Although the interstate has, with time, registered the lowest number of car accidents, it still sees staggering numbers of gruesome accidents. They are still among the leading causes of death in the US for people between the ages of three to 34 years old. Safe driving practices remain the best way to reduce the risk of […]
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Alabama Woman Dies Following Motorcycle Collision on I-475 in Macon
MACON — Tragedy struck the aftermath of the single-vehicle collision that occurred on I-475 north, near mile marker 7, involving a motorcycle. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the passenger, Stephanie Burnside, of Alabama, has died from her injuries. According to the coroner, Lonnie Miley, the next of kin has been notified. The […]
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Motorcycle Collision on I-475 Leaves Alabama Couple Injured
MACON — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle collision that occurred on I-475 north, near mile marker 7, involving a motorcycle. The collision was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 2:23 p.m. today. According to the sheriff’s office, the motorcyclist, 41-year-old Alabama man, lost control of his motorcycle when […]
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These are the 18 best public elementary schools in Georgia
Early childhood education provides students with a foundation for success for the rest of their lives. In studies about the ROI of early education, for every $1 spent, $7 are generated later. As a result, it is imperative to invest in children’s futures by providing them high quality learning environments and curricula. Because there can be […]
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Not Sold on the Oscars? Here are 5 Reasons to Tune In This Year
Hollywood’s biggest night is always must-watch TV, never short on megawatt stars and spectacular red carpet fashion. At the 2023 Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel hosts for the third time. And this being the first Academy Awards since the infamous Will Smith slap, there are surely curious fans wondering how the awards show will address last year’s scandal (if at all). Outside […]
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Georgia has a high risk of fires this weekend. Here’s why
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning residents in portions of North and Central Georgia about high fire danger conditions. The warning was issued at 3:06 a.m. today due to low relative humidities expected this afternoon into the evening. According to the statement, relative humidities of 25 percent or less can […]
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These are the cities with the highest rate of traffic fatalities
How deadly are your local roads? Stacker used Department of Transportation data to rank the 50 cities with the highest vehicle crash fatality rates.
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Don’t forget to set your clocks an hour ahead tonight
Daylight Saving Time is coming up tomorrow, which means we all get the privilege of losing an hour of sleep. But fear not, because with a little preparation, you can make the transition a bit smoother. First things first, don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday […]
