A mother and her four children died Sunday morning when their rental car burst into flames after a collision on I-95 in McIntosh County. What Happened: Georgia State Police say the crash took place around 6 a.m. Sunday when two vehicles collided on southbound I-95. More Details: Troopers report Dougan was driving a rental car […]
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Two Deaths Reported After Tree Falls at Georgia Golf Course
A tree fell at Bull Creek Golf Course in Midland, near Columbus, killing two people. What’s Happening: The Muscogee County Coroner confirmed the deaths. The Columbus Police Department is investigating. Catch Up Quick: Georgia has been experiencing severe weather, leading to multiple incidents.
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Fatal Shooting at Lawrenceville Sports Bar: What We Know
A young Atlanta man was shot and killed outside a Lawrenceville sports bar early Sunday morning, leading to murder charges against a Dacula resident. What We Know: Marcus Robinson, of Dacula, faces charges of felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the death of […]
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A Dead Horse on Peachtree Street? What We Know
A horse collapsed and died on a downtown Atlanta sidewalk just after midnight Sunday, drawing emergency crews to one of the city’s busiest streets. What We Know: Officers responded around 12:27 a.m. on April 6 to a call about an animal at 92 Peachtree Street Northwest. When they arrived, they found a horse lying dead […]
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I’m Older Than WrestleMania, But it Still Brings Out The Kid in Me
Some kids memorized state capitals — I memorized ring entrances. My first WrestleMania was WrestleMania III — and no, that doesn’t make me old, it makes me a seasoned veteran of spandex storytelling. I was there for Hogan vs. Andre, for Macho Man vs. Steamboat, and for the realization that nothing in the world feels […]
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When Will Georgia See Rain On Sunday?
Storms will begin moving into Georgia Sunday morning and crawl southeast throughout the day. The National Weather Service placed much of north and west Georgia under a Slight Risk for severe weather, which ranks as a 2 out of 5 on their threat scale. ⚠️ Timing Details: Rain enters northwest Georgia by mid-morning Sunday, but […]
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Georgia Senate’s Early Departure Riles House Members
An unexpectedly early end to the 2025 General Assembly session Friday night left a bid to put some restrictions on school-zone speed cameras in Georgia on the shelf until next year. While the Georgia House of Representatives was debating a substitute version of House Bill 651, the state Senate abruptly adjourned “sine die” shortly before […]
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Overturned Tractor Trailer Closes Savannah Roads on Saturday
The Savannah Police Department assisted Chatham County Police around 1 p.m. on Saturday to close all lanes of President Street between Pennsylvania Ave. and Truman Parkway due to an overturned tractor trailer. Chatham County staff are working to clear the accident as soon as possible. No definite timeline for roadway reopening is available. SPD and City staff […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Finish For The Year: What Did They Do For Georgians?
Georgia legislators clocked out unusually early Friday night, leaving behind stacks of unfinished bills, many of them torn into pieces for the ceremonial throwing of confetti that marks the final moments of a legislative session. Among the abandoned bills were several that had seemed to be a priority for Republican lawmakers. They had devoted many hours […]
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New Gun Law Shoots Down Savannah’s Unlocked Vehicle Ordinance
The Georgia House of Representatives passed legislation Friday aimed at a gun ordinance the Savannah City Council passed last year. The ordinance prohibits storing firearms in unlocked vehicles, with violators subject to a $1,000 fine and 30 days in jail. While House Republicans opposed the ordinance on its merits as infringing on gun owners’ Second Amendment […]
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Trump Cuts IVF Tracking: What It Means for Families
Federal health officials abruptly eliminated the CDC team tracking IVF success rates across America yesterday. This cut contradicts President Trump’s recent embrace of fertility treatments. 💉 Why It Matters: Patients seeking IVF treatments now lose a critical resource for comparing clinic success rates. The team provided transparent data that helped millions make informed decisions about […]
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Georgia Bill Doubles Compensation for Teachers Killed by School Violence
The families of teachers killed in mass shootings and other violent acts at school would get double the money under legislation that has passed both chambers of the Georgia General Assembly. The House of Representatives voted unanimously Friday to approve the Senate’s changes to House Bill 105 and send the bill to Gov. Brian Kemp for his […]
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Savannah’s Free Spring Break Extravaganza for Youth
A free Spring Break Extravaganza for Savannah youth will take place Saturday, April 5, featuring a job fair, summer program opportunities, basketball activities, games, food, and prizes. The event, hosted by Savannah’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, aims to provide positive experiences for young people during their school break. The office works to identify […]
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Religious Freedom Bill is Now Law in Georgia
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp kicked off the final day of the 2025 legislative session by signing Senate Bill 36, also known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), into law, appeasing some Georgian residents who have been calling for stronger protections under state law for free exercise of religion. The bill mirrors federal legislation that […]
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Should Keisha Lance Bottoms Run for Georgia Governor?
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is seriously considering a run for Georgia governor. In a statement released Friday, Bottoms invoked the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., saying there is a “fierce urgency of now.” She criticized Republican leaders for following former President Donald Trump, saying they are leading Georgia off […]
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Meet Al Taylor, The Interim Superintendent of Gwinnett County Schools
Al Taylor steps into the role of interim superintendent for Gwinnett County Public Schools with a career spent entirely within the district. Taylor previously served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and most recently as chief of schools before accepting this interim position. 📝 The Plan: In a recently released video address, Taylor […]
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All Charges Dropped Against Georgia Woman Arrested After Miscarriage
District Attorney Patrick Warren announced today that all charges have been dismissed against a 24-year-old Tifton woman, Selena Chandler-Scott, who experienced a miscarriage and was later arrested after placing the fetal remains in a dumpster. The decision follows a comprehensive review of the Tifton Police Department’s investigative file, Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Medical Examiner’s report, […]
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Georgia Weekend Weather: Heat Before Sunday Storms
Our area will experience warm temperatures through the weekend before storms move in Sunday. Today reaches near 88 degrees with partly sunny skies and calm winds that shift to light southerly breezes by afternoon. 🌙 Tonight’s Forecast: Expect partly cloudy conditions with temperatures dropping to around 64 degrees. Southeast winds remain light at around 5 […]
