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🛤 The Details: As storms battered the region, key highways and local roads across several counties faced significant disruptions:

Newsflash, Traffic & Transportation

Storms Wreak Havoc in Georgia, Disrupting Rush Hour With Downed Trees and Blocked Roads

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

The Gist: Forsyth County residents can now check the current wait times for Advance Voting locations online, ensuring a more efficient voting experience for the upcoming Presidential Primary.

Your Government

How Long is The Wait For Advance Voting in Forsyth County?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan man in the country illegally, has been arrested and charged with the murder last Friday of Laken Riley, who was killed while jogging by a lake near the intramural fields at UGA.

Was Laken Riley’s Death Linked to Immigration Policy?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 26, 2024

Blurry Road at Night

Traffic & Transportation

Motorcyclist Killed in Forsyth County Crash

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 16, 2024February 16, 2024

🌱 The Gist: In a bold defiance of winter's chill, General Beauregard Lee, Georgia's esteemed weather-predicting groundhog, did not see his shadow, heralding an early spring for the Peach State.

Georgia Staples

Groundhog Day 2024: Did Georgia’s Groundhog General Beauregard Lee See His Shadow?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024

The Gist: An 85-year-old woman died in a two-vehicle collision in Forsyth County after her car veered into the path of a truck.

Traffic & Transportation

Crash in Forsyth County Claims Life of Elderly Driver

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024

🚨 The Gist: In a shocking turn of events, Forsyth County authorities have uncovered a major animal cruelty case involving several residents at a home on Archer Avenue, leading to multiple arrests and the rescue of numerous animals.

Crime

Residents in Forsyth County Alarmed by Major Animal Cruelty Case

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 17, 2024January 17, 2024

🌆 The Gist: Blue Ridge, Georgia, has been voted the 15th most coveted town in America for those seeking to escape the corporate 'rat race', according to a JoyOrganics.com survey. Thomasville and Peachtree City in Georgia also made the list, showing the state's appeal for professionals desiring a more relaxed lifestyle.

Georgia on the Mind: Blue Ridge Leads State’s Towns in National ‘Escape’ Rankings

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 16, 2024January 16, 2024

🌡️ The Gist: A winter weather advisory is in effect for North Georgia with snow, sleet, and freezing rain anticipated through Tuesday morning.

Ice and Snow Alert: Hazardous Weather Conditions Descend on North Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 15, 2024January 15, 2024

The Gist: The pedestrian killed in a vehicle collision on Keith Bridge Road in Forsyth County has been identified as 44-year-old Melissa Browne, formerly of Gainesville.

Traffic & Transportation

44-Year-Old Woman Killed in Forsyth County Pedestrian Crash Identified

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 2024

The Gist: A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Keith Bridge Road near Freedom Parkway in Forsyth County, Georgia, on Monday evening.

Traffic & Transportation

Fatal Crash in Forsyth County Kills Pedestrian

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 9, 2024January 9, 2024

🌧️ The Gist: A weather system is set to bring rain and potential light snow to parts of North Georgia, with the greatest snowfall expected in higher elevations.

Could North Georgia See Snow Wednesday?

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 2, 2024January 2, 2024

🌊 The Gist: Lake Lanier's water level has decreased significantly, reaching a six-year low on January 2, 2024, at 1,064.42 feet. That's 6.58 feet below the full pool level due to persistent drought conditions in Georgia.

What is Lake Lanier’s Water Level in January 2024

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 2, 2024January 2, 2024

⛄️ The Gist: A weather system is set to bring light snow showers to the mountainous regions of northern Georgia, with minimal accumulation expected.

Georgia Braces for First Snow of The Season

by Thom ChandlerDecember 29, 2023December 29, 2023

❄️ The Gist: Georgia is expected to experience snowfall with varying intensities, impacting travel and daily routines. As the system approaches, more details are emerging about the timeline and locations for snow.

When Is Snow Expected in Georgia This Week?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 28, 2023December 28, 2023

plane, wreck, crash

60-Year-Old Dunwoody Man Dies in Hall County Plane Crash

by Thom ChandlerDecember 21, 2023December 21, 2023

ATLANTA – The release of fatal liquid nitrogen at a poultry processing plant in Gainesville nearly three years ago was “completely preventable,” according to a newly released federal report. Six workers died at the Foundation Food Group (FFG) plant in January 2021 when a liquid nitrogen control system in a freezer room failed due to

Feds Say a Fatal Chemical Release at a Gainesville Poultry Plant Was ‘Preventable’

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023

🚔 The Gist: A pursuit in Cobb County led to the arrest of Robert Shirling, 50, of Dahlonega, Tuesday after he allegedly tried to ram a police vehicle and evaded officers, resulting in a series of collisions and his eventual capture in downtown Atlanta.

Crime

Dahlonega Man Charged for Attempting to Ram Cobb Police in Chase

by Thom ChandlerDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023