Relocating to Georgia from a different state is the start of a new chapter filled with varied landscapes, southern hospitality, and distinct cultural experiences. Whether you’re moving to the historic city streets of Savannah, the vibrant city of Atlanta, or other quant suburbs, it’s vital to understand a few important things about the state’s legal […]
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Georgia Man Drowns in Lake After Fleeing Traffic Stop
A man died early Sunday morning after fleeing from deputies and entering Salem Lake in Rockdale County, according to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office. What We Know: Deputies tried to stop a vehicle around 2:35 a.m. near Old Salem Road and Underwood Road, just east of Conyers. The driver got out and ran. During the […]
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All Lanes Reopened After Tybee Island Bridge Crash
All lanes on the Lazaretto Creek Bridge are back open as of 2:20 p.m. Sunday. Drivers heading to or from Tybee Island can expect traffic to return to normal soon. Officials urge drivers to be cautious as traffic flow resumes. 🛑 What Happened: A vehicle crash earlier today blocked the Lazaretto Creek Bridge — the […]
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Scam Alert: Jury Duty Hoax in Carroll County
A phone scam targeting Carroll County residents is using the name of a local officer to con people out of money. What We Know: Scammers are impersonating Sgt. Randall Tucker from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. They’re calling residents and claiming they’ve missed jury duty. Victims are told they must pay a fine immediately to […]
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What is Georgia Doing About Investors Owning Thousands of Homes
Out-of-state investors own tens of thousands of houses in Georgia, and lawmakers tried to limit the number due to concerns about decaying properties and diminished options for would be homeowners. A bill that sought to cap each big owner at 2,000 properties didn’t get far after constitutional concerns were raised. But a measure that requires […]
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2-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Southeast Atlanta
A toddler is dead after being shot inside a southeast Atlanta apartment Sunday morning, according to police. What We Know: Atlanta Police say officers were called to Hugh Spalding Hospital around 10:54 a.m. on April 13 in reference to a child who had been shot. When officers arrived, medical staff were treating a 2-year-old boy […]
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Georgia Utility Watch: Holding Georgia Power Accountable
Former Georgia Public Service Commission candidate Patty Durand has founded a utility watchdog that she envisions as providing a new way to hold state regulators and Georgia Power accountable. Durand’s newly formed Georgia Utility Watch’s initial goal is to restore a consumer advocacy group similar to the state’s former Consumers Utility Counsel, which represented residential […]
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The First Casualty of Infertility is Dignity
April is National Infertility Awareness Month, and before we go any further, let me say this upfront: infertility is not funny. It is painful. It is isolating. It is traumatizing. It makes you question everything—your body, your faith, your marriage, your worth. And yet, if you live through it long enough, there comes a point […]
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Georgia Walmart Employee Goes on Shooting Spree: What We Know
A shooting spree that began inside a closed Walmart on Salem Road early Thursday left two people dead and another critically injured before the suspect fled across state lines, authorities said. What We Know: Police say just after 1:30 a.m. on April 11, 24-year-old Dwayne Eduh, a Walmart employee from Covington, retrieved a firearm from […]
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What You Need to Know About This Weekend’s Atlanta Dogwood Festival
The 89th Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns this weekend at Piedmont Park from April 11 through April 13. Artists from all over the country will have tents throughout the park showcasing their artwork and designs in different mediums of jewelry, paintings, sculptures, and more. Guests can tune in to live music at the Main and International […]