An overnight flight over the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County mapped the blaze at about 9,572 acres Saturday morning, a jump from the 7,500 acres reported Friday evening. What’s Happening: The fire started April 20 near the Brantley County communities of Atkinson and Waynesville. As of Friday evening, it was only 15% contained and […]
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When voting in the primaries, remember Georgia’s state officials who stood up for democracy in 2020
“In many ways, the North won the Civil War militarily and then lost the peace. A group of writers, included many Confederate generals, began a school of thought called the Lost Cause in which they began to romanticize the Confederacy.”- Ron Chernow, Pulitzer winning historian We live in a very odd time with lots of false […]
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Suspect in armed robbery in Candler County still at large
An armed robbery was reported Saturday at a store at 55 MLK Jr. Drive in Metter, according to Candler County Emergency Management. What’s Happening: The suspect is believed to still be on foot and armed. Officers are actively searching the area near the store. Suspect Description: Authorities describe the suspect as a white male, approximately […]
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Could the Democratic Convention come to Atlanta in 2028?
Atlanta is under consideration to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Atlanta is one of five finalist cities bidding to host the convention, where the Democratic nominee for president will be formally selected. Representatives from the Democratic National Committee, including Chairman Ken Martin, visited Atlanta this week to scout locations for the event, including State […]
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Going to the Vidalia Onion Festival? What to know
The Vidalia Onion Festival runs Saturday and Sunday, and city officials have released a parking and traffic map to help attendees find their way in. Getting there: Which route you take depends on what part of the festival you plan to attend: What’s important: Airshow parking is separate from carnival and arts and crafts parking, […]
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Highway 82 wildfire grows to 7,500 acres and breaks through containment lines
A wildfire burning in Brantley County grew to about 7,500 acres Friday and broke through containment lines late in the afternoon, pushing north toward the Browntown community. What’s happening: The Highway 82 Fire started April 20 in the communities of Atkinson and Waynesville and remains only 15% contained as of Friday evening. The fire has […]
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Topless woman arrested near Cobb school offered to perform sex acts on police officers
A Cobb County woman is behind bars after police say she was walking topless near a busy high school during the Monday morning rush. Why It Matters: This happened steps away from Wheeler High School, where students and families were arriving for the school day. What’s Happening: Cobb Police officers say they spotted 37-year-old Zulibeth […]
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Cause of Georgia’s 2 massive wildfires revealed
State officials, including Gov. Brian Kemp, say they believe they know what sparked the two largest wildfires burning in South Georgia, but neither cause has been confirmed, and investigations are still underway. What’s Happening: Officials believe the Pineland Road Fire, burning in Clinch and Echols Counties, started when someone welded a gate. They believe the […]
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I-285 lane, ramp closures start tonight in southwest Fulton
Major lane and ramp closures on I-285 in southwest Fulton County begin at 9 p.m. tonight and run through 5 a.m. Monday, April 27, as part of a concrete slab reconstruction project along the highway’s westside corridor. What’s Happening: The closures stretch along I-285 between South Fulton Parkway in College Park and Collier Road. Both […]
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Canton youth pastor gets two life sentences for raping pre-teen girls
A Cherokee County judge sentenced a 26-year-old man to two consecutive life sentences after a jury found him guilty of raping two girls under the age of 13 in separate attacks in Canton and Woodstock. What happened: On April 16, Cherokee County Superior Court Judge Tony Baker sentenced 26-year-old Reyes Hernandez-Macario following his March 12 […]
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New evacuations ordered as Brantley County wildfire spreads into Coffee County
A wildfire burning along Highway 82 in Brantley County pushed north into Coffee County on Thursday and is still burning Friday morning, even after overnight humidity climbed to 90%. What’s Happening: The fire crossed Highway 110 West into Coffee County, reaching Stewart Road, also known as Lane and Robertson Hammock Road. Fire behavior was described […]
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Second road closes in Brantley County as wildfire spreads
A second state highway in Brantley County has been shut down because of fire and heavy smoke, adding to road closures already in place from an active wildfire. What’s Happening: Georgia DOT has closed Highway 32 from Hortense to Highway 99 in Brantley County. Highway 110 was already closed and remains shut down across Brantley […]
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Two Arizona teachers charged with misconduct involving the same student
In August 2025, two teachers at Centennial High School in Peoria, Arizona, were accused of engaging in inappropriate conduct with the same teenage student. Following the allegations, both teachers were placed on administrative leave. One later resigned, while the other was dismissed by the school board. Haley Beck faces charges of pandering. According to police, […]
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31 new wildfires break out across Georgia in a single day
Georgia firefighters responded to 31 new wildfires Friday, burning 266 acres statewide as drought conditions show no sign of letting up. What’s Happening: The Georgia Forestry Commission reported the new fires Friday. They are separate from two large blazes already burning in South Georgia that have grown significantly since federal emergency funds were approved for […]
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Bibb County deputy arrested after she assaulted a man during an arrest
A Bibb County sheriff’s deputy was fired and charged with simple battery after an internal investigation found she struck a man in the face while arresting him on April 3. What happened: Deputy Meshaun Gibson worked in the Patrol Division when she responded to a residence in the 3600 block of Riverside Drive. According to […]
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Georgia is Literally on Fire. Did You Notice?
As I write this, I have been covering wildfires for three days. Three. Days. Of wildfires. In Georgia. There are currently two major ones burning — one in Brantley County, one in Echols County — that have already eaten through 11,000 acres. Over the weekend, there were 52 separate wildfires burning across this state. Fifty-two. […]
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Georgia officials to curious residents: Don’t fly drones over wildfires
A legally enforced no-fly zone is active around the clock over Georgia’s wildfire areas, and officials say drones in that airspace are forcing firefighting planes and helicopters to stand down. What’s happening: The Georgia Forestry Commission says a Temporary Flight Restriction — a government-ordered no-fly zone — is in effect 24 hours a day over […]
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Wildfire breaks out in Effingham County
Firefighters are monitoring an active wildfire in Effingham County Thursday evening, with heavy smoke and dangerous visibility expected near the scene. What’s Happening: Effingham County Fire Rescue reported at 8:30 p.m. that crews remain on scene at a wildfire burning at Pryor Road and Oliver-Kildare Road. Georgia Forestry units have plowed firebreaks — strips of […]
