A group of volunteers in Roswell started something in 1976 with 6.7 acres and the conviction that people ought to have a place to fall in love with the natural world. No corporate backing. No capital campaign. Just people who looked at the Chattahoochee River and thought, this is worth protecting. Fifty years later, the […]
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Where do Georgia’s gamers gather these days?
Gaming is everywhere. It’s on Netflix, mobile gaming is booming, and even classic browser games are still around. However, when they aren’t at home playing their favorite titles with friends and family members, where does Georgia’s community of gamers tend to assemble in 2026? Of course, gaming should be combined with exploring some of the gorgeous […]
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Heat index hits 106 in parts of Georgia this week
A dangerous heat index is the main story across Georgia Monday, with temperatures climbing into the low-to-mid 90s from the mountains to the coast and the air feeling as hot as 106 degrees in some areas. What’s happening: Most of Georgia stays dry and sunny through Tuesday, but afternoon storm chances grow through the middle […]
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One person dead after crash on I-285 in Sandy Springs
What happened: The wreck happened around 3:22 a.m. on I-285 eastbound, near the New Northside Drive bridge. Both drivers were taken to a hospital. One of them died from their injuries. The other driver was hurt but is expected to survive. The investigation: Sandy Springs police are working to determine what caused the crash. No […]
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Georgia man jailed for raping 10-year-old
A man wanted for raping and sexually assaulting a 10-year-old child was arrested Friday afternoon in Decatur, ending a search that had placed him on Fulton County’s Top 10 Most Wanted list. What happened: James Anthony Zachery was taken into custody without a struggle. He faces four charges: rape, aggravated sodomy by force, sex trafficking, […]
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Tybee Island Beach Report: Moderate surf and bountiful jellyfish
What’s happening: Lifeguards raised yellow flags this morning, a sign that ocean conditions are moderate and people should think twice before wading in. Purple flags are flying alongside them, meaning jellyfish have been spotted in the area. What this means for you: If you get stung, any lifeguard tower on the beach has a vinegar […]
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Taco Bell lettuce linked to explosive diarrhea parasite
People should avoid eating shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported Thursday as part of its ongoing investigation into Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that contaminates food and drinking water, causing an intestinal illness called cyclosporiasis. To date, Cyclosporais believed to […]
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Plate Peeper: DeKalb deputy arrested for rogue surveillance
A DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office sergeant was arrested Friday after an internal investigation found he used the agency’s license plate tracking system without authorization. What happened: Sgt. Kabiru Salawu faces a felony charge of violation of oath of office and a misdemeanor charge of misuse of license plate data. The investigation focused on his use […]
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Georgia is under a heat advisory Saturday
Dozens of Georgia counties are under a heat advisory today as heat and humidity combine to push the heat index to between 106 and 110 degrees. What’s happening: The National Weather Service has issued advisories covering a wide stretch of the state, from the southeast coast through central and northeast Georgia. They run from noon […]
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A Georgia woman was shot and killed at convenience store. Her ex-boyfriend is the suspect
A 44-year-old Oakwood woman was shot and killed Thursday night inside a Mountain View Road convenience store, and the man authorities believe pulled the trigger — her former live-in boyfriend — remained at large Friday. What happened: Tia Vidon Keith arrived at the Subhanallah Food Mart just after 9:30 p.m. to buy something. According to […]