The Gist: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp urged Republican leaders to move on from former President Donald Trump’s fixation on the 2020 election and focus on issues that can win over swing voters at the Republican National Committee meeting in Nashville. What Happened?: Kemp emphasized that discussing the 2020 election being stolen will not win over […]
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Large Fire Engulfs Pinova Plant in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — A large fire at the Pinova Plant at 2801 Cook Street, has prompted the Mayor of Brunswick to declare a local state of emergency today. The declaration aims to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the city’s citizens, including the elderly, infirm, disabled, and those with household pets and service animals. In […]
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Jones County deputy charged with sexual exploitation of children
A deputy from Jones County has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of children, following the execution of a search warrant at his residence in Jones County. According to the GBI, 42-year-old Kevin Harden, of Gray, faces two counts of sexual exploitation of children for possession of child pornography and two […]
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River Eves Elementary principal resigns suddenly
River Eves Elementary School Principal Matt Donahoe has resigned from his position, effective immediately, according to a statement released by Fulton County Schools spokesperson Anne Boatwright on April 13. The announcement comes with only six weeks remaining in the school year, and the district has not provided any additional information regarding the sudden departure. In […]
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Six arrested in Butts County drug bust
Six people were arrested last night in a significant drug bust at a residence in Jackson, following a patrol led by Sheriff Gary Long and his deputies. The suspects, who Long says were on parole for the sale of cocaine, are expected to return to the state prison system. According to Long, the deputies encountered […]
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Carolyn Long Banks, Atlanta’s first black city councilwoman dies
Atlanta is mourning the loss of trailblazing civil rights activist Carolyn Long Banks, the first Black woman to serve on the Atlanta City Council. Mayor Andre Dickens released a statement honoring her distinguished career and dedication to the city, saying, “Over the course of a distinguished, extensive career, Carolyn Long Banks was a woman of […]
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Cobb teachers could get a raise
The Gist: Cobb County educators may see substantial pay raises as the district’s tentative budget prioritizes staff compensation and lowers the millage rate for taxpayers. What Happened?: Superintendent Chris Ragsdale revealed the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget for the Cobb County School District, focusing on rewarding staff with a significant 7.5% to 12.1% raise for […]
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DeKalb County is launching a Green New Deal initiative during Earth Week
The “DeKalb Green New Deal” kickoff event is set to take place on April 17 as part of Earth Week celebrations in DeKalb County. Hosted by Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry, the initiative aims to engage the community in local climate action and advocate for greener public policy. The Maloof Auditorium in Decatur will […]
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How small business interests kept you from having lower prescription prices in Georgia
ATLANTA – After sailing through the Georgia House of Representatives, a close vote in a Senate committee blocked the progress of a bill aimed at reducing some prescription drug costs for consumers. The “Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Patients Act” would have passed on prescription drug rebates to some Georgia patients at the cash register. […]
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Which Area of Georgia Has the Richest Middle Class?
The American middle class has been hollowed out for decades. Factors such as the decline of major industries like manufacturing, alongside stagnating wages and the rising cost of living, have reduced the ranks of the American middle class since the 1970s and exacerbated income inequality. Not only impacting millions of American families, the decline of […]