Several counties in eastern Georgia are dealing with active flood threats this Sunday morning, with warnings and advisories in effect across Burke, Jenkins, and Screven counties. Flash flood warning: Burke County The most serious alert is a flash flood warning issued by the National Weather Service in Columbia for southeastern Burke County, in effect until […]
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Two stabbings in a week put MARTA safety back in the spotlight
A woman is dead and a transit system is under scrutiny — and the timing could not be worse for Atlanta. A fatal stabbing on a MARTA train Saturday morning at the Oakland City station is the second violent attack on the system in six days. MARTA police say officers patrolling the station responded around […]
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You’ll never catch me calling my wife a battle-axe at a cookout
Honey Doodle and I are celebrating our twenty-third wedding anniversary this weekend. We were together for five years before that, which means she has been putting up with me for the better part of three decades. I can only assume that means she likes me. Our life together has not been without its obstacles. Anyone […]
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Woman killed in stabbing on MARTA train: What we know
A woman was stabbed and killed on a MARTA train at the Oakland City station around noon Saturday, according to MARTA police. What happened: MARTA police were already patrolling the station when they got a report of a stabbing on a train. They arrested a suspect at the scene. Emergency medical workers also responded, but […]
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Teens caught with stolen guns outside Glynn County sports store
Five suspects, including four teenagers, were detained Wednesday after police found a stolen gun and ammunition inside a car outside Academy Sports on Canal Crossing in Glynn County. What happened: Police were called to the store after a report that five men had taken ammunition without paying and driven off in a Nissan Sentra. Officers […]
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Over 900 cyclists will ride across Georgia starting Sunday
The annual Bicycle Ride Across Georgia kicks off Sunday with more than 900 riders making a week-long trip from LaFayette to Columbus. What’s Happening: The 2026 event, known as Big BRAG, starts Sunday, May 31, in LaFayette and wraps up in Columbus after seven days on the road. The route cuts through Northwest Georgia, including […]
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2 Dead after helicopter crash in Dawson County woods
Two people are dead and a woman is hurt after a helicopter went down in a remote stretch of Dawson County Friday night. Why It Matters: Crashes like this one hit close to home for anyone living near or traveling through rural north Georgia. What Happened: The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office and fire and emergency […]
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Will it rain this weekend in Georgia?
Georgia residents should expect a wet and stormy weekend, with the National Weather Service forecasting showers and thunderstorms across the state both Saturday and Sunday before conditions gradually improve heading into next week. North and Central Georgia The Atlanta area is in for an unsettled Saturday, with a chance of rain before 2 p.m., then […]
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17-year-old girl missing in Cherokee County
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help finding a missing 17-year-old girl. Who: Mariah Jones was last seen near Sam Nelson Road and Talcmine Drive on Saturday. She is about 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs about 140 pounds. What to do: Anyone who knows where she is should call […]
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Man injured in shooting at Carrollton motel
What happened: The shooting happened at about 4:40 p.m. today at the Crown Inn on North Park Street. A 38-year-old man was shot in the thigh and taken to a hospital in the Atlanta area. The suspect: 25-year-old Darrion Je’Juan Mitchell, of Carrollton, is in custody. He is charged with aggravated assault — in Georgia, […]
