Smoke from two active wildfires in neighboring counties is expected to drop close to the ground in Glynn County after 8 p.m. Wednesday, making driving on US Highway 82 and nearby roads potentially dangerous. What’s Happening: A large, fast-moving wildfire is burning near Highway 82/520 in Brantley County. A separate fire has scorched 9,000 acres […]
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Smoke over Hazlehurst is coming from fires in other counties
The smoke hanging over Hazlehurst, Denton, and Jeff Davis County on Wednesday is drifting in from active fires burning in Brantley and Clinch counties, EMA Director and Fire Chief Charles Wasdin said. What’s Happening: A few fires are still smoldering inside Jeff Davis County, but Wasdin said the smoke residents are seeing does not necessarily […]
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Wildfire closes roads in Brantley County
A large wildfire in the Atkinson Community of Brantley County has forced the closure of three roads Wednesday evening, the Georgia Department of Public Safety said. What’s Happening: The fire is burning on both sides of GA 520 / U.S. 82 and on both sides of GA 110. Three road closures are in effect: What’s […]
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Atlanta police arrest 40 at downtown warehouse drug bust
Atlanta police arrested 40 people at a downtown warehouse pop-up event on April 18 after a search turned up more than 1,600 pounds of drugs, 15 guns, and nearly $33,000 in cash. What’s Happening: Officers served a search warrant at 275 Ted Turner Drive SW, a roughly 69,000-square-foot warehouse. The operation, called “Operation No Smoke,” […]
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Echols County wildfire forces evacuations
Residents on or near Will Rewis Road and Chauncey Road in Echols County have been ordered to leave their homes immediately as a wildfire moves closer. A shelter is now open nearby. What’s Happening: The Echols County Emergency Management Agency has issued a mandatory evacuation order for residents on or near Will Rewis Road and […]
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Atlanta’s mosquitoes are back… and they brought friends
Atlanta is No. 5 on Terminix’s annual list of the Top 50 Most Mosquito-Infested Cities. That’s one spot lower than last year’s No. 4 ranking, but it still puts the city firmly in the company of America’s buzziest metros — and the bugs aren’t going anywhere. What’s Happening: Terminix builds its list from 2025 service […]
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Atlanta man convicted of kidnapping Gwinnett County woman
A federal jury convicted an Atlanta man of kidnapping last week after evidence showed he tied up a teenage boy, sexually assaulted the boy’s mother, and drove her across Georgia over two days in 2016. What happened: 39-year-old Alfredo Capote was found guilty of kidnapping on April 16 after a four-day trial. The crime began […]
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Gainesville man now faces more than 420 child sex abuse charges
A 32-year-old Gainesville man already facing child sexual abuse charges now faces more than 420 felony counts after investigators found hundreds of images and videos on his devices. What’s Happening: On Monday, investigators added 400 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children against Benjamin Larmar Gudmundson after completing forensic screening of his cell phone and […]
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Carroll County coach faces 39 charges of child sex crimes
A Carroll County man is facing 39 additional criminal charges after a juvenile reported years of alleged sexual abuse that authorities say began when the child was 12 years old. What’s Happening: Geoffrey Brad Matthews faces 2 counts of aggravated child molestation, 28 counts of child molestation, 8 counts of enticing a child for indecent […]
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Wildfires in two nearby counties send smoke into Glynn County
Smoke hanging over Glynn County Tuesday morning is coming from two active wildfires burning in neighboring counties. A burn ban already in place across Glynn County will stay in effect with no end date set. What’s Happening: A brush fire is burning in Brantley County, and a separate fire has scorched 9,000 acres in Clinch […]
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Why is there so much smoke in Brunswick today?
If you’re noticing heavy smoke in Brunswick on Tuesday, it’s coming from wildfires burning in surrounding counties, city officials say. There are no active fires within Brunswick itself. What’s Happening: Smoke is drifting into the city from fires burning outside its limits. Brunswick Fire Department says it will keep issuing updates as conditions develop. Why […]
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Long County sheriff denies asking for furloughs as county sinks into $2 million debt
Long County Sheriff Craig Nobles said he never asked for county employees to be furloughed or fired, responding to claims made during a county commission meeting last week. What’s Happening: Nobles issued a statement saying reports from the April 16 commission meeting contained inaccuracies about his office’s budget requests and spending. The county is dealing […]
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Man found dead in the middle of the road in Warner Robins early Tuesday
A man was found dead in the middle of a Warner Robins road early Tuesday morning. What’s Happening: Officers arrived at the 600 block of South Houston Lake Road around 5:50 a.m. and found a man lying dead in the center turn lane. The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating. What’s Important: The man’s name […]
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52 wildfires burned more than 3,000 acres in Georgia in two days
Georgia saw 52 wildfires tear through 3,055 acres on April 18 and 19, as a worsening drought leaves land and vegetation dangerously dry across the state. What’s Happening: The Georgia Forestry Commission, the state agency responsible for wildfire prevention and forest protection, reported the fires over that two-day stretch. No meaningful rainfall is expected anytime […]
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Wildfire near Highway 94 may force Echols County evacuations
A wildfire is burning on the north side of Highway 94E in Echols County and is moving south, possibly toward the highway, emergency officials say. What’s Happening: The Echols County Emergency Management Agency is warning residents east of Will Rewis Road and Barnes Road to be ready to leave if the fire gets worse. No […]
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Carrollton teen Alexis Lynn Childers has been missing for 3 days
A 17-year-old girl has been missing from Carrollton since late Thursday night, and authorities want the public’s help finding her. What’s Happening: Alexis Lynn Childers was last seen around 11:00 p.m. on April 17 near Timber Mill Circle in Carrollton. She is believed to have walked away on her own and did not have a […]
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Georgia man sentenced to life in prison for killing teen at candlelight vigil
A DeKalb County judge sentenced a man to spend the rest of his life in prison Friday for shooting and killing a 17-year-old during a candlelight vigil in unincorporated Decatur more than three years ago. What’s Happening: Judge Tangela Barrie of DeKalb County Superior Court sentenced 35-year-old Kevin Grier on April 17, three weeks after […]
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Hazmat spill closes lanes on I-75 southbound near Marietta
A container on a commercial truck broke open Monday morning on Interstate 75 southbound near the Delk Road overpass in Marietta, spilling a hazardous substance and forcing the closure of four lanes. What’s Happening: Around 11:40 a.m., the truck’s load shifted while traveling on I-75 southbound, cracking open a container and releasing an unknown amount […]
