A stretch of I-285 in southwest Atlanta is closed in both directions Sunday, and truck drivers are being told to stay off Cascade Road. What’s happening: I-285 is shut down in both directions between Exit 5 at Langford Parkway and Exit 10 at I-20. The Georgia Department of Transportation says trucks must use SR 166/Langford […]
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Severe storms possible across Georgia Sunday afternoon
Scattered thunderstorms are expected to roll through a large part of Georgia today, and some of them could get strong enough to cause real damage. What’s happening: The National Weather Service in Atlanta says storms could fire up between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sunday. Warm, humid air could push some of those storms to […]
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Are your health insurance costs too high? One vote could change that
Georgia’s commissioner of insurance oversees the state-run system for the Affordable Care Act exchange in Georgia, which is called Georgia Access. Ariel Hart/Georgia Recorder No Georgia official is more directly tied to affordability than the state’s commissioner of insurance. And that job is on the ballot this year, starting with Tuesday’s primary. The commissioner’s main […]
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Social Circle is suing ICE
Since officials in Social Circle, east of Atlanta, first learned last year of the intention of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to turn a vacant warehouse near an elementary school into a detention center, they have insisted their water and sewer systems are nowhere near the task of serving the estimated 10,000 detainees ICE plans for the […]
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Kemp extends gas tax break just in time for Memorial Day
Georgians and people visiting or just passing through the state will get a 33-cent per gallon break at the gas pump while traveling for Memorial Day. Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday used his authority under state law to declare a state of emergency due to spiraling fuel prices. That in turn allowed him to re-suspend […]
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East Point police search woods for missing man Derek Samuel
What’s Happening: Officers searched woods near Redwine Road using drones, police dogs, and additional personnel. The investigation is ongoing, according to the department. What’s Still Unknown: Police have not released Samuel’s age, physical description, or when he was last seen. What We Know: East Point is a city of about 35,000 people in Fulton County, […]
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Man charged with murder after Savannah street shooting
What happened: Police say the shooting happened around 1:15 a.m. Thursday in the 1000 block of E. 38th St. Officers were first alerted by ShotSpotter, a system that automatically picks up the sound of gunfire and notifies police. Before they even arrived, more calls came in reporting a man lying wounded in the road. They […]
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From PCOS to PMOS: Why the Name Change Matters for Women’s Health
Millions of women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, commonly called PCOS, may soon see the condition referred to by a new name. In 2026, international medical organizations announced the condition would be renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, or PMOS. PCOS was first described in 1935 by doctors Irving Stein and Michael Leventhal. The condition became […]
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All six Cherokee County high schools earn Georgia’s top AP honors
Every traditional high school in the Cherokee County School District has been named a 2026 AP Honor School by the state of Georgia. The designation recognizes outstanding student performance and participation on Advanced Placement exams, which give students access to more challenging coursework and the opportunity to earn college credit. All six honored The Cherokee […]
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Henry County police search for car break-in suspect who stole a purse in Hampton
What’s Happening: The break-in happened May 12, according to Henry County police. The victim’s purse was taken from the vehicle. Whoever took it then used the bank cards inside at more than one business. What’s Important: Police have a photo of the man they believe is responsible and are asking anyone who recognizes him to […]
