A Georgia House committee says dozens of children are left behind in psychiatric facilities and emergency rooms, and families say they have run out of options to care for them. What’s Happening: The House Study Committee on Abandoned Child Placement Following Hospital Discharge released a final report this month. The report cites 500 children with […]
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Duluth Apartment Fire Leaves 13 People Homeless On Christmas Day
A fire on an apartment balcony in Duluth on Christmas Day forced 13 people from their homes. What’s Happening: Fire crews got a call about a fire at the MAA Pleasant Hill Apartments at 2500 Pleasant Hill Road at 2:14 p.m. Thursday. When firefighters arrived, they saw flames shooting from a second-floor balcony. What’s Important: […]
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When Will Georgia’s Warm Winter Weather End?
Warm temperatures across Georgia are coming to an end as a cold front moves through the state before the new year. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service Peachtree City Georgia says temperatures will swing back to near normal as the state approaches the new year. The cold front will bring rain accumulations of generally less […]
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2 Men Shot After Car Crash on Christmas Day in Savannah
Two men were shot and injured on Christmas Day in Savannah after a chain of events that started with a car crash. What’s Happening: The Savannah Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault that happened on December 25 near 48th Street and Burroughs Street. Officers responded around 9 p.m. to reports of two injured males […]
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These New Laws Go Into Effect in Georgia in January
When the calendar flips to 2026, Georgians will see significant changes in how they do business, drive, work, and access healthcare. More than a dozen new state laws take effect on January 1, affecting everything from insurance operations to vehicle registration to healthcare coverage. What’s Happening Starting January 1, 2026, Georgia will implement sweeping changes […]
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6 People Have Died On Georgia Roads During The Christmas Holiday
Six people died in traffic crashes across Georgia during the Christmas holiday travel period, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. What’s Happening: The Georgia Department of Public Safety released its Christmas Holiday Travel Period Numbers Activity Report as of 6 a.m. What’s Important: The Georgia Department of Public Safety responded to crashes that […]
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Fire Destroys Barn in Cherokee County on Christmas
A barn went up in flames on South Holly Springs Road just after 8 p.m. on Christmas night, but no one was hurt and no animals were inside, according to Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services. What’s Happening: Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services says crews were called to a structure fire on South Holly […]
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Bibb County Deputies Searching For Missing Macon Woman Last Seen Christmas Eve
What’s Happening: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 48-year-old Lamika Blackwell Dangerfield was reported missing by her caregiver. According to the sheriff’s office, she was last seen on December 24, around 7 p.m., inside the 60 block of Davis Street. Deputies say Dangerfield is a Black woman with black hair and brown eyes. She is […]
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U.S. Strikes Nigeria On Christmas: What We Know
The United States military struck ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night. What’s Happening: President Donald Trump announced the strike on social media, saying he directed the military action as Commander in Chief against ISIS terrorists killing Christians in the region. What’s Important: Trump said he warned the terrorists before to stop killing Christians […]
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82-Year-Old Man Goes Missing From His Home in Lawrenceville Christmas Morning
Police need help finding an 82-year-old man who disappeared from his Lawrenceville home Christmas morning. What’s Happening: The Gwinnett County Police Department is searching for Otis Wright, who went missing from his home in the 1400 block of Silver Charm Lane SW. His family last saw him inside the house around 9:00 a.m. on Dec. […]
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Did Georgia Just Have Its Hottest Christmas Eve Ever?
Christmas Eve felt more like summer across Georgia as four cities shattered temperature records. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service reported new record highs at four main climate sites on Christmas Eve. • Atlanta hit 78 degrees, breaking the old record of 73 degrees from 2016. • Athens reached 78 degrees, topping the 77-degree record […]
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Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By DeKalb Police Vehicle On I-75
A pedestrian died Tuesday night after being struck by a DeKalb County Police patrol vehicle on the I-75 express lanes in Cobb County. What’s Happening: A pedestrian was walking on the I-75 Northwest Corridor when they entered the travel lane and were hit by a marked DeKalb County Police patrol vehicle, according to the Cobb […]
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I’m Dreaming of a Hot Christmas
With Georgia’s temperatures expected to reach near 80 on Christmas Day, we thought we’d have a little bit of fun and share a parody of “White Christmas,” to accommodate Georgia’s usual Christmas weather, which is the opposite of snow. Here are the lyrics: I’m dreaming of a hot ChristmasJust like the ones I used to […]
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Fake Police Texts Target Kingsland Residents
Kingsland police are warning residents about a text message scam claiming people have unpaid fines and threatening suspension or a warrant for arrest if they don’t pay. What’s Happening: The police department says it has learned about the scam currently circulating. The texts demand payment and threaten arrest. What’s Important: Kingsland police will never contact […]
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Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted After Hitting Augusta Convenience Store
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint before Christmas. What’s Happening: A man robbed Kay’s Stop N Shop at 1902 Windsor Spring Road on December 23rd, 2025. He left on foot toward Windsor Spring Road and Lonsdale Drive around 10:34 pm. What’s Important: Deputies say […]
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Man Shot And Killed At Macon Hotel Tuesday Night
What’s Happening: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at Economy Hotel at 4295 Pio Nono Avenue. Someone called 911 at 7:22 p.m. Tuesday to report the shooting. What’s Important: Deputies found a 26-year-old man in the parking lot with a gunshot wound. Paramedics rushed him to a local hospital, but he died […]
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Unusually Warm Christmas For Georgia
Most of Georgia will experience very warm and dry conditions on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service Peachtree City Georgia says most of Georgia will have a very warm and dry Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Far north Georgia could see occasional light showers or drizzle both days. What’s Important: […]
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When Will Santa Arrive in Georgia? Track His Journey
The map below will let you track Santa’s journey all through Christmas Eve. Santa is expected to be arriving in Georgia sometime between 9 p.m. and midnight. Be sure to bookmark this page and come back to it.
