A Crawford County man is in jail on a burglary charge after someone broke into a home on Fulton Mill Court, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. What happened: An investigator tracked down the suspect using a Flock camera, a system that automatically reads and logs license plates. The man was taken into custody […]
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Man arrested after firing a gun inside a Statesboro apartment
A Statesboro man fired a gun multiple times inside his apartment while police were on scene Saturday night, triggering an hours-long standoff that ended with his arrest early Sunday morning. What happened: Officers went to Caribe Court after a disturbance call. When they arrived, the man inside the apartment opened fire. Officers cleared residents from […]
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Part of Highway 110 reopens in Camden County as Brantley wildfire burns on
Part of a road closed because of the Highway 82 wildfire has reopened in Camden County, but two other stretches of highway in the area remain shut down. What’s Happening: Georgia DOT has reopened Highway 110 between Highway 82 and Highway 17 in Camden County. The immediate fire and smoke threat to drivers has passed […]
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15 new wildfires spring up in Georgia Saturday
Georgia firefighters responded to 15 new wildfires Saturday that burned nearly 22 acres statewide, even as two massive fires in South Georgia continued to grow with no meaningful rain expected. What’s Happening: The Georgia Forestry Commission reported the 15 new fires Saturday. Those blazes are separate from the two largest fires burning in the state, […]
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Brantley County wildfire grows to nearly 21,000 acres
A wildfire burning in Brantley County since April 20 has grown to 20,933 acres and is nearly impossible to contain, with drought conditions and hot, dry weather continuing to fuel its spread. What’s Happening: The Highway 82 fire is burning near the communities of Atkinson and Waynesville and is only 7% contained as of Sunday […]
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Trump rushed out after shots fired at DC press dinner
President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner at a hotel in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night after what sounded like shots were fired, according to the press traveling with the president. An initial pool report said “There was several loud bangs and the Secret Service with guns drawn rushed the pool […]
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Two 3-year-olds drown at Georgia home: What we know
Two 3-year-olds died Wednesday after a drowning at a home on Aberdeen Circle in Cordele, according to the Cordele Police Department. What happened: Crisp County 911 got the call at approximately 11:01 a.m. First responders arrived, performed life-saving measures on both children, and took them to Crisp Regional Hospital, where both were pronounced dead. The […]
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Brantley County wildfire grows to nearly 10,000 acres overnight
An overnight flight over the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County mapped the blaze at about 9,572 acres Saturday morning, a jump from the 7,500 acres reported Friday evening. What’s Happening: The fire started April 20 near the Brantley County communities of Atkinson and Waynesville. As of Friday evening, it was only 15% contained and […]
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When voting in the primaries, remember Georgia’s state officials who stood up for democracy in 2020
“In many ways, the North won the Civil War militarily and then lost the peace. A group of writers, included many Confederate generals, began a school of thought called the Lost Cause in which they began to romanticize the Confederacy.”- Ron Chernow, Pulitzer winning historian We live in a very odd time with lots of false […]
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Suspect in armed robbery in Candler County still at large
An armed robbery was reported Saturday at a store at 55 MLK Jr. Drive in Metter, according to Candler County Emergency Management. What’s Happening: The suspect is believed to still be on foot and armed. Officers are actively searching the area near the store. Suspect Description: Authorities describe the suspect as a white male, approximately […]
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Could the Democratic Convention come to Atlanta in 2028?
Atlanta is under consideration to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Atlanta is one of five finalist cities bidding to host the convention, where the Democratic nominee for president will be formally selected. Representatives from the Democratic National Committee, including Chairman Ken Martin, visited Atlanta this week to scout locations for the event, including State […]
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Going to the Vidalia Onion Festival? What to know
The Vidalia Onion Festival runs Saturday and Sunday, and city officials have released a parking and traffic map to help attendees find their way in. Getting there: Which route you take depends on what part of the festival you plan to attend: What’s important: Airshow parking is separate from carnival and arts and crafts parking, […]
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Highway 82 wildfire grows to 7,500 acres and breaks through containment lines
A wildfire burning in Brantley County grew to about 7,500 acres Friday and broke through containment lines late in the afternoon, pushing north toward the Browntown community. What’s happening: The Highway 82 Fire started April 20 in the communities of Atkinson and Waynesville and remains only 15% contained as of Friday evening. The fire has […]
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Topless woman arrested near Cobb school offered to perform sex acts on police officers
A Cobb County woman is behind bars after police say she was walking topless near a busy high school during the Monday morning rush. Why It Matters: This happened steps away from Wheeler High School, where students and families were arriving for the school day. What’s Happening: Cobb Police officers say they spotted 37-year-old Zulibeth […]
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Cause of Georgia’s 2 massive wildfires revealed
State officials, including Gov. Brian Kemp, say they believe they know what sparked the two largest wildfires burning in South Georgia, but neither cause has been confirmed, and investigations are still underway. What’s Happening: Officials believe the Pineland Road Fire, burning in Clinch and Echols Counties, started when someone welded a gate. They believe the […]
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I-285 lane, ramp closures start tonight in southwest Fulton
Major lane and ramp closures on I-285 in southwest Fulton County begin at 9 p.m. tonight and run through 5 a.m. Monday, April 27, as part of a concrete slab reconstruction project along the highway’s westside corridor. What’s Happening: The closures stretch along I-285 between South Fulton Parkway in College Park and Collier Road. Both […]
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Canton youth pastor gets two life sentences for raping pre-teen girls
A Cherokee County judge sentenced a 26-year-old man to two consecutive life sentences after a jury found him guilty of raping two girls under the age of 13 in separate attacks in Canton and Woodstock. What happened: On April 16, Cherokee County Superior Court Judge Tony Baker sentenced 26-year-old Reyes Hernandez-Macario following his March 12 […]
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New evacuations ordered as Brantley County wildfire spreads into Coffee County
A wildfire burning along Highway 82 in Brantley County pushed north into Coffee County on Thursday and is still burning Friday morning, even after overnight humidity climbed to 90%. What’s Happening: The fire crossed Highway 110 West into Coffee County, reaching Stewart Road, also known as Lane and Robertson Hammock Road. Fire behavior was described […]
