Thousands of Georgia families have spoken, and Don Carter State Park stands alone as the state’s premier destination for Memorial Day grilling. The lakeside haven beat out dozens of competitors in a new survey that has cookout enthusiasts reaching for their coolers and charcoal. 🔥 What We Know: A survey of 3,012 families just crowned […]
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Gen Z College Graduates Are Going Blue Collar: Here’s Why
If you thought every college grad wanted a corner office and a latte machine, think again. Nearly half of Generation Z adults are trading in their diplomas for hard hats, and they are not looking back. 🔎 What We Know: A new survey from ResumeBuilder.com shows that 42% of Gen- Z adults are either working […]
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Savannah School District Faces Lawsuit Over Handling of Sexual Abuse
A Savannah-Chatham County school police sergeant says he faced pay cuts and demotion after reporting sexual abuse allegations against a fellow officer. The claims, now at the center of a new lawsuit, raise questions about how the district handles reports of misconduct and whistleblower protections. 🚨 Why It Matters: Parents and students trust school police […]
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20 Sites At Lake Lanier Will Be Closed Memorial Day: Here’s Why
A federal staffing shortage has resulted in the closure of Georgia lakeside recreational areas just ahead of the busy Memorial Day weekend. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ announcement Wednesday that it would close 31 parks and public use facilities around waterways in Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi is already drawing political heat. U.S. Rep. Rich […]
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Lawrenceville Man Killed in Early Morning Shooting
A 38-year-old man was fatally shot in Lawrenceville early Tuesday morning, with investigators now working to determine the circumstances surrounding the violence. What We Know: Police responded to a 911 call around 12:45 a.m. in the 100 block of Pine Valley Drive, where they found the victim unconscious in a driveway with at least one […]
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Toxic Healthcare: How I Was Poisoned by Medications and Doctor Ignorance
Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) kill an estimated 106,000 Americans a year and harm – sometimes permanently – another 2.7 million. But don’t expect your doctor to know that. And don’t expect them to acknowledge it if you are among the unfortunate many who have a crippling reaction to your meds. In the 10 years that […]
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Georgia Cops to Drivers: Don’t Ruin Memorial Day Weekend by Becoming a Statistic
Georgia highways will transform into an attentive classroom this Memorial Day weekend—with state troopers grading drivers on their ability to not crash, text, or impersonate a Fast & Furious extra. The 78-hour enforcement blitz kicks off Friday at 6 p.m., and officers promise extra credit for sobriety. 🚨 What We Know: Last year’s holiday saw […]
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Husband Arrested In 19-Year-Old Cold Case Murder Of Wife in Georgia
Georgia authorities have arrested a Missouri man for the 2006 murder of his wife, marking a breakthrough in a cold case that has mystified Coffee County residents for nearly two decades. What We Know: Jon Worrell was arrested May 20 in Maryville, Missouri and charged with malice murder, felony murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and […]
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Lightning Strike Causes Fire at Lawrenceville Home
A fast-moving thunderstorm sparked a devastating house fire in Lawrenceville early Tuesday, displacing a family of 11 and leaving one firefighter injured during rescue efforts. What We Know: Firefighters responded to a split-level home on Grouse Court NW at 2:01 a.m. after a teenager reported lightning struck the roof above the kitchen, triggering flames. The […]
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Meet The Gwinnett County Schools Class of 2025
Over 14,000 Gwinnett County seniors are set to cross the stage this month, marking the end of a 13-year academic journey and the start of new adventures. The Gwinnett County Public Schools Class of 2025 boasts 14,486 graduates, with nearly 78% planning to pursue higher education—most at Georgia colleges. Interim Superintendent Dr. Al Taylor praised […]
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The Rise of Craps Apps in Georgia: What You Need to Know
It sounds a little crude, or maybe like the sort of thing you do following Thanksgiving dinner. In actuality, Craps is a famous dice game that lived its biggest, best life in the 20th century. In the early 1900s, it was primarily a European game. Like a surprisingly large number of casino games, it went globally […]
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Georgia Attorney General: Law Does Not Say Doctors Must Keep Brain Dead Pregnant Woman on Life Support
Georgia’s attorney general says the state’s abortion law doesn’t require keeping a brain-dead pregnant woman on life support, contradicting what doctors told her family. 🏥 Why It Matters: This clarification comes too late for Adriana Smith, who remains on machines 90 days after being declared brain dead. Her case shows how hospitals, uncertain about how […]
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4th Case of Measles Found in Georgia: How to Protect Your Family
A fourth measles case has surfaced in Georgia in an unvaccinated person, the state Department of Public Health said Monday. The person contracted the disease while traveling internationally. The state health department did not disclose the identity or age of the person, who lives in metro Atlanta. State officials are working to identify anyone who […]
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12 Gwinnett County Seniors Named Posse Scholars
Twelve Gwinnett County Public Schools seniors have been awarded four-year, full-tuition scholarships by the Posse Foundation. The Posse Foundation identifies public high school students with exceptional academic and leadership skills who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. The Gwinnett County Public Schools seniors honored as Posse Scholars this year are: The Posse Foundation […]
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Cicadas Are Back in Georgia—Yes, Again
If the high-pitched drone outside sounds familiar, it should. Cicadas are back in Georgia this spring— but before you start blaming the heat or your memory, here’s the deal: this is a different brood. 🗓️ What’s Happening: This time it’s Brood XIV, a group of periodical cicadas that shows up every 17 years like clockwork. […]
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Brave Businesses Bounce Back: The Story of How 2 Georgia Restaurants Made Comebacks
When disaster strikes, some businesses throw in the towel. But not Bryan Furman Barbecue or OK Café, two Georgia institutions that refused to let fires and setbacks extinguish their passion for serving up good food and good vibes. These two local eateries have made it onto a list of the most inspiring business comebacks in […]
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Boundless Greed: New York Real Estate Investor Jailed for Fraud Scheme in Buckhead
The head of a commercial real estate investment firm has been sentenced to 87 months in prison and ordered to pay $45 million in restitution in a fraud scheme involving the Atlanta Financial Center in Buckhead. Elchonon (Elie) Schwartz, 46, of New York City pleaded guilty in February to one count of wire fraud. Schwartz […]
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Warren Road Elementary Welcomes Back Graduates for Senior Walk
Former students of Warren Road Elementary School will return to their alma mater for a Senior Walk to celebrate their upcoming high school graduation. The event will take place on Thursday, May 22, at 1:30 p.m. at the school’s campus on Warren Road in Augusta. Graduates from the Class of 2025, dressed in their caps […]
