Fifteen years ago today, Robert Lee Simmons Jr. was found dead inside his home at the Glendale Apartments on Norman Drive in Toccoa. His killer has never been identified. What’s Happening: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Toccoa Police Department are asking the public for help in the homicide case of 46-year-old Simmons. The […]
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Dense fog blankets parts of Georgia Sunday morning
Dense fog is covering several Georgia counties this morning, cutting visibility and making roads dangerous in some areas. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued Dense Fog Advisories for two separate zones in Georgia. The advisories expire at different times depending on location. What We Know: Two distinct advisory areas cover Georgia counties: A […]
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Atlanta soul food restaurant fails health inspection with a score of 64
A southern cuisine restaurant in Atlanta failed its routine health inspection Tuesday, scoring a 64 out of 100 — a grade the state classifies as unsatisfactory. Why It Matters: A score below 70 triggers a required follow-up inspection. That visit is scheduled for March 3. Until then, Zion Delight Southern Cuisine at 808 McDonough Blvd. […]
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A health care executive is running for Georgia governor. His company has had about $1 billion in state contracts.
This article was originally published by Healthbeat, a nonprofit newsroom covering public health published by Civic News Company and KFF Health News The latest candidate to enter the Georgia Republican primary for governor is a health care executive whose company supplied hospital and nursing home workers during the Covid emergency under a state contract. Billionaire […]
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‘I pray for peace:’ Warnock responds to U.S. attack on Iran
Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock released the following statement after President Trump announced U.S. forces had carried out strikes in Iran. Americans have long been weary of forever wars in the Middle East and the painful lessons that should have already been learned. The Trump administration’s dramatic and deadly escalation in Iran risks yet […]
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Atlanta woman shot inside her own home by drive-by shooting
Why It Matters: A woman was shot inside her own home. Residents on Greenleaf Circle SW woke up to an active crime scene, and police say the shooter has not been identified. What We Know: Police responded to 4367 Greenleaf Circle SW at approximately 5:59 a.m. on Friday, February 27, according to a department release. […]
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Dad testifies he gave Colton Gray the gun he used in a fatal school shooting to improve his grades
A Georgia father on trial for his son’s deadly school shooting took the stand Friday, telling jurors he gave the teenager the rifle as a Christmas gift to bring them closer together. Why It Matters: Four people are dead, and now a father’s decision to hand his son a rifle is at the center of […]
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Power outage in Brunswick after crash knocks down power lines on 341
A vehicle hit a power pole on Norwich Street Extension (U.S. 341) at McKinna Place in Glynn County Saturday, pulling power lines down across the road and forcing a full closure of the roadway. What’s Happening: Glynn County Police Department closed all lanes at the scene after the crash brought live power lines onto the […]
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Dense fog advisory covers large parts of Georgia Saturday morning
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for dozens of Georgia counties until 10 a.m. EST today. Visibility has dropped below one mile in some areas. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued the advisory for portions of central, north central, northwest, west central, and south central Georgia. Affected counties include: How This Affects Real […]
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Hall County sheriff busted for DUI in his own county
The man in charge of law enforcement in Hall County was arrested Friday morning on drunk driving charges — in the very county he was elected to protect. Why It Matters: When the person responsible for enforcing the law breaks it, residents deserve to know. This arrest raises real questions about accountability at the top […]
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Water Wars between Georgia, Alabama and Florida finally dry up
No blood was shed, but it will go down as one of the longer conflicts in memory. Last week, Alabama finally raised a white flag after nearly four decades of legal battles with Georgia in one front of what came to be known as the “Tri-State Water Wars,” which included Florida. The Eleventh U.S. Circuit […]
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Will Georgia have a warm weekend?
The National Weather Service is calling for dry, warm weather across Georgia this weekend, following a stretch of rain. What’s Happening: Saturday morning will bring patchy fog and low clouds, but skies will clear to mostly sunny by the afternoon. Highs Saturday will range from 68 to 73 degrees, with morning lows between 45 and […]
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UGA professor accused of sending lewd texts to a minor flees country
He sent lewd texts to a minor, was confronted in class and on social media, was fired from UGA and now has fled the country. A University of Georgia professor fired over allegations of sending sexual texts to a minor has left the United States, authorities say. The case has shaken the Athens campus and […]
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Georgia Captain D’s fails health inspection
A Brunswick fast food restaurant is facing serious food safety concerns after a routine health inspection this week turned up a failing score and a long list of violations. Captain D’s Seafood at 161 Altama Connector received a score of 49 out of 100 during a February 24, a grade the state classifies as Unsatisfactory. […]
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Fire destroys Decatur restaurant
A fire tore through Wild N Out Market and Cafe at 1270 Columbia Drive in Decatur early this morning, wiping out the business and leaving its owners and workers without income. What’s Happening: Owner Willie Harris says he got a call around 3 a.m. from his daughter, a paramedic at a local fire station, after […]
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Macon-Bibb County gives away more than 800 weather radios at mall event
More than 800 free weather radios were handed out at Macon Mall this week, as hundreds of residents lined up to get tools that could save their lives during a storm or other emergency. The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency distributed 827 weather radios on Tuesday, along with 108 pillow shakers and strobe light attachments […]
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Woman arrested at Georgia Dollar General with drugs and stolen items
A traffic stop at a Dollar General in Statenville on Thursday ended with a Fargo woman in custody on felony drug and theft charges. What’s Happening: Echols County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped 41-year-old Megan Lofton after recognizing her as the subject of an active Failure to Appear warrant in Echols County. She was taken into […]
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City of Hampton tackles rumors about police chief
The City of Hampton issued a statement Thursday denying online rumors that Police Chief Bo Turner is being replaced. What’s Happening: The city says claims that Turner, also known as James “Bo” Turner, is leaving his position are false. The rumors name Michael Crumpler, the current police chief for the neighboring City of Morrow, as […]
