Thunderstorms dumping heavy rain across the northern Atlanta metro have triggered a flash flood warning covering five counties until 9:45 tonight, while several rivers in the area have already risen above flood stage. What’s happening: The National Weather Service issued the flash flood warning at 3:51 p.m. for central Cobb, DeKalb, northern Douglas, central Fulton, […]
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Opinion: In politics, the more things change, the more they stay the same
Frank Luntz is a conservative Republican pollster… perhaps the most astute of his kind. In a Nov. 21, 2016 Time magazine column, he analyzed the results of the 2016 “shake-up” Presidential election. I believe he was spot on. To refresh your memory, in 2016 virtually all pre-election polls had Hillary Clinton as the sure winner of the […]
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Apalachee shooter Colton Gray pleads guilty to all 55 counts in school shooting
Four people died when 14-year-old Colton Gray opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder on September 4, 2024. On Friday, he pleaded guilty to every charge filed against him. What happened: Colton Gray entered guilty pleas to all 55 counts, which include murder charges in each of the four deaths. The victims were two […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Crash blocks 2 lanes on I-285 North in Fulton County
Two left lanes on northbound I-285 in Fulton County are shut down near the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive exit after a crash. What’s happening: The wreck is at mile marker 9, just before the State Route 139/MLK Jr. Drive interchange. Drivers heading north through that stretch should expect backups. What this means for you: […]
Posted inEducation
Georgia has tried for years to fix its teacher shortage. It’s getting worse
Georgia has spent years trying to recruit and retain more K-12 teachers, yet many school districts continue to struggle to fill classrooms. While state leaders have introduced salary increases and alternative certification pathways, education experts say the shortage is driven by a combination of long-term challenges that cannot be solved overnight. Why the Shortage Exists […]
Posted inSpecial Features
The Threat Under the Floor: Why Atlanta’s July Heat and Rain Are Surfacing Hidden Mold in Crawlspaces
A wet, sweltering summer is pushing moisture up through metro Atlanta homes. For thousands of families, the problem starts in a space they never see. ATLANTA. The heat arrived early this summer, and so did the rain. After a soggy June and a July that has kept humidity hovering near 75 percent most days, homeowners […]
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Gwinnett church bus catches fire on I-85 in South Carolina
A charter bus carrying young people from a Snellville church burned on I-85 in South Carolina on Saturday, destroying nearly everything the passengers had with them after a week at church camp. What happened: The bus was carrying members of the youth group from Iglesia de Dios Ebenezer in Snellville home from an annual camp […]
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Someone is missing their pet python and the Tybee Island Police would like to give it back
What’s happening: Officers scooped up the snake, a healthy-looking Ball Python they’ve since dubbed “Buttercup,” after it spooked two visitors who apparently did not sign up for that particular beach experience. Ball Pythons are non-venomous constrictors commonly kept as pets, which means Buttercup almost certainly belongs to someone who is currently very confused about where […]
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Cherokee County slams brakes on data centers
Cherokee County has no rules on the books governing data centers, and county leaders voted this week to freeze any new applications while they write some. What’s happening: The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to put a 30-day hold on data center applications. No applications are currently pending. What’s new: Before Monday’s vote, the […]
Posted inWeather
Flood Watch covers 22 north Georgia counties through Friday
A Flood Watch is in effect for 22 counties across north, northeast, and northwest Georgia through Friday evening. Forecasters say repeated rounds of heavy rain could push rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas over their banks. What’s happening: The watch stretches from the Tennessee state line south through the foothills, covering Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, […]