A winter storm is expected to impact the Eastern United States this weekend, with the potential for wintry precipitation including freezing rain in parts of Georgia. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service in Atlanta and Peachtree City issued alerts Monday about a significant winter storm forecast for the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Arctic air is […]
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Will Georgians Be Able to See The Northern Lights Tonight?
Georgians might get a rare chance to see the aurora borealis Monday night after the sun ejected a massive burst of energy Sunday. What’s Happening: A coronal mass ejection left the sun Sunday, launching charged particles toward Earth. Aurora displays happen when these particles slam into our planet’s magnetic field. What’s Important: Federal forecasters at […]
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Teachers Ask Gwinnett Sheriff to Stop Working With ICE
The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office will meet with the Gwinnett County Association of Educators after the teachers group called for a moratorium on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. What’s Happening: The teachers association sent a letter to Sheriff Keybo Taylor on Jan. 15 asking the sheriff’s department to pause cooperation with ICE. The letter […]
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Overturned 18-Wheeler Shuts Down I-95 North
An overturned truck blocked all northbound lanes on Interstate 95 at Ocean Highway in Bryan County. What’s Happening: A crash at mile marker 87 shut down all northbound lanes on I-95 at Ocean Highway. Emergency crews responded to the scene where at least one large truck overturned across multiple lanes. What’s Confirmed: The Georgia Department […]
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Woman Arrested After Glynn County Stabbing
A 22-year-old woman was arrested after a stabbing at a Dusty Lane residence in Glynn County early Monday morning that sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. What Happened: Glynn County police responded to a reported stabbing at a Dusty Lane residence at approximately 12:49 a.m. on January 19. Officers found a victim […]
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How Do You Get Atlanta Emergency Alerts?
Atlanta has launched NotifyATL, a system that sends emergency alerts and community updates directly to residents’ phones and email. What’s Happening: The City of Atlanta is promoting NotifyATL, an alert system that delivers emergency warnings and community news to residents through call, text, and email. Residents can sign up by texting “NOTIFYATL” to 24639 or […]
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2 Men Charged in Georgia-Pacific Burglary
Glynn County police arrested two men after responding to a burglary in progress at Georgia-Pacific Wood Products on January 17. What’s Happening: Officers responded to 5101 GA-99 at about 9:54 p.m. after a caller reported two people inside one of the buildings. The property has had previous reports of copper thefts. What’s Important: Officers searched […]
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Sandy Springs Renames Park for Councilman Tibby DeJulio
What’s Happening: The city installed a new park sign at the location formerly known as Windsor Park Meadows. DeJulio has served on the Sandy Springs City Council since December 2005 and held the position of Mayor Pro Tem. The Path Forward: The park remains open to the public under its new name. Future visitors will […]
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Multiple Cars Strike Person on I-285
A person was struck by multiple vehicles early Saturday morning on I-285 in Cobb County. What’s Happening: The crash happened on the northbound side of I-285 near South Cobb Drive, according to Cobb County Police. The department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program unit is investigating. What’s Important: All northbound lanes shut down for hours. Traffic backed […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Are Still Relevant in 2026
Nearly six decades after his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words continue to echo through the halls of Georgia’s state capitol, the streets of Atlanta where he preached, and the communities across the state where residents still grapple with the issues he championed. As Georgians pause to honor the civil rights leader on the […]
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Georgia Gas Prices Drop to $2.64 Per Gallon
Georgia drivers are paying less at the pump. The state average for regular unleaded gasoline fell to $2.64 per gallon on Monday, according to AAA. What’s Happening: Gas prices in Georgia dropped 2 cents from last week, 12 cents from last month, and 32 cents from this time last year. A 15-gallon fill-up now costs […]
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Macon Opens Warming Shelters as Temperatures Drop Tonight
Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency announced Sunday that temperatures will drop tonight and warming shelters are available for anyone experiencing homelessness or inadequate heat. What’s Happening: Two warming shelters are open: Brookdale Resource Center and Hello House. County crews remain on call throughout the night to respond to weather-related issues. Road Conditions: Roadways are mostly […]
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Driver Crashes Into Vacant Home in Bibb County
A driver lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a vacant home on Maynard Street in Bibb County this morning. What Happened: The single-vehicle crash occurred when the driver lost control and struck the vacant structure. The driver sustained minor injuries. What’s Important: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to the scene. […]
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Man Struck and Killed While Lying on Road in Cobb
A man died after being struck by a pickup truck while lying in the roadway on Powers Ferry Road in Cobb County early Friday morning. What’s Happening: The collision occurred at 1:19 a.m. on Powers Ferry Road north of Sherwood Drive. An unidentified Hispanic man was lying perpendicular across the center turn lane and northbound […]
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Meet New Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski
The Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski as head coach Saturday night after he met with team leadership in Atlanta. What’s Happening: Stefanski, 43, becomes the 20th head coach in Falcons history and will report to president of football Matt Ryan. He previously served as head coach of the Cleveland Browns and spent 14 years as […]
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Yes, I’m a Humorist. Here’s Why You Don’t Know What That is
A young person asked me this week what exactly a humorist is. Not in a philosophical, late-night-dorm-room way. Not as a challenge. Just an honest question. The kind of question you ask when you’ve maybe heard a word before, but never actually seen it in the wild. And I realized something unsettling (to me, anyway): […]
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Macon Announces Closures Due to Snow
Macon-Bibb County closed recreation facilities and delayed a convenience center opening Sunday due to snow and freezing temperatures that created slick road conditions. What’s happening: The Bowden Golf Course and all county recreation tennis and pickleball facilities are closed. The convenience center on 11th Street and Fulton Mill Road opened at 11 a.m., three hours […]
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South Fulton Opens Warming Center Due to Extreme Cold
The City of South Fulton opened a warming station at Burdett Park for people needing temporary relief from cold weather. What’s Happening: The warming station at 2945 Burdett Road is open 24 hours. What’s Important: Anyone in the community can use the facility to get out of the cold. The city has not announced when […]
