Family identifies man who died after a tree fell on Atlanta home
The victim was identified as Edward Johnson by his wife, Diane Jones.
Georgia Weather Alert: Freeze Warning for Southern Counties Until 8 AM Tuesday
Waycross, GA – A freeze warning has been issued for several counties in southeastern Georgia, with temperatures expected to drop as low as 31°F overnight. According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, FL, the warning is in effect from 2 AM to 8 AM EST on Tuesday and includes Appling, Atkinson, Bacon,...
Couple Accused of Multi-State Fencing Scam
Michael John and Sharon Wickham, owners of Starr-based A&M Fence Systems, are accused of scamming homeowners in South Carolina and Georgia. An Anderson County homeowner paid the couple a $4,500 deposit in October for a metal gate and pillars, but investigators say the parts were never ordered, and the Wickhams forged...
Indian-American doctors sue Georgia hospitals for racial discrimination
Atlanta, GA, February 17, 2025– Three Indian-American medical professionals have filed a civil rights lawsuit against Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) and three other medical groups, alleging racial discrimination and retaliation in their workplaces. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the...
Leading cause of death in two-state may not be a broken heart…or is it?
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Some local doctors remind you about the importance of heart health this month, and all year round. You may be less likely to die from a broken heart, but the chances of death in both Georgia and South Carolina– due to cardiovascular disease– are more than likely. The phrase “no one has […]
‘Where He Is, We Don’t Know’: Mystery Deepens as Search for Atlanta Teacher Intensifies...
An Atlanta private school teacher remains missing more than a week after his fiancée, a Spelman College instructor, was found dead in Lake Oconee — […] ‘Where He Is, We Don’t Know’: Mystery Deepens as Search for Atlanta Teacher Intensifies After Fiancée’s Body, Boat, and His Shoes Are Discovered in Lake Oconee
Frost Advisory could damage plants early Tuesday morning
Monday begins with lots of sunshine and ends with below-average temperatures. A Frost Advisory is then in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Tuesday for most of Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida. MONDAY FORECAST. Temperatures will peak into the mid-50s with winds from the north and mostly clear skies....
Egg shortage keeps backyard chicken owners busy in Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The national egg shortage isn’t just affecting local grocery stores and restaurants, but also people who raise backyard chickens in Georgia. With egg prices reaching record highs and grocery store shelves running low, many people are looking to alternative sources. This has led to a...
‘He needs to stay there’: Atlanta teen’s family relieved accused killer is back behind...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The man accused of killing a pregnant Gwinnett County teen is facing new charges. 20-year-old Jesus Monroy, who was out on bond, now faces charges of sexual abuse tied to the case. Campos’ family and local advocates have been fighting for Monroy’s bond to...
Dallas Woman Accused of Extortion
Saniya Tianna Williams, 18, of Dallas, is accused of attempting to extort $200 through CashApp from a man on Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. at an apartment at the University Village Suites, 1074 Canton Place NW in Kennesaw, according to an arrest warrant from the Kennesaw State University Campus Police. Williams threatened to tell...