IRWINTON — Wilkinson County Elementary School is getting ready to turn reading into a full-blown celebration. From September 2 through September 5, the school will host its annual Scholastic Book Fair, giving students and families the chance to stock up on everything from bestselling series to quirky erasers shaped like tacos. The fair will feature: […]
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Kemp Will Boost Dooley for Senate Before UGA Football Game
Gov. Brian Kemp will promote Derek Dooley‘s bid to dislodge Democrat Jon Ossoff from the U.S. Senate by appearing with the Republican candidate Saturday before the University of Georgia game against Marshall University at Sanford Stadium. The football coach and son of legendary Bulldogs coach and athletic director Vince Dooley formally entered the GOP primary […]
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How Are Washington County Schools Prepared for An Emergency?
Washington County Public Schools in Georgia just announced a major update to campus safety: the district has officially launched the Centegix Crisis Alert System in every school. The move, shared Friday afternoon, comes as part of the district’s push to make sure students and staff feel safe and protected during the school day. What’s new […]
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First Look: Azalea Fresh Market at Five Points
Two and a half years after Mayor Andre Dickens promised to take on Atlanta’s food deserts, the city’s vision for a municipal grocery store is finally taking shape. 📍 Azalea Fresh Market is opening soon at Five Points—bringing: The store is expected to: This is a first-of-its-kind partnership between the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, […]
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Georgia’s Outdoorsy Girls’ Weekend Returns: Become an Outdoors Woman
Looking to swap your weekend scroll time for some real-life adventure? The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is bringing back its 14th Annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Workshop from October 31 to November 2, 2025, at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield. This isn’t your typical retreat with yoga mats and mimosas. Instead, […]
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Missing Person: Help Locate Norcross Man Marcus Thornton
NORCROSS — The family of 21-year-old Marcus Thornton reported him missing Thursday after he was last seen near Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Miller Drive in Norcross. What We Know: Thornton was last seen wearing a black scarf, a black short-sleeve collared shirt, black tights and black Crocs, according to his family. He is described as […]
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Will Trader Joe’s Be Open on Labor Day 2025?
If you’re suddenly missing snacks or forgot to stock up on that obscure specialty item before the long weekend, Trader Joe’s has your back. Labor Day lands on Monday, September 1, and just so that someone can still buy snacks while government offices nap, Trader Joe’s stores will be open during regular business hours—roughly 8 a.m. to […]
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Could Legalized Gambling Allow Georgia to Eliminate State Income Tax?
For more than a decade, supporters of legalizing gambling in Georgia have pitched casinos, pari-mutuel betting on horse racing, and – more recently – sports betting to the General Assembly but come up snake eyes. But gaming industry lobbyists and their legislative allies believe 2026 could be different because Georgia faces several daunting financial challenges […]
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Will PetSmart Be Open on Labor Day 2025?
Pet owners who need food or supplies on Labor Day won’t be left searching. PetSmart stores will be open on Monday, September 1. Most stores will follow a holiday schedule, opening at 9 a.m. and closing earlier than usual, around 6 p.m. Regular weekday hours often run until 9 p.m., so shoppers should plan ahead. […]
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Are AI Bots Applying For Jobs in Georgia?
Georgia job seekers already know competition is fierce. Now they’re finding out some of their rivals aren’t even real. A national background-screening expert says the state’s hiring market is being flooded with AI-generated “Frankencandidates” — synthetic job applicants that look good on paper but collapse under scrutiny. Matthew J. Rodgers, President of the background-check firm […]
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Is Walgreens Open on Labor Day 2025?
If you find yourself in need of a prescription refill or a last-minute Labor Day purchase, Walgreens stores will be open on the holiday. Labor Day falls on Monday, September 1 this year, and while many government offices, banks and post offices will be closed, Walgreens will keep its doors open. Deals: Right now, you […]
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Let MARTA Drive You to Labor Day Events in Atlanta
Visitors heading to downtown Atlanta for Labor Day weekend will have expanded public transit options as MARTA adds extra service and safety measures to handle large crowds expected at major events. Dragon Con, the Aflac Kickoff Classic, the Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival, and the Pure Heat Community Festival are all expected to draw thousands […]
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Fentanyl Seized in Diaper Box During Arrest in Stone Mountain
Alexis Carreon Bocanegra, a 25-year-old Mexican citizen living in the United States without legal status, has been charged in Atlanta federal court with distributing fentanyl and possessing firearms. What We Know: Federal prosecutors said Bocanegra allegedly concealed 5.5 kilograms of fentanyl in a Huggies diaper box inside a Stone Mountain shed. Agents also found two […]
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Cluck N Mooh in Marietta Bombs Health Inspection With 57
A Marietta restaurant failed a routine health inspection last week, scoring a 57 after inspectors found raw chicken stored above vegetables, no working sanitizer in the dishwasher, and no manager present to answer basic food safety questions. What We Know: An inspector with Cobb & Douglas Public Health visited Cluck N Mooh at 3894 Due […]
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Georgia Ranks Worst in Nation for Mental Health Vulnerability
Georgia now ranks first in the country for mental health vulnerability, according to a new study. The report shows that residents here face more barriers to care than anywhere else in the United States. What’s Happening: The study, from Start Your Recovery, scored states across six key indicators including risk of depression, loneliness, unemployment, insurance […]
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Georgia Weekend Weather: Thunderstorms and Cool Temperatures
Georgia will head into the first week of September with cooler weather and off-and-on thunderstorms, but no severe storms are expected. What’s Happening: Friday brings scattered thunderstorms across much of the state, with highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s and lows in the upper 50s to upper 60s. That unsettled pattern will continue through […]
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Georgia Among Nation’s Top Hotspots for ChatGPT Curiosity
Georgians are helping drive the nation’s artificial intelligence boom, ranking in the top 10 for interest in ChatGPT and AI. What’s Happening: A new study from Lightyear reviewed Google search trends to measure how much residents in each state are engaging with artificial intelligence. The report scored states on interest in ChatGPT, overall AI learning, […]
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Volunteers Pack Meals for Food-Insecure Students in Marietta
Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta and beverage company good2grow partnered to deliver nearly 1,600 weekend meals to students at Lockheed Elementary School in Marietta, where many families face food insecurity. At a recent volunteer event, good2grow employees packed 258 meal bags for delivery. Each bag included kid-friendly items and good2grow’s signature juices, totaling about 1,860 […]
