BWW Resources, which owns Buffalo Wild Wings, will pay $47,500 to settle a lawsuit alleging a Douglasville restaurant refused to hire a server applicant because she wears long skirts for religious reasons. What We Know: The EEOC says a server candidate asked the general manager at the Douglasville Buffalo Wild Wings about open jobs. The […]
Posted inYour Government
Roswell Says Property Tax Rate Will Stay the Same: Your Bill May Not
Roswell leaders say the city’s property tax rate for 2025 will not change. The catch: keeping the rate the same does not mean your bill will stay flat. What’s Happening: The city is proposing to hold the millage rate at 4.949 for 2025. That includes: Between the Lines: Even if the rate stays the same, […]
Posted inGeorgia Places
Secret Swims: Georgia Waterfalls Named Among Nation’s Best
A new national survey has locals pointing to three north Georgia waterfalls as some of the best places in the country for a late summer swim. What’s Happening:Mixbook, a photo book company, asked Americans to name their favorite wild swimming spots. The survey ranked 150 destinations nationwide, and three tucked-away Georgia sites made the cut. […]
Posted inUnderdressed and Overeducated
An Open Letter to Georgia’s Senators About The Latest School Shooting
Georgia Senators Warnock and Ossoff, The United States has a gun violence problem, and inaction at the local, state, and federal level is resulting in further loss of innocent life. Nearly 50,000 people died from gun violence in 2023 (CDC numbers), and, speaking of the CDC, two lives were lost and countless others irrevocably changed […]
Posted inCrime
Hit-and-Run Incident Claims Life of 23-Year-Old Woman in Macon
MACON — A 23-year-old woman was found dead late Wednesday morning on Rocky Creek Road in Macon after what investigators say appears to be a hit-and-run crash. What We Know: Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 2200 block of Rocky Creek Road just before 11:30 a.m. Thursday as part of […]
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Gwinnett Police Arrest Suspects in Year-Long Theft Investigation
Gwinnett County Police arrested four people after a year-long investigation into hundreds of car break-ins, stolen vehicles, and related crimes across metro Atlanta. What We Know: Detectives began tracking the group on June 5, 2024, when the General Crimes Unit identified a pattern of thefts involving stolen vehicles. Police say the group targeted cars across […]
Posted inBusiness
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Will End its Print Edition On December 31
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will stop printing its newspaper at the end of this year, closing a chapter that stretches back to the Civil War. Starting January 1, the AJC will be a digital-only news outlet. What’s Happening: Publisher Andrew Morse told subscribers in a letter that December 31 will be the final day a printed […]
Posted inLocal
What You Need to Know About Labor Day in Savannah
Savannah will light up City Hall for Labor Day while police and fire officials urge safety on the roads and at cookouts. What’s Happening: Starting at sunset on Monday, Sept. 1, City Hall will glow in red, white, and blue. The city is inviting people to take photos and share them online with the hashtag […]
Posted inYour Vote
Cherokee Election Results: County Commission Race Heads to Runoff
Republican Will Cagle and Democrat Charles Ravenscraft will face each other in a September 23 runoff to decide who fills the Cherokee County Commission District 1 seat. Unofficial results from Tuesday’s special election show Cagle in the lead, but short of the majority needed to win outright. Ravenscraft secured second place in the four-way contest, […]
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Labor Day Explained: More Than Just a Day Off
For most Georgians, Labor Day means three-day weekend, burgers on the grill, and maybe one last trip to the lake before summer fades. But the holiday wasn’t invented to give car dealerships an excuse to run commercials with waving American flags. It’s not about mattress sales, discounts, or even football kickoff. Labor Day is about […]
Posted inIn The News
Trump Says CDC Chief Ousted: Her Lawyer Says She Hasn’t Resigned or Been Fired
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention doesn’t appear inclined to leave her post, despite the Trump administration announcing Wednesday that she’s no longer running one of the country’s top public health agencies. Attorneys for Susan Monarez, who received Senate confirmation in late July, posted that she hasn’t been fired or resigned, […]
Posted inSpecial Features
Navigating Tax Debt: Essential Resources To Help You Get Back on Track
Understanding and managing tax debt can be a daunting task with a web of regulations and consequences that may seem overwhelming. The strain it puts on finances and the accompanying stress can take a toll on anyone’s peace of mind. Fortunately, resources and strategies are available to confront this challenge head-on and clear the path […]
Posted inCrime
Retired NFL Player Darryl ‘Buster’ Skrine Arrested in Roswell on Fraud Charges
Darryl “Buster” Skrine, a retired NFL player, was arrested Wednesday in Roswell on 18 fraud-related charges and is also wanted in Canada for skipping bail in a separate $100,000 check fraud case. What We Know: Police said Skrine, 35, used online dating platforms to build relationships with women before asking them for money under the […]
Posted inMy Inconvenient Truths
The Case of The Disappearing Weekend
In my last column, I discussed the pressure and intensity of youth sports, but I didn’t get to touch on the weekend aspect. So now, here is my ode to the weekend. A farewell to arms, if you will. The meaning of weekends has changed exponentially in the last few years. Weekends used to mean […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Georgia State Troopers Will Be Out in Full Force Labor Day Weekend
Thousands of Georgians will hit the road this Labor Day weekend, and state troopers say they’ll be ready. The Georgia Department of Public Safety warns drivers that extra patrols will target speeding, drunk driving, and distracted driving from Friday evening through late Monday night. What’s Happening: Officials say this holiday period is one of the […]
Posted inMinnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz: ‘Horrific Act of Violence’ at South Minneapolis Catholic School
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday that the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and State Patrol are on the scene of what he called a “horrific act of violence” at a Catholic Church in south Minneapolis. “I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence,” […]
Posted inHealth
Georgia’s Air Quality is The Worst in The Nation
Breathing in Georgia is now the equivalent of smoking 147 cigarettes a year, according to a new study. That means every cough, wheeze, and runny nose might as well come with a Surgeon General’s warning. Why It Matters: Air pollution is not just an Atlanta skyline haze problem. It’s linked to asthma, heart disease, and […]
Posted inYour Vote
Election Results: Cherokee County Democrat Leads Pack in State Senate Jungle Primary
The lone Democrat in a seven-way race has advanced to a runoff in a special election that will decide who will replace former Alpharetta Republican state Sen. Brandon Beach, but the top GOP candidates in the contest were still battling it out for second place late Tuesday night. Democrat Debra Shigley had a strong showing […]
