The Atlanta Police Department arrested 17 people on Saturday during an unauthorized gathering of teenagers on the Beltline. Charges include curfew violations, possession of a handgun by a minor, and possession of marijuana. Similar recent events have been shut down by law enforcement at Atlantic Station and The Battery. In the latter location, two teenagers […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Georgia ranked 2nd best state for immigrants in new report
Georgia ranks second in the country for immigrants in 2026, according to a new report from SmileHub, a nonprofit organization. Virginia ranked first. What’s Happening: SmileHub compared all 50 states across 16 metrics to produce its Best States for Immigrants in 2026 ranking. Georgia scored 59.34 out of 100. Virginia topped the list with a […]
Posted inHealth
Mold and food expired for over a year: Canton senior living facility fails health inspection
A Canton senior living facility’s kitchen failed its routine inspection Tuesday, racking up violations that included moldy equipment, food expired by more than a year, and salad served at nearly 60 degrees. Why It Matters: Cameron Hall of Canton serves elderly residents who are among the most vulnerable to foodborne illness. The kitchen scored a […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
One person killed in crash on Duluth Highway
One person died in a crash on Duluth Highway (Ga. 120) near Frankie Lane in Duluth, the Duluth Police Department reported Wednesday evening. What’s Happening: The department’s Accident Investigation Unit, a specialized team that handles serious and fatal crashes, responded to the scene. Duluth Highway was closed near Frankie Lane while officers investigated. What’s Important: […]
Posted inWeather
Dense fog blankets much of Georgia Wednesday morning
Dense fog is cutting visibility to less than a quarter mile across dozens of Georgia counties Wednesday morning, with weather alerts stretching from the northwest corner of the state to the southeast. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued Dense Fog Advisories and a Special Weather Statement covering more than 60 Georgia counties. The […]
Posted inScam Alert
Scam Alert: Fulton Sheriff warns of toll violation scam
A notice telling people they must appear in court for a toll violation is fake, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office says. What’s Happening: The sheriff’s office says multiple people have reported receiving the notice as a text message over the past few days. Some people went to the courthouse in Atlanta and found no hearing […]
Posted inCrime
Woman arrested in Stone Mountain fast-food restaurant shooting
A Stone Mountain woman is in the DeKalb County Jail after being arrested today in connection with a February shooting that killed a woman at a Memorial Drive fast-food restaurant. What’s Happening: DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 31-year-old Kentrell Nicole Terrell this afternoon at a residence on Ficus Court in Stone Mountain. She is charged […]
Posted inHealth
Why is health care in Georgia suddenly so expensive?
If you’ve been scrolling through your neighborhood Facebook group or NextDoor app lately, you’ve probably seen the posts. A family of four in metro Atlanta paying $2,300 a month for a Kaiser plan — and that’s the higher deductible option. Another family paying $2,800 a month. Parents of kids with Type 1 diabetes doing the […]
Posted inYour Government
Should the Georgia constitution be amended to tax the rich?
Georgia House Democrats have introduced a resolution that would ask voters to change how the state taxes personal income. What’s Happening: House Resolution 1504, nicknamed the “Tax the Rich Act,” would amend the Georgia Constitution to require a progressive individual income tax. What a progressive tax means: Right now, Georgia uses a flat income tax, […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Warner Robins community rallies around police officer shot in line of duty
The Warner Robins Police Department took to social media this week to thank the businesses, residents, and fellow officers who rallied around the department following the shooting of Officer Wojtal. Wojtal was shot during an hours-long standoff on Redmond Street in a residential neighborhood near Armed Forces Boulevard in January. Warner Robins Police, the Houston […]
Posted inCrime
Stone Mountain woman gets life in prison for 2020 murder of ex-boyfriend
A Stone Mountain woman was convicted and sentenced last week for killing her ex-boyfriend in DeKalb County in 2020. What’s Happening: On February 27, a DeKalb County jury found Teryn Blakeney, 29, guilty of felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during a crime. After about two hours of deliberation, the jury acquitted […]
Posted inCrime
School shooter’s dad found guilty of murder
Colin Gray, the father of suspected Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, has been found guilty of two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of involuntary manslaughter, and multiple counts of reckless conduct and cruelty to children. The jury reached a unanimous verdict in just under two hours. The jury started deliberating on Tuesday morning, […]
Posted inIn The News
DeKalb’s Most Notorious Criminal: Former Sheriff Sidney Dorsey dies in prison
Sidney Dorsey, the former DeKalb County sheriff whose jealousy and rage led him to orchestrate the murder of his successor, died in prison Tuesday. He was 86 years old. Dorsey’s name became synonymous with one of the most shocking political crimes in Georgia history when he ordered the assassination of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown in December […]
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Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time this weekend
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. Clocks move forward one hour, and most people will lose one hour of sleep. What’s Happening: At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks jump to 3 a.m. Most smartphones and internet-connected devices update automatically. What’s Important: Clocks that do not update on their own, such as […]
Posted inCrime
Chattooga County man gets life sentence for raping child family member
A Chattooga County jury convicted Ricky Lamar Blackmon on February 19 of raping and sexually abusing a child family member. Chief Superior Court Judge Brian House sentenced him to life in prison immediately after the verdict. What’s Happening: The three-day trial ended with Blackmon, 46, guilty on all seven counts, including rape, incest, and child […]
Posted inWeather
Cool air settles over North Georgia Tuesday before warmup Wednesday
A shallow wedge of cool, cloudy air is spreading across North Georgia today, with temperatures expected to rebound by midweek, according to the National Weather Service in Atlanta. What’s Happening: High pressure over the Mid-Atlantic is pushing a band of cool, cloudy air into North Georgia. A “wedge” is a shallow layer of cold air […]
Posted inGeorgia People
Meet Georgia’s youngest lawmaker
At 22, Georgia Rep. Akbar Ali, D-Lawrenceville, is the state’s youngest lawmaker. Whether he was organizing climate marches in high school or rechartering the Gwinnett Young Democrats, Ali has long been civically engaged. The driving force behind Ali’s desire to serve the community dates back to 2010 when the Gwinnett County mosque he grew up […]
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If you visited one of these massage parlors, the Sandy Springs police will be contacting you
Sandy Springs police say their investigation into illicit sexual activity at four local massage businesses is still active, and people who visited those locations should expect to hear from detectives. What’s Happening: Detectives are still identifying and investigating people connected to four businesses: Pileo Therapy at 195 Cliftwood Drive, Pearl Massage at 8610 Roswell Road, […]
