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Jonathan Raymond
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Digital journalist at 11Alive News/WXIA-TV in Atlanta.
Urgent alerts for a missing child in Smyrna.
January 16, 2026 at 1:27 PM
The linguistic penetration of the "it's not this, it's that" "this isn't something, it's something else" AI writing tic is slowly pushing me to the brink of insanity.
January 14, 2026 at 11:47 AM
More NYT reporting on material from the Georgia election case. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
January 13, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Is the Southern accent dying? What a UGA linguistics professor says
Is the Southern accent dying? What a UGA linguistics professor says
One of the researchers who's been on the forefront of tracking the trend of the Southern accent's fade spoke to 11Alive's Dan Kennedy this week.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:25 PM
It... was not a good morning to be driving in from Cobb County.
January 13, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Georgia General Assembly kicks off 2026 legislative session today:
Georgia General Assembly kicks off 2026 legislative session today
Legislative leaders released the 40-day session calendar over the weekend as Monday marks the beginning of the yearly lawmaking blitz for the General Assembly.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Lawsuit that sought to compel Georgia to use paper ballots dismissed after yearslong court battle
Lawsuit that sought to compel Georgia to use paper ballots dismissed after yearslong court battle
Curling v. Raffensperger was first filed in 2017 against Georgia's electronic voting system.
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April 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Georgia teen missing more than a year found to be in custody of Tennessee child services authorities under alias
Georgia teen missing more than a year found to be in custody of Tennessee child services authorities under alias
Gwinnett Police said Monday that the teenager is safe. An investigation into her disappearance remains active.
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March 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Family 'encouraged' after meeting with DA Willis for update on Deacon Johnny Hollman police tasing death case
Family 'encouraged' after meeting with DA Willis for update on Deacon Johnny Hollman police tasing death case
Mawuli Davis, a family for Deacon Hollman's family, said Thursday the official investigation is ongoing and that they anticipate another follow-up in June.
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February 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Atlanta apartment complex where 3 children died in fire was cited recently over outlets, smoke detectors and more
Atlanta apartment complex where 3 children died in fire was cited recently over outlets, smoke detectors and more
The children, identified as 9-month-old Xhalia White, 1-year-old Xyla White and 4-year-old Jhacari White, died in the fire on Feb. 19.
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February 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Judge denies Fani Willis on one front in battle against state Senate subpoena, gives her chance to further argue on another
Judge denies Fani Willis on one front in battle against state Senate subpoena, gives her chance to further argue on another
Two orders were issued in the battle over whether she must testify before a GA state senate committee that's examining her conduct on the Trump 2020 election case.
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February 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Traffic disaster on I-75 North in Cobb.
February 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Reposted by Jonathan Raymond
🔥Fire Danger Statement in effect today for north and central Georgia due to RHs of 25% or less and dry fuels. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities and use extreme caution if you burn today! #gawx https://x.com/NWSAtlanta/status/1894687084558143966
February 26, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Something for my fellow Smyrfs:

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February 26, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Atlanta brewery Monday Night in dispute with Coors Light over 'Mondays'-themed Super Bowl ad campaign
Atlanta brewery Monday Night in dispute with Coors Light over 'Mondays'-themed Super Bowl ad campaign
The company sent Molson Coors a cease-and-desist and, earlier this month, posted the response from the macro brewer.
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February 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Reposted by Jonathan Raymond
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 1:36AM EST until February 21 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Additional Details Here.
February 20, 2025 at 6:46 AM
MARTA faces $89 million in budget 'challenges' under possible federal funding cuts, agency CEO says

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MARTA faces $89 million in budget 'challenges' under possible federal funding cuts, agency CEO says
MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood laid out numbers in a MARTA board meeting last week and repeated them Wednesday at the South Metro Development Outlook conference.
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February 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Reposted by Jonathan Raymond
NEWS: Sen. Ossoff is leading a group of Senators demanding more information and transparency about Elon Musk and DOGE's unprecedented access to veterans' medical records at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Read more: www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releas...
February 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Atlanta City Council approves pay raises for councilmembers, council president and mayor

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Atlanta City Council approves pay raises for councilmembers, council president and mayor
The pay raises were adopted in a motion before the council on Monday evening. They will take effect January 2026.
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February 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Reposted by Jonathan Raymond
Light snow is forecast in far north Georgia on Wednesday. Totals will generally be a half an inch or less, but a few places above 2500 ft could see close to an inch. Be prepared for slick roadways. #gawx https://x.com/NWSAtlanta/status/1891816530477793466
February 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Reposted by Jonathan Raymond
Light snow accumulations could lead to slick roadways in far north Georgia Wednesday. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued. #gawx https://x.com/NWSAtlanta/status/1891810961457283399
February 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Atlanta inspector general announces resignation, alleging retaliation from city over her work

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Atlanta inspector general announces resignation, alleging retaliation from city over her work
The city IG, Shannon K. Manigault, spoke hours before the City Council will consider a bill that could restructure oversight of the inspector general's office.
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February 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Reposted by Jonathan Raymond
FFC issues Flood Warning for Coosa River at Mayo's Bar near Rome [GA] until further notice
at Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:31:44 +0000 via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.
February 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Several thousand still without power Monday morning in southwest metro Atlanta, west Georgia following storms a day earlier

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Several thousand still without power Monday morning in southwest metro Atlanta, west Georgia following storms a day earlier
Most of the outages were clustered with EMC customers in west Georgia, where crews were reportedly still working to get full restoration.
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February 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM