Georgia speaks in numbers sometimes, whispering its truths through statistics that surface in government reports and research studies. This week, five figures emerged that tell stories about who we are, where we’re headed, and what matters in the Peach State. $223.9 Million Vanished Overnight Federal education funds—$223.9 million worth—simply didn’t arrive on July 1 as […]
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Are You Voting Tuesday? Do You Even Know There’s an Election?
What if they held an election and no one came? That was nearly the case last month when only about 2.4% of Georgia’s roughly 8.4 million registered voters cast ballots in Republican and Democratic primaries for seats on the state Public Service Commission (PSC), which regulates utilities. The low turnout likely will be even more […]
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Georgia Man Wanted For Murder: Police Search For Suspect in Augusta Homicide
A Richmond County man is wanted for murder after a deadly shooting last week on Barton Chapel Road. 🚨 Why It Matters: A suspected killer remains at large in Augusta, prompting police to warn residents that he should be considered armed and dangerous. 🔍 What’s Happening: Camron Brown faces a murder warrant in connection with […]
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Fatal Crash Involving 18-Wheeler Shuts Down Rocky Creek Road in Macon
A driver died Thursday night after their SUV crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with an 18-wheeler on Rocky Creek Road in Macon. 🚗 What Happened: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports the SUV was traveling eastbound around 11 p.m. when it crossed into the westbound lane near Jennifer Drive. The driver of the […]
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Walmart Recalls Popular Water Bottles After Lid Pops Off And Leaves 2 People Blind
Walmart has pulled nearly a million Ozark Trail water bottles from shelves after the lids turned into dangerous projectiles, permanently blinding two consumers. 🚨 Why It Matters: The recall affects 850,000 stainless steel bottles that many families rely on daily, with injuries already reported from lids that can explosively eject when opened after storing certain […]
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Georgia Schools Caught in $7 Billion Funding Freeze as Classes Approach
The hallways are waxed, the lesson plans ready, but Georgia schools are missing something crucial as the new academic year looms: $223.9 million in federal education dollars that should have arrived weeks ago. 🏫 Why It Matters: Schools across Georgia are making emergency decisions about teacher layoffs and program cuts just as students prepare to […]
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Former Troup County Payroll Manager Charged With $500K Theft
A Hogansville woman who managed payroll for Troup County allegedly diverted over half a million dollars of government funds to her personal accounts by exploiting the identities of former employees. 💰 Why It Matters: This case represents one of the largest alleged embezzlement schemes by a local government employee in the area, affecting taxpayer money […]
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Georgia Father Gets Life Sentence for Starving 4-Year-Old Daughter to Death
A judge handed down a life sentence plus 155 years to Rodney McWeay for the starvation death of his daughter. The 33-year-old father was convicted last month in Fulton County. 🚨 What Happened: McWeay was found guilty of felony murder, child cruelty, kidnapping and false imprisonment after his 4-year-old daughter Treasure died from dehydration and […]
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Pro-Life?: Georgia Has The Highest Fetal Death Rate in The United States
Georgia families face the highest fetal death rate in America, with numbers nearly six times the national average according to new research. 🚨 Why It Matters: These alarming statistics affect thousands of Georgia families each year and raise serious questions about maternal healthcare access and quality women’s health care across the state. 🏥 The Numbers: […]
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Gwinnett Prosecutor Drops All Charges Against Jailed Journalist Mario Guevara
Mario Guevara, the Salvadoran journalist detained last month after filming a protest in DeKalb County, has now had all local criminal charges against him dropped. But he remains behind bars in federal custody—and may still face deportation. ⚖️ What We Know: Gwinnett County Solicitor-General Lisamarie Bristol announced Wednesday that all three misdemeanor charges filed by […]
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Savannah Horse Carriage Tours Face New Heat Restrictions
Savannah tourists could see fewer horse-drawn carriage tours this summer under new heat protection rules city leaders are considering today. 🌡️ Why It Matters: The proposals would shut down one of Savannah’s most popular tourist attractions when temperatures get too hot. Carriage operators worry the new standards could hurt their businesses during peak summer months. […]
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Dangerous Heat And Storms Continue in Georgia Through Next Week
Georgians face a double threat of severe thunderstorms and dangerous heat through next week. The National Weather Service warns temperatures could feel like 108 degrees. 🌡️ Why It Matters: The combination of severe weather and extreme heat poses serious health risks. Power outages from storms could leave residents without air conditioning during the hottest part […]
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Pedestrian Struck in Hit-and-Run in Macon: What We Know
A pedestrian remains in critical but stable condition after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene on Broadway in Macon Wednesday night. 🚗 What Happened: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office received the call at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday after witnesses reported seeing a pedestrian get hit by a vehicle. Deputies found a man at […]
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Georgia College Student Dies in Texas Floods
A Savannah College of Art and Design student died when floodwaters swept her and three friends away during their July 4th weekend trip to Hunt, Texas. What Happened: Joyce Badon, 21, was staying with friends at a riverside home when flash floods hit early Friday morning.• The architecture senior from Beaumont managed to call the […]
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Burt Jones Launches Bid for Georgia Governor
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is hoping to shorten his title next year with a run for governor. President Donald Trump and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones at a 2024 rally in Zebulon. The Republican from Jackson made the long-expected campaign announcement Tuesday with a video featuring clips of him speaking to constituents and sharing a […]
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What Will Georgia Lawmakers Do to Curb Cancer Rates in Georgia?
About 66,000 Georgians will get cancer this year, and 19,000 of them will die. That sobering estimate by the American Cancer Society explains why state lawmakers decided to study the disease this summer in an attempt to reduce the rate. “We are above the average for the nation,” Dr. Jorge Cortes, director of the Georgia […]
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We The People: Why The Constitution’s First 52 Words Still Matter Today
For most Americans, the opening words of the U.S. Constitution sound familiar, but their meaning can feel as distant as the 18th century world that created them. The preamble serves as more than just an introduction to the document that has governed the nation for over two centuries—it’s a statement of purpose that continues to […]
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Dunwoody Nature Center Will Get a New Learning Lab: What We Know
A new learning facility at Dunwoody Nature Center will help hundreds more families access outdoor education programs each year. The City of Dunwoody and Dunwoody Nature Center will break ground on the Wildcat Creek Learning Lab during a ceremony Wednesday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m. The two-story, 2,500-square-foot building will sit within the city’s 25-acre […]
