Lawrenceville residents, get ready for a Saturday full of laughter, friendly competition, and a little bit of traffic. The Family Promise Bed Race is back, and it is taking over Historic Lawrenceville Square on April 26. 🏁 What We Know: Teams from across the community will race beds on wheels for a good cause. The […]
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Savannah Gears Up For Derby Day Bash
Savannah residents are getting ready for one of the city’s most talked-about spring events — the Premier Kentucky Derby Party. The celebration takes over East Saint Julian Street on Saturday, May 3, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., right outside The Olde Pink House. 🎉 What To Expect: Organizers promise a lively block party, rain […]
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Missing 14-Year-Old Ca’Mya Burse Last Seen in Carroll County
Fourteen-year-old Ca’Mya Burse has been reported missing in Carroll County. Police say she was last seen on April 17 around 6 p.m. on Pine Hill Drive. Ca’Mya is described as Black, standing 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing about 98 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. At the time she was last […]
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Savannah Man Convicted on Machine Gun and Drug Charges
A Savannah man could spend the rest of his life behind bars after a federal jury found him guilty of drug trafficking and weapons charges. The verdict follows a dramatic chase and arrest that highlighted the growing threat of illegal machine gun conversion devices in Georgia communities. What We Know: Malik Javier McKenzie, 27, was […]
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Here’s What Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick Said About Trump Tax Cuts
Extending the tax cuts Congress passed early in Republican President Donald Trump’s first term will be the first order of business when federal lawmakers return to Washington next week from the Easter recess, U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick said Thursday. The tax cuts, which are due to expire at the end of this year without congressional action, […]
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Three Alarm Fire Forces Evacuations In Chatham County Neighborhood
A fast-moving fire forced families out of their homes today in Chatham County. Fire crews rushed to the scene at Cotesworth Place and Tidewater Way. 🚒 What We Know: Firefighters say the blaze started in a home near the intersection of Cotesworth Place and Tidewater Way. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames spreading […]
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Learn How to Kayak Safely Before Taking to Georgia’s Rivers
If you are thinking about getting out on the water this summer, you are not alone. But before you grab a paddle, Georgia volunteers want to make sure you know how to stay safe. 🚣♂️ What We Know: On Saturday, May 17, beginner kayakers across Georgia can sign up for a full day of hands-on […]
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Clayton County Schools Have Nearly 400 Teacher Vacancies: Parents Have Questions
If you have a child in Clayton County schools, you may be hearing more about teacher shortages. Right now, the district is facing a big jump in open teaching jobs for the next school year. That means you could see changes in your child’s classroom come August. What We Know: As of March 17, Clayton […]
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New Report Finds Alarming Increase in Cybercrime in Georgia
Cybercrime is on the rise in Georgia and around the country. Georgia ranked 11th in internet-related complaints last year, up from 13th in 2023, according to the FBI’s newly released Internet Crime Report 2024. The potential losses of $420 million represented a 40% increase between 2023 and last year. Nationally, internet crime complaints rose to […]