A Richmond County deputy was injured when a repeat shoplifting suspect allegedly drove into him while fleeing the Augusta Mall. 🚔 What Happened: Deputy Jeff Adams was struck by a white Nissan Altima driven by Toni Wallace, who had been formally banned from the mall just weeks earlier on June 19. 🛒 Between the Lines: […]
Posted inClark Chronicles
I Love the South, But We Need to Talk
Before I get into this week’s topic, I’d simply point out that my family tree has roots deeper in Southern soil than most oak trees. One branch has been in Georgia for five generations, while another has been lounging around Virginia since before we decided taxation without representation wasn’t our cup of sweet tea. I […]
Posted inUnderdressed and Overeducated
Opinion: Murder, Mob ‘Justice,’ and Georgia’s Culture of Silence
It’s been 110 years since Jewish factory owner Leo Frank was publicly lynched by a mob in Marietta, but former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes still gets death threats about it. Hundreds listened in rapt silence last night as Barnes related a call he received from the FBI just two years ago. The agent told him […]
Posted inGeorgia People
Georgia Fisherman Catches 400 Pound Grouper
When Robert Turybury and his friend Seth Silverstein set out to celebrate Turybury’s first wedding anniversary by fishing for sharks off St. Simons Island, they had no idea they were about to encounter something much larger and more powerful than anything they’d ever imagined. Turybury, a Brunswick resident, and Silverstein, who lives on St. Simons […]
Posted inWeather
Dangerous Heat Wave Headed for Georgia This Weekend
Scattered thunderstorms today will give way to a potentially dangerous heat wave with “feels like” temperatures reaching 108 degrees across north and central Georgia starting Sunday. 🌡️ Why It Matters: Extreme heat can be life-threatening, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly and those without air conditioning, and comes as many outdoor weekend events are […]
Posted inIn The News
Georgians React to Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
When Congress passed President Donald Trump’s controversial budget bill July 3, Republicans and Democrats went to their corners to portray it either as the largest tax cut in U.S. history or a devastating gutting of the nation’s safety net. But beyond the politics, Georgia health-care and clean-energy advocates warned that cuts to Medicaid, the Affordable […]
Posted inCrime
18 Inmates Charged After Deadly Attack at Bibb County Jail
A brutal assault inside the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center has led to murder charges for nine inmates and contraband charges for nine others, following the death of 22-year-old Breele Jahiem Johnson. 🚨 The Charges: Here’s the complete list of inmates and their new charges: Facing Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Prohibited Item: […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
5 Things We Learned in Georgia This Week
Georgia speaks in numbers sometimes, whispering its truths through statistics that surface in government reports and research studies. This week, five figures emerged that tell stories about who we are, where we’re headed, and what matters in the Peach State. $223.9 Million Vanished Overnight Federal education funds—$223.9 million worth—simply didn’t arrive on July 1 as […]
Posted inYour Vote
Are You Voting Tuesday? Do You Even Know There’s an Election?
What if they held an election and no one came? That was nearly the case last month when only about 2.4% of Georgia’s roughly 8.4 million registered voters cast ballots in Republican and Democratic primaries for seats on the state Public Service Commission (PSC), which regulates utilities. The low turnout likely will be even more […]
Posted inCrime
Georgia Man Wanted For Murder: Police Search For Suspect in Augusta Homicide
A Richmond County man is wanted for murder after a deadly shooting last week on Barton Chapel Road. 🚨 Why It Matters: A suspected killer remains at large in Augusta, prompting police to warn residents that he should be considered armed and dangerous. 🔍 What’s Happening: Camron Brown faces a murder warrant in connection with […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Fatal Crash Involving 18-Wheeler Shuts Down Rocky Creek Road in Macon
A driver died Thursday night after their SUV crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with an 18-wheeler on Rocky Creek Road in Macon. 🚗 What Happened: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports the SUV was traveling eastbound around 11 p.m. when it crossed into the westbound lane near Jennifer Drive. The driver of the […]
Posted inYour Family
Walmart Recalls Popular Water Bottles After Lid Pops Off And Leaves 2 People Blind
Walmart has pulled nearly a million Ozark Trail water bottles from shelves after the lids turned into dangerous projectiles, permanently blinding two consumers. 🚨 Why It Matters: The recall affects 850,000 stainless steel bottles that many families rely on daily, with injuries already reported from lids that can explosively eject when opened after storing certain […]
Posted inEducation
Georgia Schools Caught in $7 Billion Funding Freeze as Classes Approach
The hallways are waxed, the lesson plans ready, but Georgia schools are missing something crucial as the new academic year looms: $223.9 million in federal education dollars that should have arrived weeks ago. 🏫 Why It Matters: Schools across Georgia are making emergency decisions about teacher layoffs and program cuts just as students prepare to […]
Posted inCrime
Former Troup County Payroll Manager Charged With $500K Theft
A Hogansville woman who managed payroll for Troup County allegedly diverted over half a million dollars of government funds to her personal accounts by exploiting the identities of former employees. 💰 Why It Matters: This case represents one of the largest alleged embezzlement schemes by a local government employee in the area, affecting taxpayer money […]
Posted inCrime
Georgia Father Gets Life Sentence for Starving 4-Year-Old Daughter to Death
A judge handed down a life sentence plus 155 years to Rodney McWeay for the starvation death of his daughter. The 33-year-old father was convicted last month in Fulton County. 🚨 What Happened: McWeay was found guilty of felony murder, child cruelty, kidnapping and false imprisonment after his 4-year-old daughter Treasure died from dehydration and […]
Posted inHealth
Pro-Life?: Georgia Has The Highest Fetal Death Rate in The United States
Georgia families face the highest fetal death rate in America, with numbers nearly six times the national average according to new research. 🚨 Why It Matters: These alarming statistics affect thousands of Georgia families each year and raise serious questions about maternal healthcare access and quality women’s health care across the state. 🏥 The Numbers: […]
Posted inIn The News
Gwinnett Prosecutor Drops All Charges Against Jailed Journalist Mario Guevara
Mario Guevara, the Salvadoran journalist detained last month after filming a protest in DeKalb County, has now had all local criminal charges against him dropped. But he remains behind bars in federal custody—and may still face deportation. ⚖️ What We Know: Gwinnett County Solicitor-General Lisamarie Bristol announced Wednesday that all three misdemeanor charges filed by […]
Posted inIn The Know
Savannah Horse Carriage Tours Face New Heat Restrictions
Savannah tourists could see fewer horse-drawn carriage tours this summer under new heat protection rules city leaders are considering today. 🌡️ Why It Matters: The proposals would shut down one of Savannah’s most popular tourist attractions when temperatures get too hot. Carriage operators worry the new standards could hurt their businesses during peak summer months. […]
