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Rescue crews pulled a body from Lake Lanier Friday as the community anxiously waits for answers in the disappearance of Dustin Valencia. While the body was found in the area Valencia was kayaking, officials have not identified the body yet.

Body Found In Lake Lanier During Search For Missing Father

by B.T. ClarkMay 17, 2025May 17, 2025

Dustin Valencia never showed up to pick his kids up from school Wednesday. His car was found at Little Ridge Park, sparking a search of Lake Lanier.

Search Continues for Missing Kayaker on Lake Lanier

by B.T. ClarkMay 15, 2025May 16, 2025

Atlanta police will shut down Baker Street today for a major training exercise at the Georgia Aquarium. The closure will affect evening commuters and tourists in the popular downtown area.

Don’t Be Alarmed By Police Presence at Georgia Aquarium

by B.T. ClarkMay 14, 2025

Powerful storms packing potentially punishing hail will pummel parts of northeast Georgia today. Residents should ready themselves for rough weather between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Hail and Howling Winds Headed for Northeast Georgia Today

by B.T. ClarkMay 14, 2025

🌪️ What's Happening: The National Weather Service warns that damaging wind gusts pose the main threat, but brief tornadoes and hail remain possible in stronger storm cells.

Severe Storms Could Hit Georgia Today, Bringing Tornado Risk

by B.T. ClarkMay 12, 2025

Georgians should prepare for potentially severe thunderstorms this afternoon, with damaging winds and hail possible during the evening commute.

Severe Storms Possible Today Across Georgia

by B.T. ClarkMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

A severe thunderstorm watch is now in effect for 26 north Georgia counties until midnight tonight. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center issued the alert at 4:20 p.m. Thursday.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For North Georgia Counties

by B.T. ClarkMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

On May 8, officers responded to the area of Stone Mountain Highway and Paxton Drive following reports that Alonza Caswell Brown was missing from a nearby shopping center.

Have You Seen Missing Snellville 66-Year-Old Alonza Caswell Brown?

by B.T. ClarkMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

A powerful cold front will sweep across north and central Georgia this evening, bringing thunderstorms and potentially severe weather to the region.

Thunderstorms Continue in Georgia Tonight

by B.T. ClarkMay 3, 2025May 3, 2025

Road Work Ahead Sign with traffic

Traffic & Transportation

16 New Transportation Projects Proposed for I-85 Corridor in Gwinnett

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025

🌩️ What We Know: A cold front approaching Northwest Georgia brings the threat of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service warns scattered storms could produce damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail up to quarter size between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Severe Storms Target Northwest Georgia Today

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025

Drivers on I-20 in Douglas County will face lane closures starting Friday night as crews begin a major resurfacing project.

Traffic & Transportation

Weekend Lane Closures On I-20: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Lightning and Gray Clouds

Storms Are Brewing in Georgia Today

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Downtown Tifton will kick off its Summer Concert Series with the First Friday event on May 2 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 130 1st Street.

Downtown Tifton Hosts Free First Friday Concert Series This Weekend

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

A crash early this morning blocked two of three lanes on Jonesboro Road eastbound at the I-75 Express lanes in Henry County. The crash happened near mile marker 221.3, just north of the I-75 interchange.

Traffic & Transportation

Crash Blocks Two Lanes On Jonesboro Road In Henry County

by B.T. ClarkApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025