Middle Georgia Regional Airport’s runway is getting longer. Workers are already on site extending Runway 5-23 by 600 feet on the airport’s southwest corner, a project years in the making that will stretch the runway from 6,501 feet to 7,101 feet. What’s Happening: The longer runway is designed to better accommodate corporate jets, commercial flights, […]
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Two arrested after drive-by shooting in Columbus
What’s Happening: Columbus police say officers arrived at the 5200 block of Hamilton Road at about 1:43 a.m. on June 1 after reports of a shooting. They found a victim who had been shot. Who Was Arrested: Police say two people face charges in connection with the shooting: Ronald Forsyth faces charges of drive-by shooting, […]
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Caught on camera: Child flies out of truck in Gwinnett crash
A video making the rounds this week is being called nothing short of a miracle by Gwinnett County Police. The footage shows a three-vehicle crash involving a police car in which an unrestrained child is ejected from a pickup truck and lands on the police vehicle. According to Gwinnett County Police, the child walked away […]
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Before your teen hits the Chattahoochee, have the talk
With summer in full swing, Johns Creek police want parents to have a conversation with their teens before anyone heads to the Chattahoochee River. What’s Happening: The Johns Creek Police Department says the river can turn dangerous fast when a dam upstream releases water. Levels rise quickly, currents get strong, and a spot that looked […]
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Air quality alert covers metro Atlanta today
An air quality alert is in effect for 23 metro Atlanta counties until 8:45 p.m. tonight, warning that the air outside may be unhealthy for some people. What’s happening: The alert is rated Code Orange, which means air quality is likely to be unhealthy for people who are sensitive to it. Ozone levels are expected […]
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Mableton will build its own police department after Cobb deal hits a wall
What’s happening: Mayor Michael Owens announced Thursday the city is starting the early work to build a Public Safety Division that would include its own law enforcement. City officials wanted a deal with Cobb County that ran through 2034, but the agreement Cobb County adopted blocks any extension beyond one year. What broke down: The […]
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Georgia man arrested on 17 child sex charges
A 30-year-old Coffee County man is facing 17 charges tied to child sex crimes, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. What’s Happening: Derrick Shawn Porter was arrested and charged with 16 counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of child molestation. Sexual exploitation of children typically involves the production, possession, or distribution […]
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Lane closures coming to Walton Way this week in Augusta
What’s happening: Augusta Utilities says the closures are needed to finish restoring the road after recent utility repairs. The road will stay open in both directions during the work. How this affects drivers: Travelers through the area should plan for minor delays both afternoons. Augusta Utilities says drivers should use caution when passing through the […]
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Police arrest man who pulled gun in Chatham County road rage dispute
A road rage incident brought Chatham County police officers to an intersection Tuesday night, resulting in one arrest on a charge of aggravated assault. What’s Happening: At the intersection of Quacco Road and Ogeechee Road, three people told police a man pulled a gun on them during a road rage dispute. Officers found the suspect […]
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Atlanta airport unveils first digital sphere in a US airport ahead of World Cup
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has unveiled ATLAS, a large digital sphere that officials say is the first of its kind inside any U.S. airport, as Atlanta gets ready to host FIFA World Cup matches in 2026. What’s Happening: ATLAS made its debut at Hartsfield-Jackson on June 3. The airport also revealed a FIFA World Cup-themed […]
