Clayton County police say Ramon “RJ” Jett was discovered in a pond near the 8000 block of Webb Road in Riverdale, near where he was last seen. RJ’s body was found at 9:12 a.m. Monday, after an extensive search that went into the night. His family has been notified. Search had stretched through the night […]
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Savannah opens free cooling spots as heat index hits 108 today
What’s happening: The heat index — how hot it actually feels once humidity is factored in — is expected to reach 108 degrees today. That level of heat can cause heat exhaustion and heat stroke, both of which are medical emergencies. Where to go: More indoor options: Union Mission at 120 Fahm St. is open […]
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Georgia on Fire: Heat index hits brutal 109 degrees
A Heat Advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. tonight across parts of southeast Georgia, where the heat index could reach 109 degrees. What’s happening: The advisory covers Wayne, Brantley, Glynn, Echols, Clinch, Camden, Charlton, and Ware counties. High temperatures combined with heavy humidity put residents at risk of heat illness. What this means for […]
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Atlanta tops nation in debt collector complaints
Atlanta residents filed more debt collection complaints last year than people in any other major city in the country, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission — and the numbers aren’t even close. What’s Happening: The FTC logged 23,517 debt collection complaints from the Atlanta area in 2025, a rate of 381 per 100,000 […]
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This is the hottest ZIP Code in Georgia for movers
More people moved to Bainbridge last month than at any point in recent memory, according to a new national report tracking nearly 600,000 residential moves. What’s happening: MovingPlace, a national website that connects people with moving companies, ranked Bainbridge’s ZIP code 39819 fifth in the country for the biggest single-month jump in move activity. Moves […]
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More than 2.4 million Georgians expected to travel for July Fourth
Georgia drivers heading out for the Fourth of July holiday will face higher gas prices, pricier flights, and some of the busiest roads of the year — with a record 2.41 million state residents expected to travel this week. What’s Happening: AAA projects 2.41 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home between […]
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Georgia gas prices drop to $3.58
Georgia drivers are paying less at the pump than they have in more than a month. The state average for a gallon of regular gas fell to $3.58 as of Sunday — down 38 cents from a month ago. What’s Happening: The drop is part of nearly four straight weeks of falling prices across the […]
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Forsyth County tax commissioner dies suddenly
Forsyth County is grieving the sudden death of Tax Commissioner Matthew Ledbetter, who died Saturday at his home. He was 59. Ledbetter had served as the county’s tax commissioner since January 1, 2005, making him one of the longest-serving constitutional officers in Forsyth County history. He was in his sixth term at the time of […]
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Police, fire crews training at East Hall High this week
What’s happening: The training is taking place at East Hall High School, located at 3534 East Hall Road. Sessions run Monday through Thursday, June 29 to July 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. What to know if you’re nearby: The school campus is closed to the public during the training. Roads around […]
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Clayton County police searching for missing nonverbal child in Riverdale
What’s Happening: Ramon is nonverbal and has a mental health condition that may keep him from communicating or asking for help. Police are searching for him using K-9 teams, drones, patrol officers, and detectives. What Ramon looks like: He is about 3 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs roughly 40 pounds, with black hair and […]