SUMMARY: Fire Station 2, located in a prison in Georgia, responds to 350-400 emergency calls annually, providing crucial firefighting services in South Atlanta. Amid a firefighter shortage, five select inmates from the Georgia Diagnostic Prison have been trained and certified as firefighters, living at the station instead of prison cells. This program gives inmates a second chance, allowing them to gain skills and employment opportunities after serving their time. Chief BJ Maddox supports this initiative, which operates in 35 counties and responds to about 3,000 calls annually, emphasizing redemption and community service for those striving to reform.

The program allows certain inmates to become certified firefighters while serving their time behind bars and respond to calls in the community.

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SUMMARY: A weather impact alert is in effect through Friday morning as the coldest air of the season arrives. Chief meteorologist Chris Hul reports that frost advisories now cover the metro area and parts of Central Georgia, with some counties in Northeast Georgia under freeze warnings. For further details on this weather alert, viewers are encouraged to watch 11 Alive News at 11 or stream it for free on 11 Alive Plus.

Lows drop to around 40 in the city, widespread 30s are likely elsewhere.

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SUMMARY: A plane crash occurred in Kawai County just after 11 AM, involving a single-engine aircraft on East Highway 16, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Two people were on board, and their conditions are currently being assessed. Further details about the incident are expected to be revealed in a preliminary report scheduled for release tomorrow.

According to the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the area of E Hwy 16 and Newnan Crossing Bypass.

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