State officials have introduced a $1.4 billion plan to improve rural health outcomes over the next five years under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program created as part of this summer’s budget reconciliation bill. In a 96-page application, officials from the state’s Department of Community Health requested funds to improve access to primary and specialty care […]
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Asphalt Truck Fire on Highway 23
A tanker truck accident occurred on Highway 23 and Joseph Circle, resulting in a fire and minor injuries for the driver. What’s Happening: The tanker truck, transporting asphalt tar, caught fire after colliding with a light pole. What’s Important: The driver managed to escape with minor injuries and received care from Tattnall County EMS. Currently, […]
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What Ever Happened to The Man Accused of Attempted Kidnapping at a Georgia Walmart?
A Georgia man accused of trying to kidnap a toddler at a Walmart spent more than six weeks in jail before prosecutors dropped the case. What’s Happening: Mahendra “Mick” Patel was arrested in March following a reported incident at a Walmart in Cobb County and was held for 47 days before being released. What’s Important: […]
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Hall County Sheriff’s Office Searches for Missing Buford Woman
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a missing Buford woman. What’s Happening: Amber-Rae Leigh Harris, 36, of Buford, was last seen on June 24 in the Calvary Church Road area. She was reported missing on Sept. 2 after she stopped responding to messages from some family members. What’s Important: Harris is […]
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Overnight Rain Moves Across Georgia
Rain showers are set to move across Georgia overnight into Monday morning as a cold front moves through the state, according to the National Weather Service in Atlanta. What’s Happening: Forecasters said rain showers will track from northwest to southeast overnight and into Monday morning ahead of a cold front. What’s Important: The National Weather Service said […]
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I’m Not Getting On The Post-Christmas Hamster Wheel This Year
Legend has it that every Christmas evening, after the wrapping paper carnage had settled, the ham had been devoured, and everyone was sprawled out in a gravy-induced stupor, my great-grandfather would rise from his recliner, stretch dramatically, and proclaim, “Well, Christmas is as far away as ever.” And then he’d shuffle off to bed. But […]
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Gunfire Reported Near Atlantic Station: What We Know
A large crowd of juveniles drew a police response at Atlantic Station Saturday, after a report of juveniles fighting, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Police said fireworks were set off in and around Atlantic Station, and later officers saw juveniles exchanging gunfire nearby. What’s Happening: Atlanta police said officers went to Atlantic Station at around […]
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Special Needs Day Skate Set For December 29 at Rink On The River in Canton
Families who need a quieter time on the ice will have a chance to skate during a Special Needs Day at Rink on the River Ice Skating Rink on Dec. 29. What’s Happening: The ice rink will host a Special Needs Day session from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., closing to the public so children with […]
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Christmas Day Double Shooting in South Georgia
A shooting on Christmas Day in Quitman left one man dead and a woman hurt, according to investigators. What’s Happening: Police were called to the 120 block of N. Culpepper Street in Quitman on Thursday, Dec. 25, after a shooting. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is helping the Quitman Police Department with the investigation. What’s Important: Investigators […]
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2-Year-Old Shot on Christmas Morning: What We Know
A 2-year-old child was shot on Christmas morning in Walker County and remains hospitalized as investigators look into what happened. What’s Happening: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is working with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office after a 2-year-old was shot in Rock Springs, but details on the shooting are sparse. What’s Important: The Walker County Sheriff’s Office […]
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Woman Dies After Side-By-Side Hits Tree In Jones County
A woman lost her life after the utility vehicle she was in hit a fallen tree on a road in Jones County. What’s Happening: The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is at the scene of a deadly crash on Barron Russell Road. A side-by-side vehicle hit a tree that was lying in the roadway. What’s Important: […]
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When Will Cooler Weather Arrive in Georgia?
Relief from the record warmth is on the way as temperatures are set to drop significantly next week. Sunday, temperatures will stay 15 to 20 degrees above normal, but a cold front on Monday will bring a sharp decrease. What’s Happening: Record warmth continues through Sunday, with cooler temperatures expected next week. What’s Important: After […]
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Will a Judge Dismiss Criminal Charges Against The Cobb Superior Court Clerk?
The clerk who oversees court records in Cobb County is asking a judge to dismiss the felony charges filed against her before the case goes any further. What’s Happening: Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor has filed a motion asking the court to dismiss the criminal indictment against her. The request asks the judge […]
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Georgia Hospitals Face Child Abandonment Crisis
A Georgia House committee says dozens of children are left behind in psychiatric facilities and emergency rooms, and families say they have run out of options to care for them. What’s Happening: The House Study Committee on Abandoned Child Placement Following Hospital Discharge released a final report this month. The report cites 500 children with […]
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Duluth Apartment Fire Leaves 13 People Homeless On Christmas Day
A fire on an apartment balcony in Duluth on Christmas Day forced 13 people from their homes. What’s Happening: Fire crews got a call about a fire at the MAA Pleasant Hill Apartments at 2500 Pleasant Hill Road at 2:14 p.m. Thursday. When firefighters arrived, they saw flames shooting from a second-floor balcony. What’s Important: […]
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When Will Georgia’s Warm Winter Weather End?
Warm temperatures across Georgia are coming to an end as a cold front moves through the state before the new year. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service Peachtree City Georgia says temperatures will swing back to near normal as the state approaches the new year. The cold front will bring rain accumulations of generally less […]
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2 Men Shot After Car Crash on Christmas Day in Savannah
Two men were shot and injured on Christmas Day in Savannah after a chain of events that started with a car crash. What’s Happening: The Savannah Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault that happened on December 25 near 48th Street and Burroughs Street. Officers responded around 9 p.m. to reports of two injured males […]
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These New Laws Go Into Effect in Georgia in January
When the calendar flips to 2026, Georgians will see significant changes in how they do business, drive, work, and access healthcare. More than a dozen new state laws take effect on January 1, affecting everything from insurance operations to vehicle registration to healthcare coverage. What’s Happening Starting January 1, 2026, Georgia will implement sweeping changes […]
