The city of Valdosta is sounding the alarm for both residents and businesses due to upcoming freezing weather. An arctic blast is expected to impact Georgia Thursday and city officials want residents to be prepared. The cityis asking businesses not to run their sprinkler systems from Dec. 22 to Dec. 31. due to lower weather […]
Posted inGeorgia People
Georgia’s first Jewish Congressman Elliott Levitas dead at 91
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp confirmed today that Georgia’s first Jewish Congressman Elliot Levitas has died. He was 91 years old. “Marty, the girls, and I want to extend our condolences to the family of former U.S. Rep. Elliott Levitas. As we remember and honor the impact he had on both our state and history, we […]
Posted inWeather
What to expect from Georgia’s weather this week
Will Georgia have a white Christmas with an arctic blast expected to move in on Thursday? Here’s what we know so far about this week’s chilly weather pattern in Georgia. Let’s start with today’s weather. A fast-moving system is expected to bring a cold rain to the area starting late tonight through Tuesday evening. There […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Pedestrian injured in hit and run crash in Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pedestrian involved hit and run, with serious injury. The collision was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 7:18 p.m., Sunday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s office, a man was struck, while walking in the 300 block of PioNono Avenue. The man was hit by an unknown […]
Posted inCrime
Savannah Police arrest suspect in violent crime spree
SAVANNAH — The Savannah Police Department has charged a man in connection to two violent crimes in Savannah’s Southside this month. In addition, the suspect has been charged in connection to a homicide in a neighboring jurisdiction. Police charged 21-year-old Adaunte Jermain Kimble with two counts of aggravated assault and armed robbery. He was booked […]
Posted inCrime
Newly elected Georgia lawmaker charged with stealing prescription drugs
WINDER — A newly elected Georgia lawmaker has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of prescription drugs from a retirement complex he manages, according to the Associated Press. Danny Rampey was arrested on Thursday and charged with six counts of exploiting an elder or disabled adult, six counts of theft, five counts […]
Posted inSports
Braves fans react to Dansby Swanson Cubs deal
News broke Saturday that Braves star player Dansby Swanson has reached an agreement with the Chicago Cubs. Braves fans shared their thoughts on the Marietta native’s accomplishments and his departure from the Braves on social media. Below are some of the thoughts shared by your neighbors.
Posted inSports
The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event internationally. How does it stack up to other U.S. events?
OLBG collected data on the U.S. television ratings of recent major sports championships to see how the Men’s World Cup ranks in popularity against some of the most-anticipated sporting events.
Posted inGeorgia Places
Where to find the gifts from the 12 Days of Christmas Around Georgia
We may not all be as romantic — or wealthy — as the famed True Love in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” but with a little bit of imagination and creativity, you can find some version of each of the gifts from the popular Christmas song somewhere in the Peach state. Of course, […]
Posted inWeather
Weather Update: Georgia will see frigid temperatures Sunday and Monday
If you like colder weather at Christmas you will be getting your wish early this week and then again at the end of the week when Georgia gets hit with an arctic blast. Highs Sunday and Monday will be in the 40s and 50s. According to the National Weather Service, that is 5 to 10 […]
Posted inCrime
Man who was shot at Full House Tavern dies
MACON — The man who was shot outside the Full House Tavern on Monday has died from his injuries. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office was notified Saturday that the victim, 42-year-old Dedrick Bulls, died at the hospital from the wounds he received in the parking lot of the Full House Tavern at 3709 Bloomfield Road. […]
Posted inWeather
Atlanta warming center opens as temperatures dip
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta announced the opening of an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures. The center will open tonight, Saturday, Dec. 17, at 8 p.m. and will remain open through Sunday at 8 a.m. The warming center is at the Old Adamsville Recreation Center at 3404 Delmar Lane in Atlanta. Additionally, the Warming […]
Posted inEntertainment
The 50 Best Christmas movies of all time: What’s your favorite?
Stacker used IMDb and Metacritic to round up 50 of the best Christmas movies of all time.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
One dead and 10 injured after fiery crash in Clayton County
Clayton County police are on the scene of a fiery crash on Tara Boulevard at Old Dixie Road. According to Police, vehicles caught fire during the crash. One person is dead and 10 are seriously injured. Police say the roadway will be closed for several hours and are urging motorists to avoid the area. The […]
Posted inGeorgia Places
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Bethlehem, Georgia
Christmas is a perfect time to drop a list about Georgia’s own little town of Bethlehem. Located in Barrow County, the town of about 700 people typically only comes up in news stories and conversation when people talk about getting Christmas cards postmarked there. Here are five things you probably didn’t know about Bethlehem, Georgia. […]
Posted inGeorgia Places
Photo Gallery: Best Christmas light displays in Bryan County
Bryan County is hosting its annual Christmas home decorating contest. Below you will find a photo gallery containing some of the homes on the tour. The county is allowing residents to vote on the houses above by Facebook reaction on its Facebook page. You can vote by clicking here. The full list of contest entries […]
Posted inCrime
Scam Alert: No, the Houston County Sheriff’s office won’t call to make you pay a fine
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a phone scam targeting Houston County residents. The scammers are using the names of actual employees of local law enforcement agencies and telling residents they owe money for a fine or have an active warrant. No one from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office will contact you by […]
Posted inGeorgia People
Funeral arrangements announced for Gwinnett County Corrections Officer Scott Riner
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Gwinnett County Corrections Officer Scott Riner who was gunned down outside the Gwinnett County corrections facility earlier this week. Officer Riner’s family will receive friends Monday, Dec. 19 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Peachtree Corners Chapel of Crowell […]
