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Escape To This Affordable Georgia Town Where Retirees Happily Thrive On Social Security Alone

Nobody told Adairsville, Georgia it was supposed to be a hidden gem, so it just went ahead and became one anyway. Tucked into Bartow County about an hour north of Atlanta, this small northwest Georgia town has been quietly offering retirees something that most places charge a fortune for: a genuinely good life at a genuinely reasonable cost.

Adairsville, GA · 2d

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East Hartford man thought he was joining a reality show. Then he walked into a real jail.

“When I walked into that intake room, I knew it was real… That’s when it hit me — ‘You’re in prison, you’re not getting out'," Joshua Padilla said.

East Hartford, CT · 2d

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Cheeseburger slider restaurant opens in Acworth

A new cheeseburger slider restaurant opened its doors in Acworth Wednesday. Smalls Sliders opened its new location located at 3240 North Cobb Parkway. It is the slider restaurant’s third location in Georgia and second in Cobb County, following the one in Marietta located at 2355 Windy Hill Road. Smalls serves fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders along with waffle fries, shakes, queso dip and its house sauce. It offers walk-up ordering windows and drive-thru service rather than a traditional indoor area. The restaurant has a distinct modular design built from orange shipping containers. “We’ve seen firsthand the enthusiasm that Smalls Sliders brings to the communities it serves, and we’re proud to continue growing the brand’s presence in Georgia,” franchisee Rocky Moore said. “Building on the momentum of our Marietta location, we see tremendous opportunity to introduce even more guests to the Smalls experience. "We look forward to becoming part of the Acworth community, creating local jobs and serving up the fresh, cooked-to-order sliders that have made this brand a fan favorite.”

Acworth, GA · 2d

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Fired Cherokee deputy’s fake Facebook page leads to dropped charges

Cherokee County prosecutors dismissed two misdemeanor obstruction charges against Natasha Lee Lopez after learning the lead deputy created an anti-defendant Facebook page. Former Sheriff's Cpl. Charles Mills operated the "Not So Noble" page while the criminal case was pending, prompting Sheriff Frank Reynolds to fire him. Prosecutors said the deputy's...

Cherokee County, GA · 2d

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This Georgia Steakhouse Serves A Generous Prime Rib Dinner On Select Nights

A steakhouse sits inside a 1901 bank building, and the old vault is still there. That alone would get my attention. Then you learn the steaks are cooked over pecan and oak wood. The owner has spent more than 60 years in the meat business. He and his son hand-cut...

Buford, GA · 1d

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Man accused of stalking, terroristic threats arrested

A man who was accused of stalking and terroristic threats has been arrested Thursday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office said Andrew Lane Whitfield was taken into custody with the assistance of the United States Marshals Service. In July, the sheriff’s office said Whitfield was wanted for several counts of aggravated stalking, terroristic threats, harassing communications and obstruction of law enforcement officers. “Let this be a reminder that while someone may leave the county, they do not leave the radar of law enforcement,” the sheriff’s office said. TRENDING STORIES: Another CDC leader resigns, leaves role after 6 months on job ‘She wouldn’t hurt a soul’: Family remembers woman found beaten to death inside Georgia home New bear canister rules will apply to all Appalachian Trail overnight stays in Georgia [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter ]

Bartow County, GA · 1d

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Recent Arrests (Reported 11/12/2026)

Floyd County Jail records show 37-year-old Malcolm Jarrard Thompson of Adairsville faces an additional aggravated stalking charge. Coosa Valley News reports that Thompson contacted a woman from the jail despite a court order that prohibited contact. The victim ended the call after about 30 seconds. He allegedly tried to call her four more times, but she did not answer. Thompson was already under a July sentence barring contact with the woman. Officials arrested him earlier this week after reports that he stalked the woman, broke into her Alpine Court home, and assaulted her in front of two young children.

Floyd County, GA · 2d

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Motorcyclist thrown from bike in Hall County crash; driver charged

A Flowery Branch man is facing charges after a three-vehicle crash in Hall County left a motorcyclist with serious injuries.

Hall County, GA · 2d

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These 7 Family-Owned Mexican Restaurants in Georgia Have Kept Locals Coming Back for Years

Some of the best Mexican food in Georgia comes from kitchens where the people cooking are related to the people taking your order. These are restaurants where recipes get passed down, regulars get recognized, and the menu reflects one family’s idea of a great meal. This list covers seven...

Georgia · 1d

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Euharlee Teen Jailed Following High-Speed Pursuit

Ryan Thomas Arnold, 18, of Euharlee, is facing multiple charges after authorities say he led a Bartow County deputy on a late-night pursuit that reached speeds of more than 130 miles per hour before ending in a crash. According to information reported by WBHF Radio, the incident began when a...

Bartow County, GA · 2d

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City Increases Security After Money Theft

The City of Cartersville approved spending $92,060 on more evidence cameras and video storage during its city council meeting last week. The purchase comes after a Cartersville police officer was arrested in September for allegedly stealing money from evidence storage. Donna Jean Kelley, 61, was charged with violation of oath, first-degree forgery, and felony theft by taking after the Cartersville Police Department noticed money was missing in May. It has never been disclosed how much went missing.

Cartersville, GA · 2d

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‘Prank’ involving eggs, pellet guns lands 4 KSU students in jail

Four Kennesaw State University students are facing felony charges after police say a prank involving eggs and pellet guns escalated into an alleged assault at an off-campus apartment complex.

Kennesaw, GA · 21h

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High-tech golf driving range coming to Cherokee County

In the summer of 2027, Cherokee County golfers will be able to refine their skills at a high-tech practice range and golf academy that’s scheduled to open in Woodstock by late July. RangeWorks, located at 1465 Woodstock Parkway, is under construction now on a 3.5-acre lot adjacent to The Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta complex. Founder and owner George Mattingly says RangeWorks will combine the best aspects of outdoor golf ranges where shots are hit into open fields and indoor facilities where golfers hit balls directly into screens that use technology to provide feedback on the distance, direction and quality of shots. “We want to be in between the traditional range and the screen experience where the ball travels only about 10 feet before hitting a screen,” Mattingly said. “I want my patrons to have more ball flight and more of an organic experience than just hitting the screen.” A golfer practicing from one of RangeWorks’ 32 practice bays will see his or her shots travel about 80 yards before making contact with a screen that will send instant feedback on the shot’s performance to a screen at the practice bay. “So you experience the flight of the ball, and then

Cherokee County, GA · 2d

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Gov. Kemp extends flood emergency in 4 North Georgia counties

McCaysville has lifted its overnight curfew and reopened the road to Copperhill, Tennessee, as North Georgia continues to recover from severe flooding. Gov. Brian Kemp extended the flood emergency for four counties by another week.

Copperhill, TN · 1d

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3 Small-Town Georgia Pie Shops Worth Pulling Over For

Fall in Georgia is a time for apple harvests, cooler mountain weather, and the perfect excuse to seek out a slice of homemade pie. While the state is famous for its peaches, there’s much more to its baking traditions, from rich Southern custards to fruit-filled classics. Some of the most memorable pies come from small-town […]

Georgia · 15h

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Man arrested for high school bomb threat; police say 911 call was made locally

A man was arrested Thursday in Flowery Branch in connection with a bomb threat made at a north Georgia high school.

Gainesville, GA · 2d

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Republican official's fraud hunt unravels as 'dead' voters all turn up alive

A Republican election board member in Georgia’s Forsyth County flagged four midterm voters as dead using a data tool built by election deniers, but all four are alive, ProPublica reported this week. The board rejected the attempt to question their ballots. Also Read: House poises for 'bold' shakeup as newcomer influx now set to be biggest in nearly century Board member Max Clavijo belongs to the Election Integrity Network, the group led by conservative lawyer Cleta Mitchell, who helped Trump try to reverse his 2020 defeat. Using a tool called ELLY, built by fellow network member Rick Richards,...

Forsyth County, GA · 2d

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Cobb Police investigating head-on collision on Burnt Hickory Road

A driver was left with serious injuries after two cars collided head-on Thursday afternoon along Burnt Hickory Road near the intersection with Old Mountain Road, according to a news release. According to the release, a Ford Explorer was traveling west on Burnt Hickory Road and entered the eastbound lane, right in the path of a Ford Econoline van carrying two passengers. The two vehicles collided head-on, causing both cars to spin out of control. The Explorer came to a stop in the westbound lane, while the van stopped in the eastbound lane. The driver of the van was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to the release. One of the passengers was taken to the hospital with less serious injuries, and the other passenger experienced injuries but did not go to the hospital. The driver of the Explorer was not injured. Police did not identify any of the drivers or passengers, and no charges have been announced. The incident briefly closed a portion of Burnt Hickory Road Thursday evening while authorities investigated, according to an alert sent out by the Marietta Police Department. The wreck remains under investigation, and anyone with information is urged to contact Cobb Police

Marietta, GA · 1d

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Freeze warning covers north Georgia through Sunday

FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Marquise Meda on Friday during the 6 p.m. hour reported that a freeze warning covers all of north Georgia this weekend as a cold front drops Sunday morning temperatures to 30 degrees in Atlanta and 21 degrees in Blairsville, with a slim chance of flurries in the higher mountains.

Atlanta, GA · 19h

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Kennesaw police arrest four in Orbeez shooting

Kennesaw police arrested four 18-year-old Kennesaw State University students on felony aggravated assault charges after investigators say they fired Orbeez gel guns from a passing SUV at the West 22 off-campus housing complex during an escalating fraternity rivalry.

Kennesaw, GA · 17h