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Maskless UGA fans cause social media uproar: UGA fans pictured at the Georgia vs. Auburn game over the weekend caused a firestorm on social media. Photos of the game showed fans not wearing masks. According to CNN, UGA officials say the students were simply following guidance from the SEC.

What You’re Reading: UGA fans get flak for ditching masks

by Thom ChandlerOctober 9, 2020October 9, 2020

Handgun and Constitution

Yearly Reminder: Celebratory gunfire is illegal and can kill people

by Thom ChandlerJuly 3, 2020July 3, 2020

As we kick off another year it is time to make New Year's resolutions and set goals for ourselves and our families.

Resolve to stay informed this year

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 4, 2020January 4, 2020

I don’t like the mischievous elf on or off the shelf. There, I said it. Some parents may wag their tongues and refer to me as Grinch, Scrooge, or holiday party-pooper. Wag away.

Opinion: Put spying Elf on the Shelf back in the box

by Melissa Martin, Ph.DNovember 30, 2019August 12, 2020

The application process to replace Sen. Johnny Isakson has been underway for less than a week now and as it turns out, part of the transparent nature of this initiative by Gov. Brian Kemp is that all of the resume's are public.

Meet the applicants who want to be Georgia’s next U.S. Senator

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 22, 2019September 24, 2023

Well, hello! I see you have returned from your 40-day Lenten social media hiatus. Consider me the unofficial welcoming committee. You've been gone quite a while, and it is my job to get you caught up so that you can slide back into your regular routine of meme-sharing, social media outrage, and keeping up with the Joneses.

Did you give up Facebook for Lent? Here’s what you need to know before you log back in

by Thom ChandlerApril 20, 2019April 20, 2019

Dealing with mounds of red tape and paperwork from your local government, school system, hospital, bank or other institution can be tedious, mind-boggling and enraging.

Commentary, Evergreen

Fed up with Red Tape? These 18 Quotes About Bureaucracy Might Make You Feel Better

by Thom ChandlerMarch 10, 2019October 10, 2023

This was far from a slow news week in Georgia, but while there was a lot going on in the news, some of the most popular stories may surprise you.

What Georgians Are Reading: Airport battles, THC Rice Krispy treats, and R. Kelly

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 23, 2019February 23, 2019

Many of Georgia's news websites feature news that isn't local, and as you'll see in this week's roundup, often it is the non-local stories that draw the attention of Georgia readers. Let's start with some local stories first, though.

What Georgians Are Reading About: Local groundhogs, sick kids and angry grandmas

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 9, 2019September 24, 2023

If you're a tourist visiting Atlanta for the Super Bowl and you happened to drive here, you've probably noticed that in Atlanta we use turn signals a little differently than other parts of the country.

Commentary, Evergreen, Super Bowl

A Quick Guide to Atlanta Turn Signal Etiquette

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 31, 2019September 24, 2023

Driving to jail in style: A Gwinnett County man found out his girlfriend was in jail for driving a stolen vehicle. According to police, he hopped into his stolen vehicle and drove down to the jail to bail her out, but instead joined her in her stay. Police found two more stolen cars at their home.

What Georgians Are Reading: Murders, manhunts and miracles

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 26, 2019January 26, 2019

Looking at this week's top stories across Georgia, one thing is clear -- y'all love a good crime story.

A new governor was sworn in this week, but that’s not what Georgians are reading about

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 18, 2019March 17, 2019

Georgia's Health Outlook for 2019: The state legislature will begin a new week of setting state policies and introducing new laws next week. One of the top issues of concern to most Georgians is how lawmakers will shape health care throughout the state, and in particular what the legislature will do to help solve the state's rural health crisis. This article from Georgia Health News gives a preview of what 2019 has in store for health care legislation in Georgia.

What Georgians Are Reading This Week: Health care outlooks, Electric Cowboys and UGA Football

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 12, 2019September 24, 2023

No, you weren't dreaming last night and it wasn't indigestion that woke you up at 4 a.m. North Georgia did experience an earthquake and typical of other natural disasters that hit the state, Georgians were quick to joke about the less-than-harrowing experience on social media.

A small earthquake hit north Georgia and the social media reactions were hilarious

by Thom ChandlerDecember 12, 2018March 17, 2019

It was one of the most contentious governor's races in Georgia's history. Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams were the candidates, but they were largely stand-ins in a larger political and philosophical battle. It was a battle between republicans and democrats, Trump supporters and detractors, small government and large government.

What did we learn from the 2018 Georgia governor’s race?

by Thom ChandlerNovember 21, 2018September 24, 2023

Many people start their day with a cup of coffee, and that’s not necessarily a bad habit.

Commentary, Evergreen

A look at the benefits of your morning cup of coffee

by Thom ChandlerAugust 31, 2018August 12, 2020

For most families, weekends are covered up in sports practices and games, birthday parties and other regularly occurring activities that somehow manage to clutter their calendar, even on the weekends.

Commentary, Evergreen, Georgia Places

Hidden Treasures: Mercier Orchards should be your pick for a day on the farm

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2018September 24, 2023

In local politics, truth is often stranger than fiction. This year in Georgia, we have a heated governor's race, several other statewide offices that have crowded fields of candidates, and a slew of state house and senate races that are being contested.

Commentary: Vote buying, beer and small town politics

by Thom ChandlerMay 7, 2018December 14, 2018

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