A section of 1st Avenue in downtown Columbus will shut down for five days next week as crews disassemble construction equipment at the Judicial Center project. 🚧 Why It Matters: The closure will force drivers to find alternate routes through downtown during morning and evening rush hours, potentially adding time to commutes for anyone traveling […]
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Another Republican Enters The Race to Unseat Jon Ossoff
A second Republican congressman has joined the race to unseat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff next year. In a brief announcement on social media Monday, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, R-Jackson, joined fellow GOP Rep. Buddy Carter, R-St. Simons, in the campaign to replace Democrat Ossoff with a Republican. Currently, both of Georgia’s Senate seats are held […]
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Savannah Opens Cooling Centers as Heat Index Hits 115 Degrees
Savannah residents have multiple options to escape dangerous heat conditions today as the National Weather Service warns temperatures could feel like 115 degrees. 🌡️ Why It Matters: Extreme heat can be deadly, especially for children, elderly residents, and people without reliable air conditioning. The city is mobilizing resources to keep people safe during what forecasters […]
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Cyclist Dies After Medical Emergency on Rome Trail
A bike rider died Sunday morning after suffering a medical emergency on the downtown Rome walking trail. What Happened: Emergency crews rushed to the trail behind the Courtyard Rome Riverwalk around 10:43 a.m. after 911 calls reported a cyclist had crashed and stopped breathing.• People nearby started CPR before paramedics arrived• The man died at […]
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Six Flags Over Georgia Offers Access to 40 Parks with 2026 Season Pass
Six Flags Over Georgia will give season pass holders access to more than 40 parks across three countries with its 2026 season pass. The special offer celebrates the first anniversary of the merger between Cedar Fair and Six Flags. The Georgia park announced the limited-time benefit that includes unlimited access to all Six Flags Entertainment […]
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Health Care in Georgia is Abysmal. Do You Care?
Georgians face some of the nation’s worst health care challenges, with the state ranking 48th overall in a new national study examining cost, access and quality of medical services. 🏥 Why It Matters: Nearly half of Georgia adults lack health insurance, and residents struggle to find doctors and hospital beds when they need care most. […]
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Back To School: What’s New in Carroll County Schools This Year?
Carroll County families can cross lunch money off their back-to-school to-do lists. The district will provide free breakfast and lunch to every student starting in the 2025-2026 school year, regardless of family income. 🍎 Why It Matters: This eliminates a significant expense for thousands of families and removes the paperwork hassle of applying for meal […]
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Georgia is Under a Heat Advisory Through Monday Night
A heat advisory remains in effect across dozens of Georgia counties as temperatures climb toward dangerous levels, with heat index values reaching 108 degrees by Monday afternoon. 🌡️ Why It Matters: The combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause heat-related illnesses, especially for children, elderly residents, and anyone working outdoors. This level of heat […]
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Lost Your iPhone On Swallows Creek Road? Towns County Deputies Found It
The Towns County Sheriff’s Office is doing what good neighbors do — trying to reunite a lost iPhone with its owner after finding the device abandoned on Swallows Creek Road. 📱 Why It Matters: If you’ve been frantically searching for your missing iPhone around the Swallows Creek area, deputies might have saved you from retracing […]
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Yes, We Know Summer is Always Hot in Georgia, But You Still Need to Stay Safe
Heat kills more Americans than any other weather event, and Georgia families need to know which loved ones face the greatest danger when temperatures soar. 🌡️ Why It Matters: While everyone suffers in extreme heat, certain groups face life-threatening risks that most people don’t realize. According to the National Weather Service, 39 children died in […]
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Back To School: What’s New at Paulding County Schools This Year?
Two elementary schools in Paulding County will open their doors this year with major expansions designed to handle the district’s growing enrollment. 📚 What’s New: Roberts Elementary now operates with 59 total classrooms after completing a 16-classroom addition that took one year to build. The expansion includes a new multipurpose STEM lab, updated restrooms, staff […]
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Back To School: What’s New in Georgia Schools This Year?
From cell phones to security checkpoints, students and parents across Georgia will see big changes as the new school year begins. Districts are adjusting to new state laws, tightening security, opening new buildings—and, in some cases, banning phones altogether. Here’s what to expect this fall. Statewide phone policy takes holdGeorgia’s new “Distraction-Free School Act” takes […]
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Are Your Local Police Ready for Georgia’s New Digital Driver’s License Law?
Georgia drivers can now legally show their license on a smartphone when pulled over, but don’t delete your plastic card from your wallet just yet. 🚗 Why It Matters: While the new law officially recognizes digital licenses as valid identification, most police departments won’t have the technology to scan them until 2027, creating a two-year […]
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It’s The Dog Days of Summer in Georgia: What Does That Mean?
The National Weather Service of Atlanta confirmed that Wednesday, July 23, was the highest peak for “dogs days of summer,” a phrase used to describe hot and humid summer days usually falling between July 3 through Aug. 11. The phrase can be tracked back to the Roman Empire era, occurring 20 days prior to and […]
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Back to School Shopping in Georgia: Deals, Codes, and Essentials for Every Family
The summer sun is still blazing across Georgia, but the back-to-school season is rapidly approaching. With most Georgia school districts returning to classrooms in early August, now’s the perfect time to start checking off those supply lists and snagging the best deals. Whether you’re preparing a kindergartener for their first day or sending a teen […]
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Mexican Cartel Member Gets 10 Years for Atlanta Meth Trafficking
A high-ranking member of a violent Mexican drug cartel will spend the next decade behind bars after orchestrating methamphetamine sales in metro Atlanta. 🌎 The Big Picture: Pablo Tabares-Martinez, 50, was a mid-level operative in La Nueva Familia Michoacana, a cartel responsible for trafficking approximately 12 tons of methamphetamine, 13 tons of opioids, and 18 […]
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Georgia Business Owners Get Wrongly Accused in Social Media Witch Hunt
In the digital rush to condemn animal abuse, a Georgia pet grooming business found itself caught in a storm of misdirected anger—all because it shared a similar name with a North Carolina facility where actual abuse occurred. A Tale of Two Critters Kayla and Deon Wooten left their full-time jobs in 2023 to pursue a […]
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Chronic Illness Chronicles: Your Work Isn’t Your Worth
It happened again last night. While I’d hoped to spend the perfectly lovely party with neighbors and friends who already knew my shameful secret, some well-meaning stranger dropped “the bomb” I’d been fearing and have feared now for 10 years: “So, Erin, what do YOU do?” Until 2015 I was a career professional with name notoriety. […]
