images and videos on his devices. What’s Happening: On Monday, investigators added 400 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children against Benjamin Larmar Gudmundson after completing forensic screening of his cell phone and […]
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Carroll County coach faces 39 charges of child sex crimes
A Carroll County man is facing 39 additional criminal charges after a juvenile reported years of alleged sexual abuse that authorities say began when the child was 12 years old. What’s Happening: Geoffrey Brad Matthews faces 2 counts of aggravated child molestation, 28 counts of child molestation, 8 counts of enticing a child for indecent […]
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Wildfires in two nearby counties send smoke into Glynn County
Smoke hanging over Glynn County Tuesday morning is coming from two active wildfires burning in neighboring counties. A burn ban already in place across Glynn County will stay in effect with no end date set. What’s Happening: A brush fire is burning in Brantley County, and a separate fire has scorched 9,000 acres in Clinch […]
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Why is there so much smoke in Brunswick today?
If you’re noticing heavy smoke in Brunswick on Tuesday, it’s coming from wildfires burning in surrounding counties, city officials say. There are no active fires within Brunswick itself. What’s Happening: Smoke is drifting into the city from fires burning outside its limits. Brunswick Fire Department says it will keep issuing updates as conditions develop. Why […]
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Long County sheriff denies asking for furloughs as county sinks into $2 million debt
Long County Sheriff Craig Nobles said he never asked for county employees to be furloughed or fired, responding to claims made during a county commission meeting last week. What’s Happening: Nobles issued a statement saying reports from the April 16 commission meeting contained inaccuracies about his office’s budget requests and spending. The county is dealing […]
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Man found dead in the middle of the road in Warner Robins early Tuesday
A man was found dead in the middle of a Warner Robins road early Tuesday morning. What’s Happening: Officers arrived at the 600 block of South Houston Lake Road around 5:50 a.m. and found a man lying dead in the center turn lane. The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating. What’s Important: The man’s name […]