A county official designated a 300-year-old tree as protected from destruction Friday night, hours before Georgia Power planned to cut it down to make room for transmission lines What’s Happening: The Chatham County Arborist classified the live oak on Little Neck Road as an exceptional tree under county law. Georgia Power has not said whether […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Brunswick receives $16,000 for first responder safety equipment
Brunswick has received a $16,000 state grant to purchase safety equipment for police, fire and public works personnel who respond to roadside incidents. What’s Happening: The Statewide Traffic Incident Management Services grant funded upgraded tools for Brunswick police, fire and public works crews. New equipment includes: What’s Important: The equipment is designed to increase visibility […]
Posted inIn The News
ICE bought a warehouse in Social Circle, Ga. The city, which voted 73%for Trump, wishes it hadn’t
The warehouse 50 miles east of Atlanta near Interstate 20 is not much to look at. It’s really just a box: an over 1-million-square-foot, gray box dotted with semi-trailer loading docks. It’s built to be a distribution center. Communities across the country have been shocked to learn that the Department of Homeland Security wants to […]
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Epstein files may reveal Steve Bannon’s true feelings about Georgians
Steve Bannon used a slur for white Southerners when emailing Jeffrey Epstein about the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.. What’s Happening: The comment appeared in newly released Jeffrey Epstein files. What’s Important: Bannon served as chief strategist in the Trump White House. He hosts the War Room podcast, which has a large audience that […]
Posted inFood
St. Marys seafood restaurant fails health inspection with a score of 61
A popular St. Marys seafood restaurant is working to correct numerous health code violations after failing a recent health inspection with a score of 61. Seagle’s, located at 105 Osborne Street, was cited for multiple critical violations during a routine inspection conducted February 10 by the Georgia Department of Public Health. According to the inspection […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
CAT adds buses for weekend crowds
Chatham Area Transit is running a bus bridge every 30 minutes to supplement the Savannah Belles Ferry System this weekend. The service runs Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Monday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. What’s Happening: CAT is adding buses to supplement ferry service between downtown Savannah and the […]
Posted inCrime
Police detain four Newton County High School students: What we know
Newton County Sheriff’s Office investigators were at Newton High School on Feb. 13 as part of an ongoing investigation. The school was placed on lockdown as a safety precaution. What’s Happening: Investigators detained four students during the visit. One has been arrested, two remain in custody, and one has been released. Two additional arrests had […]
Posted inGeorgia People
Early County School Board member Trey Harrell dies after battle with meningitis
Early County is mourning the loss of a dedicated public servant and family man. Trey Harrell, a member of the Early County Board of Education, died Saturday afternoon after a brief but devastating illness. He was surrounded by family at Emory Hospital in Atlanta when he died Friday. The Early County School System announced Harrell’s […]
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Man dies after being shot in a car in Claxton
A 48-year-old Claxton man died Friday from gunshot wounds after a shooting near Terrell Street on Wednesday night. What’s happening: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of Jonathan O’Neil Gaines, according to a GBI statement. Officers responded to a 911 call about shots fired near Terrell Street in Claxton on Feb. […]
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Villa Rica police shoot man who was chasing his wife down I-20 with a gun
Two Villa Rica police officers shot and killed a 52-year-old man on I-20 in Douglas County on February 13 after he exited his vehicle holding a firearm. What’s Happening: The GBI is investigating the shooting at the request of the Villa Rica Police Department. Jorge Narvaez of Carrollton was pronounced dead at the scene. His […]
Posted inWeather
Georgia Weather Forecast: Rain begins tonight, heavy storms Sunday
Rain and thunderstorms will move through Georgia on Sunday with rainfall amounts between half an inch and 2 inches expected across the state. What’s Happening: North Georgia has mostly cloudy skies today with highs near 63 degrees. South Georgia has mostly sunny conditions with highs near 74 degrees. Rain showers will begin after 1am tonight […]
Posted inEconomy
Georgia Senate bill would eliminate income tax on the first $50,000 to $100,000 of income
The Republican-led state Senate adopted an historic income tax cut plan Thursday that Democrats decried as an election year ploy that would undermine the state budget. There was no official estimate of the cost of Senate Bill 476, which calls for no income tax on the first $50,000 in annual earnings by an individual and […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Interstate lanes near Savannah will close for a week starting Sunday
Interstate lanes at three interchanges in Chatham County will close intermittently from February 15 through February 21 for highway widening and bridge work. What’s Happening: GDOT will close lanes on I-16, I-95, and I-516 for the 16@95 Improvement Projects. I-16 westbound will have daytime closures 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and I-16 eastbound will close […]
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Woman run over after argument at Cobb Parkway gas station
A woman was run over by a car in a gas station parking lot off of Cobb Parkway. She suffered head trauma, deep lacerations, and extensive leg damage. What’s Happening: Chelsea Pruitt was struck by a vehicle in a gas station parking lot after an argument. A GoFundMe campaign is raising money for her medical […]
Posted inFire
Car burns in Northside Hospital-Cherokee parking deck
A vehicle burned in the parking deck at Northside Hospital-Cherokee Friday morning. No one was injured. What’s Happening: Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in the hospital parking deck. When crews arrived, the vehicle was heavily in flames. They deployed hose lines and knocked down the flames. What’s Important: The fire was contained to the […]
Posted inEconomy
Inflation dropped in January. Here’s a look behind the numbers
Inflation fell to 2.4% in January from 2.7% in December, reaching nearly a five-year low. What’s Happening: Gas prices fell 3.2% last month while apartment rental price growth slowed. Grocery prices increased 0.2% in January and are up 2.1% from a year ago. What’s Important: Consumer prices remain about 25% higher than they were five […]
Posted inEducation
Twiggs County schools announce cuts to address deficit
Twiggs County Public Schools is cutting central office costs and personnel to address a financial deficit that developed over several years. What’s Happening: Interim Superintendent Bacon disclosed the deficit to stakeholders this week. The district announced a four-prong stabilization plan with details on its website. What’s Important: The district is starting cuts at the top […]
Posted inFood
Atlanta restaurant scores 69 on health inspection
Sam’s of San Francisco, a restaurant located in midtown Atlanta, received a failing health score of 69 during a routine inspection conducted last week by the Fulton County Health Department. The establishment, located at 60 11th Street, was cited for multiple violations spanning food safety, employee health protocols, and facility maintenance issues. Management Knowledge Gaps […]
