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Snow Timeline: Here’s when Georgia could start seeing snow this weekend

Snow is expected across Georgia beginning Friday night, with the heaviest accumulations forecast for the state’s northern mountains. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for six north Georgia counties, where 2 to 4 inches of snow is expected between 7 p.m. Friday and 1 a.m. Sunday. Winter weather advisories cover […]

Posted inCrime

Woman shot after pointing gun at officer at Cobb Police headquarters

A Cobb County police officer shot a woman multiple times Tuesday afternoon after police say she pointed a handgun at the officer outside the department’s headquarters in Marietta. What’s happening: According to police, 26-year-old Rebekah Patterson, of Marietta, walked into the Cobb County Police Department headquarters on Fairground Street around 4 p.m. Tuesday and asked […]

Posted inLocal Heroes

Valentine’s Goodie Bags Needed: Cherokee County annual collection drive under way

Cherokee County residents have a chance to brighten Valentine’s Day for members of the special needs community through a donation drive now underway. Cherokee Recreation and Parks is collecting items for its 11th annual Project Valentine. The program benefits clients of two local nonprofits: Empower Cherokee and Next Step Ministries, both of which serve the […]

Posted inPublic Safety

24-year-old inmate found dead at Bibb County Jail

A 24-year-old male inmate died Thursday morning after corrections deputies and medical staff found him unresponsive in his cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. What’s Happening: Corrections deputies and medical staff discovered the inmate unresponsive in his cell just after 8:30 a.m. during morning medication call rounds, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s […]

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Missing Cherokee County teen located

Update: According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s office, Sarah Lukehart has been located. The original article is below. The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office is searching for Sarah Lukehart, who was last seen near Hickory Flat Highway and Stringer Road in Canton. What We Know: Lukehart was last seen wearing a multi-colored hoodie, blue sweatpants and blue […]

Posted inAround Georgia

Around Georgia: Fraudulent Fines, Filing Fees, and Beltline Bagels

Georgia’s grifters are getting creative, and local governments are learning to love a good listening session. Phony Fees and Fraudulent Fines Scammers are shaking down Georgians with fake Peach Pass threats, sending text messages that warn of unpaid tolls and imminent legal doom. Authorities say the real Peach Pass won’t demand payment via random texts […]

Posted inWeather

When will snow arrive in Georgia this week?

A winter storm will bring heavy snow to northeast Georgia beginning Friday evening, with accumulations up to 7 inches possible in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued Winter Storm Watches for northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. […]

Posted inYour Vote

Carter center raises alarm over FBI search of Fulton County Elections Office

The Carter Center is speaking out against Wednesday’s FBI search of Fulton County election facilities, calling the federal action unprecedented and harmful to voter confidence. According to a statement from the organization, the FBI search represents an attempt to undermine election integrity during a consequential election year. “The Carter Center is deeply concerned by news […]

Posted inEconomy

Home Depot is cutting 800 corporate jobs

Home Depot announced Wednesday it is eliminating about 800 corporate jobs tied to its Vinings headquarters and requiring all corporate workers to return to the office five days a week starting April 6. What’s Happening: The home improvement retailer notified employees Wednesday about the workforce reduction and new in-office policy. Many of the affected employees […]

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FBI Raids Fulton Elections Office: What We Know

FBI agents searched Fulton County’s main elections office Wednesday as the agency under Director Kash Patel pursues political grievances tied to President Donald Trump. What’s Happening: An FBI spokesperson confirmed agents were executing a court-authorized law enforcement action at the county’s election office in Union City,. The spokesperson wouldn’t say anything more, citing an ongoing […]

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