Three men accused of burglarizing the Ohio home of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders in November were arrested in DeKalb County, according to police. What’s Happening: DeKalb County police arrested three suspects wanted in connection with a November burglary at Sanders’ home in Medina County, Ohio. The arrests happened over several weeks in different parts […]
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Judge-Defying Fulton Commissioner Enters Secretary of State Race
A Democratic Fulton County commissioner who blocked Republican election board nominees in defiance of a judge’s order is running to become Georgia’s next secretary of state. Commissioner Dana Barrett announced her candidacy Thursday. Georgia’s secretary of state has a number of duties, including overseeing elections and granting business licenses. Barrett won her seat representing the […]
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Stacey Abrams Just Revealed Her 2026 Plans
Stacey Abrams said Tuesday she will not run for Georgia governor in 2026. In a statement to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, she said she will instead continue her work outside elected office. What’s Happening: Abrams, who ran for governor twice as the Democratic nominee, said she will stay focused on ongoing issues she described as important to […]
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Northwest Georgia Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Molestation
A Haralson County man will spend 30 years in prison followed by life on probation after being convicted of multiple child sex crimes. What’s Happening Jimmy Wayne Labbee was sentenced by Haralson County Chief Superior Court Judge Mark Murphy on charges including aggravated child molestation, two counts of child molestation, and one count of public […]
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Vehicle Fire Shuts Down I-520 West at I-20 in Richmond County
A vehicle fire closed part of I-520 westbound at Interstate 20 in Richmond County on Thursday morning, backing up traffic as crews worked to clear the scene. What’s Happening The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire on Bobby Jones Expressway — the local name for I-520 — around midday. Fire crews also arrived […]
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When Is the Alpharetta Polar Bear Plunge?
What’s Happening The Alpharetta Rotary Foundation is hosting its annual cold-water fundraiser. Participants jump into an unheated pool to raise money for causes they choose to support. The event has raised nearly $500,000 since it started in 2018. What’s Important Teams and individuals can sign up to take the plunge. Each participant raises funds for […]
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Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down I-75 South in Monroe County
A tractor-trailer fire closed lanes on I-75 southbound in Monroe County early Friday morning, backing up traffic for miles as crews worked to clear the scene. What’s Happening The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reported the fire started around 5:28 a.m. near mile marker 182 on I-75 south. The trailer was destroyed in the blaze, according […]
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When Does Roswell’s New Mayor Take Office?
Roswell will officially welcome its new mayor and three city councilmembers at a public ceremony Monday evening at City Hall. What’s Happening: Mayor Mary Robichaux and City Councilmembers Jennifer Phillippi, Eren Brumley, and Chris Zack will be sworn in during a ceremony at 7 p.m. on January 12 at Roswell City Hall, located at 38 […]
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Here’s What Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax Could Look Like
With affordability a top concern heading into the elections this year, Georgia’s Senate Republicans are proposing billions of dollars in cuts to the state income tax. A study committee assigned by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, a Republican and advocate for abolishing the 5.19% tax, approved recommendations on Wednesday that would eliminate it for lower-income earners […]
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62-Year-Old Man Arrested at Monroe County Motel on Drug Charges
A 62-year-old Forsyth man faces eight charges after investigators say they found drugs and a firearm during a stop at a local motel Tuesday. What’s Happening Monroe County investigators arrested Ellis Zellner on January 7 at the Travelodge in Forsyth following a report of suspected drug activity. Investigators say they smelled marijuana coming from a […]
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School Bus Collides With Two Other Vehicles in Decatur
A school bus and two other vehicles crashed Wednesday afternoon on Covington Highway in DeKalb County, according to police and district officials. What’s Happening: DeKalb County Police responded to the crash in the 5100 block of Covington Highway around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Decatur City school district confirmed the bus was involved in a collision […]
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Could The East Cobb Library Check Out of Its Current Strip Mall Location?
Cobb County officials want to replace the East Cobb Library with a $25 million freestanding facility on county-owned land, ending more than a decade of leasing space at a shopping center. What’s Happening: The East Cobb Library is the only branch in Cobb County’s library system that leases space instead of owning its building. It […]
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Georgia’s Collapsing Health Insurance Exchange Sees Massive Drop of 190,000 People
This article was originally published by Healthbeat, a nonprofit newsroom covering public health published by Civic News Company and KFF Health News. As federal changes drive up the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for next year, about 190,000 fewer people in Georgia had enrolled ahead of the Dec. 15 open enrollment deadline […]
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A Welfare Check Led to a Murder Charge in Warner Robins Wednesday
A Warner Robins man is charged with murder after police found a woman dead inside a home on Kay Drive Wednesday morning. What’s Happening Warner Robins police responded to a home on Kay Drive at about 7:10 a.m. Wednesday for a welfare check. Officers entered the home and found Krystal Gilbert dead on the floor. […]
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This Semi Couldn’t Handle the Curve and Neither Could its Cargo
The I-75 northbound on-ramp at Eisenhower Parkway in Macon has reopened after a semi-truck carrying an oversized load partially lost its cargo Wednesday afternoon. What Happened A commercial semi-truck was traveling on the I-75 North on-ramp at Eisenhower Parkway around 1:13 p.m. Wednesday when part of its oversized load slid off the flatbed while the […]
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Georgia House Speaker Unveils Health Care Plans
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns has outlined health care priorities for the upcoming legislative session, with a focus on expanding the state’s health care workforce as a way to improve access and affordability. Burns said the House will continue working to increase access to “quality, affordable healthcare” by expanding medical education opportunities and growing the […]
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Severe Storms Possible Across Georgia Friday and Saturday
Parts of Georgia are under a marginal risk for severe weather as a storm system moves through the state Friday afternoon into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. What’s Happening The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Marginal Risk — Level 1 out of 5 — for portions of Georgia beginning Friday afternoon and […]
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Father and Daughter Found Dead in Cherokee County Woods
Cherokee County authorities are investigating what they believe was a murder-suicide after two family members were found shot to death in a wooded area near Canton on Tuesday. What’s Happening Deputies responded to a remote location off Lower Burris Road around 4 p.m. Tuesday after receiving a 911 call from a family member. The caller […]
