Chef Joe Randall died Saturday, Feb. 14. He was 79. What’s happening: His daughter Cari announced the death on social media. Funeral arrangements have not been finalized. What’s important: Randall received the James Beard Foundation’s Cookbook Hall of Fame Award in 2023. The recognition honored his cookbook ‘A Taste of Heritage: The New African American […]
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Deputy injured after driver crashes into patrol car on I-20 in Augusta
A Richmond County sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after a driver lost control and struck his patrol car while he was investigating an earlier accident on I-20. What’s Happening: The deputy was sitting in his stationary patrol vehicle in the left breakdown lane of westbound I-20 near Washington Road around 2:30 p.m. when another […]
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Man sues officials over false Walmart kidnapping arrest in Cobb
A Georgia man arrested after a brief interaction with a woman and her child at a Walmart has filed a federal lawsuit against police, prosecutors, and the woman who reported him. What’s Happening: Mahendra Patel filed the lawsuit Feb. 9 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The lawsuit names Officer James […]
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Tifton man sentenced to life without parole for killing a man in his car and shooting a 2-year-old
A Tift County judge sentenced a Tifton man to life without parole plus 25 years for shooting and killing Brendan Burns in a car wash parking lot in 2024. What’s Happening: Chief Superior Court Judge Bill Reinhardt sentenced Sean Xavier Ross, 37, at a hearing on February 13. A Tift County jury found Ross guilty […]
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A section of I-285 southbound is closed after a car crash involving an 18-wheeler
A section of I-285 southbound is shut down after a collision. What’s happening: The Dekalb County Police Department is at the scene. The crash involved two vehicles—a large commercial truck and a passenger car. What’s important: Drivers are being told to use other roads and stay away from the area. Information about the crash remains […]
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Wind advisory in effect for parts of Georgia
A wind advisory is in effect for parts of southeast and southwest Georgia until 6 p.m. today, with south winds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph expected. What’s Happening: The advisory covers counties including Echols, Clinch, Camden, Charlton, Ware, Dougherty, Lee, Worth, Turner, Tift, Ben Hill, Irwin, Miller, Baker, Mitchell, […]
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Tornado watch in effect for 25 Georgia counties until 3 p.m.
A tornado watch is in effect until 3 p.m. Sunday for 25 counties in south and southwest Georgia. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued the watch Sunday morning. It covers 25 Georgia counties, 4 Alabama counties, and 15 Florida counties. The watch expires at 3 p.m. What’s Important: A tornado watch means conditions are […]
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Georgia Power wants to cut down a 300-year-old Savannah oak tree. The county arborist said ‘no’
A county official designated a 300-year-old tree as protected from destruction Friday night, hours before Georgia Power planned to cut it down to make room for transmission lines What’s Happening: The Chatham County Arborist classified the live oak on Little Neck Road as an exceptional tree under county law. Georgia Power has not said whether […]
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Brunswick receives $16,000 for first responder safety equipment
Brunswick has received a $16,000 state grant to purchase safety equipment for police, fire and public works personnel who respond to roadside incidents. What’s Happening: The Statewide Traffic Incident Management Services grant funded upgraded tools for Brunswick police, fire and public works crews. New equipment includes: What’s Important: The equipment is designed to increase visibility […]
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ICE bought a warehouse in Social Circle, Ga. The city, which voted 73%for Trump, wishes it hadn’t
The warehouse 50 miles east of Atlanta near Interstate 20 is not much to look at. It’s really just a box: an over 1-million-square-foot, gray box dotted with semi-trailer loading docks. It’s built to be a distribution center. Communities across the country have been shocked to learn that the Department of Homeland Security wants to […]
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Epstein files may reveal Steve Bannon’s true feelings about Georgians
Steve Bannon used a slur for white Southerners when emailing Jeffrey Epstein about the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.. What’s Happening: The comment appeared in newly released Jeffrey Epstein files. What’s Important: Bannon served as chief strategist in the Trump White House. He hosts the War Room podcast, which has a large audience that […]
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St. Marys seafood restaurant fails health inspection with a score of 61
A popular St. Marys seafood restaurant is working to correct numerous health code violations after failing a recent health inspection with a score of 61. Seagle’s, located at 105 Osborne Street, was cited for multiple critical violations during a routine inspection conducted February 10 by the Georgia Department of Public Health. According to the inspection […]
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CAT adds buses for weekend crowds
Chatham Area Transit is running a bus bridge every 30 minutes to supplement the Savannah Belles Ferry System this weekend. The service runs Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Monday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. What’s Happening: CAT is adding buses to supplement ferry service between downtown Savannah and the […]
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Police detain four Newton County High School students: What we know
Newton County Sheriff’s Office investigators were at Newton High School on Feb. 13 as part of an ongoing investigation. The school was placed on lockdown as a safety precaution. What’s Happening: Investigators detained four students during the visit. One has been arrested, two remain in custody, and one has been released. Two additional arrests had […]
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Early County School Board member Trey Harrell dies after battle with meningitis
Early County is mourning the loss of a dedicated public servant and family man. Trey Harrell, a member of the Early County Board of Education, died Saturday afternoon after a brief but devastating illness. He was surrounded by family at Emory Hospital in Atlanta when he died Friday. The Early County School System announced Harrell’s […]
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Man dies after being shot in a car in Claxton
A 48-year-old Claxton man died Friday from gunshot wounds after a shooting near Terrell Street on Wednesday night. What’s happening: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of Jonathan O’Neil Gaines, according to a GBI statement. Officers responded to a 911 call about shots fired near Terrell Street in Claxton on Feb. […]
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Villa Rica police shoot man who was chasing his wife down I-20 with a gun
Two Villa Rica police officers shot and killed a 52-year-old man on I-20 in Douglas County on February 13 after he exited his vehicle holding a firearm. What’s Happening: The GBI is investigating the shooting at the request of the Villa Rica Police Department. Jorge Narvaez of Carrollton was pronounced dead at the scene. His […]
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Georgia Weather Forecast: Rain begins tonight, heavy storms Sunday
Rain and thunderstorms will move through Georgia on Sunday with rainfall amounts between half an inch and 2 inches expected across the state. What’s Happening: North Georgia has mostly cloudy skies today with highs near 63 degrees. South Georgia has mostly sunny conditions with highs near 74 degrees. Rain showers will begin after 1am tonight […]
