Just across from an industrial stretch of warehouses and chain-link fences, the ground drops into a thicket of brush. Tucked behind the tall winter grass, is a shallow creek. If you weren’t looking for it, you may have missed it entirely. “Aren’t you so excited?” Hannah Palmer asked at the site, pointing out the headwater […]
Posted inTalk of The Town
Did you see a bright streak over Georgia’s skies this morning? Here’s what it was
A glowing streak lit up Georgia’s pre-dawn sky Tuesday, drawing attention from residents across the northern part of the state who spotted the unusual sight before sunrise. What happened: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at approximately 5:33 a.m., carrying 29 broadband satellites into orbit. The […]
Posted inCrime
2 women killed in DeKalb County Monday morning in connected shootings
Two women were killed in separate attacks in DeKalb County early Monday, and police say the cases are linked. A suspect is in custody. What’s Happening: The first attack happened just after 12:52 a.m. outside a Checkers restaurant on Wesley Chapel Road. A woman was found there with multiple gunshot wounds, taken to a hospital, […]
Posted inMissing
AMBER Alert issued for Florida teen who may be in Georgia
UPDATE: Officials in Florida have canceled the AMBER alert and say the child has been found and is safe. The original article is below. A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old girl who may have crossed into Georgia. What’s Happening: Adriana Hernandez was last seen near the 6400 block of Bruce Lane […]
Posted inYour Vote
Democratic candidates for Georgia governor are fighting over abortion
A Georgia Democrat aiming to win the primary race for governor fired a broadside against a competitor Monday because of his previous support for a ban on abortion, one of the most contentions topics of the era and a galvanizing issue for many female voters. Jason Esteves, who resigned from his state Senate seat in […]
Posted inWeather
Fire warnings cover most of Georgia Monday as conditions turn dangerous
Dangerous fire conditions are expected across a large part of Georgia Monday, with two weather alerts in effect until 8 p.m. warning that fires can start and spread quickly. What’s Happening: Low humidity, dry vegetation, and ongoing drought are combining to create high fire danger across dozens of counties in north, middle, and central Georgia. […]
Posted inFood
Georgia Little Caesars restaurant fails health inspection with a 60
A Little Caesars Pizza in Gainesville has failed its latest health inspection — scoring a 60 out of 100, an unsatisfactory rating that triggered a mandatory follow-up inspection. State inspectors conducted the routine inspection at the restaurant on Browns Bridge Road on April 10, uncovering ten violations ranging from improper chemical storage to a complete […]
Posted inFire
Wildfire burns on Buzzard Mountain in White County
A wildfire is burning on Buzzard Mountain in White County and has grown to roughly 60 acres, White County Public Safety says. What’s Happening: The fire is about 20% contained — meaning crews have secured a portion of its outer edge but most of the fire’s perimeter remains active. Two aircraft are being used to […]