Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, Oglethorpe University might look like a quiet, ivy-covered liberal arts college— but don’t let the gothic architecture fool you. Behind those castle-like walls lies a treasure trove of unexpected stories, quirky traditions, and little-known facts that even some alumni don’t know. Whether you’re a curious student, proud alum, or […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Get Unfinished Business as Homework
Georgia lawmakers will be focusing this summer and fall on some unfinished business left over from this year’s General Assembly session. House Speaker Jon Burns Thursday announced the creation of three “blue-ribbon” study committees that will consider further reforms to Georgia’s election procedures and examine the state’s hemp policies and insurance rates. “During the 2025 legislative session, […]
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Are Georgia Teens Unhappy? Parents Say Yes
Georgia teens rank near the bottom nationally for happiness, scoring just 5 out of 10 according to their parents. This falls below the national average of 5.5, according to a new survey from Mission Prep that gathered responses from 3,012 parents across America. Kansas teens topped the happiness chart with a 9 out of 10 […]
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Tax Rebates Are Coming to Georgia Residents: Are You Getting One?
(The Center Square) – Georgia taxpayers qualifying for a tax rebate signed by Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday should see the money in six to eight weeks, according to the state Department of Revenue. The $1 billion tax cut will give $500 to married filers, $250 to single filers and $375 to those who file as […]
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300 New Jobs Created with CRH’s Roswell Investment
CRH, a global building materials company, is opening a new Finance and Accounting Shared Services Center in Roswell. The $1.7 million investment is expected to create more than 300 jobs, with an average salary of $74,000 per year. The new center, located at 1120 Sanctuary Parkway, will support CRH’s Americas Materials Solutions business, which is […]
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Deputy Shot in Paulding County Neighborhood
A Paulding County deputy was shot Thursday morning in the Brooke Valley neighborhood and is being taken to a local hospital for treatment, according to the sheriff’s office. The suspect involved in the shooting has died. Law enforcement is still gathering details about what led up to the gunfire. What We Don’t Know: Officials have […]
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Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Collision with Pickup Truck on South Cobb Drive
A Wednesday evening crash in Cobb County sent a motorcyclist to the hospital with serious injuries after his motorcycle and a pickup truck collided at a busy intersection. What We Know: Police say the crash occurred around 5:19 p.m. on April 16 at the intersection of South Cobb Drive and Walthall Avenue. According to Cobb […]
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Contempt of Court: The Deportation Order Controversy
A federal judge in Washington found probable cause Wednesday the Trump administration is in contempt of court for defying his order to stop flights of Venezuelan immigrants headed to a prison in El Salvador. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg gave officials one week to submit a list of steps they have taken, or will take, […]
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Constitutional Showdown: Sapelo Islanders’ Last Stand Against Mansion Development
The Georgia Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in cases that could decide in the near term whether large oceanfront houses can be built on a sleepy island while in the long term reverberating far from the coast. The dispute is over the preservation of the Gullah-Geechee way of life lived in small bungalows on […]
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Artist Spotlight: Bohemian Mayday
“We definitely feel closer to each other than other bands because we went to high school together,” said Devin Aviña, the bassist of Bohemian Mayday. The band consists of Leon Bushelman (guitar and vocals), Matty Mabry (guitar and vocals), Devin Aviña (bass) and Charlotte Messer (drummer). Leon and Matty played at open mics and pizza […]
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Here Are The Best Places to Live in Georgia
Roswell, Athens, and Augusta just landed spots on Livability.com’s 2025 Top 100 Best Places to Live list, proving you don’t need big city prices to enjoy small town charm. 🏆 What We Know: Livability.com released its 12th annual ranking of America’s most livable small to mid-sized cities on April 16. The list analyzed over 2,000 […]
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What Are Georgia’s Open Records Laws?
When it comes to transparency in state and local government, Georgia law is clear: Public records belong to the public. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, nearly all documents, emails, maps, photographs and other records generated by public agencies must be made available for public inspection — unless specifically exempted by law. The intent is […]
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Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Employee Arrested for Child Molestation
A 24-year veteran civilian employee of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office faces serious charges after being arrested Wednesday for allegedly molesting children. What We Know: Ivan Munoz was arrested April 16 on two counts of aggravated child molestation following an investigation by the Marietta Police Department. Sheriff Craig Owens immediately terminated Munoz’s employment upon learning […]
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South Fulton Police Lieutenant Dies in Head-On Collision While on Duty
Lieutenant Helio Garcia of the South Fulton Police Department died Tuesday night after being involved in a head-on collision while working his shift. Garcia was on active duty when the crash occurred. The South Fulton Police Department announced his death as a line-of-duty fatality, describing him as “a dedicated officer, a respected leader, and a […]
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Chaos Erupts at Marjorie Taylor Greene Town Hall
Tensions flared at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Cobb County town hall when multiple attendees were removed by police, with two being tased during confrontations. 🚨 Why It Matters: Local residents attending a congressional town hall witnessed law enforcement interventions that raise questions about public discourse, security at political events in our community, police actions, and […]
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Got 420 Day Plans? Here’s Why They Shouldn’t Include Driving
The nation’s unofficial cannabis holiday on April 20 — also called 420 Day — brings more than just celebrations. The day delivers a dangerous mix of high drivers and unsuspecting motorists sharing the same asphalt. 🚨 What We Know: A staggering 85% of cannabis users admit they drive the same day they get high, according […]
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Mexican Cartel Leaders Charged in Atlanta for Drug Trafficking Empire
Brothers Johnny Hurtado Olascoaga, also known as “El Pez,” “Pescado,” and “Mojarra,” 52, and Jose Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga, also known as “El Fresa,” “El Feyo,” and “La Fruta,” 41, both from Guerrero, Mexico, face serious federal charges in Georgia. The siblings, who lead the La Nueva Familia Michoacana drug cartel, are charged with conspiracy to […]
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Atlanta Water Boy Steals Phone
A woman stopped at a West Atlanta intersection to buy a bottle of water. Instead, she was robbed. What We Know: Atlanta Police say the theft happened April 9 at the corner of Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway and I-285. A group of young men were selling bottled water at the intersection. The victim told officers […]
