(The Center Square) – The Atlanta Braves’ Truist Park has not increased hotel stays in Cobb County, according to a paper from two leading sports economists. The paper pushes back on claims that building the stadium with public funding would lead to 100,000 to 300,000 additional hotel room nights per year. The park opened in […]
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Cooling Centers Open in Columbus in Response to Triple-Digit Heat
It’s dangerously hot in Columbus this week, with triple-digit temperatures expected through Friday. City leaders have opened cooling stations to help people stay safe. 🥵 Why It Matters: Extreme heat like this can be deadly—especially for the elderly, kids, or anyone without air conditioning. These cooling stations offer a lifesaving break from the brutal heat. […]
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$9K in Jewelry and Cash Stolen from Alpharetta Hotel Room While Guests Were Out
A mother and daughter returned to their hotel room to find it had been cleaned—and robbed. 🧳 What Happened: A woman visiting from Mississippi told Alpharetta police she and her mother left their hotel room on Webb Bridge Road around 2 p.m. on July 16. When they returned at 11 p.m., the door was open. […]
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Gas Leak Closes Burnett Ferry Road In Rome
Crews in Floyd County are working to contain a natural gas leak at Burnett Ferry Road and Smith Road in Rome. The Rome-Floyd Fire Department says the situation could take hours to resolve. 🚨 Why It Matters: The leak is disrupting traffic in a busy area southwest of downtown Rome, though officials stress there’s no […]
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Burning Car Murder Suspect Arrested in Union City
A man accused of killing someone and leaving the body inside a burning car has been arrested, seven months after the killing in Ellenwood. Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office tracked down the suspect July 22 at an apartment on Flat Shoals Road in Union City. They say the man injured himself climbing through […]
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Knife Attack and Person Chased With Knife in Macon in Broad Daylight
A Macon man is in jail after reportedly attacking a bystander with a knife and chasing someone down Cherry Street during the lunch hour Monday. What We Know: Deputies responded to a call at 12:27 p.m. Monday about a man with a knife threatening people at Dempsey Apartments on Cherry Street. When officers arrived, they […]
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How to Have a Lawn Like Hank Hill’s
Hank Hill is best known as the King of Propane, but his lawn is the real star of Arlen, Texas. For over a decade, Hank’s lawn has quietly stolen the show on “King of the Hill,” setting the gold standard for suburban pride, precision mowing, and Southern grass perfection. LawnStarter’s latest guide, “King of the […]
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Scam Alert: They Say They Have Nudes of You. They Don’t.
It starts with a message you never saw coming. A stranger claims they’ve hacked your phone or recorded you on a webcam. They threaten to expose you—to your boss, your family, the world—unless you pay. It’s called sextortion. And it’s a lie designed to paralyze you with fear. 😱 Why It Matters: This scam isn’t […]
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Back To School: Gwinnett School Buses Hit the Road as New Year Begins
They’re big. They’re yellow. And starting Monday, they’ll be everywhere. 🚌 Why It Matters: More than 135,000 students rely on Gwinnett County’s buses to get to school every day. That means parents, commuters, and neighborhoods need to brace for the early-morning and mid-afternoon traffic that comes with it. 🚦 What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Public Schools’ […]
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Port of Savannah Record Growth Fuels East Coast Market Share
The Georgia Ports Authority moved 5.7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the last fiscal year, an 8.6% increase over fiscal 2024, the agency reported Tuesday. The Port of Savannah accounted for most of that growth, posting its second busiest year on record. “Georgia ports continue to grow U.S. East Coast market share,” said Griff […]
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Fifth Candidate in Georgia District 21 Senate Race Backs Term Limits for Congress
Jason Dickerson is the latest candidate in Georgia’s 21st Senate District to sign onto a plan that would force Congress to face what many voters have long demanded—limits on how long lawmakers can stay in office. 🧭 Why It Matters: It’s a local race, but it taps into a national frustration. With confidence in Congress […]
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Finally! A Cold Front Will Sweep Through Georgia Later This Week
After weeks of wilting in Georgia’s signature summer sauna, residents can finally stop fantasizing about moving to Alaska. 🌡️ Why It Matters: A cold front is crashing the heat party just in time for the weekend, promising the kind of temperature drop that will make Georgians forget about the last two weeks worth of hellacious […]
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Extreme Heat Warning: Georgia Temperatures Will Feel Like 112 Degrees Today
The National Weather Service is warning Georgia residents to brace for another day of potentially dangerous heat, with temperatures feeling like 112 degrees in some areas. 🌡️ Why It Matters: Heat indices this high can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke, especially for people working outdoors, elderly residents, and children. The warning affects millions across […]
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Back to School: What’s New at Glynn County Schools This Year?
Glynn County’s youngest students will need to find new ways to pass time at lunch as the district implements Georgia’s sweeping cell phone ban starting this school year. 📚 What’s Happening: Georgia’s Distraction-Free Education Act requires all K-8 students to keep phones, tablets and smartwatches turned off and stored away during class, lunch and recess. […]
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Marietta Man Used Facebook and Instagram in Dating Scheme to Swindle Women
A Georgia man has been convicted in a Louisiana federal court for his role in a scheme that involved stringing along women online then extracting millions of dollars from them. During a four-day trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Kenneth G. Akpieyi, 44, played a key role in defrauding women by connecting them with romantic partners […]
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How AI Resurrected a Brazilian Funk Track
Originally released in 2015 by Brazilian funk artist MC Jhey, “Predador de Perereca” was a bold and explicit entry into Brazil’s funk scene. Known for its provocative lyrics and infectious rhythm, the song remained a local oddity for nearly a decade—until it unexpectedly went viral through the emerging creative force of artificial intelligence. In June […]
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What is Love Island?
Love Island is a wildly popular reality TV show that originated in the United Kingdom and has since spawned international versions across the globe, in countries like the United States and Australia. The premise is simple yet addictive: a group of singles, referred to as “islanders,” live together in a luxurious villa, completely cut off […]
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An Ode to Long Distance Friends
Having a long distance friend is something most people will experience throughout their lifetime. As we grow up, move away, enter the workforce, and then move again, friendships are tested by space and time. And yet, very few are truly capable of maintaining long distance best friendships. The kind where someone knows every detail of […]
