Drivers and residents in parts of DeKalb and Rockdale counties are under a flash flood warning until 4:45 p.m. today as heavy rain keeps falling across the area. What’s happening: The National Weather Service issued the warning for central DeKalb County and central Rockdale County. Storms have already dropped 1 to 3 inches of rain, […]
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Inmate dies after heart attack at Cobb County jail
A 61-year-old man being held at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center in Marietta died Sunday after deputies found him in cardiac arrest the day before. What happened: Robert Hardy was found unresponsive Saturday, July 25. Staff at the detention center treated him before he was taken to Kennestone Hospital, where doctors put him on […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Motorcycle crash on Barrett Parkway in Marietta: What we know
What’s Happening: The wreck happened around 1:19 p.m. near Anderson Estates Court. A 2005 Honda CBR600 motorcycle and a blue 2009 Toyota Corolla were both heading north on Ernest Barrett Parkway when the rider came off the bike. Police say the reason is not yet known. What We Know: After the rider fell, the motorcycle […]
Posted inFood
Stockbridge restaurant fails health inspection with a score of 45
A Stockbridge Chinese restaurant failed its routine health inspection last week, earning a score of 45 out of 100 — well below the 70 needed to pass under Georgia’s food safety rules. What’s Happening: China Cafe III at 1481 Hudson Bridge Rd was inspected on July 21. The restaurant must now undergo a follow-up inspection […]
Posted inEconomy
Iran war spikes Georgia gas prices 15 cents over last week
Georgia drivers are paying $1.01 more per gallon than they were a year ago, with the statewide average for regular gas reaching $3.92 this week. What’s happening: The price jumped 15 cents in the past week alone and is up 31 cents from a month ago. A standard 15-gallon fill-up now costs about $58.80. Crude […]
Posted inWeather
The heat index could hit 111 in parts of Georgia today
People across more than a dozen south Georgia counties are facing dangerous heat Monday, with conditions expected to feel as hot as 111 degrees once humidity is factored in. What’s happening: The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Cook, Berrien, and Lanier counties, where it could feel like 108 degrees outside. A […]
Posted inCrime
Inmate escapes from Georgia jail Sunday morning
A man broke out of the Atkinson County Jail early Sunday morning and has not been caught, the sheriff’s office says. What happened: 32-year-old Pablo Zuriel Miranda escaped at about 6:30 a.m. Sunday, according to Sheriff David Moore. His location is unknown. Who’s looking: State investigators, troopers, aircraft, K9 units, and wildlife officers are all […]
Posted inLocal Heroes
6 people were rescued from the Chattahoochee River after their raft broke away
Six adults were pulled to safety Saturday after getting stranded along the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta when they became separated from their raft. What happened: Atlanta Fire Rescue’s Swift Water Rescue Team searched the river for the group while the six stayed on the phone with rescuers. The raft turned up separately during the search. […]
Posted inHealth
Boil water advisory issued for four Effingham County neighborhoods tonight
Residents in four Effingham County subdivisions need to boil their tap water starting at 9 p.m. tonight. The order came after low water pressure was detected near a work site at Blue Jay Road and Hodgeville Road. What’s happening: The advisory covers Belmont Glen, Cedar Ridge, New Haven, and Staffordshire. No contamination has been confirmed. […]
Posted inIn The News
Okefenokee earns world heritage crown, but mining companies still circle the swamp
Fresh off the world stage with the departure of FIFA World Cup fans, Georgia is back in the limelight with the listing of the Okefenokee Swamp as an international treasure. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization announced Saturday that it had decided to add the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to its World Heritage […]