Atlanta Botanical Garden lights up in Midtown, Gainesville
The show, running through Jan. 11, will glow with the Garden’s storied oaks, hickories and poplars beckoning guests with their massive trunks wrapped in every color. New this year is the addition of the 11 dazzling tree sculptures from this summer’s “Enchanted Trees” by Poetic Kinetics.
Gwinnett holding hearing on $2.6B budget on Tuesday
Now that Thanksgiving is over, Gwinnett County residents will have to turn their attention to money matters this week. Or, more precisely, they need to turn their attention to government spending. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the county’s $2.6 billion 2026 budget at 6:30...
Rabbit rescues Georgia family from house fire
She and her sister, alongside her 92-year-old mother, made it out safely, Christmas gifts in tow, all thanks to a rabbit who hopped into action before flames could spread.
Dawson County officials warn of high fire danger in North Georgia
Strong winds and low humidity are increasing wildfire risks across North and Central Georgia, prompting officials to issue a high fire danger warning. Dawson County Fire and Emergency Services said a Special Weather Statement was issued on Nov 29 at 7:23 a.m. Relative humidities of less than 25 percent or...
Serious crash on Highway 115 in Lumpkin County under investigation
A serious wreck along Highway 115 in Lumpkin County Friday night has left Georgia State Patrol (GSP) to investigate what triggered major delays for commuters during the evening hours. Captain Alan Roach with Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) has told AccessWDUN that the investigation behind the crash that...
Find find “one of a kind” Christmas gifts at the Farmers’ Market in Jasper
Mother Nature couldn’t make up her mind last Saturday. It rained, then the sun shone, then we had sprinkles, then the sun shone again! The weather scared away many vendors and customers, but plenty of produce was still available. We were able to buy carrots, large heads of lettuce,...
3 holiday traffic deaths reported in Georgia
One person was killed in a wreck in Lumpkin County on Friday, bringing the state’s holiday traffic death toll to three. According to the state Department of Public Safety, the two other fatalities occurred in Newton County and Albany. The Georgia State Patrol has still not released details of...
Georgia man accused of stealing thousands from businesses recovering from Hurricanes Milton, Helene
Carl Needham Jr. is facing fraud and money laundering charges.
Raising Cane’s opening 14 stores in December, including this one in GA
Chick-fil-A and Zaxby's are probably the biggest names in fried chicken in Georgia , but they are not the only chains. Raising Cane's is closing out 2025 with 14 new locations across the U.S. According to USA Today , the company's goal is to run more than 1,600 restaurants nationwide and to "solidify its place among...
Building a legacy of literacy: Emily Stewart named Buford’s 2025 district teacher of the...
Media Specialist Emily Stewart believes educators have the power to affect an entire generation, and she’s not taking that responsibility lightly. For the past five years, Stewart has been serving Buford Senior Academy, pouring into students in grades three through five with innovation, creativity, and love. When she...

















