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Airlines Tighten Carry-On Enforcement as New ID Option Takes Effect in New Year

Travelers heading into the new year should prepare for stricter enforcement of carry-on luggage rules at airports, along with a new option for passengers who do not have a standard form of identification. Most airlines now limit carry-on bags to a maximum size of 22 ...

Red Flag Warning Issued for Gordon County Amid Dangerous Fire Conditions

A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for Gordon County and other parts of Georgia today from noon until 7 p.m., as weather conditions create a heightened risk for wildfires. According to forecasters, elevated winds with gusts reaching up to 25 miles per hour, ...

Shaw Industries Develops New Testing Method to Detect PFAS in Manufacturing Materials

Global flooring provider Shaw Industries has developed a new testing methodology to detect PFAS, a group of chemicals used in a wide variety of industrial and consumer products. The innovation is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to ensure its manufacturing processes are free ...

New Georgia Laws Take Effect Thursday, Bringing Changes to Courts, Elections, Insurance and Healthcare

Several new Georgia laws will take effect Thursday, January 1, 2026, ushering in changes that impact courts, elections, insurance, healthcare, vehicle registration and consumer protections across the state. One of the new measures, the Georgia Courts Access and Consumer Protection Act, creates new regulations for ...

Brrr…Winter Weather is Back!

A strong cold front is sweeping across north Georgia, bringing sharply colder temperatures and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say temperatures will fall steadily through the day as the front moves from northwest to southeast across the region. Residents can expect ...

Anonymous Donor Makes Major Improvements at Calhoun Animal Control Center

The City of Calhoun’s Animal Control Center is expressing gratitude to an anonymous donor whose continued generosity has led to significant improvements at the shelter. According to shelter officials, the donor has previously provided all of the fencing and turf currently in use at the ...

UPDATED: Holiday Traffic Enforcement Leads to Hundreds of Arrests, Nine Fatalities Statewide

The Georgia Department of Public Safety has released its activity report detailing traffic enforcement and crash statistics during the Christmas holiday period, highlighting the impact of increased patrols across the state. According to the report, which reflects activity by the Georgia State Patrol only and ...

Calhoun Police Arrest Tennessee Fugitive After Brief Pursuit

Calhoun police arrested a Tennessee fugitive Tuesday night following a brief vehicle pursuit that ended with a crash and the suspect taken into custody without injury. According to the Calhoun Police Department, Larry Nichols was wanted by authorities in Cleveland, Tennessee, on a charge of ...

AAA’s ‘Tow to Go’ Program Returns for the Holidays

As holiday celebrations ramp up across Georgia, AAA is once again offering its life-saving Tow to Go program to help keep impaired drivers off the roads during one of the most dangerous travel periods of the year. The free service will be available from 6 ...

Enjoy Non-Stop Christmas Music on Georgia 101-7

Georgia 101-7 is spreading holiday cheer with a special Christmas music takeover, offering non-stop Christmas favorites beginning at 6 a.m. on Christmas Eve and continuing straight through Christmas Day. Listeners are invited to tune in while wrapping up last-minute Christmas shopping, preparing holiday meals in ...
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