A Cobb County woman is behind bars after police say she was walking topless near a busy high school during the Monday morning rush. Why It Matters: This happened steps away from Wheeler High School, where students and families were arriving for the school day. What’s Happening: Cobb Police officers say they spotted 37-year-old Zulibeth […]
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Cause of Georgia’s 2 massive wildfires revealed
State officials, including Gov. Brian Kemp, say they believe they know what sparked the two largest wildfires burning in South Georgia, but neither cause has been confirmed, and investigations are still underway. What’s Happening: Officials believe the Pineland Road Fire, burning in Clinch and Echols Counties, started when someone welded a gate. They believe the […]
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I-285 lane, ramp closures start tonight in southwest Fulton
Major lane and ramp closures on I-285 in southwest Fulton County begin at 9 p.m. tonight and run through 5 a.m. Monday, April 27, as part of a concrete slab reconstruction project along the highway’s westside corridor. What’s Happening: The closures stretch along I-285 between South Fulton Parkway in College Park and Collier Road. Both […]
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Canton youth pastor gets two life sentences for raping pre-teen girls
A Cherokee County judge sentenced a 26-year-old man to two consecutive life sentences after a jury found him guilty of raping two girls under the age of 13 in separate attacks in Canton and Woodstock. What happened: On April 16, Cherokee County Superior Court Judge Tony Baker sentenced 26-year-old Reyes Hernandez-Macario following his March 12 […]
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New evacuations ordered as Brantley County wildfire spreads into Coffee County
A wildfire burning along Highway 82 in Brantley County pushed north into Coffee County on Thursday and is still burning Friday morning, even after overnight humidity climbed to 90%. What’s Happening: The fire crossed Highway 110 West into Coffee County, reaching Stewart Road, also known as Lane and Robertson Hammock Road. Fire behavior was described […]
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Second road closes in Brantley County as wildfire spreads
A second state highway in Brantley County has been shut down because of fire and heavy smoke, adding to road closures already in place from an active wildfire. What’s Happening: Georgia DOT has closed Highway 32 from Hortense to Highway 99 in Brantley County. Highway 110 was already closed and remains shut down across Brantley […]
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Two Arizona teachers charged with misconduct involving the same student
In August 2025, two teachers at Centennial High School in Peoria, Arizona, were accused of engaging in inappropriate conduct with the same teenage student. Following the allegations, both teachers were placed on administrative leave. One later resigned, while the other was dismissed by the school board. Haley Beck faces charges of pandering. According to police, […]
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31 new wildfires break out across Georgia in a single day
Georgia firefighters responded to 31 new wildfires Friday, burning 266 acres statewide as drought conditions show no sign of letting up. What’s Happening: The Georgia Forestry Commission reported the new fires Friday. They are separate from two large blazes already burning in South Georgia that have grown significantly since federal emergency funds were approved for […]
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Bibb County deputy arrested after she assaulted a man during an arrest
A Bibb County sheriff’s deputy was fired and charged with simple battery after an internal investigation found she struck a man in the face while arresting him on April 3. What happened: Deputy Meshaun Gibson worked in the Patrol Division when she responded to a residence in the 3600 block of Riverside Drive. According to […]
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Georgia is Literally on Fire. Did You Notice?
As I write this, I have been covering wildfires for three days. Three. Days. Of wildfires. In Georgia. There are currently two major ones burning — one in Brantley County, one in Echols County — that have already eaten through 11,000 acres. Over the weekend, there were 52 separate wildfires burning across this state. Fifty-two. […]
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Georgia officials to curious residents: Don’t fly drones over wildfires
A legally enforced no-fly zone is active around the clock over Georgia’s wildfire areas, and officials say drones in that airspace are forcing firefighting planes and helicopters to stand down. What’s happening: The Georgia Forestry Commission says a Temporary Flight Restriction — a government-ordered no-fly zone — is in effect 24 hours a day over […]
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Wildfire breaks out in Effingham County
Firefighters are monitoring an active wildfire in Effingham County Thursday evening, with heavy smoke and dangerous visibility expected near the scene. What’s Happening: Effingham County Fire Rescue reported at 8:30 p.m. that crews remain on scene at a wildfire burning at Pryor Road and Oliver-Kildare Road. Georgia Forestry units have plowed firebreaks — strips of […]
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Candler County declares emergency over wildfire risk
The chairman of the Candler County Board of Commissioners declared a Local State of Emergency Thursday because of elevated wildfire risk in the area. What’s happening: No wildfires are currently burning in Candler County. The declaration is a precautionary step that gives local officials the legal authority to activate parts of the county’s emergency response […]
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The latest on Georgia’s ballot woes
After Georgia lawmakers failed to act on their self-imposed deadline to overhaul the state’s election machinery, a panel of appointees to the board that regulates elections narrowly voted Wednesday to consider a rule that would require hand-marked paper ballots. Two years ago, the Legislature passed a law that makes the current voting system illegal starting […]
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How you can help the victims of the South Georgia wildfires
Two Nahunta businesses are now accepting donated goods for families displaced or affected by the Brantley County wildfire, the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office said. What’s happening: Brantley Gas at 114 Satilla Avenue and H & S Car Haulers at 125 Industrial Park are both open to receive donations. Items collected at both sites are being […]
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Highway 82 in Brantley County, but Highway 110 stays closed due to wildfire
Highway 82 in Brantley County is back open to traffic. A nearby road remains shut down because of an active fire. What’s Happening: Georgia DOT has reopened Highway 82 in Brantley County. Highway 110 is still closed in Brantley County and the northern part of Camden County because of fire and heavy smoke. The Detour: […]
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Wildfire smoke from southern Georgia drifts into Augusta area
Smoke from wildfires burning in southern Georgia is drifting into the Augusta area and surrounding communities, the National Weather Service said Thursday. What’s happening: Satellite imagery captured Thursday morning shows smoke from multiple wildfires spreading across the Southeast. The Pineland Road Fire, located in southern Georgia, is identified as one of the sources. The thin […]
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Woodstock issues immediate burn ban in response to wildfires
Woodstock has banned all outdoor burning effective immediately, citing severe drought conditions and a shortage of available firefighting resources in the region due to wildfires in South Georgia. What’s happening: The Woodstock Fire Marshal has prohibited all outdoor burning in the City of Woodstock and unincorporated Cherokee County until further notice. The ban covers burning […]
