Even before the coronavirus pandemic, global cooking trends were showing an uptick in people cooking at home. Gallup and Cookpad’s latest report published Dec. 17, 2021, showed that through 2019, a growing number of people around the world were cooking at home rather than going out or eating pre-cooked meals. In the U.S., the swelling popularity of […]
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Campaign finance change called ‘transparent’ by Republicans and ‘laughable’ by Democrats
A bill to create new fundraising committees for political campaigns in Georgia that critics say could increase the influence of “dark money” passed in the state Senate on Friday. Sponsored by state Sen. Jeff Mullis, R-Chickamauga, the bill would create so-called “leadership committees” run by the governor, lieutenant governor and their opponents – plus top leaders in […]
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Gwinnett County plans to sue Georgia if voting changes become law
The Gist: As lawmakers debate a bill that makes sweeping changes to voting in Georgia, the Gwinnett County Solicitor General warns he is prepared to sue the state if the bill becomes law. The Bill: The bill in question is House Bill 531. Among other changes, it restricts absentee ballot drop boxes, ends voting on […]
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Live Dr. Seuss readings are coming to your home next week
The Cat in the Hat is Back. As part of the weeklong celebration of the birthday of Dr. Seuss, a virtual storytime is coming to your home courtesy of the Fulton County Library System. While libraries remain closed, the library system is hosting an all-day Dr. Seuss social media takeover to keep the celebration going […]
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Georgia is about to make college hazing illegal
A bill to criminalize hazing on Georgia college and university campuses that comes after the death of a fraternity pledge in Louisiana passed in the state Senate on Friday. Sponsored by state Sen. John Albers, R-Roswell, the bill would make it a felony with prison time and a $50,000 fine for anyone who injures or contributes to […]
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Hall County government ends appointment-only operations as COVID-19 cases decrease
The vast majority of Hall County Government facilities, including the Hall County Government Center, will end appointment-only operations beginning March 1. “We are continuing to see COVID-19 statistical data improve for the Hall County community,” Hall County Administrator Jock Connell said. “As has been the case throughout the pandemic, we have carefully monitored that data […]
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Expect heavy rain and flooding today in North Georgia
One week after a wild stretch of winter weather slammed a large portion of the southern United States with snow, ice and bitterly cold air, some of the same areas are now facing the risk of flooding. The same storm that brought some of the biggest snowfall accumulations of the winter to parts of Colorado […]
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Do you trust self-driving cars? Most Americans don’t
While most Americans want new technology in their vehicle, the majority are not yet ready for their car to drive itself. A new national AAA survey found that: 14% of drivers would trust riding in a vehicle that drives itself (a similar percentage to last year’s results) 54% would be afraid to ride in a […]
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Fight at Thomas County Jail results in charges against 12 inmates
A fight at the Thomas County Jail Feb. 15 resulted in 12 inmates being charged. Through multiple interviews of involved inmates, jail staff, and other witnesses, charges were brought against those identified to be involved. Jail staff quickly secured the other inmates, segregated those fighting, and stopped the fight from continuing. Medical aid was given […]