Bullets tore through a child’s bedroom in a Forsyth County neighborhood Tuesday morning after a dispute on Kelly Mill Road sent deputies scrambling and forced nearby residents to stay inside their homes for hours. No one in the home was hurt. What’s happening: The shooting happened around 8:34 a.m. at a home on Kelly Mill […]
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Here are the new laws that go into effect in Georgia Wednesday
More than 100 new laws take effect in Georgia on Wednesday, touching nearly every corner of daily life — from what students can carry in their pockets at school to what rights Georgians have over their personal data. Here is a look at what changes and why it matters. Education Phones out of classrooms: Starting […]
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Carrollton plans three days of Fourth of July events in 2026
Carrollton is spreading its Fourth of July celebration across three days this year, with concerts, a parade, and fireworks scheduled from July 2 through July 4. What’s happening: The city’s events begin July 2 and July 3 at the Amp, where the Carrollton Wind Ensemble and Carroll County Community Chorus perform “American Marches and More!” […]
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BORN FREE: Supreme Court declares birthright citizenship constitutional
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday struck down President Donald Trump’s attempt to redefine the constitutional right to birthright citizenship. In the decision, a majority of the justices upheld the country’s long understanding of automatic citizenship by birth on American soil, regardless of the immigration status of a newborn’s parents. The opinion, written by Chief […]
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FARE GAME: Norcross man pulls knife after stiffing taxi driver
What happened: On May 10, a man hired a taxi and was dropped off at the 1500 block of Shenta Oak Drive in Norcross. He paid only part of the fare and told the driver he was going inside to get the rest of the money. He did not come back out. The threat: The […]
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Body found at Armuchee Park after drowning search
A body was found Tuesday at Armuchee Park on Jones Mill Road in Floyd County after emergency crews went to the park searching for a possible drowning victim. What happened: Search crews located the body during the search at the park. The scene was still active as of the most recent update from Floyd County […]
Posted inWeather
Another day, another round of heat advisories in Georgia
Two separate heat advisories are in effect across parts of Georgia today, with heat index values expected to reach as high as 112 degrees in some areas. What’s happening: The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for two regions of the state: What this means for you: Drink plenty of fluids, stay inside with air […]
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Severe storms and dangerous heat hit Georgia Monday
Severe thunderstorm warnings and heat advisories are active across Georgia today, with large hail and damaging winds threatening parts of the northeast and heat index values topping 109 degrees across much of the state. Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Elbert and Hart counties: Western Elbert County and southwestern Hart County are under a severe thunderstorm warning […]
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Georgia Sheriff suspended again over new misconduct claims
Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson has been suspended from office for the second time, this time over a new set of misconduct allegations that have nothing to do with the criminal case already hanging over him. What’s happening: Governor Brian Kemp signed an order Sunday removing Henderson from duty for 60 days, starting immediately. Kemp […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Overturned vehicle closes Greene and 7th streets in Augusta
What’s happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash. The intersection is blocked. What this means for you: Drivers should stay away from Greene Street and 7th Street and take a different route. Expect delays until the road reopens.