Georgia’s heat wave rages on net week and residents should prepare for a hot, stormy week ahead with temperatures hovering around 90 degrees and daily thunderstorm chances through July 4th. 🌡️ Why It Matters: The combination of high temperatures and humidity will create dangerous heat index values near 100 degrees, increasing the risk of heat-related […]
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What is Adriana’s Law and How Would it Protect Pregnant Women in Georgia?
Lawmakers want to protect medical rights for pregnant women after Adriana Smith’s case exposed gaps in Georgia’s laws. ⚖️ Why It Matters: Georgia’s current abortion laws don’t clearly address what happens when a pregnant patient is declared brain-dead, leaving families in legal limbo during already devastating situations. 🏛️ What’s Happening: State Rep. Park Cannon presented […]
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Cooling Shelter Opens in Marietta as Heat Wave Hits Cobb County
Cobb County residents looking for relief from scorching temperatures this weekend can cool off at the Hope House Cooling Shelter in Marietta. The shelter is open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6:30 p.m. 🌡️ Why It Matters: With dangerous heat levels expected, the shelter offers a lifeline for residents without access to air conditioning […]
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How to Stay Safe From Lightning During Storms
According to the National Weather Service, lightning is one of the leading causes of weather deaths in the United States. In April, a father and son in Columbus were killed by a falling tree when lightning struck it on a golf course. Contrary to popular belief, direct strikes from lightning only make up around five percent […]
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Heat Wave in Georgia Threatens Both People and Animals
While the Peach State is no stranger to high temperatures, this week was hotter than most. A National Weather Service heat advisory warned of high temperatures and humidity across the state. “We basically have an area of high pressure over our area that is allowing these temperatures to be in place,” NWS Peachtree City meteorologist […]
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Expect More Storms, Rain and Flooding Today in Georgia
Dangerous thunderstorms that could bring damaging winds and flash flooding across much of the state continue today. ⛈️ Why It Matters: These storms pack winds strong enough to knock down trees and power lines, leaving families without electricity during the summer heat. Flash flooding can make roads dangerous to drive on. 🌩️ What’s Happening: The […]
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Congress Is Pushing for a Medicaid Work Requirement. Here’s What Happened When Georgia Tried It.
Series: Broken Pathways:How a Medicaid Work Requirement Program Fails Georgians More in this series Congressional Republicans, looking for ways to offset their proposed tax cuts, are seeking to mandate that millions of Americans work in order to receive federally subsidized health insurance. The GOP tax and budget bill passed the House in May, and Senate […]
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Korean Steak House in Cumming Fails Health Inspection With Score of 65
A routine health inspection at Q Korean Steak House in Cumming revealed multiple critical violations, leaving the restaurant with a failing score of 65 on June 23. 🚨 Why It Matters: Forsyth County residents dining at this Buford Road establishment may be exposed to unsafe food handling practices and sanitation issues that could potentially cause […]
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Thief Steals Packages and Tries To Take TV From Norcross Apartment Complex
Gwinnett County police need your help finding a man who stole packages from residents at a Norcross apartment complex last month. 🚨 Why It Matters: Package theft affects many apartment dwellers who rely on deliveries for essential items. When thieves target community spaces like mailrooms, it creates safety concerns for everyone in the building. 📦 […]
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Nationwide Injunctions: Supreme Court’s Ruling Explained
The U.S. Supreme Court Friday in a major decision reined in nationwide injunctions by some lower courts that had blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order barring birthright citizenship. The high court declined to decide the constitutionality of birthright citizenship itself, but said the executive order rewriting the constitutional right to birthright citizenship could go into […]
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Georgia Man Who Robbed 10 Banks Gets 26 Years in Prison
A Waynesboro man has been sentenced to more than 26 years in prison after pleading guilty to robbing 10 banks in southeastern Georgia. Cordell Cobb, 24, was charged in federal court with 10 counts of interference with commerce by robbery and two counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. According to federal […]
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Meteor Fireball Lights Up Georgia Sky and Crashes Through Roof
Yesterday, residents in Georgia stood stunned as a fiery meteor streaked across the midday sky, rattled houses, and reportedly punched through a McDonough home’s roof—without causing injuries. 🔥 What’s Happening: At about 12:24 p.m. Eastern, people from Macon to Calhoun and all through the Southeast spotted what NASA calls a “bolide”—an extremely bright fireball—a meteor […]
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Severe Storms Threaten Georgia Today With Damaging Winds
Scattered thunderstorms will hit north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with some storms potentially bringing dangerous wind gusts up to 60 mph. 🌩️ Why It Matters: These storms could damage property, down trees, and cause power outages across the region. Residents should stay weather-aware and have a safety plan ready if severe weather […]
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Small Business Analytics: Making Data-Driven Decisions on a Budget
For small businesses, making informed decisions can mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving. But with limited budgets and resources, navigating the world of data can seem daunting. That’s where working with a digital analytics agency can provide a cost-effective way to leverage insights that drive growth, without overwhelming your team or draining your […]
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Georgia Judge Blocks Social Media Law for Kids
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday against enforcement of a 2024 Georgia law that sought to limit social media companies’ access to children. The Protecting Georgia’s Children on Social Media Act sailed through the General Assembly with broad bipartisan support and was a top priority for Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. But Amy […]
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Severe Storm Warning Hits North Georgia Counties
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Cherokee, Forsyth, Lumpkin, Dawson, and Pickens counties until 4:15 p.m. today, with dangerous wind gusts threatening homes and property. 🚨 Why It Matters: These powerful storms could damage your home, knock out power, and create dangerous driving conditions. Residents in the affected areas need to […]
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New Fairfield Inn & Suites Opens Near Alpharetta’s Avalon District
A new 166-room Fairfield Inn & Suites has opened in Alpharetta, offering travelers accommodations near the popular Avalon shopping and entertainment district. Located at 3225 Webb Bridge Road, the hotel features contemporary rooms with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, free daily breakfast, a fitness center, and free on-site parking. “We’re so excited to welcome the new Fairfield […]
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Teen Killed in Lovejoy Shopping Center Shooting: What We Know
Police arrested a 23-year-old man less than 24 hours after a teenager was shot dead at a Clayton County shopping center. The victim, identified as 17-year-old Qi’Adrian Gordon, was found with multiple gunshot wounds Wednesday evening at Lovejoy Village on Tara Boulevard. 🚨 Why It Matters: This deadly shooting happened in a public shopping area […]
