Severe thunderstorms are expected to roll through North Georgia on Monday afternoon and into the overnight hours, bringing the risk of damaging winds, a brief tornado, and flooding. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has placed North Georgia under a Slight Risk for severe weather, rated 2 on a scale of 1 to 5. Storms […]
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GOOD SAMARITAN COPS: Twiggs deputies change flat tire
A driver stuck on the side of Highway 96 with a blown tire got back on the road last Thursday after two Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office deputies pulled over to help. What happened: Around the intersection of Highway 96 and Hill and Dale Road on June 19, Sgt. Golden parked her patrol car near the […]
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Georgia Senate punts $66M ballot crisis to 2028
A bill aimed at addressing a looming deadline to remove QR codes from Georgia’s ballots passed the Senate along party lines after a short but contentious debate Saturday. The measure, which is sponsored by Sylvania Republican Sen. Max Burns, extends the state’s deadline to stop counting ballots by QR codes to 2028, establishes a special […]
Posted inEconomy
PUMP BREAK: Georgia gas hits $3.65 as holiday travel surges
Georgia drivers are paying less at the pump this week, with the state average falling to $3.65 per gallon just as record numbers of people are expected to hit the roads for the Fourth of July. What’s Happening: The state average is down 11 cents from last week and 38 cents from last month. Nationally, […]
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MAGA Marge crossed the Mexican border for better healthcare. You can’t make this stuff up
I got a call Thursday morning from my old friend Pedro Timoteo Santiago Delacruz, owner and operator of Delacruz Family Border Concerns, Grievances, and Tamale Distribution Services of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Pedro was upset. This is not unusual. Pedro is a man who once filed a formal written complaint with the Pacific Ocean about the […]
Posted inWeather
Satilla River flood warning issued for Brantley County starting Wednesday
The Satilla River at Atkinson is expected to hit flood stage Wednesday evening, putting roads and campground areas in Brantley County under water. What’s happening: The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Satilla River at Atkinson in Brantley County. The river is forecast to climb to 13.0 feet by Wednesday evening. […]
Posted inFood
Gainesville Mexican restaurant flunks health inspection with filthy ice machine and raw meat problems
Los Carrillo’s Restaurant, at 503 Atlanta Highway, was cited for nine violations June 10, including repeated problems with food storage and equipment cleanliness. No manager on site When the inspector arrived, no manager was present at the restaurant. An employee told the inspector the manager was not on the premises and was only reachable by […]
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Columbus flooded with cops: 26 arrests, 2 stolen guns gone in a day
What’s Happening: Columbus police officers made 311 contacts with people and conducted 221 traffic stops during the operation. Officers issued 116 citations. What Was Seized: Officers also took marijuana, miscellaneous pills, drug-related objects, and more than $9,200 in cash, along with the two stolen firearms. What This Means for You: The operation brought a heavy […]
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16-Year-Old shot and killed on Mt. Zion Road in Clayton County
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday evening in the 800 block of Mt. Zion Road in Clayton County. What happened: The shooting was reported at about 6 p.m. Officers arrived and found the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries. No […]
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Georgia man busted after sexual assault at Monroe County assisted living home
An Atlanta man is in jail after deputies say he broke into a Monroe County assisted living facility early Friday morning, sexually assaulted an employee, and stole a laptop. What happened: According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, 39-year-old Derrick Hablin entered River Place Assisted Living in Monroe County at about 2:30 a.m. Friday. Deputies […]