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Second bridge delivered to Woodstock’s Little River Park A second bridge arrived at the Little River Park construction site in Woodstock on this week, the city announced. What's Happening: The City of Woodstock confirmed the delivery Tuesday evening. The park remains under active construction and has not yet opened to the public. default What's Important: The city is asking people to stay off the trails until an official opening is announced.

Second bridge delivered to Woodstock's Little River Park

Some Georgia lawmakers want to get rid of background checks to own silencers Georgia has some of the loosest gun laws in the nation, but a bill to remove the state’s restriction on silencers tested lawmakers’ limits. The gun silencer bill fell four votes short in the House on Friday, a rare defeat for pro-gun proposals in Georgia. Other bills that expand protections for gun owners advanced, including legislation strengthening Georgia’s “stand your ground” law and a measure banning cities from passing local gun storage laws.

Some Georgia lawmakers want to get rid of background checks to own silencers

Semi-truck driver dies after crash on I-75 near Macon A 42-year-old semi-truck driver died after his vehicle overturned on southbound Interstate 75 in Bibb County just before 8 p.m. What's Happening: The crash happened on southbound I-75 just past the Riverside Drive exit. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office said the driver, Daniel Arnold, appeared to lose control, struck an embankment, and overturned. He was found dead inside the cab.

Semi-truck driver dies after crash on I-75 near Macon

Serious crash on Austell Road in Cobb sends driver to the hospital A lane-change crash on Austell Road in Cobb County sent one driver to the hospital with serious injuries Tuesday evening. What's Happening: Police say a man was driving a black 2017 Honda Accord southbound on Austell Road when he attempted to change lanes to the right and struck the right rear of a black 2021 Mazda Miata in front of him.

Serious crash on Austell Road in Cobb sends driver to the hospital

Street racing crash kills driver in Duluth A street race in Duluth ended in death Monday night, and the people who live and drive along that road deserve to know what happened. What's Happening: Gwinnett County Police say two cars were racing down Breckinridge Boulevard when one of the drivers lost control and slammed into a tree, killing that driver. The other driver, identified by police as Catalan Vazquez, fled the scene before officers arrived.

Street racing crash kills driver in Duluth

Severe storms possible in Georgia Wednesday night A cold front will push storms through north and central Georgia from Wednesday night into Thursday, the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City said. What's Happening: Some of those storms could turn severe, capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail up to 1 inch across, and a brief tornado. The weatger said the highest risk will be in areas north of I-85.

Severe storms possible in Georgia Wednesday night

East Cobb teacher arrested on felony incest charge A fourth-grade teacher is behind bars after Cobb Police arrested him Sunday on a felony sex charge involving a child. 📋 What's Happening: Cobb Sheriff's Office records show Mareno Danielle Smith, 37, of Acworth faces one felony count of incest. He is being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. Smith taught at Rocky Mount Elementary School and served as an assistant football coach at Allatoona High School.

East Cobb teacher arrested on felony incest charge

Rip current warning in effect for Georgia beaches Dangerous rip currents are hitting Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida beaches and will remain a threat through late tonight, the National Weather Service says. What's Happening: The warning covers coastal Glynn and Camden counties in Georgia. Rip currents are fast, narrow channels of water that pull swimmers away from shore and into deeper water. What's Important: The National Weather Service says rip currents "can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water."

Rip current warning in effect for Georgia beaches

Election Results: Trump’s pick to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene faces runoff against democrat Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris will meet in an April 7 runoff to fill Georgia's 14th Congressional District seat. Why It Matters: Northwest Georgia has been without a House representative since Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned January 5. The runoff extends that absence by nearly another month. What We Know: Fuller, a former district attorney in the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, finished in the top two in Tuesday's jungle primary.

Election Results: Trump’s pick to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene faces runoff against democrat

Georgia District 14 Election Results Special Elections are being held in Georgia today and the results are coming in. Most notable among the races is the jungle primary to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in the 14th Congressional District. Results are below. Refresh this page for updated results.

Georgia District 14 Election Results

Marietta and Smyrna historic homes open for tours in April Private homes and historic landmarks in Marietta and Smyrna will open for public tours April 24 through 26 during the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation's Spring Ramble, held in partnership with Cobb Landmarks. What's Happening: The three-day event gives visitors access to private residences and historic sites not normally open to the public. Tours are organized across five National Register Historic Districts in Marietta and sites in Smyrna's Concord Covered Bridge Historic District.

Marietta and Smyrna historic homes open for tours in April

Private homes and historic landmarks in Marietta and Smyrna will open for public tours April 24 through 26 during the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation's Spring Ramble, held in partnership with Cobb Landmarks. What's Happening: The…

Snellville diner fails health inspection with a score of 61 A Snellville restaurant is facing a follow-up health inspection after earning a failing score during a routine visit Tuesday. The Diner at Webb Gin, at 1350 Scenic Highway North, received a score of 61 — a grade of U, for Unsatisfactory — from the Georgia Department of Public Health's Gateway Health District. The inspection was conducted March 10. Inspectors cited the restaurant for nine violations, several of them Priority violations that pose a direct risk to public health.

Snellville diner fails health inspection with a score of 61

Jones County deputy arrests Bibb County man on DUI, gun, and drug charges A Jones County deputy stopped a Bibb County man for a traffic violation Saturday and arrested him on multiple charges, including carrying a gun as a convicted felon. What's Happening: Deputy Dominguez pulled over a vehicle on March 7. The driver was Tierance Samples of Bibb County. What's Important: Deputies found that Samples had no valid driver's license, was driving under the influence of alcohol, had an active arrest warrant from Bibb County, and was carrying marijuana and a firearm.

Jones County deputy arrests Bibb County man on DUI, gun, and drug charges

A Jones County deputy stopped a Bibb County man for a traffic violation Saturday and arrested him on multiple charges, including carrying a gun as a convicted felon. What's Happening: Deputy Dominguez pulled over a vehicle…

Election Day: Northwest Georgia voters pick someone to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene today Northwest Georgia voters are heading to the polls today to fill the congressional seat left empty when Marjorie Taylor Greene walked away from Congress earlier this year. The race is shaping up to be a real test of just how much weight a presidential endorsement carries. Why It Matters: Georgia's 14th Congressional District has been without a voice in Washington since Greene's departure — and that absence has chipped away at the Republican majority in the House.

Election Day: Northwest Georgia voters pick someone to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene today

South Georgia could hit near-record temperatures today South Georgia is forecast to see near-record warmth today, March 10, before rain moves in later this week, according to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee. What's Happening: The weather service released its forecast early this morning showing several South Georgia cities climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s today and Wednesday. Skies stay dry through Wednesday, then rain chances climb heading into the weekend.

South Georgia could hit near-record temperatures today

Roswell leaders vote for more paid parking on Canton Street starting in May Roswell is changing how parking works downtown, and it could affect where you choose to eat, shop, and spend your time. Why It Matters: Paid parking can change how often people visit local businesses. Parking has been an issue on Canton Street for over 40 years with residents and many business owners hoping for more free parking options and the city pushing more paid parking.

Roswell leaders vote for more paid parking on Canton Street starting in May

Got 30 to 50 feral hogs running onto your property? The State of Georgia can help A new program makes hog traps available to rent for Georgia farmers struggling to control feral hog populations. Feral hogs do millions of dollars in crop damage in Georgia every year, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division. Now the Middle South Georgia Conservation District is offering training on top-of-the–line hog traps. That training is crucial because the traps aren't cheap.

Got 30 to 50 feral hogs running onto your property? The State of Georgia can help

2 people found dead in Bryan County home after truck theft Two people were shot to death inside a Bryan County home Sunday after a man stole a truck from a neighbor who had stopped to help him on the side of the road. What's Happening: Around 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, a man later identified as Anthony Andrea Forney approached a resident near Nevils, Georgia who had pulled over to help him after he ran out of gas.

2 people found dead in Bryan County home after truck theft

Severe storms expected across parts of Georgia tonight A line of storms will move from Alabama into western Georgia this evening and push east overnight, the National Weather Service in Peachtree City said Monday. What's Happening: The storm line is expected to bring damaging wind gusts as the main threat. Quarter-size hail and a brief spin-up tornado are also possible. What's Important: The National Weather Service rated the highest local threat at Level 2 out of 5, which is called a "Slight Risk." The greatest chance of severe weather runs from 6 p.m.

Severe storms expected across parts of Georgia tonight

Warm week ahead for Georgia but storms arrive midweek A warm stretch is expected across Georgia this week. The most significant storm chances arrive Wednesday night through Thursday, before temperatures drop heading into the weekend. What's Happening: Temperatures across Georgia will reach the upper 70s to upper 80s Monday through Wednesday, depending on location. A storm system is expected to bring widespread rain and thunderstorms to most of the state Wednesday night into Thursday, with the highest rain chances in northwest Georgia.

Warm week ahead for Georgia but storms arrive midweek

2 people shot on Zenith Street in Dublin Two people were shot early Saturday morning in Dublin, police say. What's Happening: Officers responded around 12:15 a.m. to the area of Highland Avenue after a Flock Safety gunshot detection system picked up the shooting. The shooting took place at 109 Zenith Street. What's Important: Both victims were treated at a hospital and released. Dublin Police Chief Keith Moon says the department is actively investigating. How This Affects Real People: Anyone with information is asked to call Dublin Police at 478-277-5023 or Laurens County 911.

2 people shot on Zenith Street in Dublin

Driver pulled from overturned car after crash with deputy A Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputy was in a crash Monday morning on Peach Orchard Road at Reedale Drive. The other vehicle rolled onto its side. What's Happening: The crash happened around 8 a.m. Sheriff’s officials say another driver turned left in front of the deputy's vehicle, causing the collision. Richmond County firefighters responded and helped pull the driver out of the overturned vehicle.

Driver pulled from overturned car after crash with deputy

Six Flags Over Georgia opens Saturday for its 59th season Six Flags Over Georgia opens this Saturday, March 14, in Mableton for its 59th season, with new dining options, returning rides, and a full calendar of special events. What's Happening: The park opens with more than 40 rides, shows, and attractions, including 12 roller coasters. A new restaurant, Georgia Sandwich Company, will open later this spring. What's Important: Georgia Sandwich Company replaces JB's Sports Bar and Grille.

Six Flags Over Georgia opens Saturday for its 59th season

Iran War Hits Home: Georgia gas prices jump 44 cents in one week Georgia drivers are paying $3.22 a gallon for regular unleaded gas as of Sunday, up 44 cents from just one week ago, according to AAA. What's Happening: Prices have climbed sharply over the past month. Filling a standard 15-gallon tank now costs about $48.30. Compared to recent benchmarks, the state average is: 56 cents higher than last month 31 cents higher than this time last year…

Iran War Hits Home: Georgia gas prices jump 44 cents in one week

Woman found shot dead at Marietta home A 24-year-old Marietta woman was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds Friday morning at a home on Waldrep Circle. What's Happening: Cobb County Police officers arrived at the 1800 block of Waldrep Circle just before 8 a.m. on March 6 after someone reported a person had been shot. They found Favia Gricelda Naely Vicente Velasquez, 24, of Marietta, dead at the scene.

Woman found shot dead at Marietta home

Armed robbery suspect on the run near Roswell-Cobb County line Police are searching for an armed robbery suspect in Roswell after a vehicle chase ended in a crash and the suspect ran. What's Happening: The Roswell Police Department and multiple agencies are searching the area of Pine Grove Road and Shallowford Road. The suspect's vehicle crashed near the Cobb County line before he fled on foot. What We Know: The robbery originated in Brookhaven.

Armed robbery suspect on the run near Roswell-Cobb County line

Hall County teacher killed after senior prank turns fatal A Hall County teacher and coach is dead after a group of students showed up at his home late Friday night — and what started as a harmless tradition ended in tragedy. Why It Matters: Jason Hughes was more than a teacher to the people who knew him. His death has left a hole in a community and has been a lesson in how quickly a night of fun can go terribly wrong.

Hall County teacher killed after senior prank turns fatal

Floyd County man wanted on four felony probation violations The Floyd County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help find Heith Swanson, who is wanted on four felony probation violations. What's Happening: Swanson's prior charges include aggravated stalking, obstruction of law enforcement, fleeing and attempting to elude law enforcement, DUI, possession of methamphetamine, terroristic threats, and multiple motor vehicle violations. What's Important: The sheriff's office says it is concerned for the safety of the community and people Swanson has previously victimized.

Floyd County man wanted on four felony probation violations

Woodstock man sentenced in death of tow truck driver on I-575 A Woodstock man was sentenced March 4 after pleading guilty to killing a tow truck driver on I-575 South in October 2023. What's Happening: David Albert Beaver Jr., 60, pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle in the first degree and reckless driving in the death of Frank Ingram, owner of Ingram Towing. Chief Superior Court Judge David L. Cannon Jr. sentenced Beaver to 15 years, with the first year in confinement, suspended once he completes specific conditions set by the court.

Woodstock man sentenced in death of tow truck driver on I-575

A Woodstock man was sentenced March 4 after pleading guilty to killing a tow truck driver on I-575 South in October 2023. What's Happening: David Albert Beaver Jr., 60, pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle in the first degree and…

Damn Good Dog: Athens police dog retires after 6 years on the job A K9 named Vilma has retired from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department after six years of service. What's Happening: Vilma was recognized last week during a retirement celebration held by the department. She served alongside her handler, Lt. Blair, for the entirety of her career. What's Important: Vilma was the first K9 to join the department under its current K9 program.

Damn Good Dog: Athens police dog retires after 6 years on the job