A 30-year-old Coffee County man is facing 17 charges tied to child sex crimes, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. What’s Happening: Derrick Shawn Porter was arrested and charged with 16 counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of child molestation. Sexual exploitation of children typically involves the production, possession, or distribution […]
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Lane closures coming to Walton Way this week in Augusta
What’s happening: Augusta Utilities says the closures are needed to finish restoring the road after recent utility repairs. The road will stay open in both directions during the work. How this affects drivers: Travelers through the area should plan for minor delays both afternoons. Augusta Utilities says drivers should use caution when passing through the […]
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Police arrest man who pulled gun in Chatham County road rage dispute
A road rage incident brought Chatham County police officers to an intersection Tuesday night, resulting in one arrest on a charge of aggravated assault. What’s Happening: At the intersection of Quacco Road and Ogeechee Road, three people told police a man pulled a gun on them during a road rage dispute. Officers found the suspect […]
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Atlanta airport unveils first digital sphere in a US airport ahead of World Cup
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has unveiled ATLAS, a large digital sphere that officials say is the first of its kind inside any U.S. airport, as Atlanta gets ready to host FIFA World Cup matches in 2026. What’s Happening: ATLAS made its debut at Hartsfield-Jackson on June 3. The airport also revealed a FIFA World Cup-themed […]
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I-20/I-285 interchange gets new lane setup starting today
Drivers heading westbound on I-20 toward I-285 in DeKalb County will need to change how they navigate one of the area’s busiest highway connections starting today. What’s happening: A new traffic pattern is now in effect at the I-20/I-285 East Interchange. Westbound I-20 drivers who want to get onto I-285 North or South must now […]
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Not in My Backyard: Marietta residents outraged over massive data center already greenlit next door
What’s happening: The Marietta City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. at Marietta City Hall at 250 Lawrence Street. The hearing is about a hyperscale data center — a large-scale facility that processes enormous amounts of data — already approved for 1751 Bells Ferry Road. A group called “Not […]
Posted inRecreation
Trickum Road to close briefly for blasting at new Woodstock park
What’s Happening: Woodstock Parks and Recreation says a blasting company will set off controlled explosions at the base of a hill inside the park, near the Trickum Road roundabout. The work is needed to carve out the road leading into the park. What to Expect: The first test blast is set for Friday, June 5, […]
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Georgia man faces drive-by shooting charges after 6 guns were found at his home
What’s Happening: On May 28, police went to a home connected to Corey Anderson and arrested him on active warrants for violating his probation — meaning he had already been on supervised release and was accused of breaking the terms of that release. After getting a search warrant, police searched the home and found six […]
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Atlanta tops U.S. cities for electric bill stress
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 […]
Posted inWeather
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 […]
