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The Gist: The Powerball Jackpot for tonight’s drawing has skyrocketed to an estimated $1.4 billion, making it a captivating event for many dreaming of a massive windfall.

Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.4 Billion

by Thom ChandlerOctober 7, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict took a severe turn today as Hamas launched a surprise offensive on Israel, marking a new chapter of hostility. The ripple effects of this development could reach far and wide.

War Breaks Out in Israel: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerOctober 7, 2023October 7, 2023

The Gist: Georgia residents are in for a celestial treat on October 14, as a partial solar eclipse graces the sky, painting a picturesque silhouette of the Moon veiling the Sun.

Solar Eclipse Next Weekend: Will Georgia Residents See The ‘Ring of Fire?’

by Thom ChandlerOctober 7, 2023October 7, 2023

The Gist: No criminal charges will be brought against the Georgia State Patrol Troopers involved in the fatal shooting of Manual Paez Teran. According to George R. Christian of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, the use of lethal force was deemed reasonable in the circumstances of the case.

No Charges Will Be Filed Against Officers Who Killed Manual Paez Teran at ‘Cop City’ Site

by Thom ChandlerOctober 6, 2023October 6, 2023

Just say no to clipping your toenails and using your speakerphone on flights.

In The News, Travel

These Seven Disgusting Travel Behaviors Were Officially Voted ‘most Offensive’

by Veronika BondarenkoOctober 5, 2023October 10, 2023

MARIETTA, GEORGIA – A pair of undefeated teams hooked up at Walton on Friday night, as North Paulding visited the national ranked Raiders, ranked No. 23 in the latest SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25. The Wolfpack put up a fight, but Walton quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski, a Wake Forest commit, ...

High School Football: Wake Forest Commit Jeremy Hecklinski Propels Walton Over East Paulding

by Gary AdornatoSeptember 30, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Hopeful ticket-holders take note, the Powerball jackpot has reached an eye-popping $925 million for the Saturday drawing, the fourth-largest jackpot in the game's history.

Powerball Jackpot Hits $925 Million

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2023October 10, 2023

Street racing has been identified as the key factor in the fatal crash earlier this month that resulted in the deaths of five teens, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Police Say Street Racing Caused Crash That Killed Five Teens in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2023October 10, 2023

Georgia resident Max Gruver spent the early morning hours of Sept. 14, 2017, heavily intoxicated and passed out on a couch inside the Phi Delta Theta chapter house at Louisiana State University.

From Victim to Voice: Max Gruver’s Legacy in the Fight Against Hazing

by StatelineSeptember 27, 2023October 24, 2023

According to the state’s attorneys, Georgia has maintained strong voting laws through, for example, automatic voter registration. They say SB 202 established an additional mandatory day of early voting and offered a number of safeguards to keep voters from waiting in long lines. In addition, state lawyers argue that absentee ballot rules simply protect the integrity of elections by providing another layer of transparency.

What’s the Latest on Georgia’s Voting Law?

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderSeptember 26, 2023October 10, 2023

ATLANTA – Georgia lawmakers passed legislation on the last day of this year’s General Assembly session guaranteeing Georgians the right to fish in navigable portions of the state’s rivers and streams. While the public’s right to fish had been established in Georgia for generations, Gov. Brian Kemp and legislative leaders saw a need to codify

What’s Going on with Fishing Rights in Georgia?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 22, 2023October 10, 2023

(The Center Square) — Georgia is likely "the most important state in American politics" heading into the 2024 election, a leading intellectual historian said.

Will Georgia Be the Most Important State in the 2024 Election?

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareSeptember 21, 2023October 10, 2023

After earning a roster spot on the Los Angeles Rams' 53-man roster to open the 2023 season, Stetson Bennett missed the Rams week 1 game against Seattle with a shoulder injury and, more ominously, has been placed on the Rams' reserve/non-football injury list.

Rams Place Stetson Bennett on Non-Football Injury List

by Tyler GravesSeptember 16, 2023September 16, 2023

The Gist: Heavy rainfall flooded Atlanta streets Thursday, but quick action from first responders turned potential peril into a safe escape for one driver.

WATCH: Body Cam Footage of Water Rescue During Atlanta Flooding

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: A minor earthquake struck Georgia along the Tennessee border on the Labor Day holiday.

Did You Feel the Earthquake That Hit Georgia Sunday Afternoon?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Another tragic incident strikes Lake Lanier as a young man drowns, marking the lake's eighth drowning of the year.

23-year-old Dies After Slipping off Dock at Lake Lanier

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2023October 10, 2023

Here's what you need to know.

Is Kroger Open on Labor Day?

by Kenn BivinsSeptember 3, 2023September 3, 2023

ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp pushed back Thursday against a call by ultra-conservative Republicans for a special legislative session to punish Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for seeking to indict former President Donald Trump. Kemp he disagrees with Democrat Willis’ strategy politically but doesn’t see that she’s done anything illegal. “We are now seeing

Kemp Pours Cold Water on Calls by Trump Supporters for Special Legislative Session

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 31, 2023October 10, 2023