I’ve written before about how Elvis Presley and barbecue have never let me down. In a year that felt like it was being written by someone who’d never read a happy ending, those two things remained stubbornly, gloriously reliable. So when my birthday rolled around this year, Honey Doodle — who has been known to […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Deputy hurt after patrol car hit on I-85 in Coweta County
A Coweta County sheriff’s deputy was seriously hurt Sunday after another vehicle struck his patrol car during a traffic stop on I-85. What’s Happening: The crash happened around the 49-mile marker of I-85 South on March 22. The deputy was taken to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition. What’s Important: A person […]
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Stonecrest man arrested on drug and gun charges after undercover investigation
A Stonecrest man is in the Rockdale County Jail after a multi-month undercover drug investigation led to his arrest and the search of three apartments. What’s Happening: The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit spent several months conducting controlled buys — purchases made by undercover investigators to build a criminal case — in Rockdale County […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
I-16 and I-95 interchange in Savannah area to see closures this week
Drivers in Chatham County will face road closures at the I-16 and I-95 interchange this week as part of an ongoing construction project. What’s Happening: The Georgia Department of Transportation announced a closure advisory for the 16@95 Improvement Projects running Sunday, March 22, through Saturday, March 28. What’s Important: In addition to full closures, drivers […]
Posted inScam Alert
Augusta woman arrested in phone scam targeting Richmond County residents
A 31-year-old Augusta woman has been arrested after investigators say she took part in a phone scam where callers pretended to be law enforcement officers, court workers, and bail bond company representatives. What’s Happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation on January 17, after a Richmond County resident got a call from someone […]
Posted inCrime
Towns County deputies arrest attempted homicide suspect on Highway 76
Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted homicide out of Spartanburg, South Carolina, following a traffic stop on Highway 76 near The Ridges subdivision. Two young children were in the vehicle at the time of the stop. Both children were safely removed and placed in protective care. Who […]
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Forsyth County pet sitter charged again with theft after steaks and clothes go missing
A Forsyth County woman hired to watch a homeowner’s pets has been arrested and charged with stealing clothing and steaks from the home, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said. Cindy Love was hired in February to stay overnight at a victim’s home and care for her pets. In early March, the victim noticed clothing was […]
Posted inIn The News
Emergency landing at Paulding airport: What we know
A small plane made an emergency landing at Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport today after its landing gear failed to deploy. Both people on board walked away unhurt, and there was no fire. What’s Happening: A Beechcraft Bonanza experienced a landing gear malfunction Saturday and landed at Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport, known by its code PUJ, […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Georgia 400 lane closures set for next week in Fulton and Forsyth counties
Georgia 400 will have lane closures and traffic restrictions at four locations next week as part of the ongoing SR 400 Express Lanes project. What’s Happening: GDOT contractors will close lanes nightly from Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27, weather permitting. The four affected locations are: What’s Important: A flagging operation means a flagger […]
Posted inEntertainment
How to throw a perfect Masters golf viewing party
For golf fans, The Masters is a spring tradition unlike any other. If Augusta National Golf Club’s fairways and greens could talk, they’d tell stories of some of the most unforgettable stories in golf history. Those moments are inseparable from the iconic sights of the course itself. From the precision required around Amen Corner, the iconic sight […]
Posted inLocal
Remains discovered in Seminole County in 1976 finally identified
For nearly half a century, he was known only as Seminole County John Doe. Now, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it has finally given that man his name back. The GBI announced March 17 that skeletal remains discovered in December 1976 have been identified as those of Curtis Lee Jones. The agency says it […]
Posted inWeather
Drought Report: Georgia is still bone dry and not getting any better
Most of north and central Georgia is under moderate to severe drought, according to a U.S. Drought Monitor report dated March 17 and released Thursday by the National Weather Service Atlanta. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says varying degrees of drought cover the majority of north and central Georgia. Extreme drought, rated D3 on […]
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JROTC teacher arrested for sending obscene materials to minors
A JROTC teacher is behind bars after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says he showed a student an obscene image while on school grounds. The GBI arrested Cliffton Alan Bryant, of Dublin, on charges of Electronically Furnishing Obscene Materials to Minors and Improper Sexual Contact by an Employee, Agent, or Foster Parent. Bryant was booked […]
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Georgia man arrested for 1986 serial rape cases that terrorized Lawrenceville
A north Georgia man is behind bars — nearly four decades after a series of sexual assaults terrorized the Lawrenceville area. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Tuesday that 60-year-old Glenn Daniel, of Carlton, was arrested and charged with three counts of rape in connection with the assault of three women in the summer of […]
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Bartow deputies kill Canton man who pointed gun at officers
State investigators are looking into an officer-involved shooting in Bartow County that left a Canton man dead. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it was called in by the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office to independently investigate the shooting, which happened the afternoon of March 17. According to the GBI, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office deputies and […]
Posted inEconomy
Georgia will suspend gas tax for 60 days in response to Iran war price surge
Georgia drivers should soon see relief at the pump after the Georgia General Assembly sent a temporary gasoline tax suspension to Gov. Brian Kemp. The 60-day suspension of the state excise tax would save drivers just over 33 cents a gallon for gasoline and 37 cents a gallon for diesel. It would cost the state […]
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Taylor County man arrested on 5 child molestation charges
A 66-year-old Butler man is behind bars tonight, facing five counts of Child Molestation following two separate investigations by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI identified the suspect as William Robert Busbee of Butler, in Taylor County. According to the GBI, Busbee was arrested and booked into the Taylor County Jail. Two Investigations, One […]
Posted inOdd News
Man bites stranger on MARTA train, Presumably skips breakfast
A peaceful morning commute on a MARTA train headed toward Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport took a turn — as they do. Why It Matters: Violence on public transit affects everyone who depends on it to get to work, school, or the airport. If you ride MARTA, this happened on a route you probably take every […]
