6+ min ago (170+ words) NEWTON COUNTY, GA " A pregnant woman killed in a suspected DUI crash in Newton County has been identified as 19-year-old Jaylah Donald. Pregnant teen identified in deadly Newton County car crash NEWTON COUNTY, GA " A pregnant woman killed in a suspected DUI crash in Newton County has been identified as 19-year-old Jaylah Donald. Sources say the family confirmed Donald was the passenger in a Hyundai Sonata that was backing out of a driveway early Friday on Fairview Road in Covington when a BMW slammed into the passenger side. The crash killed Donald and her unborn son. State troopers say the driver of the Sonata was life-flighted to a hospital. The BMW driver was also hurt and, according to investigators, showed signs of impairment at the scene. Both drivers are facing charges. - Experts urge caution as retailers roll out AI chatbots…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (137+ words) LONDON " British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998s "Shakespeare In Love" has died. He was 88. In a statement Saturday, United Agents said Stoppard died ... Playwright Tom Stoppard who won Academy Award for screenplay for "Shakespeare In Love" has died LONDON " British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998s "Shakespeare In Love" has died. He was 88. In a statement Saturday, United Agents said Stoppard died "peacefully" at his home in Dorset in southern England, surrounded by his family. "He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language," they said. "It was an honor to work with Tom and to know him."...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (126+ words) GWINNETT COUNTY, GA " Police in Gwinnett County are offering people the opportunity to learn the best practices for safe handling and storage of firearms at a class scheduled next week. The Gwinnett County police said "on average, one gun was stolen every day in Gwinnett County last year." Police officials say they are working to reduce those crimes through the Gun Crimes Initiative. Here are helpful tips from the Gwinnett County Police: " Lock your car " Secure your valuables " Store firearms safely The final class of 2025 is scheduled on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the West Precinct in Norcross. Registration is required, and seating is limited. Youth participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, police officials add....

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (84+ words) GWINNETT COUNTY, GA " Gwinnett County Public Schools releases the 2026 to 2027 school year calendar, as well as the 2027 to 2028 calendar. Both include seven days of preplanning for teachers. There will be digital learning days, and additional days off in February along with the regular breaks in the fall, thanksgiving, winter, and spring. The 2026-2027 school year will start on August 5th and end on May 26th. The 2027-2028 school year starts on August 4th and runs through May 24th....

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (278+ words) ATLANTA " One of college football's oldest rivalries takes center stage Friday as the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech face off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for "Clean Old Fashioned Hate." Pre-game coverage begins at 11:30 a.m., with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. The matchup is highly anticipated, with both teams ranked and last year's memorable eight-overtime showdown in Athens still fresh in fans' minds. "It's a big one, and it's one of those that I know a lot of Dawg fans and Tech fans have been waiting on," Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said. His Bulldogs are looking for their eighth straight win in the series. Georgia is 42-and-3 in non-conference games under Smart, with one of those losses coming to Tech in 2016. Tech head coach Brent Key describes the rivalry as a family-style battle. "It's like two brothers fighting, they're going to go at…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago (166+ words) Beginning Friday, November 28 through December 7, all adoptions at the county animal shelter on Fulton Industrial Boulevard will be free. Adoption fees are normally $85 for dogs and $65 for cats. The ... Metro Atlanta shelter launches "Black Fur-Day" with no-cost pet adoptions FULTON COUNTY, GA " Fulton County Animal Services is marking the holiday shopping season with "Black Fur-Day," encouraging families to bring home a new pet for the holidays. Beginning Friday, November 28 through December 7, all adoptions at the county animal shelter on Fulton Industrial Boulevard will be free. Adoption fees are normally $85 for dogs and $65 for cats. The promotion also includes pets currently in foster homes. All adoptable animals come spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. - National Guard shooting: Charges upgraded against alleged gunman - Atlanta"s German Christmas Market moves to different metro county as crowds grow - Atlanta malls prepare for heavy Black…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago (178+ words) The accident remains under investigation as police are working to understand the circumstances surrounding this incident. Police investigating fatal crash that left motorcyclist dead ATLANTA " Atlanta police are investigating a crash between a sedan and a motorcycle that resulted in the death of the motorcyclist on Thanksgiving evening. A car traveling northbound stopped to make a left turn into a driveway at 957 Metropolitan Parkway SW when the motorcycle, driving southbound, collided with the car. The 48-year-old woman driving the Ford Fusion was not injured and remained on the scene. However, the motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, was unresponsive and was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel. The accident remains under investigation as police are working to understand the circumstances surrounding this incident. - Bulldogs beat Tech again, get hard-earned rivalry win - Trump says he plans to pardon former Honduran President…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago (80+ words) ATLANTA " Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that left a 49-year-old man injured early Friday morning. Officers responded to the 700 block of Metropolitan Parkway after reports of a shooting around 12:11 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found the victim with a gunshot wound. He was rushed to the hospital. Investigators say the victim was involved in an altercation with "a known male" that escalated to the shooting. The extent of the victim's injury is unknown....

2+ day, 10+ hour ago (175+ words) HIRAM, GA " A Hiram police officer's home was destroyed in a Thanksgiving Day fire, according to Paulding County Fire and Rescue. Crews responded to the home on Baywood Crossings, where they found the ... Fire destroys Hiram police officer's home on Thanksgiving HIRAM, GA " A Hiram police officer's home was destroyed in a Thanksgiving Day fire, according to Paulding County Fire and Rescue. Crews responded to the home on Baywood Crossings, where they found the residence engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported, but the home is considered a total loss. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Meanwhile, the Paulding Public Safety Appreciation Foundation has launched a fundraiser to support the officer and their family. - More than 186 million people expected to shop between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday - Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago (93+ words) ATLANTA " An older man was arrested and charged with murder and robbery after an investigation into a stabbing incident that happened two days ago. Atlanta police have arrested 62-year-old Tyrone Butler, on charges of Murder, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Knife During the Commission of a Felony, and Armed Robbery. On November 26, police found a 42-year-old man stabbed at 1271 Marietta Boulevard near Vivide, an adult entertainment club. He later died in the hospital from his injuries. Butler has been taken to the Fulton County Jail for processing....