Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency announced Sunday that temperatures will drop tonight and warming shelters are available for anyone experiencing homelessness or inadequate heat. What’s Happening: Two warming shelters are open: Brookdale Resource Center and Hello House. County crews remain on call throughout the night to respond to weather-related issues. Road Conditions: Roadways are mostly […]
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Driver Crashes Into Vacant Home in Bibb County
A driver lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a vacant home on Maynard Street in Bibb County this morning. What Happened: The single-vehicle crash occurred when the driver lost control and struck the vacant structure. The driver sustained minor injuries. What’s Important: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to the scene. […]
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Man Struck and Killed While Lying on Road in Cobb
A man died after being struck by a pickup truck while lying in the roadway on Powers Ferry Road in Cobb County early Friday morning. What’s Happening: The collision occurred at 1:19 a.m. on Powers Ferry Road north of Sherwood Drive. An unidentified Hispanic man was lying perpendicular across the center turn lane and northbound […]
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Meet New Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski
The Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski as head coach Saturday night after he met with team leadership in Atlanta. What’s Happening: Stefanski, 43, becomes the 20th head coach in Falcons history and will report to president of football Matt Ryan. He previously served as head coach of the Cleveland Browns and spent 14 years as […]
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Yes, I’m a Humorist. Here’s Why You Don’t Know What That is
A young person asked me this week what exactly a humorist is. Not in a philosophical, late-night-dorm-room way. Not as a challenge. Just an honest question. The kind of question you ask when you’ve maybe heard a word before, but never actually seen it in the wild. And I realized something unsettling (to me, anyway): […]
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Macon Announces Closures Due to Snow
Macon-Bibb County closed recreation facilities and delayed a convenience center opening Sunday due to snow and freezing temperatures that created slick road conditions. What’s happening: The Bowden Golf Course and all county recreation tennis and pickleball facilities are closed. The convenience center on 11th Street and Fulton Mill Road opened at 11 a.m., three hours […]
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South Fulton Opens Warming Center Due to Extreme Cold
The City of South Fulton opened a warming station at Burdett Park for people needing temporary relief from cold weather. What’s Happening: The warming station at 2945 Burdett Road is open 24 hours. What’s Important: Anyone in the community can use the facility to get out of the cold. The city has not announced when […]
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Jasper Officials Warn Residents Not to Get on Roads Until Ice Melts
Jasper County woke to snow-covered roads Sunday morning, with the sheriff’s office urging residents to stay home as ice and slick conditions persist across the area. What’s Happening The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office reported icy and slick road conditions throughout the county Sunday morning following overnight snowfall. Officials said conditions should gradually improve as temperatures […]
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Is Your HOA Aggressive and Unreasonable? A New Bill in Georgia Could Fix That
A bill in the state senate could finally curb the powers given to homeowner’s associations in Georgia. Senate Bill 406, introduced by Sen. Josh Brass (R-6th) and five co-sponsors, would require all homeowners associations in Georgia to register annually with the Secretary of State and create a new state board to investigate complaints against HOAs. […]
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Augusta Resident Missing Since Friday Night
What’s Happening: Cotiangco was last seen at 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 in the 1300 block of Walton Way. Cotiangco is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 158 pounds. What We Know: Cotiangco is known to frequent the 1500 block of Walton Way, near where Cotiangco was last seen. How to Help: Anyone with […]
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Warner Robins Warns Drivers of Black Ice Risk Monday Morning
Warner Robins officials are warning drivers about potential black ice on roads Monday morning after expected snowfall this weekend. What’s Happening: The city expects 1 to 3 inches of snow. Officials say melting snow may refreeze Sunday night, creating black ice during Monday morning’s commute. What’s Important: Black ice forms when melted snow refreezes on […]
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Teen Charged in Macon Shooting Death
An 18-year-old Macon man has been charged with felony murder and other crimes after a shooting Friday night on Hardwick Drive left one person dead and another critically injured. What’s Happening: Zay’vion Ni Seah Dajour Jackson was arrested and charged with felony murder, criminal attempt to commit armed robbery, and three counts of aggravated assault. […]
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Cobb Schools Watchdog Group Launches Website With Anonymous Tip Portal
A Cobb County school finance watchdog group launched a website that includes an anonymous tip submission form and links to public budget documents. What’s Happening: Watching the Funds – Cobb posted on Facebook that its new website went live. The group has tracked Cobb County school finances for five years. What’s on the Site: The […]
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National Weather Service Increases Snow Forecast For Georgia Sunday
The National Weather Service upgraded part of central Georgia to a Winter Storm Warning and increased confidence in snow occurring Sunday morning. What’s Happening: A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for parts of central Georgia from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Areas under the warning could see 1 to 3 inches of […]
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Georgia Has a DUI Problem and Police Have Had Enough
Georgia law enforcement agencies are issuing urgent warnings about drunk driving after recent arrests showed drivers with blood alcohol levels nearly three times the legal limit, while state data shows DUI deaths more than doubled from 213 in 2013 to 507 in 2022. What’s Happening: The City of South Fulton Police Department and Georgia State […]
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Gwinnett Schools Will Force All 6-Year-Olds Into First Grade Starting Fall 2026
Parents in Gwinnett County will lose the option to hold back their 6-year-olds from first grade under a new school district policy. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Public Schools will require all 6-year-old children to start first grade beginning in fall 2026. The change wipes out what parents and educators call “redshirting,” where parents could choose […]
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Snow is Coming: What to Do if The Lights Go Out
Sub-freezing temperatures and potential snow and ice are expected across Georgia this weekend. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service forecasts sub-freezing temperatures statewide, with possible snow and ice in some areas. Power outages are possible during severe winter weather. What You Can Do Now: How to Stay Informed During Outages: Georgia Power offers free Outage […]
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Opinion: The Democrats Left America Behind
What is happening in the United States today is not simply a debate over policy, but a quiet inversion of values. Government is no longer acting as a neutral referee operating by a fair set of rules. While responsibility can be spread across many areas, no matter how it is examined, most of it rests […]
