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Candace Torrence, a distinguished teacher at A.L. Burruss Elementary School in Marietta, has been recognized as one of the ten finalists for the prestigious 2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year award.

Marietta Educator Candace Torrence Among Top Contenders for 2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year

by Thom ChandlerMarch 18, 2024March 18, 2024

⛽ The Gist: Travelers this weekend in Georgia did not have the luck of the Irish at the gas pump, though the holiday weekend was a pot of gold for oil companies and gas stations.

Georgia Gas Prices Spike 15 Cents in a Week During St. Patrick’s Day Travel

by Thom ChandlerMarch 18, 2024March 18, 2024

COVID-19 most likely originated in a lab, a new study has concluded.

Did COVID-19 Come From The Wuhan Lab? New Research Reveals it Most Likely Had An ‘Unnatural’ Origin

by Imogen Howse | SWNSMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024

The modern workplace can be a double-edged sword. While it offers opportunities and achievements, it can also lead to a downward health spiral. This decline stems from work overload and burnout, a consequence of prolonged exposure to excessive stress and workloads. This isn't just feeling tired; it's a deterioration of both physical and mental health.

How Work-Related Burnout Impacts Your Body

by Special to The Georgia SunMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024

A controversial private-school vouchers bill squeaked through the Georgia House of Representatives Thursday.

Georgia Lawmakers Try Again to Make School Vouchers Happen

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 14, 2024March 14, 2024

“School settings and university settings are high-risk areas for flu and other respiratory viruses as well,” she said.

Spring Brings Decline of Respiratory Viruses in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 12, 2024March 12, 2024

A recent incident involving the safe removal and relocation of a Timber rattlesnake from a residential area by sheriff's Animal Enforcement Officer Rebecca Galeazzo serves as a reminder that as we emerge from our homes in warmer temperatures, our forked-tongued neighbors are also emerging from their holes.

The Weather in Georgia is Getting Warmer and The Rattlesnakes are Out

by Thom ChandlerMarch 9, 2024March 9, 2024

🔍 The Gist: SmartAsset's latest study ranks the Georgia counties with the lowest tax burdens, assessing income, sales, property, and fuel taxes.

Which Counties in Georgia Have The Lowest Tax Burden?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

🏠 The Gist: In April, Lilburn will mail out notices showing the 2024 values of homes and businesses. These notices are not bills but tell you how much the city thinks your property is worth.

Lilburn to send out property value notices in April

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

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Georgia House passes bill to support first responders with PTSD

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

📉 The Details: Prices at the pump in Georgia have surged, now standing at $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded, a significant jump from last week and the previous year. This uptick is attributed to rising crude oil prices and heightened demand as the Spring Break season approaches. AAA spokesperson Montrae Waiters notes that such seasonal trends are typical but emphasizes the influence of current market dynamics on gas prices.

Georgia gas prices see a hike, impacting wallets statewide

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

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Health, Newsflash

Rabies Alert: Auburn Resident Bitten by Rabid Cat

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024

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Health, Newsflash

All 159 Georgia Counties Unite to Urge Brian Kemp to Reform Mental Health

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024

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Valdosta’s New Initiative Empowers Teens to Combat Youth Violence

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024

Health insurance form with dollars and stethoscope

5 Options You Have to Get Health Insurance If You Missed Open Enrollment

by Special to The Georgia SunFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

📊 The Gist: Atlanta ranks as the 83rd best city for renter financial health, a dubious honor when you consider the balancing act between rent and income.

The Rent is Too Damn High: Paychecks for Renters in Atlanta Don’t Stretch Very Far

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 2024

🚗 The Gist: A new Residential Speed Zone program in Milton aims to curb speeding and enhance safety on neighborhood streets.

Milton Launches Program to Slow Down Speeding in Neighborhoods

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 22, 2024February 22, 2024

📚 The Gist: The University of West Georgia has unveiled a mobile health clinic, designed to provide preventative wellness care and education to underserved communities around Carrollton while offering students valuable experiential learning opportunities.

A Mobile Health Clinic is Available in West Georgia

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024