A hit-and-run driver knocked down power lines on East Hall Road early Thursday morning and left the scene before anyone arrived, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office. What happened: A vehicle struck a utility pole on East Hall Road, sending power lines down onto the road. The driver did not stay. The crash went […]
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Don’t Get Burned: Georgia’s July 4th fireworks laws explained
As we head into a long four-day weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July this year, fireworks will resonate throughout the night sky each night of the long weekend.
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Yellow flags flying at Tybee Island beach Thursday
Swimmers heading to Tybee Island today should be careful — rip currents are possible and conditions are rated a medium hazard. What’s happening: Lifeguards are flying yellow flags along the beach. Rip currents, which are fast-moving channels of water that can pull swimmers away from shore, are possible today. Swimmers should stay close to a […]
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Fallen tree blocks road in Roswell neighborhood
What’s happening: The tree came down at about 7 a.m., shutting down the intersection entirely. What this means for you: If you drive through that neighborhood, avoid the area and find another way around. Crews expect to have the road cleared within 2 to 3 hours. The path forward: Roswell Fire Department said it will […]
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Atlanta’s Most Wanted: Killer nabbed after 3-year manhunt
A man wanted for murder since 2023 is now in custody, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Bobby Curry, of Atlanta, was arrested Thursday at a residence in Ellenwood without incident, according to the sheriff’s office. Curry had been on the metro area’s Top 10 Most Wanted list and had been evading arrest since […]
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Heat and air quality alerts in effect across north Georgia today
People across north Georgia are facing dangerous heat and poor air quality today, with two separate alerts running through this evening. The heat: A heat advisory runs from noon to 8 p.m. today for parts of northeast Georgia, including Cherokee, Stephens, Alexander, and Cleveland counties. The heat index — what the temperature actually feels like […]
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Richmond County jailer arrested after smuggling fast food into inmate’s cell
A deputy jailer at Augusta’s Charles B. Webster Detention Center was arrested Wednesday after investigators say she smuggled food to an inmate and then lied to investigators about it. What’s Happening: On June 28, detention staff found a brown fast-food bag with food remnants sitting inside an inmate’s cell. Supervisors checked the security cameras and […]
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Two people seriously hurt in head-on crash in Acworth
A driver crossed into oncoming traffic on Dallas Acworth Highway this afternoon, causing a head-on crash that left two people seriously hurt. What happened: Around 1:49 p.m. today, a white 2022 Kia Sportage heading south on Dallas Acworth Highway crossed the double yellow center line near Bayside Drive and slammed head-on into a white 2023 […]
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Fake ‘Election Notice’ floods Cherokee County mailboxes
Cherokee County residents have been getting a mailing from Alexandria, Virginia that looks like an official election document. It isn’t. The Elections Office started getting calls about it Tuesday. What’s happening: The envelope is marked “Election Notice” and “Time Sensitive: Immediate Action Requested.” It appears to be going to people who have moved out of […]
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Forsyth sheriff reminds boaters: Lake Lanier bites back
July 4th weekend is here, and so is the annual reminder that Lake Lanier — Georgia’s most popular and most punishing stretch of water — does not care how festive your float is. What’s happening: The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office put out boating safety tips ahead of the holiday weekend, when thousands of people are […]