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High temperatures and low rainfall have increased the risk of wildfire in Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission is urging everyone to use extreme caution when conducting any kind of outdoor burning. Fireworks, camp fires, barbecue grills, even hot machinery on dry grass can spark... Read More.

As we move into July there are some new laws going into effect in the state of Georgia. Squatted trucks are no longer legal. As of yesterday it's illegal to drive a truck with the front end raised higher than the rear. The law... Read More.

The Freedom Festival is happening tonight in LaFayette. The event starts at 5pm. Live music begins at 6pm. Kids games, lots of vendors, a corn hole tournament and much more is happening at the Ross Abney Complex on First Street. Fireworks will cap off... Read More.

Homes had to be evacuated last night in Trion.  A truck carrying ammonia to Mount Vernon Mills was leaking.  The leak forced the evacuation of homes near the mill along 5th, 6th and 7th streets.  The City of Trion opened up the recreation center to anyone... Read More.

Temperatures are expected to be at or near 100 degrees today.  This is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far.  We'll see the hot temps hang around for a while.  You can expect high temps in the mid to upper... Read More.

The LaFayette Police Department is seeking the public's help in a couple of cases. Detectives say the man and woman are accused of shoplifting from the Walmart Super Center in LaFayette. The couple left on a motorcycle. Police are also asking for help in... Read More.

An update on a story that we first told you about last week.  Justice Simone of Walker County faces four counts of cruelty to animals and four counts of abandonment of domesticated animals.  Law enforcement officials say that Simone is not currently in Walker... Read More.

Four Walker County dogs are being taken care of now after being stuck in a car for about a week. The dogs are underweight. The four are now available for adoption through the Walker County Animal Shelter. Warrants have been issued charging Justice Simone... Read More.

The Walker Rocks playground at the Civic Center is nearing completion.  County officials say the goal is to have the playground open near the end of the month.  Sod was laid around the playground last week.  The next phase of construction will include some... Read More.

Yesterday was the day for the runoff elections in North Georgia.  Shawn Harris won the Democratic nod for US House District 14.  Harris won over Clarence Balock with 58% of the vote.  Harris will now face incumbent Republican Majorie Taylor Greene in the November... Read More.

Today is the runoff elections for the local and state primaries in Georgia.  There is a Democratic runoff for the 14th Congressional District.  Shawn Harris and Clarence Blalock square off for the right to face Majorie Taylor Greene in November.  The polls are open today... Read More.