The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office ran a two-day DUI checkpoint on March 13 and 14 that resulted in 38 total arrests, including 17 felony drug charges. What’s Happening: Sheriff Darren Mitchum led the operation, called “Operation Wrong Exit,” with roughly 80 law enforcement officers and K9 units from across the state. The checkpoint was set […]
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Henry County police searching for missing Stockbridge man with altered mental status
Henry County Police are asking the public to help find Brent Williams, a Stockbridge man who left his home on Lakeshore Drive on March 17 and has not returned. What’s Happening: According to police, Williams is known to have an altered mental status, meaning his thinking or awareness may be impaired. The case has been […]
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Chemical leak reported near Augusta industrial site
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is directing traffic away from an area near 1419 Columbia Nitrogen Drive in Augusta after a possible chemical leak was reported. What’s Happening: Deputies are on scene helping control traffic around the area. The sheriff’s office asked drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. What’s Important: The sheriff’s […]
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Veterans Affairs worker shot at Georgia clinic
A Veterans Affairs employee was shot Tuesday at a clinic in Jasper and airlifted to a hospital. The suspected shooter is dead. What’s Happening: Jasper Police Chief Matt Dawkins says the shooting was reported around 1 p.m. at the Pickens County VA Clinic. When officers arrived, they encountered the suspect outside the building and opened […]
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Kemp suspends Hall County Sheriff for 60 days after DUI charge
Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Tuesday suspending Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch from office for 60 days, effective immediately. What’s Happening: The order follows a recommendation from a three-member investigative committee Kemp appointed on March 6. The committee delivered its recommendation to suspend Couch on March 16. What’s Important: The suspension is authorized […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Cyclist killed after being hit by car in Macon
A man riding a bicycle was struck and killed by a car on Hawkinsville Road early Wednesday morning. What’s Happening: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene near the intersection of Avondale Mill Road and Hawkinsville Road at 5:21 a.m. after a 43-year-old man on a bicycle was hit by a 2008 Honda […]
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Fire and Ice: Georgia is under fire and freeze warnings
Parts of Georgia are under a fire danger statement Wednesday afternoon, while freeze and frost alerts cover parts of southeast and coastal Georgia early Wednesday. What’s Happening: A Special Weather Statement runs until 7 p.m. Wednesday for parts of central and west Georgia, where relative humidity is expected to be 25% or less for four […]
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Here are the angriest commutes in Georgia
A new poll from Munley Law lists three Atlanta highway spots as Georgia’s angriest commutes. The Downtown Connector ranked first in the state. What’s Happening: The law firm said it surveyed 3,015 U.S. workers who drive to work and asked which roads they most associate with stress, frustration, and aggressive driving. Georgia’s top three were […]
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3 Georgia spots named among best spring destinations
A Portland, Oregon-based real estate company ranked three Georgia locations among the top spring destinations in the country, based on a poll of real estate agents. What’s Happening: Portland Real Estate surveyed 3,012 real estate agents to find U.S. neighborhoods that shine in spring. Three Georgia spots made the top 14: Isle of Hope in […]
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67-year-old man struck and killed by train in Barrow County
A 67-year-old man was struck and killed by a CSX train in Barrow County on Monday after the conductor spotted him lying on the tracks. What’s Happening: Johnny Ray Gooch was killed after a CSX train struck him at Atlanta Highway NW and Cedar Creek Road in Winder at around 11:59 a.m. on March 16. […]
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Gwinnett fugitive arrested in Alabama on assault warrants
A man wanted in Gwinnett County on assault charges was arrested in Oxford, Alabama on March 10. What’s Happening: The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit helped Oxford police locate and arrest Jeffrey Yancey. He had active warrants out of Gwinnett County for aggravated assault and aggravated battery. What’s Important: Oxford police also charged Yancey […]
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Atlanta woman stole nearly $10 million from Amazon and forged a judge’s signature
A federal jury convicted a 40-year-old Atlanta woman on all 30 counts in a fraud case involving nearly $10 million stolen from Amazon, forged federal court documents, and money laundering. What’s Happening: Brittany Hudson owned an Amazon delivery business called Legend Express LLC. On March 13, a jury found her guilty of conspiracy, wire fraud, […]
Posted inWeather
Most of Georgia is under a freeze warning
A freeze warning is in effect across a large part of Georgia, with temperatures expected to fall below freezing again Tuesday night. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued freeze warnings for two groups of Georgia counties. Both rounds follow the same schedule: the first warning runs until 10 a.m. Tuesday, and the second picks […]
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Georgia pollen count hits 464 on Tuesday
Georgia’s total pollen count reached 464 on Tuesday, March 17, according to Atlanta Allergy and Asthma. What’s Happening: Tree pollen is driving the number, sitting in the high range on the tracking scale. Grass, weeds, and mold are all registering low. What’s Important: A count of 464 falls in the high category. Trees are responsible […]
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Felon runs DUI checkpoint, leads cops on 100 mph chase and shoots at deputies
A convicted felon with outstanding warrants from multiple states led Twiggs County deputies on a high-speed chase Saturday before crashing and being taken into custody. What’s Happening: At 5:36 p.m. on March 14, deputies were running a DUI checkpoint on the Highway 27 East on-ramp when they tried to stop a black GMC Denali. The […]
Posted inEconomy
Georgia gas prices hit $3.51 per gallon
Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump this week as Spring Break travel and rising crude oil prices push the statewide average for regular gas to $3.51 per gallon. What’s Happening: The statewide average rose 29 cents from last week and is 61 cents higher than this time last year. A standard 15-gallon fill-up […]
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Georgia residents will get tax rebate checks this year
Georgia taxpayers are getting some of their money back. With a unanimous vote Monday, the state Senate gave final approval to a bill that will distribute tax rebates worth $250 to individuals and $500 to married couples. Gov. Brian Kemp proposed the rebates, guaranteeing that he’ll sign them into law. Giving money back to Georgians is […]
Posted inSpecial Features
Georgia vs Florida Driving: 7 Differences Drivers Notice When Crossing the State Line
Every year, thousands of drivers make the trip between Georgia and Florida—for beach weekends, college football games, or a quick escape from routine. On paper, it’s just a few hours on the highway. In reality, the driving experience can feel surprisingly different the moment you cross the state line. From shifting weather patterns to unfamiliar […]
