A beloved local market is back in business after a summer fire nearly destroyed it. What’s Happening: Community Roots Market opened its doors again this morning in downtown Madison. The fresh foods market has been closed since a fire damaged the building in July. What’s Important: The market added more hours to help families shop […]
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Have You Seen 15-Year-Old Lofton Evans, Who Went Missing in Augusta?
A 15-year-old boy was reported missing today in Augusta, and police are asking for the public’s help to find him. What’s Happening: Lofton Evans III was last seen on October 24, around 9 a.m. on the 2800 block of Joy Road. He left on foot, and no one knows which direction he went. What’s Important: […]
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Police Hunt for Driver in Fatal Clayton County Hit-and-Run
Police are asking for your help to find a driver who hit and killed a person in Rex and then drove away. The incident happened late Thursday night on a local highway. What’s Happening: On Friday morning, Clayton County police found a person who had been killed by a vehicle on Highway 42 near Sunset […]
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Inmate Killed in Stabbing At Macon State Prison
A man serving time at a Georgia prison is dead after being stabbed during a fight on Wednesday morning. His family has been notified of his death. What’s Happening: The Macon County Coroner confirmed an inmate died following a fight inside Macon State Prison. The stabbing took place around 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Marquis Young, […]
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97% of Georgia is Now in a Drought: What You Need To Know
Drought conditions have worsened across western Georgia and the metro Atlanta area, and forecasters say the next chance of rain won’t be enough to help. The lack of rain has pushed parts of the state into an extreme drought. What’s Happening: The U.S. National Weather Service reports that extreme drought conditions now cover parts of […]
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Should Georgia End No-Excuse Absentee Voting?
When Georgia’s State Election Board considered a proposal to recommend that state lawmakers ban no-excuse absentee voting early last year, the Republican-dominated body shot it down, with then-newly appointed Chair John Fervier casting the deciding vote. But in a Wednesday meeting in Atlanta, a trio of Trump-aligned board members successfully approved a similar proposal in […]
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Georgia Supreme Court Hears High Profile Cases That Could Change The Law
The Georgia Supreme Court this week heard several cases, including two that could affect how cities design roadways and who gets to sell cars and another involving child custody with an unmarried couple. The roadway safety case stems from the death of a 21-year-old who crashed a car into a concrete planter while home from […]
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Woman Charged With DUI in Hit-and-Run That Hurt Bicyclist
An e-bicyclist is in the hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run on Ferguson Avenue Wednesday. Police have arrested a woman and charged her with driving under the influence. What’s Happening: Chatham County police arrested a woman for a hit-and-run that left an e-bicyclist with potentially life-threatening injuries Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened around 3:15 […]
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What Day Will Kids Be Trick-or-Treating in Bibb County?
While some neighborhoods may decide to do it differently, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is recommending that with Halloween falling on Friday, residents trick-or-treat on October 31 and not another day. While it may seem strange for the Sheriff’s office to make such a proclamation, a quick look at local Facebook groups each year at […]
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Costco Wagon Recall: Deadly Risk To Children
If you bought a popular utility wagon from Costco, stop using it with your children immediately. It has been recalled because it could seriously injure or kill a child. What’s Happening: Olympia Tools is recalling about 530 of its Pack-N-Stroll Premium Folding Utility Wagons. The company says the wagons pose a risk of head entrapment […]
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Man Killed Crossing Busy Savannah Street
A man is dead after being hit by a car while walking in Savannah on Wednesday night. Police are now investigating what happened at the busy intersection. What’s Happening: Savannah police were called to the corner of Abercorn Street and East 63rd Street around 6:55 p.m. on October 22. They found a man who had […]
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Police Seek Driver in Runaway Trailer Crash on I-20
Two men are seriously hurt after a runaway trailer hit them on the side of I-20, and now police need your help to find the driver who fled the scene. The men were stopped on the shoulder of the highway when the crash happened. What’s Happening: DeKalb County Police say a trailer came loose from […]
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Elderly Putnam County Couple Dies In Highway 16 Crash
An elderly husband and wife from Putnam County died Wednesday after their car was hit by a Georgia Power truck. The crash has led to misdemeanor charges for the truck’s driver. What’s Happening: A fatal crash on Highway 16 killed a local couple Wednesday afternoon. The collision happened at the intersection with Pea Ridge Road. […]
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Winn-Dixie Stores Are Closing Throughout Georgia
Several Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores across Georgia are set to be sold or closed as the parent company shifts its focus to Florida. This change will directly impact shoppers in at least eight Georgia towns. What’s Happening: The parent company of Winn-Dixie, Southeastern Grocers, announced it is changing its name to The Winn-Dixie Company […]
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Fort Valley State Mourns Death Of Freshman Student
The Fort Valley State University community is grieving the loss of a freshman student from Columbus who died this week. What’s Happening: Jame’la Moore, a first-year student, died October 17. The university announced her passing and shared a message from its president. What’s Important: In a statement, FVSU President Paul Jones said, “The FVSU community […]
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Polk County Mourns Loss Of Police Officer
The Polk County community is mourning the death of a long-serving law enforcement veteran. Angela “Angie” Shurley, who served for 27 years, passed away at her home, according to the police department. What’s Happening: The Polk County Police Department announced the death of 53-year-old Angela “Angie” Shurley. In a public post, the department called her […]
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Dallas Man Dead After Being Tased By Cobb Police
A Dallas man is dead after a Cobb County police officer used a Taser on him during a response to a hit-and-run call Tuesday evening. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has now taken over the case. What’s Happening: State agents are investigating the death of 47-year-old Timothy Lyle Sheats. The deadly tasing happened after a […]
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Escaped Inmate Captured in Augusta After Month-Long Manhunt
An escaped inmate convicted of murder is back in custody after being arrested in Augusta. The arrest ends a search that lasted more than a month and worried many residents. What’s Happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office announced that Stacy Huggins was arrested Wednesday on the 3200 block of Peach Orchard Road. He was taken […]
