Flood Watch in effect as rain soaks metro Atlanta and parts of north Georgia
Along with the heavy downpours, temperatures are running unusually cool for this time of year in August.
Cherokee County under flood watch until 8 p.m.
Cherokee County and much of the state of Georgia are under a flood watch until 8 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service reports. The flood watch area includes parts of northwest, central and south Georgia, and east Alabama. One to three inches of rain is expected across most of this area through Monday evening,...
Tractor Trailer blocks off part of U.S. 129 Monday morning
An accident involving a tractor-trailer left part of the roadway on U.S. 129 blocked on Monday morning. The Georgia State Patrol reported that the Coca-Cola truck was well behind other vehicles on Cleveland Highway that had slowed for utility work. The truck was coming out of a curve and had...
Dunwoody officer laid to rest; fundraiser planned to support family
His fellow officers remember him as a dedicated public servant who made a lasting impact on the community.
Cold-hearted crime: A/C tech accused of stealing rings in Forsyth County
An A/C technician in Forsyth County was arrested after allegedly stealing a woman’s diamond and gold wedding ring during a service call at her home. Detectives traced the stolen ring to a pawn shop in Norcross, where the suspect, Cameron Shafer, had sold it the day after the maintenance visit.
NGMC Gainesville first in region to offer advanced test for pacemaker infections
Heart patients in Northeast Georgia now have access to cutting-edge testing that could help detect a rare but potentially deadly infection—without leaving the region. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville is the first hospital in Northeast Georgia to offer PET/CT imaging to diagnose endocarditis in...
The Gyros At This Low-Key Restaurant In Georgia Are So Good, You’ll Dream About...
Imagine biting into a gyro so perfect that your taste buds throw a spontaneous celebration party. The Diner at Sugar Hill isn’t trying to be the fanciest spot in Georgia – they’re just quietly serving Mediterranean magic that will haunt your food memories for days. Tucked away...
GBI investigates 3rd death on Bell Mountain after missing man found
The GBI is investigating the death of 38-year-old Phat Tan Bui, a missing Norcross man found deceased inside his van at Bell Mountain in Towns County; foul play is not suspected. Bui’s death marks the third person found on Bell Mountain this year, following the March deaths of 19-year-old twin...
Canton named among safest suburbs in the U.S.
The city of Canton has been named the 20th safest suburb in the U.S. in a recent study. The study, completed by SmartAsset, was based on various data points comparing 360 places that are within 15 to 45 minutes of the 100 largest U.S. cities by car that have at least 5,000 residents. Metrics used included violent...
Send Relief Sunday spotlights compassion, gospel-sharing opportunities for churches
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – This Sunday, Aug. 3, marks Send Relief Sunday in the Southern Baptist Convention. Since its inception nearly 10 years ago, Send Relief has become a global effort that supports churches in a variety of compassion ministries, as well as the efforts of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) volunteers...