Acworth residents have a new dining option as Whataburger officially opened its doors on Cobb Parkway, with Mayor Tommy Allegood and city officials hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, July 21. 🍔 Why It Matters: The new restaurant brings additional jobs to the local economy while expanding fast-food options for Acworth families. The Texas-based chain’s […]
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What Are Georgia’s Best Main Streets For Walking?
Two Georgia towns have earned bragging rights as home to some of America’s healthiest strolling spots, where fitness meets small-town charm. 🚶♀️ Why It Matters: Walking just 30 minutes daily can boost your heart health and mental wellbeing, but when you’re wandering past historic storefronts with mountain views, you might forget you’re exercising at all. […]
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Georgia Cities Rally to Shield Themselves After $32 Million Roadside Death Verdict
A concrete planter, a Yale senior, and a deer on a dark Georgia road: the kind of collision that leaves a family shattered and a city government scrambling. Now, as the fallout from Joshua Chang’s fatal crash ricochets through courtrooms and city halls, more than 60 Georgia cities are lining up—not to mourn, but to […]
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Georgia Cops Tow Vehicle With Racist Slurs Parked Near Children At Gym
Police removed a car covered in racist and sexual language from a Centerville fitness center after multiple violations were found. 🔍 What Happened: Centerville Police responded to reports of a disturbing vehicle parked outside Crunch Fitness on July 19. Officers found the car displayed both racist slurs and sexual language while parked where children under […]
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Houston County Faces Deadly Surge in Domestic Violence Homicides
Houston County residents are facing a disturbing trend as 9 of 12 homicides this year are linked to domestic violence, prompting local officials to unite in an urgent call for community action. 🔍 The Crisis: Sheriff Matthew Moulton gathered leaders from Perry, Warner Robins, and Centerville police departments, along with the County Coroner, District Attorney, […]
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Georgia is Under a Heat Advisory Until 8 p.m.
Georgians will be sweating through their shirts today as heat index values climb to a scorching 106 degrees. The state is under a heat advisory due to the extreme temperatures. 🔥 Why It Matters: This isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s dangerous. Heat-related illnesses can strike quickly, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly and young children who […]
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Shocking Photos: See the Aftermath of 70 mph Crash Into a Georgia Sheriff’s Vehicle
A Twiggs County Sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized after a motorist slammed into his marked patrol vehicle at highway speed while he was helping to redirect traffic at a crime scene on I-16. 🚔 What Happened: In the early morning hours of July 19, a driver traveling at approximately 70 mph crashed into the deputy’s stationary […]
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Jellyfish Invasion Hits Tybee Island Beaches
Summer just got a bit more spicy for Tybee beachgoers as an unwelcome guest crashes the party. Jellyfish have arrived in force along Tybee Island shores, bringing their special brand of vacation-ruining stings with them. 🌊 What We Know: The gelatinous visitors have made themselves at home in Tybee waters. Their stings cause pain, redness, […]
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Georgia Mothers Face Deadly Health Care Crisis
Georgia mothers are dying at the ninth-highest rate in America, with 32 deaths per 100,000 births – 37% above the national average. 🏥 The Numbers: Georgia recorded 32.15 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, compared to the national average of 23.48. This places Georgia firmly in the nation’s bottom ten states for maternal health outcomes. […]
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Augusta Man Arrested After Shooting at Car with Baby Inside
A baby escaped harm when bullets struck a family’s car in Augusta early Saturday. Deputies arrested a man later that day, finding an illegal machine gun and dangerous drugs. 🔍 What Happened: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says it started with a fight at a Peach Orchard Road store around 12:39 a.m. Saturday. As the […]
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Georgia Wings Restaurant Fails Two Health Inspections
Residents in Locust Grove, Georgia, who love grabbing wings and quick bites might feel uneasy about K & J Wings & More after it scored poorly on back-to-back health inspections. These failures bring serious issues to light that could put your family’s health at risk when dining out. 😟 Why It Matters: Dirty kitchens and […]
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If Curiosity Killed the Cat, I Must Be Nine Lives Deep
As a journalist, I have an inquisitive mind. Naturally, that means I have a ton of questions that hit me during the course of an ordinary week. Some of them are about current events, some of them disturb me to the point of sleeplessness, and some of them are the trivial existential navel-pondering that often […]
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Should Georgia Eliminate The State Income Tax?
(The Center Square) – A Georgia Senate committee will study ending the state income tax. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who launched his gubernatorial bid last week, said Thursday the Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax will hold its first meeting later this summer. “Last year alone, nine states cut individual income taxes, and three […]
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Good Trouble Day: Georgia Protests Honor John Lewis
Demonstrators across Georgia held gatherings as part of “Good Trouble Day,” a national day of protest in honor of former civil rights leader and U.S. Rep. John Lewis on Thursday. In Atlanta, hundreds of demonstrators marched down Auburn Avenue to protest the Trump administration and honor the late Lewis, who represented the area for decades. […]
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A Badge, a Bond, and a Battle: K9 Timo’s Fight for Recovery
In the sterile rooms of the University of Georgia’s veterinary hospital, a German Shepherd who spent his career sniffing out narcotics now fights for something more basic: the ability to stand on his own four legs. K9 Timo, until recently one of Hall County Sheriff’s Office’s narcotics detection officers, lies in a harness that supports […]
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Woman Dies After Fiery Crash in Macon
A 28-year-old woman died Saturday after an early morning head-on crash in Macon when her car crossed into oncoming traffic. 🚗 What Happened: JaNiecea Iman Smith was driving a Toyota Corolla northbound on Log Cabin Drive around 4:07 a.m. when she crossed into the southbound lane and collided with a Buick Enclave. 🔍 Between the […]
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Savannah Opens Cooling Centers As Dangerous Heat Wave Hits City
Savannah residents will have access to free cooling centers, pools, and splash pads this Saturday as heat index values could reach a dangerous 110 degrees. 🌡️ Why It Matters: Extreme heat can be deadly, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly, children, and those without access to air conditioning. These cooling options provide critical relief […]
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Rivian Will Build its New East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta
Electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian will establish a new East Coast headquarters in Atlanta, creating about 500 jobs when completed. Rivian will occupy the top floor and lobby of a building on Auburn Avenue adjacent to the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail. “Georgia is a prime location for any company headquarters,” Gov. Brian Kemp said Thursday. “We’re glad […]
