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 […]
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Internet delivered to your doorstep within hours: Xfinity launches same-day Wi-Fi in Atlanta
Same-Day WiFi with the Xfinity Gateway – Delivering Multi-Gig Speeds, Powering Hundreds of Devices, Cybersecurity and Parental Controls in Atlanta Simple Sign-Up, Flexible Delivery, and Instant Connection All in One Day Key takeaways: ATLANTA – June 16, 2026 – Comcast’s Xfinity today announced the rollout of same-day WiFi equipment (Gateway) delivery for new Xfinity Internet […]
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Rush-hour Carjacking attempt ends in gunfire at Forsyth gas station
A driver fueling up at a Forsyth County gas station just after 8 a.m. Wednesday was not hurt after a stranger tried to steal his car and then fired a gun at him, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said. What’s happening: The shooting happened at the Valero gas station at McGinnis Ferry Road and Old […]
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SLEEPING WITH MONSTERS: Squatters in vacant Marietta apartment turned out to be a human trafficking ring
It started May 27, when maintenance workers at the apartment complex at 730 Franklin Gateway discovered people sleeping inside an empty unit and called 911. When Marietta officers arrived, maintenance unlocked the door. Inside, they found five people asleep: three men and two girls. Two of those five were victims. The other three were suspects. […]
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West Nile virus found in mosquitoes near Grant Park
What’s happening: A mosquito trap in the Grant Park neighborhood tested positive for West Nile virus, confirming that infected mosquitoes are present in that part of the city. What’s new: Spraying will begin in the area, and health department workers will canvass surrounding neighborhoods to alert residents about the find. What this means for you: […]
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Savannah teen arrested in armed robbery that left a man hurt
What happened: Just after 1:30 p.m. on May 6, a man was robbed and assaulted in the 1800 block of East 51st Street. Officers found him at the scene when they arrived. Arrest warrants for 17-year-old Bryson Love were issued two days later. The arrest: Love was taken into custody Tuesday, more than two months […]
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Georgia Historical Society wants more people to know their state’s history
The Georgia Historical Society released a series of videos this week aimed at introducing more Georgians to its archives, educational programs, and historical marker program. What’s happening: The Savannah-based organization, which has operated for 187 years, launched a campaign called “History Belongs to Us All.” It includes an 11-minute feature video and nine shorter clips […]
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Vehicle fire blocks lanes on I-75/85 south in Atlanta
Two right lanes of I-75/85 southbound are shut down near Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta after a vehicle caught fire Wednesday morning. What’s happening: The closure is at mile marker 247.3 in Fulton County, just before the I-20 interchange. Traffic camera footage shows orange cones blocking the right lanes, with emergency vehicles on the shoulder. What […]