My new house has a bidet. Well, not just a bidet – a high-tech toilet with all the bells, whistles, and waterworks. A porcelain palace. A throne with a résumé. It’s a lot. A lot more than this Southern boy’s behind is used to. This thing… As one approaches the commode to do their business, […]
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Boil Water advisory in effect for East Point
What’s happening: The city issued a boil water advisory Saturday following the break. If your water went out or ran low, every drop that goes in your mouth needs to be treated first. Bring tap water to a full, rolling boil for one minute before drinking it, cooking with it, brushing your teeth, making ice, […]
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Young Voters Missing at the Polls: Georgia’s Record Turnout Masks a Generational Divide
After the state saw a recording-breaking turnout in 2022 — drawing more than 1.9 million voters to the primary — Georgia saw another surge in 2026 as runoff participation climbed far higher than usual. Election officials have pointed to this data as evidence that Georgians remain deeply engaged heading into another closely watched election season. […]
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ROACH BRUNCH: Georgia IHOP crawling with live bugs scores 64
An IHOP restaurant in Lithonia scored a 64 out of 100 on a routine health inspection earlier this month, a failing grade that revealed live roaches, a gnat infestation, improperly stored food and employees not washing their hands. The Georgia Department of Public Health inspection took place July 2 at the restaurant located at 2910 […]
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Fire Safety in the Peach State: Choosing Facade Materials That Meet Modern Codes
For homeowners across Georgia, a home’s exterior does more than create curb appeal. The materials used on walls, siding and other exterior surfaces can play an important role in protecting properties from fire risks. As communities grow and building standards continue to evolve, choosing the right facade materials has become a key consideration for safety, […]
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Albany police seek woman for questioning in Rasheed Moore homicide
What’s happening: King has not been charged in Moore’s death. Police say they want to question her as part of the homicide investigation. What this means for you: If you know where King is or have any information about Moore’s death, call Crime Stoppers at (229) 436-TIPS or the Albany Police Department at (229) 302-0756.
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62-year-old Georgia man charged with killing his roommate
What happened: 62-year-old Albert McKinney faces a malice murder charge, which means he is accused of intentionally killing the man who shared his apartment. Investigators say McKinney stabbed the victim to death. The arrest: McKinney was found at a home in Jonesboro and taken into custody without a struggle. He is now in the DeKalb […]
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Man charged in Macon apartment shooting death that killed 20-year-old
What happened: Jordan Darnell Brown was shot just before 5:30 p.m. on April 21 outside Waverly Pointe Apartments on Forest Hill Road. Someone drove him to a hospital, where he died. Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley notified his family. What’s new: At 10 a.m. today, 23-year-old Donnie Williams Brown Jr. turned himself in on warrants tied […]
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A cold front will bring rain to Georgia this weekend
A cold front pushing into north Georgia is raising the chances of rain and thunderstorms through the weekend, with the northern part of the state facing the greatest risk of severe weather. What’s happening: North Georgia rain chances climb from 40% Thursday to a peak of 70% Saturday, then ease back to 50% by Monday. […]
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Georgia deputy indicted after using force on bystander during traffic stop
What happened: Around 2:40 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2026, Deputy Clarence Johnson V. was working a traffic stop at Broad Street and 4th Street when a man who had nothing to do with that stop approached him. The sheriff’s department described the man as “unruly.” Johnson used force while taking the man into custody. A […]