An 18-year-old Macon man has been charged with felony murder and other crimes after a shooting Friday night on Hardwick Drive left one person dead and another critically injured. What’s Happening: Zay’vion Ni Seah Dajour Jackson was arrested and charged with felony murder, criminal attempt to commit armed robbery, and three counts of aggravated assault. […]
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Cobb Schools Watchdog Group Launches Website With Anonymous Tip Portal
A Cobb County school finance watchdog group launched a website that includes an anonymous tip submission form and links to public budget documents. What’s Happening: Watching the Funds – Cobb posted on Facebook that its new website went live. The group has tracked Cobb County school finances for five years. What’s on the Site: The […]
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National Weather Service Increases Snow Forecast For Georgia Sunday
The National Weather Service upgraded part of central Georgia to a Winter Storm Warning and increased confidence in snow occurring Sunday morning. What’s Happening: A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for parts of central Georgia from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Areas under the warning could see 1 to 3 inches of […]
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Georgia Has a DUI Problem and Police Have Had Enough
Georgia law enforcement agencies are issuing urgent warnings about drunk driving after recent arrests showed drivers with blood alcohol levels nearly three times the legal limit, while state data shows DUI deaths more than doubled from 213 in 2013 to 507 in 2022. What’s Happening: The City of South Fulton Police Department and Georgia State […]
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Gwinnett Schools Will Force All 6-Year-Olds Into First Grade Starting Fall 2026
Parents in Gwinnett County will lose the option to hold back their 6-year-olds from first grade under a new school district policy. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Public Schools will require all 6-year-old children to start first grade beginning in fall 2026. The change wipes out what parents and educators call “redshirting,” where parents could choose […]
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Snow is Coming: What to Do if The Lights Go Out
Sub-freezing temperatures and potential snow and ice are expected across Georgia this weekend. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service forecasts sub-freezing temperatures statewide, with possible snow and ice in some areas. Power outages are possible during severe winter weather. What You Can Do Now: How to Stay Informed During Outages: Georgia Power offers free Outage […]
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Opinion: The Democrats Left America Behind
What is happening in the United States today is not simply a debate over policy, but a quiet inversion of values. Government is no longer acting as a neutral referee operating by a fair set of rules. While responsibility can be spread across many areas, no matter how it is examined, most of it rests […]
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Opinion: Georgia Democrats Should Not Misinterpret The NYC Mayoral Election
“I am Donald Trump’s worst nightmare, as a progressive Muslim immigrant.”- incoming NYC Mayor Mamdani The Democrats made a clean sweep of the 2025 election, in Georgia and nationally. Among the other election wins were victories in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. If Democrats want to win Georgia and swing states in 2026 and […]
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Here’s The Latest on Georgia’s Snow Chances For Sunday
The National Weather Service’s Winter Weather Advisory for parts of central Georgia remains in effect from 3 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday. What’s Happening: The forecast hasn’t changed much from earlier predictions. Snow accumulations between 0.25 inch and 0.5 inch are expected, with up to 1 inch possible in localized areas. What’s Important: The advisory […]
