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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM *WATCH* UNTIL 2 PM MONDAY
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington and Wilkes Counties until 2:00 PM Monday. Be prepared to take shelter indoors, secure loose outdoor items that could blow away or cause damage or injury.
Maxeys add historical marker downtown
Maxeys unveiled its historical marker on May 18. The Maxeys Historic Interest Group partnered with the Northeast Regional Commission to have the city added to the National Register of Historic Places. Maxeys was denied at first, but after another attempt, the city was granted “historic status” with the National Trust in 2022.
Three sheriffs races highlight runoff elections in northeast Georgia
Three sheriff’s races in northeast Georgia are headed to primary runoffs after Tuesday’s election did not settle on a candidate, while several other county offices in the region are also involved in runoffs. The sheriff’s races are in Elbert, Franklin and Morgan counties. There were no incumbent sheriffs running in any of these counties. ...
Athens Police Seize Arsenal in Gang Unit Raid, Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Firearm Charges
Athen's streets just got a little safer after the Athens-Clarke County Police Department's gang unit stormed an apartment and seized a small arsenal belonging to a convicted felon. The bust went down last Friday at the Rolling Ridge Apartments, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. In a carefully executed operation, cops...
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