What’s happening: Villa Rica police, Carroll County firefighters, and West Georgia EMS crews are running a training exercise at the church at 1483 West Highway 78. The drill runs each day from 8 a.m. to about 1 p.m. A medical helicopter may also show up as part of the exercise. What this means for you: […]
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Downtown Roswell parking gets 2 free hours starting Saturday
What’s Happening: The free window runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Two new 30-minute free spots are also being added on Elizabeth Way for quick stops, pickups, and drop-offs. Both changes are part of the city’s Downtown Parking Pilot Program. What’s New: When paid parking launched May 15, the meter started at $2 […]
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First wrongful death lawsuit filed over 2024 BioLab fire
The first wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the 2024 BioLab fire has been filed against BioLab and its parent company, KIK Consumer Products. Shamita Johnson filed the lawsuit, alleging that exposure to toxic chemicals released from the company’s Conyers facility caused respiratory injuries that led to the death of her husband, Kenny Johnson. Johnson collapsed […]
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Neo’s nose knows: Georgia K-9 cracks open mystery marijuana haul
A suspicious package called in at a Chatham County business turned out to hold 17 pounds of marijuana, police said Monday. What’s Happening: Corporal Jovante Spivey and his K-9, Neo, were called to the business after someone reported a suspicious package. Neo alerted on it, and when officers opened it, they found 11 vacuum-sealed bags […]
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Is your local government planning a sneaky tax increase? Here’s how to spot it
Every summer, the same thing happens across Georgia. County commissioners, city councils, and school boards quietly schedule a series of public meetings. The notices go up. The hearings are held. The votes are taken. And millions of Georgia homeowners never know it happened — until the tax bill arrives. If you own property in Georgia, […]
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DeKalb and Rockdale counties are under a flash flood warning
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]