A Bleckley County deputy who was responding to an unrelated call ended up arresting a teenager wanted for kidnapping in Alabama. What’s Happening: 18-year-old Brian Lucious Jr. was arrested on a kidnapping warrant out of Baldwin County, Alabama. Deputies identified him while they were already on scene for a separate call. What’s Important: Lucious did […]
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Roswell approves deal to bring $90M veterans care center to city
The city council voted unanimously to sign a formal agreement that could bring a $90 million long-term care center for veterans to the city. No site has been chosen yet, and $35 million still needs to be raised before the project can move forward. What’s Happening: The agreement, called a memorandum of understanding, is a […]
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Tyrone post office reopens after fire damage
What’s Happening: The post office at 100 Commerce Dr. is back open. Repairs to the building are done, and the office is ready to serve customers again. What’s Important: Customers can buy stamps, mail packages, and pick up PO Box mail during the following hours:
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Former paramedic burned in I-75 explosion while helping crash victim
A former paramedic from Madison, Florida, is in the hospital with serious burns after he stopped on I-75 to help a truck driver trapped in a burning wreck on May 22, 2026. What happened: Joel Alvarado was driving when a truck hit a cement wall on I-75 and caught fire. He pulled over and tried […]
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K9 tracks down stabbing suspect in Augusta
What happened: A man arrived at Wellstar MCG Health in Augusta at about 6:30 a.m. Saturday seeking treatment for stab wounds. According to the sheriff’s office, the stabbing happened in the 2200 block of Southgate Drive. The arrest: Investigators identified a possible suspect and located him during a traffic stop on Gordon Highway near 5th […]
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Georgia gas prices fall to $3.85, but are still nearly $1 above last year
Georgia drivers are paying less at the pump this week. The statewide average dropped to $3.85 a gallon, down 14 cents from $3.99 a week ago. Reports of peace talks involving Iran have pushed crude oil prices lower, though prices could climb again if those talks fall apart. What’s Happening: The national average also fell, […]
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Cool start to June before Georgia heat returns
June is off to an unusually cool start across Georgia, with temperatures running well below normal for the first week of meteorological summer. A mild Monday to open the month Today brings partly sunny skies and a high near 87 degrees, which is already several degrees below what Georgians typically see at the start of […]
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Savannah says goodbye to K9 Officer Dooly
Savannah has lost one of its own. K9 Officer Dooly, a longtime member of the Savannah Police Department, died Friday, according to Savannah Alderman Kurtis Purtee. A Career of Service Dooly served the department from 2015 to 2021, according to Purtee. In that time, the dog was credited with nearly 450 arrests and 15 physical […]
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Have you seen this hilarious post from a Georgia Sheriff’s Office?
We have to hand it to the Candler County Sheriff’s Office for this hilarious social media post that perfectly captures Saturday night in some parts of Georgia. Here is the post, if you haven’t seen it yet. Enjoy! 🌙 Saturday Night in Candler CountyBuckle up.It’s Saturday night in Candler County, and some of y’all are […]
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House fire leaves 3 people and pets without a home in Savannah
What’s Happening: Firefighters arrived at a home on Mistletoe Court at about 5:42 a.m. and found smoke coming from the building. The fire was out by 5:59 a.m., about 17 minutes after the call came in. Who’s Affected: Three residents and several pets have been displaced and can no longer stay in the home.
