The Tift Theatre has a full month of live entertainment and community events scheduled for April, including music nights, pageants, auditions, and a musical comedy show. The month kicks off with R&B Night featuring DJ PHUN on April 11. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the evening includes food from Guch and drinks by Donatello’s. […]
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Power Outage From Storm Shuts Down Fannin County Schools Today
Students in Fannin County are getting an unexpected day off. A power outage at East Fannin Elementary and a blocked intersection near Lakewood shut things down early Friday. There will be no classes — and no virtual lessons. 🚧 What We Know: Power is expected to be out for at least four to six hours […]
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How to Make the Most of Your Georgia Auto Accident Claim
Road safety is more than just steering clear of danger. Much of it involves keeping everyone else, including pedestrians, safe. Unfortunately, some motorists overlook their part by ignoring basic safety guidelines. Recklessness could cost people dearly in terms of property damage and injuries and victims will have to face the long-term effects of someone else’s […]
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Tanner Place Brings Hope and Housing to Canton
For the first time in nearly 50 years, Canton is building brand new public housing. It’s happening at Tanner Place, a development named for longtime resident and former City Council member Pat Tanner. Members of the Canton Housing Team and the Canton Housing Authority recently visited the site, where construction is actively underway. 🔨 What […]
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How to Prove Negligence in a Car Accident Case in Georgia
Negligence is the leading cause of road accidents in Georgia and other U.S. states. Accident victims due to negligence can leverage federal and state tort laws to seek and earn compensation after an accident. You must prove negligence and show the at-fault party’s liability even for a pedestrian accident to qualify for this compensation. This […]
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These Are The Most Uneducated Counties in Georgia
The value of traditional education can vary widely across the country. While a college degree has long been viewed as a critical step toward the American dream, growing costs have led many students to reconsider the return-on-investment of higher education. Meanwhile, local economies and individual circumstances can push others toward learning a trade or entering […]
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Douglas County Chairman to Deliver State of the County Address Next Week
Douglas County Chairman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones will deliver the 2025 State of the County address on Wednesday, April 16, at the Douglasville Conference Center. The event, organized in partnership with the Douglas County Chamber and Council for Quality Growth, will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. During her speech, Jones will highlight the […]
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More Than 6% of Children in Tift County Are Abused
Tifton and Tift County officials joined forces to shine a light on a troubling reality in the community — hundreds of local children suffering from abuse and neglect. 🔍 What We Know: The City of Tifton and Tift County Board of Commissioners issued a joint proclamation in March designating April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention […]
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Scam Alert: Jail Scammers Target Families of Georgia Inmates
Families desperate to free loved ones from jail are being tricked by sophisticated scammers posing as bond agents in Coweta County. 💔 Why It Matters: These fraudsters prey on people during their most vulnerable moments, stealing money from families already facing the emotional and financial strain of having a relative in jail. 🚨 What’s Happening: […]
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Substitute Teacher Arrested After Showing Up Drunk at Georgia Elementary School
A substitute teacher faces charges after showing up intoxicated at North Hart Elementary School in Hart County. 🚨 Why It Matters: Parents trust schools to provide safe environments for their children, and an intoxicated teacher in a classroom creates serious safety concerns for young students. 🔍 What Happened: Deputies arrested Kimberly Lavamita Boseman of Hartwell […]
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Kennesaw State Students Protest DEI Changes
Some Kennesaw State University students say they will lose access to things like free menstrual products, foods from their home country or a sense of belonging at their university if the school follows through with plans to shut down student resource centers, apparently as part of an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion push. According to students […]
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Entertainment Spots in Georgia With the Best Events for 2025
Discover the top entertainment spots in Georgia for 2025, plus insights from the BetMGM study on affordable living near top music venues.
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When Does Alive in Roswell Start in 2025?
Alive in Roswell, the city’s award-winning monthly festival, kicks off its 2025 season on April 17. The free, family-friendly event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every third Thursday through October in downtown Roswell. The festival transforms Historic Canton Street and the Roswell Antique and Interiors Lot with live music, food trucks, artisan vendors […]
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Should The Child Tax Credit Shrink or Be Expanded?
The annual federal child tax credit will shrink in half at the end of the year, falling to $1,000 if Congress does not intervene. Most of the Democrats in the U.S. Senate, including Georgia’s Raphael Warnock, are calling not only to prevent that from happening but also to permanently expand the credit. Legislation introduced Wednesday by Sen. […]
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Severe Storms Threaten West Georgia Thursday Afternoon Through Late Night
Residents across Georgia need to prepare for dangerous weather as severe storms roll through the region Thursday afternoon and evening. 🌩️ What We Know: Strong to severe thunderstorms will hit the area from 2 p.m. Thursday until 2 a.m. Friday. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office warns these storms will bring damaging winds exceeding 60 mph, […]
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Mercer University Welcomes 46 Students into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Mercer University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recently inducted its largest-ever group of students into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, marking a milestone for the university’s chapter. The ceremony, held March 31 in the Presidents Dining Room on the Macon campus, welcomed 46 students into what is widely considered one of the nation’s most […]
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Want to Make a Difference in Tifton? Here’s How
Tifton residents now have multiple opportunities to shape their city’s future as officials announce openings on seven community volunteer boards. 🔍 What We Know: The City of Tifton needs applicants to fill vacancies on several important boards including Keep Tift Beautiful, Tifton Tree Board, Planning and Zoning, Public Library Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Housing Authority, […]
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Rome Expands Automated Speed Cameras To West Central Elementary
Rome is adding automated speed enforcement cameras near West Central Elementary School, expanding a program already in place at two other schools. The new cameras aim to slow traffic and protect children in school zones. What We Know: The City of Rome has partnered with RedSpeed to install automated speed cameras near West Central Elementary […]
