What happened: On May 10, a man hired a taxi and was dropped off at the 1500 block of Shenta Oak Drive in Norcross. He paid only part of the fare and told the driver he was going inside to get the rest of the money. He did not come back out. The threat: The […]
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Body found at Armuchee Park after drowning search
A body was found Tuesday at Armuchee Park on Jones Mill Road in Floyd County after emergency crews went to the park searching for a possible drowning victim. What happened: Search crews located the body during the search at the park. The scene was still active as of the most recent update from Floyd County […]
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Another day, another round of heat advisories in Georgia
Two separate heat advisories are in effect across parts of Georgia today, with heat index values expected to reach as high as 112 degrees in some areas. What’s happening: The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for two regions of the state: What this means for you: Drink plenty of fluids, stay inside with air […]
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Severe storms and dangerous heat hit Georgia Monday
Severe thunderstorm warnings and heat advisories are active across Georgia today, with large hail and damaging winds threatening parts of the northeast and heat index values topping 109 degrees across much of the state. Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Elbert and Hart counties: Western Elbert County and southwestern Hart County are under a severe thunderstorm warning […]
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Georgia Sheriff suspended again over new misconduct claims
Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson has been suspended from office for the second time, this time over a new set of misconduct allegations that have nothing to do with the criminal case already hanging over him. What’s happening: Governor Brian Kemp signed an order Sunday removing Henderson from duty for 60 days, starting immediately. Kemp […]
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Overturned vehicle closes Greene and 7th streets in Augusta
What’s happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash. The intersection is blocked. What this means for you: Drivers should stay away from Greene Street and 7th Street and take a different route. Expect delays until the road reopens.
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Missing Clayton County child found dead in pond
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 […]