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Xfinity introduces new membership experience with exclusive perks for customers across the Southeast
ATLANTA — January 21, 2026 — Comcast’s Xfinity today announced the launch of Xfinity Membership, a new loyalty experience that brings customers’ favorite rewards together with even more benefits, including epic experiences, everyday perks and special discounts. Designed to make the benefits easier to access and more rewarding than ever, Xfinity Membership includes automatic status, […]
Posted inWeather
Is your car ready for this weekend’s winter storm?
AAA is urging drivers to prepare their vehicles and adjust their driving as winter weather creates hazardous road conditions across the state. What’s Happening: The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that 1,300 people are killed and 116,000 are injured each year in crashes on snowy or icy pavement. AAA released a winter safety advisory on […]
Posted inEvents
Hundreds of people will run through Atlanta in their underwear next month. Here’s why
Hundreds of people will run through Atlanta in their underwear on February 21 to raise money for research into neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves. What’s Happening: The event is called Cupid’s Undie Run. Participants run about one mile wearing only underwear. The Children’s Tumor Foundation organizes the run to […]
Posted inEducation
2 Richmond County Schools Earn National Honor Roll Recognition
A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet and John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet schools were named to the College Board’s 2024-2025 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll on Jan. 9. The recognition identifies schools whose Advanced Placement programs deliver strong results and expand college readiness. What’s Important: Davidson Fine Arts earned Platinum status — the […]
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Georgia College Students Walk Out in ICE Protest
Around 300 Georgia Tech students walked out of classes at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 20 to protest ICE and President Donald Trump’s immigration policies on the anniversary of his second inauguration. What’s Happening: The Georgia Tech protest was one of over 70 peaceful nationwide walkouts. Students gathered at the edge of the Tech Green on […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Gwinnett Police Arrested 26 People For DUI on New Year’s Eve
Gwinnett County Police arrested 26 drivers for DUI during a New Year’s Eve enforcement detail that resulted in 176 traffic stops and 242 citations. What’s Happening: Officers conducted the detail on New Year’s Eve focused on traffic safety. The enforcement resulted in 242 total citations, including 68 for speeding. What’s Important: No fatality or serious […]
Posted inWeather
Where Will Ice and Snow Hit Georgia Hardest This Weekend?
The National Weather Service in Atlanta has warned that a major winter storm will move through the Eastern United States this weekend, bringing ice and snow to Georgia. What’s Happening: A winter storm system will cross the Eastern U.S. over the weekend. The National Weather Service Atlanta office forecasts ice and snow impacts in north […]