Severe thunderstorm warnings and heat advisories are active across Georgia today, with large hail and damaging winds threatening parts of the northeast and heat index values topping 109 degrees across much of the state. Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Elbert and Hart counties: Western Elbert County and southwestern Hart County are under a severe thunderstorm warning […]
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Georgia Sheriff suspended again over new misconduct claims
Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson has been suspended from office for the second time, this time over a new set of misconduct allegations that have nothing to do with the criminal case already hanging over him. What’s happening: Governor Brian Kemp signed an order Sunday removing Henderson from duty for 60 days, starting immediately. Kemp […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Overturned vehicle closes Greene and 7th streets in Augusta
What’s happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash. The intersection is blocked. What this means for you: Drivers should stay away from Greene Street and 7th Street and take a different route. Expect delays until the road reopens.
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Missing Clayton County child found dead in pond
Clayton County police say Ramon “RJ” Jett was discovered in a pond near the 8000 block of Webb Road in Riverdale, near where he was last seen. RJ’s body was found at 9:12 a.m. Monday, after an extensive search that went into the night. His family has been notified. Search had stretched through the night […]
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Savannah opens free cooling spots as heat index hits 108 today
What’s happening: The heat index — how hot it actually feels once humidity is factored in — is expected to reach 108 degrees today. That level of heat can cause heat exhaustion and heat stroke, both of which are medical emergencies. Where to go: More indoor options: Union Mission at 120 Fahm St. is open […]
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Georgia on Fire: Heat index hits brutal 109 degrees
A Heat Advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. tonight across parts of southeast Georgia, where the heat index could reach 109 degrees. What’s happening: The advisory covers Wayne, Brantley, Glynn, Echols, Clinch, Camden, Charlton, and Ware counties. High temperatures combined with heavy humidity put residents at risk of heat illness. What this means for […]
Posted inEconomy
Atlanta tops nation in debt collector complaints
Atlanta residents filed more debt collection complaints last year than people in any other major city in the country, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission — and the numbers aren’t even close. What’s Happening: The FTC logged 23,517 debt collection complaints from the Atlanta area in 2025, a rate of 381 per 100,000 […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
This is the hottest ZIP Code in Georgia for movers
More people moved to Bainbridge last month than at any point in recent memory, according to a new national report tracking nearly 600,000 residential moves. What’s happening: MovingPlace, a national website that connects people with moving companies, ranked Bainbridge’s ZIP code 39819 fifth in the country for the biggest single-month jump in move activity. Moves […]
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More than 2.4 million Georgians expected to travel for July Fourth
Georgia drivers heading out for the Fourth of July holiday will face higher gas prices, pricier flights, and some of the busiest roads of the year — with a record 2.41 million state residents expected to travel this week. What’s Happening: AAA projects 2.41 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home between […]
Posted inEconomy
Georgia gas prices drop to $3.58
Georgia drivers are paying less at the pump than they have in more than a month. The state average for a gallon of regular gas fell to $3.58 as of Sunday — down 38 cents from a month ago. What’s Happening: The drop is part of nearly four straight weeks of falling prices across the […]