Hunters across Georgia can take to the woods starting August 15 for the opening of squirrel hunting season, one of the state’s longest-running small game seasons. The season, which runs through February 28, 2026, allows hunters to pursue both gray and fox squirrels with a daily bag limit of 12 per hunter. “There’s no better […]
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What’s Happening With Fulton County School Taxes?
Fulton County homeowners will pay the same school property tax rate for the seventh straight year, though many will still see higher bills due to increased property values. 💰 What It Means For You: Your school tax rate stays at 17.08 mills, but your total bill may rise if your property was reassessed at a […]
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TikTok Influencer Faces Backlash Over Custom Labubu Reveal
It all began when Lily Feltham, a TikTok creator known as @lizbullzofficial, claimed to own a “24-karat gold Labubu”—an obviously fake but hilariously exaggerated take on the collectible fuzzy toy craze. With imaginative skits, fake luxury reveals, and with deadpan skits featuring a metal detector, Grindr sounds, and mock-serious “proof” of her toy’s value, she […]
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7-Year-Old Safe After Georgia SWAT Standoff
A 7-year-old boy is safe after police spent hours at a home in Jonesboro. Officers say they had to call in their SWAT team before the child was released without harm. 🚨 What’s Happening: According to the Clayton County Police Department, officers went to a home on Emerald Drive for a welfare check on a […]
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Georgia is Number 1 in The Nation For Workplace Sex Discrimination
The Peach State has earned yet another shameful distinction as the state continues to turn back the clock and refuses to advance with the rest of civilization. This time, a study has revealed that Georgia leads the nation in workplace sex discrimination. As usual, the state doesn’t just lead the nation in this dubious honor, […]
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Quick-Acting Soldiers Prevented Tragedy in Fort Stewart Shooting
(The Center Square) – Five soldiers injured Wednesday at Fort Stewart in Georgia are stable and expected to recover from a shooting by an active-duty soldier, military officials say. Three of the five wounded required surgery. The suspect has been identified as Army Sgt. Quornelius Radford, of the 2nd Brigade combat team. Radford has never […]
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Beloved Braves Legend Dale Murphy’s Restaurant is Closing: Here’s Why
Dale Murphy’s restaurant, Murph’s, will close its doors for good on August 12 as the Galleria Mall undergoes renovations. Fans have just days left to enjoy the popular spot known for its cheese curds and burgers. 🍔 What It Means For You: If you’re a Braves fan or foodie who enjoys Murph’s famous cheese curds […]
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Serious Crash on I‑285 Leaves One Person Seriously Hurt
A three‑vehicle crash on Paces Ferry Road near the I‑285 northbound exit left a driver with serious injuries, police said. The accident happened Tuesday afternoon and is still being investigated by the Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit. 🚗 What It Means For You: If you travel this ramp, expect possible delays and watch for police […]
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Hurricane Season is Heating Up: Here’s What it Means For Georgia
The tropics are heating up with multiple opportunities for storms to develop in the Atlantic basin that could bring impacts to the United States over the next week. “The tropical development potential map in the Atlantic is lit up like a Christmas tree with four different risk zones,” AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. “We […]
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Stone Mountain Woman Faces Murder Charges After Fatal Little Five Points Crash That Killed 19-Year-Old
A Stone Mountain woman has been indicted on murder charges after allegedly causing a crash that killed a 19-year-old while fleeing from police in Little Five Points. 🚔 The Charges: 24-year-old Faduma Mohamed faces multiple serious charges including Felony Murder and DUI after the April 14 crash that killed Cooper Schoenke. A DeKalb County Grand […]
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Suspect Apprehended in Fort Stewart Shooting
(The Center Square) – Five soldiers were shot Wednesday morning at Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia following an active shooter incident on the installation, the base confirmed. Base officials said the suspect was apprehended at 11:35 a.m. local time Wednesday, ending the threat to the community. He has been identified as Quornelius Radford, […]
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‘This Is a Crisis:’ Four Decades of Roswell Leaders Break Silence on City’s Direction
In the often peaceful suburb of Roswell, a political earthquake is rumbling beneath the surface. Twenty-one former elected officials—spanning four decades of the city’s leadership—have done something unprecedented: they’ve joined forces across party lines to publicly rebuke their successors. The letter they delivered to City Hall this week reads less like a political statement and […]
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Mike Thurmond Enters Georgia Governor’s Race
Mike Thurmond, former DeKalb County CEO, announced he is running for governor, saying he will fight high costs and protect health care for working families. ⏳ Catch Up Quick: Thurmond is no stranger to Georgia politics. He has served as a state legislator, Labor Commissioner, CEO of DeKalb County, and Superintendent of DeKalb County Schools, […]
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Gwinnett Picks 4 Residents to Help Decide How Your Tax Dollars Get Spent
County leaders want your neighbors to weigh in on next year’s budget before they vote on it. 📋 What’s Happening: Four residents will spend the next few weeks listening to county departments explain what they need money for next year. The group includes a church leader, an insurance expert, a school advocate, and a nonprofit […]
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Soaring Popularity: The Rise of Online Casinos and Aviator in Georgia and Across America
In recent times, the online casino environment has become more and more popular in the United States, with Georgia witnessing a hike in user interest. Traditional casino games such as blackjack, roulette, and poker are being cut through interest; newer formats and fresh mechanisms are providing more levels of immersion and higher levels of accessibility […]
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The Georgia National Fair Will Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
The 2025 Georgia National Fair will turn into a massive birthday party for America. Governor Brian Kemp has officially declared October 2 through 12 as Georgia National Fair week, tying it to the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. 🎪 What It Means For You: If you’re planning to visit the fair in October, expect special exhibits […]
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Horoscope: Leo Season Gives You an Opportunity to Rewrite Your Story
Rewrite Your Story: We’re in Leo Season, powered by the Sun–Mercury retrograde conjunction on July 31, bringing clarity under chaos. Romance, creativity, and ego get a peek behind the curtain. Meanwhile, lingering Mercury retrograde means messages delay, exes reappear, and tech glitches are inevitable. The cosmic message: Don’t launch—revise. Don’t declare—edit. Draw, not shadow. The […]
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Man Shot Dead in Jonesboro Driveway
A man was killed in a shooting at a Jonesboro residence Monday evening, with police capturing one suspect while another remains on the run. 🔍 What’s Happening: Clayton County Police responded to reports of a shooting around 5:42 p.m. on August 4 in the 7600 block of Connell Drive. Officers found an adult male with […]
