A Kingsland man admitted to robbing two local stores after police questioned him following a traffic stop, the Kingsland Police Department said Tuesday. What’s Happening: Shawn Keaton of Kingsland now faces two counts of robbery by intimidation — a charge that means he used threats, not physical force, to take property. He admitted to both […]
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Jones County Sheriff warns of door-to-door paving and pinestraw scams
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to watch out for door-to-door contractors offering deals on asphalt paving and pinestraw installation. What’s happening: The sheriff’s office says these scammers typically show up in warmer months and pressure homeowners into quick decisions. Red flags to watch for: The sheriff’s office listed several warning signs, including […]
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Burke County has a curfew for kids under 18: Here’s what parents need to know
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents of a juvenile curfew ordinance that restricts anyone under 18 from being in public without supervision during overnight hours. What’s happening: Under the ordinance, minors may not be in public places unsupervised during set overnight hours. On Sunday through Thursday, the curfew runs from 11 p.m. to […]
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Georgia Sheriff’s office pretends to buy a plane for April Fools’
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office did not buy a plane. Nobody there is licensed to fly one. And Sheriff Miles is almost certainly not skydiving into a flower festival this weekend. The agency posted an elaborate April Fools’ Day joke to its official Facebook page, announcing the acquisition of a surplus single-engine fixed-wing aircraft for […]
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TSA gets paid but ICE isn’t leaving airports yet
ICE agents are deployed at U.S airports to assist TSA agents amid the ongoing pay and employee retention crisis. But as time goes on, critics of the plan are asking how long ICE agents will remain in airports. TSA agents were paid on Monday, however, white house officials say border agents may be here to […]
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Cold Case: DNA solves 1984 murder of Sandra Kaye Davis after 40 years
Sandra Kaye Davis was 22 years old when her body was found beside a home on Kollock Street in Waycross. That was September 1, 1984. She had been strangled. For more than four decades, her case went unsolved. Then, on March 31, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of Freddie Lee Granger Jr., […]
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Johns Creek police swap blue for pink in April Fool’s Day uniform update
The Johns Creek Police Department announced Tuesday that it is ditching its traditional uniforms in favor of a bold new look — hot pink. The department posted the announcement on Facebook, citing “months of internal discussion” and claiming the “high visibility design” would help officers be seen during traffic enforcement and community events. The post […]
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Florida man gave police a fake name after nearly hitting a Georgia deputy with his car
A Miami man was arrested in Twiggs County on March 31, 2026, after a traffic stop on Highway 358 at I-16 led deputies to uncover multiple felony warrants, a false identity, and three unrestrained children in the vehicle. What happened: Deputies with the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit stopped a vehicle after the […]
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What to Do After a Commercial Truck Accident in Georgia: A 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Commercial trucks are the backbone of Georgia’s logistics economy, but their sheer size and mass introduce unique safety considerations on major interstates like I-285, I-85, and I-75. Navigating the aftermath of a collision with a commercial vehicle requires a specific, immediate set of actions to prioritize physical well-being and protect your legal interests. Unlike standard passenger car accidents, commercial […]
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Carroll County infant removed from home after child exploitation tip
Carroll County investigators removed a six-month-old infant from a home and arrested a 20-year-old woman on child exploitation charges after receiving a tip through a messaging app, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said. What happened: On March 30, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division received a cybertip originating from Kik Messenger, a mobile […]
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Hazlehurst water is out. The city is working on it
The City of Hazlehurst is dealing with a water outage affecting residents and water customers. What’s Happening: The city said its crews are actively working to find the source of the problem so repairs can be made. The city did not say how many customers are affected or what caused the outage. What the City […]
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Cartersville barbecue joint fails health inspection with a score of 58
A Cartersville barbecue restaurant is facing a follow-up inspection after health officials handed it a failing score last month. Cartersville Bar-B-Q, at 140 East Felton Road, scored a 58 out of 100 during a routine inspection on March 25th — a grade the Georgia Department of Public Health considers unsatisfactory. A follow-up inspection is scheduled […]
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Georgia Weather: Warm stretch ahead with storms possible through the weekend
Georgia will see temperatures running 12 to 18 degrees above normal through Saturday, the National Weather Service in Atlanta said Tuesday evening. The week ahead: Highs will stay between 80 and 85 degrees Wednesday through Saturday. Isolated to scattered afternoon storms are possible each day, with overnight lows in the mid-to-upper 50s. Storm chances: The […]
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Glynn County builds new fire station near US 17
Glynn County is building Fire Rescue Station 9, a new fire and emergency services facility near the intersection of U.S. 17 and Chapel Crossing Road. What It Is: Station 9 will be a new fire and emergency services facility serving the U.S. 17 and Chapel Crossing Road corridor in Glynn County. The project was approved […]
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Kingsland police warn of two active scams targeting residents
The Kingsland Police Department is warning residents about two separate scams making the rounds in the community right now. What’s Happening: The department says it has received reports of fake text messages pretending to be from the Georgia Department of Driver Services. Those texts include links that ask for personal or payment information. A second […]
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South Fulton hosting free shred and electronics recycling event April 18
South Fulton is hosting a free document shredding and recycling event on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at Trammell Crow Park, 4980 Cascade Road. The event is organized by District 1 Councilwoman Dr. Catherine Rowell and Full Circle Electronics. What’s happening: Residents can bring old documents for shredding, drop off electronics for […]
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DeKalb police arrest 10 in tire dumping crackdown
DeKalb County police have arrested 10 people on illegal tire dumping charges since the county launched a new surveillance program, and investigators are now asking the public to help find four more suspects. What’s Happening: The most recent arrest was Joseph Franklin, who is accused of dumping more than 300 tires at a church in […]
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Monday night shooting in Midtown Atlanta
One person was killed and two others were hurt in a shooting Monday evening in Midtown Atlanta, according to the Atlanta Police Department. What happened: Atlanta Police Zone 5 officers responded at about 5:47 p.m. on March 30 to a report of multiple people shot at 230 18th St. NW. Officers found three adult victims […]
