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The Gist: A popular part of the Chattahoochee River remains closed due to contamination.

Chattahoochee River Contamination Update: Closure Continues

by Thom ChandlerJuly 3, 2023October 10, 2023

Time to Celebrate: The Best Places To See Fourth of July Fireworks in Every State in 2023

by Michelle ParkertonJuly 3, 2023July 3, 2023

YouTube star Mr. Beast had an opportunity to go on the ill-fated Titan mission but turned it down.

Mr. Beast Turned Down a Titan Sub Invitation Before Disaster

by Chris Malone MéndezJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023

The Disturbing News: Two major incidents of anti-Semitic acts have occurred in Georgia over the weekend, sparking outrage and condemnation from government officials and religious leaders.

Outrage over anti-Semitic acts rocks Georgia communities. What we know

by Thom ChandlerJune 25, 2023June 25, 2023

A Bankrate survey found that 66% feel negatively toward tipping in the form that it has currently taken in the U.S.

High Cost Of Living Is Pushing People To Tip (A Lot) Less

by Veronika BondarenkoJune 24, 2023June 24, 2023

Mike Register ATLANTA – The director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is returning to a former job after less than a year at the helm of the state agency. The Cobb County Commission is scheduled to vote Tuesday on making Mike Register the county’s director of public safety. Register served in that post

The GBI’s new director is heading back to his old job in Cobb County after less than a year

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023

Twelve people have been arrested following a cockfighting investigation titled “Operation Fowl Play” led by Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Agriculture, and the FBI. The operation executed three search warrants at two addresses in Jeff Davis County and one in Appling County uncovering various tools and materials used in the blood sport of cockfighting.

‘Operation Fowl Play’ arrest photos released: Here’s what we know about Georgia’s cockfighting bust

by Thom ChandlerJune 21, 2023June 21, 2023

Here's everything you need to know about the origins of Father's Day 2023.

What’s the History of Father’s Day, and When Is Father’s Day 2023?

by Lindsay LoweJune 16, 2023June 16, 2023

The Gist: In a tragic incident at Victoria Harbor in Lake Allatoona, a man lost his life over the weekend.

45-year-old man drowns in Lake Allatoona

by Thom ChandlerJune 12, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE -- A local official has backed off threats to fine Flat Creek Baptist Church for hosting an evangelistic outreach that he claimed violated zoning regulations.

A victory for Religious Freedom: The Story of the Flat Creek Baptist Church Car Show

by Roger AlfordJune 12, 2023June 12, 2023

Eerie Photos Show NYC Landmarks Shrouded in Wildfire Haze

by Chris MenchJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023

The Gist: Jad Pollom, a 4-year-old, from Chattanooga was camping with his family over Memorial Day weekend at the Highlands near the Georgia border when he was bitten by a copperhead snake.

Copperhead snake bites 4-year-old boy during camping trip

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has released a statement on the approval of funding for the controversial “Cop City” project in Atlanta. The budget resolution for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center was passed today after months of passionate debate from both supporters and opponents of the project.

Here’s what Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens had to say about the ‘Cop City’ vote

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2023

From "diet water" to "melted ice cream" or blow fish - those are some of the most outrageous requests guests have asked for. The post What are the weirdest room service requests? appeared first on Talker.

What are the strangest room service requests?

by Richard Jenkins | SWNSJune 6, 2023June 6, 2023

Belkis Teran, mother of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, describes the slain activist’s love for the environment at a February press conference. (Photo credit: Rebecca Grapevine) ATLANTA – The Atlanta City Council has approved building a controversial public safety training center after hearing more than 14 hours of emotional testimony from opponents of “Cop City” laced

Residents outraged as Atlanta approves ‘Cop City’ training center

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2023

Stacker cited data from the Anti-Defamation League to identify the number of antisemitic incidents in every state and Washington D.C. in 2022 and compare it to the number five years ago. States are listed in alphabetical order.

By The Numbers: Antisemitic incidents are on the rise

by Lauren LiebhaberJune 5, 2023June 5, 2023

Decorative Scales of Justice in the Courtroom

What is the Fulton County YSL RICO trial and what do you need to know about it?

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2023

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