Starting Saturday, Georgians who watch television or go online will likely encounter campaign ads from Rick Jackson, the Republican candidate for governor. The wealthy entrepreneur announced this week that he will spend $87 million on an initial ad buy to promote his campaign against former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democrat. “This is the […]
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Roaches crawling on food: Alpharetta Mexican restaurant fails health inspection
A Mexican restaurant in Alpharetta failed its most recent health inspection last week, scoring a 63 out of 100 after an inspector found live roaches crawling on exposed food and a cutting board. The Georgia Department of Public Health inspection at Senor Patron, located at 3005 Old Alabama Road, took place July 23. A score […]
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Tybee Island lifeguards warn heat is making beachgoers sick
Lifeguards on Tybee Island have been responding to a growing number of heat exhaustion calls as temperatures climb. What’s Happening: Tybee Island Ocean Rescue says heat exhaustion calls have increased during the current heat. Children, older adults, and anyone spending long stretches outside are at the greatest risk. Know the difference: Heat exhaustion can turn […]
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‘You didn’t even know anyone at that school:’ Apalachee school shooter gets life in prison and no parole
Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, days after pleading guilty to 55 charges for the September 2024 killings of four people. Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm handed down the sentence after three days of victim impact statements, evidence, and expert testimony. “You weren’t […]
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SLOW DOWN: Afternoons turn deadly for kids walking home from school
The most dangerous time for a child walking home from school isn’t the morning rush. It’s the afternoon, after the bell rings, according to federal traffic data. What’s happening: AAA is holding events across Georgia this week urging drivers to slow down near schools and in neighborhoods as students head back to class. Today’s stop […]
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Crash blocks two lanes on I-75 South in Fulton County
Drivers heading south on I-75 near midtown Atlanta are facing delays Wednesday morning after a crash blocked two lanes before the 16th and 14th Street exits. What’s happening: The crash is at mile marker 250.7, just before the 16th/14th Street interchange. Two lanes are blocked in the southbound direction. What this means for you: Drivers […]
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Extreme heat warnings cover much of Georgia today
Parts of south and central Georgia are under heat alerts Wednesday, with the heat index expected to reach as high as 116 degrees in some areas before warnings lift at 8 p.m. What’s happening: The National Weather Service issued two Extreme Heat Warnings and a Heat Advisory covering a wide stretch of the state. The […]
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Clayton County police interrupted a burglary in progress. It turned into a 6-hour standoff
A burglary call on Rock Cut Road Tuesday morning turned into a nearly six-hour standoff after one of three suspects locked himself inside the home and refused to come out. What happened: Clayton County police got the call at about 9:17 a.m. at the 1500 block of Rock Cut Road in Conley. When officers arrived, […]
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Don’t panic: Police activity outside Villa Rica church is a drill
What’s happening: Villa Rica police, Carroll County firefighters, and West Georgia EMS crews are running a training exercise at the church at 1483 West Highway 78. The drill runs each day from 8 a.m. to about 1 p.m. A medical helicopter may also show up as part of the exercise. What this means for you: […]
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Downtown Roswell parking gets 2 free hours starting Saturday
What’s Happening: The free window runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Two new 30-minute free spots are also being added on Elizabeth Way for quick stops, pickups, and drop-offs. Both changes are part of the city’s Downtown Parking Pilot Program. What’s New: When paid parking launched May 15, the meter started at $2 […]