A group of Upatoi-area landowners went to court Monday to stop a new Columbus zoning law that would allow a massive data center to be built next to their homes and farms. What’s happening: The suit, filed in Muscogee County Superior Court, names the City of Columbus, Mayor B.H. “Skip” Henderson III, and all 10 […]
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ZERO VISIBILITY: Dense fog socks 9 Georgia counties
Patchy dense fog is making it hard to see across parts of far north Georgia Wednesday morning, with some spots dropping to less than a quarter mile of visibility. What’s Happening: A weather statement is in effect until 10 a.m. for nine counties: Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, and Towns. The fog […]
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Why Quality Fasteners Matter More Than Ever in Modern Construction
Whether it’s a large commercial development, a residential renovation, or an infrastructure project, the smallest components often have the biggest impact. Fasteners may not be the most visible part of a build, but they play a critical role in ensuring strength, stability, and long-term performance. As construction standards continue to evolve, contractors and builders are […]
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What Grieving Families Need to Know About the Hidden Delays That Slow Down a Settlement
Losing a loved one because a piece of machinery failed or a company cut corners is a heavy burden to carry. On top of the emotional weight, the sudden financial strain can quickly become overwhelming. Many people expect that when a tragedy is clearly someone else’s fault, the legal system will move quickly to help […]
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Cherokee deputies busted for spying with cop tech
Three Cherokee County sheriff’s deputies were arrested and fired after an internal investigation found they used a law enforcement surveillance tool for purposes that had nothing to do with police work. What’s Happening: The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office spent the past several weeks auditing its license plate reader system, a tool that scans and logs vehicle […]
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South Fulton police looking for missing 16-year-old girl
What’s Happening: Attiya Rosario, also known as “TT” or “Tia,” was last seen May 30. Police say she has mental disabilities. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She has a small cross tattoo between her thumb and index finger on her left hand. What […]
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CAUGHT: Escaped Georgia inmate Robert Smith nabbed after June jailbreak
A man who escaped from a detention center in Twin City on June 22 has been taken back into custody, the Candler County Sheriff’s Office said. What happened: 40-year-old Robert Eugene Smith walked away from Twin City Probation Detention Center in Emanuel County. The Candler County Sheriff’s Office put out a public alert asking residents […]
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2-Year-Old pulled from a Roswell pool has died
The Roswell Police Department confirmed the 2-year-old died Monday, June 22, one day after first responders pulled the child from the clubhouse pool at The Lake House at Martins Landing, located at 1500 Harbor Landing. Police, fire crews and AMR responded to the scene just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday, June 21. First responders began lifesaving […]
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Traffic lights out on Highway 27 in Chickamauga after storms
What’s Happening: The outages are at US Highway 27 at Lee and Gordon Mill Road and US Highway 27 at Lafayette Road. Power crews are working to get the lights back on. What This Means for You: Both intersections must be treated as four-way stops until the signals are restored. Give yourself extra time and […]
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RISING FAST: The Satilla River will flood roads and cut off homes today
The Satilla River near Waycross is expected to rise above flood level Tuesday evening and keep climbing, putting farmland, roads, and at least one home at risk of being cut off. What’s happening: The National Weather Service in Jacksonville issued a flood warning for the Satilla River at Waycross, covering Ware and Pierce counties. The […]