The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Katrina Marie Mae Goin, who has been reported as a runaway. Deputies say Katrina was last seen on Tuesday, September 2, around 1:15 p.m. leaving her home in the 3000 block of Lucas Circle. She was wearing a gray oversized hoodie […]
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Bus Crash in Augusta Thursday Morning: What We Know
AUGUSTA — A morning crash involving a city bus is slowing down drivers in Augusta. What’s Happening: Deputies say an Augusta Public Transit bus was involved in a crash just after 7 this morning at Gordon Highway and Kissingbower Road. No one was hurt, but traffic is taking the hit. Why It Matters: Morning commutes […]
Posted inWeather
In Hot Water: Georgia is At Ground Zero For a Hurricane This Month
AccuWeather hurricane experts say exceptional warmth in the Gulf is raising the risk of rapid intensification later this month, heightening the danger if tropical storms or hurricanes develop or move into the region. “Atmospheric conditions will be primed for tropical storms and hurricanes to develop by mid-September,” AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva explained. “AccuWeather […]
Posted inYour Vote
Clash Over Fulton Election Board: Groups Urge County to Follow Court Order
Two civic groups are pressing Fulton County commissioners to stop resisting a court order and fill open seats on the county’s election board. On Thursday, Democracy Defense Project – Georgia and RightCount Georgia issued a joint statement saying commissioners should comply with Judge David Emerson’s ruling to appoint two Republicans, Julie Adams and Jason Frazier, […]
Posted inHealth
Georgia Presses Pause on New COVID Vaccine Until National Guidance Arrives
Georgia’s public health department says the new COVID vaccine for 2025–26 isn’t available yet. Officials are waiting for federal health experts to give the final go-ahead later this month. Here’s what you need to know: Georgia health leaders say they’ll share updates once those decisions are made. The FDA has already cleared the new vaccines, […]
Posted inCrime
Pace Academy Teacher Charged With Sexual Battery
Parents in Atlanta are facing troubling news after a former Pace Academy teacher was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting two teenage students at the private school. What Police Say: Investigators allege that 33-year-old Marshall Lopez touched two female students inappropriately during the spring semester. According to warrants, Lopez kept both girls after class, where […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Georgia Parents Are Loaning Their Kids Money… With Interest
Remember when borrowing money from your parents meant a guilt trip, not a 6.4% APR? Well, welcome to Georgia, where mom and dad apparently moonlight as Wells Fargo—just with more casserole and fewer hidden fees. MarketBeat.com asked parents how they handle family loans, and it turns out the “Bank of Mom & Dad” is tired […]
Posted inYour Family
Savannah Launches Big Playground Upgrades at 2 Parks
Starting this month, Savannah families will see two of the city’s most popular parks get major playground upgrades. What’s new at Daffin Park: What’s changing at Forsyth Park: The bigger picture:Savannah’s Recreation Re-Imagined plan, approved in 2021, has already poured more than $4 million into upgrading parks and recreation spaces across the city. Officials say […]
Posted inBusiness
Magnet Maker Plant Will Bring 520 Jobs to Columbus Area
The U.S. subsidiary of a Korea-based manufacturer will invest $223 million to build a rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing plant in Columbus, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday. The JS Link America project will create more than 520 jobs in Muscogee County. “JS Link America strengthens Georgia’s role in securing the U.S. supply chain in industries […]
Posted inPublic Safety
15 People Killed on Georgia’s Roads Over Labor Day Weekend
Georgia’s highways turned deadly this Labor Day holiday. Between Friday evening and late Monday night, 15 people were killed in crashes across the state, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. Nine of those crashes, claiming 10 lives, were investigated by Georgia State Patrol troopers. Local agencies—including the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb County […]
Posted inYour Government
‘We Can’t Afford This:’ Walton County Residents Blast 20% Tax Hike
Tensions boiled over Tuesday night as residents packed into the Walton County Board of Commissioners meeting to protest a nearly 20% property tax increase, accusing county leaders of ignoring the will of the people. The public comment portion of the meeting quickly turned into a referendum on the board’s decision. Speaker after speaker demanded relief […]
Posted inHigh School Sports
‘Let the Girls Play:’ Lawmaker Files Discrimination Complaint Against Georgia High School
A new controversy has hit Pope High School’s athletics department after State Rep. John Carson, a Republican from Marietta, filed a federal Title IX complaint accusing the school of gender discrimination in its girls’ basketball program. At the center of the dispute: a policy that prevents girls on the varsity and junior varsity basketball teams […]
Posted inIn The News
2 Georgia Residents Killed and 7 Kids Injured in Labor Day Weekend ATV Crash in Alabama
What was meant to be a fun day outdoors ended in tragedy over the weekend at an ATV park near Piedmont, Alabama. What happened The children What investigators say Why it matters Recreational vehicles like RZRs are popular for families, but they can also be dangerous. Safety officials stress: The bigger picture Accidents involving ATVs […]
Posted inHealth
Former CDC Leaders Try to Give Confused Nation a Reality Check
ATLANTA — Former leaders of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gathered at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday at the invitation of Democratic lawmakers to express their concerns about the future of the Atlanta-based disease-fighting agency and the potential impact on the public. The timing follows President Donald Trump’s decision last week to fire […]
Posted inYour Community
County Buys Former Sears Site to Kickstart Gwinnett Place Mall Redevelopment
Gwinnett County just took another big step in its effort to transform the aging Gwinnett Place Mall into something new. The county’s Urban Redevelopment Agency approved an $11.5 million purchase of the mall’s former Sears property—11.5 acres that add to the growing footprint under county ownership. Once the deal closes in October, Gwinnett will control […]
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Police Search for Missing Lawrenceville Woman
LAWRENCEVILLE — Gwinnett County police are asking for your help to locate Debbie Rebecca Fisher, a 59-year-old woman who has been missing since late August. Fisher was last seen on August 27, leaving her home near Meadow Wood Court in unincorporated Lawrenceville. A family member reported her missing three days later when she did not […]
Posted inCrime
7-Year-Old Ejected on I-75: What We Know
A 7-year-old boy was airlifted to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta following a serious multi-vehicle crash that closed I-75 southbound for three hours Monday afternoon in Bartow County. What’s Happening: The crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. Monday near the Emerson-Allatoona Road exit when a white passenger car struck a Toyota Camry, triggering a chain reaction involving […]
Posted inEvents
Canton’s Riverfest is Back After Weather Wipeout Last Year
After last year’s weather-forced cancellation left thousands disappointed, Canton’s massive Riverfest is making its comeback at Etowah River Park this month. The two-day festival typically draws 25,000 people to shop from 150+ artists, eat from food trucks, and let kids loose on bouncy houses and mini train rides. Every dollar raised goes directly to Cherokee […]
