Two people were killed and another injured in connected shootings Thursday night in Gwinnett County before police tracked down the suspect in Tennessee. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Police officers found a man with a neck wound on Windscape Village Lane in Norcross just after 10 p.m. Minutes later, officers discovered two people shot dead inside a […]
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False Weapon Report Triggers Lockdown At Jackson High School
What’s Happening: The Butts County Sheriff’s Office responded to Jackson High School Thursday morning after school officials received a report of a possible weapon on campus. Deputies searched the school while it was placed on code yellow, which restricts movement in the building. What’s Important: No weapon was found and the report was false. No students or […]
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Opinion: AI Is Coming For Our Jobs, Our Minds, And Our Souls
2025: what a ride. In a year replete with remarkable achievements – the first AIDS patients being cured with stem cells, restoring sight to the blind using checks notes human teeth , jettisoning Katy Perry to space (She came back. So not a net ‘win.’) – humanity also reached its Apex of Hubris: Making ourselves […]
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Duluth Resident Loses Nearly $1 Million in Online Crypto Scam
What’s Happening: The Duluth Police Department is warning residents about a scam that began with a friendly message and ended with the victim losing close to $1 million. What’s Important: The scammer gained trust over time and convinced the victim to invest large sums of money through cryptocurrency platforms. How to Protect Yourself: Police warn residents to be […]
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Warner Robins Christmas Parade Rescheduled to December 13
What’s Happening: The City of Warner Robins rescheduled its annual Christmas Parade to Saturday, December 13. Officials are still working out the details and will share those plans soon. What’s Important: Families planning to attend the parade this Saturday will need to wait another week to see Santa, floats, and marching bands make their way through Warner […]
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Deadly Deer Disease Spreads To Another South Georgia County
A deadly deer disease that has no cure has now spread to Atkinson County. What’s Happening: State wildlife officials confirmed a deer in Atkinson County tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. This is the first case found in that county. What’s Important: If you hunt deer in Atkinson, Berrien, Lanier or Lowndes counties, you need to get […]
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Lewis Barbecue Opens First Georgia Location in Atlanta Monday
A famous barbecue restaurant from South Carolina is opening its first Georgia location next week in Atlanta. What’s Happening: Lewis Barbecue opens Monday at 11 a.m. at Ansley Mall on Piedmont Avenue. The restaurant features a rooftop smokehouse that overlooks the Atlanta BeltLine. What’s Important: The 8,000-square-foot restaurant brings Central Texas-style barbecue to Atlanta. The menu includes […]
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Georgia Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting 2025
Georgia’s holiday season officially begins Monday when Governor Brian Kemp lights the Christmas tree inside the State Capitol. What’s Happening: The annual Capitol Christmas tree lighting takes place Monday, December 8, at 10 a.m. in the North Wing of the Georgia State Capitol. The Spelman College Glee Club will perform during the ceremony. What’s Important: Georgians who […]
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Have You Seen The Statesboro Police Department’s Hilarious Christmas Post?
Law enforcement agencies may be tough on the streets, but on social media they have a unique mix of hilarity, puns, and dad jokes that show the softer side of protecting and serving. The Statesboro Police Department got on facebook today to warn burglars who might be working their city. Here’s their post: ATTENTION BURGLARS:It […]
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Isolated Thunderstorms Possible in Georgia Today
Georgia faces a mostly quiet weather week ahead, but some areas could see thunderstorms Friday. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia this morning. Isolated thunderstorms are possible in Georgia today. What’s Important: The weather threat is low. Forecasters say the probability for widespread hazardous weather is low […]
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Missing 15-Year-Old Last Seen Thursday Night in Richmond County
Richmond County deputies are searching for a teenage boy who disappeared from his home Thursday night. What’s Happening: Kaiden Griffin was last seen around 8:45 p.m. at his home on the 3300 block of Forest Estates Drive. The 15-year-old left on foot, but investigators do not know which direction he went or what he was wearing. […]
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Toxic Gas Released at Johns Creek Country Club After Chemical Mix-Up
What’s Happening: Employees performing routine pool maintenance mixed liquid chlorine with muriatic acid, which produces deadly chlorine gas. What’s Important: The combination of these two chemicals can kill people, especially in closed spaces. Alpharetta’s hazmat team had to suit up in protective gear to safely contain the dangerous mixture. No one was hurt. The Timeline: The incident happened […]
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Police Shoot Armed Suspect in Sandy Springs
What’s Happening: Officers were sent to Roswell Road and Dunwoody Place shortly after 10:30 a.m. for an assault call. When they found the suspect and began speaking with them, the person pulled a weapon on the officers and was shot by police. What’s Important: The suspect was taken to a local hospital. The incident was captured on […]
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Fort Stewart Soldier Among 3 Charged With Murder After Hinesville Shooting
What’s Happening: Hinesville Police arrested 22-year-old Laron Joseph McDonald, 17-year-old Daivon Tavaris Bell, and 18-year-old Dalcarri Dashawn Roberson in connection with the December 3 killing of Devin Travon Copeland. All three suspects are from Jesup except McDonald, who is assigned to Fort Stewart as an Army private first class. What’s Important: Each suspect faces charges of murder […]
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SWAT Standoff at Glynn County Motel: What We Know
A wanted man barricaded himself inside a motel room for nearly three hours Wednesday before surrendering to police. What’s Happening: Michael F. Harris Jr. was arrested at the Royal Inn on New Jesup Highway after police received a tip he had returned to the property. Officers had tried to find him there before because of active […]
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Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Launches Free Safety App
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out a new mobile app Thursday that puts public safety alerts and crime tips at residents’ fingertips. What’s Happening: The MySheriff app is free and available now on iPhone and Android devices. It connects Richmond County residents directly to the sheriff’s office through their phones. What’s Important: You can now […]
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New Fire Station Coming to Roswell
What’s Happening: The Roswell Fire Department is holding a public information meeting on Wednesday, December 10, at 6 p.m. at the East Roswell Park Recreation Center. Fire Station #27 will be built on city-owned property on Fouts Road next to East Roswell Park. What’s Important: Fire Chief Pabel Troche and city staff will explain why this location […]
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Bad Weather Cancels Warner Robins Winter Bazaar
The City of Warner Robins canceled today’s Winter Bazaar because of expected bad weather, disappointing residents who were looking forward to the holiday gathering at Perkins Park. What’s Happening: The event was supposed to run from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Perkins Park. City officials made the decision to cancel after reviewing the weather […]
