Underneath a Ga. Highway 204 bridge in Ellabell, Ga., the Ogeechee River is visibly shallow. The waning water line has yielded paling dirt banks and marks of past water levels lining a concrete boat ramp. Here at Morgan’s Bridge, the water level average has been about 6 feet, or double what it looks like now. “We’re […]
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Savannah house fire tears through East 37th Street home
The fire Crews arrived at the 1300 block of East 37th Street around 8:20 p.m. to find the home already heavily involved, according to the Savannah Fire Department. The fire was out by 8:30 p.m. What we don’t know yet The Savannah Fire Department has not released information on whether anyone was injured, what caused […]
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Georgia’s tax cut bill comes due… and the most vulnerable will pay it
Nearly 8,000 Georgians with intellectual and developmental disabilities are waiting for state help that would allow them to live at home instead of in an institution. Lawmakers approved 900 new slots to start closing that list. Governor Brian Kemp cut that number to 100. That is one line in a budget signed Tuesday that tells […]
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Only 5,000 Floyd County voters have voted early
Early voting is winding down in Floyd County, and election officials say turnout has been disappointing. Few Showing Up With the May 19 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election just days away, Floyd County election officials say only about 5,000 of the county’s registered voters have cast a ballot so far. Time Running Out Three days […]
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The latest on Georgia’s wildfires
Georgia has lifted its statewide wildfire burn ban, ending a restriction that at its peak covered 91 counties across the state. What happened: An executive order lifted the State Forester’s wildfire burn ban in all counties. The ban had been in place as two major wildfires tore through south Georgia — the Highway 82 Fire […]
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Have you seen missing East Point 20-year-old Derek Samuel?
East Point police are asking the public to help find 20-year-old Derek Samuel, who was last seen near the Target at 3645 Marketplace Blvd in East Point. What he looks like: Samuel is a Black man, 5 feet 8 inches tall and 127 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing […]
Posted inWeather
Georgia temperatures will hit 90 degrees this weekend
Georgia is in for a warm, dry week, with temperatures expected to reach 90 degrees by Sunday, the National Weather Service says. What’s Happening: Highs will stay in the upper 70s to low 80s through Thursday before jumping fast. Friday climbs to 88 degrees, Saturday stays there, and Sunday hits 90. No rain in sight: […]
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Roswell sets $2-per-hour rate for downtown parking starting Friday
What’s Happening: Paid parking begins May 15 at four locations in downtown Roswell. The rate is $2 per hour for up to six hours. After six hours, a flat daily cap of $16 applies. The paid spots are: Free option nearby: The city’s new downtown parking deck at 1056 Alpharetta Street, which opened May 4, […]
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Kool & the Gang comes to Georgia this summer
The free concert is set for July 4 at the McConnell-Talbert Stadium parking lot. The event marks the 43rd year Warner Robins has hosted an Independence Day celebration and coincides with America’s 250th anniversary. Known for songs like “Celebration,” “Ladies’ Night,” “Get Down On It,” and “Jungle Boogie,” Kool & the Gang has built one […]
Posted inHealth
Georgia teen loses insurance coverage for $38,000 treatment that saved his life
An 18-year-old Georgia boy is missing a critical medical treatment today after his family’s new insurance provider refused to pay — and told them they cannot even appeal the decision. Why It Matters: When an insurance company denies coverage and blocks any path to appeal, families are left with no options and no voice. For […]
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Police arrest 2 teens after Marietta parking lot shooting
Two people were shot in a Marietta parking lot Wednesday night, and police have charged two suspects in connection with the attack. What’s Happening: The shooting happened just after 9 p.m. May 6 in the parking lot at 875 Franklin Gateway. Both victims were each shot once. Both were taken to the hospital and are […]
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Kemp signs tax cuts into law
Georgia lawmakers started the year with talk of eliminating both the state income tax and the property tax for homeowners. The goal proved elusive, but they did compromise on a scaled-back income tax cut and on legislation to decelerate the rapid increases in local property tax costs for homeowners. And on Monday, Gov. Brian Kemp […]
Posted inFood
Rockmart fast food restaurant fails health inspection with a score of 65
A Captain D’s restaurant in Rockmart received a failing score of 65 during a routine health inspection last month, with inspectors finding more than a dozen violations — including an employee who handled raw chicken and then put on gloves to prepare food without washing their hands. The Georgia Department of Public Health inspection took […]
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Macon man charged with DUI after killing pedestrian
A 61-year-old man was struck and killed while crossing Eisenhower Parkway in Macon on Sunday night, and the driver has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. What’s Happening: The crash happened at 9:28 p.m. at the intersection of Eisenhower Parkway and Heron Street. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a Chevrolet […]
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Butts County elementary school student dies over the weekend
A student at Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School in Butts County died over the weekend, school officials confirmed Monday. What we know: Superintendent Brent Lowe announced the death but did not share the student’s name, age, or what happened. Officials said they are keeping those details private out of respect for the family. Support available: […]
Posted inEconomy
Georgia gas prices hit $4.05 per gallon
Georgia drivers are paying an average of $4.05 for a gallon of regular gas, the highest price in the state since 2022. What’s happening: The statewide average jumped 20 cents in the past week and now sits just 44 cents below Georgia’s all-time record of $4.49, set June 15, 2022. A year ago, that same […]
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Have you seen missing Augusta 11-year-old Isaiah Nelson?
What we know: Isaiah Nelson was last seen around 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the 2700 block of Davis Mill Road. He was wearing all black clothing and was riding a bicycle. What he looks like: Isaiah is 4 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 100 pounds. If you’ve seen him: Anyone with information about Isaiah’s […]
Posted inEducation
Meet the new principal of Cogburn Woods Elementary School Patrick Wright
Patrick Wright is the new principal of Cogburn Woods Elementary School in the Fulton County School System. The announcement came May 7, 2026. A Career Built in the Classroom Wright began his career teaching fourth grade in Phenix City, Alabama before coming to Georgia and joining the Fulton County School System, where he taught first […]
