The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office is putting a highly trained K-9 on the front lines of the fight against human trafficking and crimes against children. Sheriff’s officials say their Trafficking and Child Exploitation Unit, known as TRACE, now works with an Electronic Storage Detection dog named Dee. The Sheriff’s Office announced the move Wednesday and […]
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A Letter From The Sheriff To The Youth of Crisp County
The following is a letter from Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock to the county’s youth. Dear Young People of Crisp County, Your life is valuable beyond measure. Each one of you carries dreams, talents, and a future that should live to shine. In our community, every life is a thread that strengthens the fabric of […]
Posted inWeather
Are Fall Temperatures Coming to Georgia?
Georgia will see one more round of showers and storms into the weekend. A stronger cold front Sunday should sweep in drier, cooler air to start next week, bringing fall temperatures to the Peach State. What It Means For You: Expect a soggy Friday and Saturday, then a crisp, quiet feel by Monday and Tuesday. […]
Posted inCrime
3-Year-Old and Mother Shot in Augusta: What We Know
Update: According to the Sheriff’s office, the 3-year-old died from the gunshot wounds. A mother and her 3-year-old child were shot early Wednesday in south Augusta, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the child is in critical condition. What We Know Now: Wanted For Questioning: Police are asking residents to be on […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Is Georgia a Fun State?
WalletHub says Georgia is the 18th most fun state in America this year. So, not boring… but not breaking out the confetti either. What’s Happening: WalletHub compared all 50 states on 26 things tied to fun, from movie costs to nightlife density. Georgia sat just outside the top tier, with bright spots in food, fitness […]
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Appalachia Will Get More Frequent Hurricanes and More Intense Storms
Tennessee State Climatologist Dr. Andrew Joyner of Eastern Tennessee State University said the events will grow more frequent and more intense in the coming years. Joyner, who is helping state and local governments throughout Appalachia plan emergency mitigation strategies, said states and communities in the region need to be prepared to handle extreme weather over the […]
Posted inYour Government
Could Georgia Really Eliminate State Income Taxes?
(The Center Square) – The chairman of a Senate committee studying how to eliminate Georgia’s income tax said Tuesday the state will take the tax to zero. Georgia’s southern and northern neighbors, Florida and Tennessee, already do not have a state income tax, along with seven other states. North Carolina and South Carolina lawmakers are working […]
Posted inFire
Georgia Firefighter Injured After Apartment Collapse
A morning fire tore through Oxford Apartments in Lawrenceville, forcing 31 people out and sending a firefighter to a burn center after a roof collapse. Crews say 12 units are a total loss. What’s Happening: Firefighters were called at 8:53 a.m. to 1406 Club Lakes Parkway for flames from a top-floor unit. Crews rescued trapped […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Man Walking Down Street With Gun in Macon Was No Threat
If you heard rumors about an active shooter situation on Riverside Park Boulevard in Macon this morning, here is what happened. A caller reported a man with a gun. Deputies say he obeyed them and broke no law. 🛑 What It Means For You: Deputies say there was no active shooter and no school was […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Georgia Police Officer Shoots Dog: What We Know
A Clayton County police officer shot and killed a dog that officers say charged at a child on Millstone Drive in Jonesboro. Police say no one was hurt. The case is under review. 🚓 What’s Happening: Clayton County police said officers went to the 600 block of Millstone Drive around 7:17 p.m. on Thursday, August […]
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Jimmy Buffett Day at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Will Keep The Chattahoochee Clean
On Jimmy Buffett Day at Margaritaville, part of your fun can help the Chattahoochee. If you go Friday, Aug. 29, or book a Labor Day stay, some of your money will back clean water. 🎟️ What It Means For You: Your Fins Up Water Park ticket on Friday helps Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. A two-night Labor Day […]
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Savannah Launches ‘Pothole Patrol’ This Fall To Speed Street Repairs
Savannah is rolling out a new, year-round Pothole Patrol to fix rough roads faster. A new truck arrives in October, and a naming contest for kids kicks off now. 🛣️ What It Means For You: Expect quicker pothole fixes, smoother rides, and fewer surprise bumps. Crews will rotate across every district each month to cut […]
Posted inIn The News
KSU Develops Sensors to Spot Problems In Georgia’s Aging Dams
Kennesaw State researchers are building a low-cost, solar-powered system to watch dams in real time. It could catch trouble early and help keep people downstream safe. 🔔 What It Means For You: If you live near a dam or drive past one, this tech could give earlier warnings and help prevent failures. More eyes on […]
Posted inEconomy
The Rent is Too Damn High: $1,500 Only Gets You 800 Square Feet in Atlanta
Renters in Georgia have a new reason to sigh. A fresh report says $1,500 a month buys just 800 square feet in Atlanta, while the same cash in Columbus or Macon gets you a small kingdom by apartment standards. 📦 What It Means For You: If you rent in Atlanta, expect tighter living. If you […]
Posted inHealth
Georgia Insurance Companies Fined $20 Million For Breaking Mental Health Law
Mental health advocates gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta to urge Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King to step up enforcement of the state’s mental health parity laws just a few days after King’s office announced it would fine health insurance companies $20 million for failing to comply. The fines, announced Friday, mark the first […]
Posted inWeather
Hurricane Erin Misses Georgia
Hurricane Erin will stay offshore. Most of Georgia will miss the wind and rain. Beachgoers will not be so lucky. 🌊 What It Means For You: If you head to the Georgia coast this week, expect rough surf, strong rip currents, and big swells. North and central Georgia should see no big impacts. 🛰️ What’s […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Georgia Ranks 9th Most Religious State in New 2025 Report
Georgia is one of the most religious places in America, a new report says. For many families here, faith shapes daily life — from church on Sunday to prayer at the dinner table. 🙏 What It Means For You: Expect faith to stay front and center in civic life — from charity drives to local […]
Posted inUnderdressed and Overeducated
Buck The Binary: Refuse To Choose A Side
“I’m not picking a side, and you can’t make me.” – me, since at least 1984. In a society where every viral talking point is black or white, good or bad, right or wrong, Left or Right, Republican or Democrat, I am choosing to pop a Tamiflu and dip before the conversation makes me sick. […]
