Atlantans are stress-Googling their electric bills more than residents of any other major American city. A new study from Payless Power, an electricity provider, ranked Atlanta first among the 50 largest U.S. cities for electric bill anxiety per capita, based on how often people search online for help with electricity costs. What’s Happening: The ranking […]
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Less sticky air moves into Georgia through the weekend
Dry air has moved Georgia and will stick around through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. What’s Happening: Metro Atlanta will see highs climb from 78 degrees Thursday to the mid-80s by the weekend. The air will feel less sticky than it has recently, with humidity dropping sharply through the end of the […]
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Sleeping Amazon truck driver crashes on I-75
A drowsy Amazon semi-truck driver ran off I-75 in Monroe County Wednesday morning, crashing into a grassy area near the tree line. Why It Matters: Drowsy driving is a serious danger on Georgia’s highways — and when it involves a massive commercial truck, the stakes for everyone on the road go up dramatically. What’s Happening: […]
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Shredder truck catches fire on Heritage Walk in Woodstock
What happened: People who called 911 reported heavy smoke coming from the truck around 1:39 p.m. but said they saw no flames. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke coming from the truck’s rear doors, ran out hose lines, and put the fire out. What’s important: No injuries were reported. Finely shredded paper and similar materials […]
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Road rage shooting on Woodstock Road: What we know
A driver opened fire on another vehicle Wednesday morning on Woodstock Road near Mabry Road in Cobb County, sending the victim to a hospital, police say. What’s Happening: Cobb County police say the shooting happened at about 11:13 a.m. A driver fired multiple shots at another vehicle in what police are calling a road rage […]
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Red flags flying at Tybee Island beach Wednesday
Tybee Island Ocean Rescue is flying red flags at the beach today, warning of dangerous water including strong surf, strong currents, and rip currents. What’s Happening: Red flags mean high hazard. Lifeguards are telling all swimmers to stay out of the water. What’s Important: Rip currents are fast-moving channels of water that pull swimmers away […]
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Georgia will join other Southern states in redistricting efforts
Now that the Supreme Court has given states permission to eliminate majority black districts, Georgia’s Governor wants the Peach State to try its hand at a new map. Governor Brian Kemp is calling the state legislature into special session this month, setting up a June 17 meeting to tackle redistricting, a looming voting system deadline, […]
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Road closures expected Saturday night in downtown Dallas for 5K Glow Run
What’s Happening: The race, open to both runners and walkers, takes place in the downtown Dallas area. The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office says people should plan ahead and allow extra time if traveling through the area Saturday night. What’s Important: Specific streets affected by closures and the start time of the event were not announced. […]
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Roswell High School teacher charged with sexually assaulting a student
A teacher and staff member at Roswell High School was arrested Tuesday after an investigation found she sexually assaulted a 16-year-old student. What happened: 55-year-old Amanda Katz, who worked as both a teacher and administrative assistant at Roswell High School, was taken into custody June 2. She faces a charge of Improper Sexual Contact by […]
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Carroll County Sheriff’s Office offering gun safety class in June
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is taking sign-ups for a two-night gun safety class open to the public this month in Carrollton. What’s Happening: The class meets June 16 and June 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each night at 900 Hays Mill Road, Building 200, Carrollton — the building previously known as Shot […]
