Are you Team Blake or Team Justin? Have you seen Kanye’s most recent tirade? Can you believe what Chappell Roan said about… That we, the American audience, both know and, seemingly, care deeply about the personal challenges celebrities are facing is indicative of the parasocial culture we’ve curated. And while Lively/Baldoni might have some societal […]
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Here’s How You Can Weigh in On Traffic Calming in South Fulton
The City of South Fulton’s Department of Public Works will hold a public information meeting Thursday evening to share proposed traffic calming plans for several residential streets 🗓 When and Where: The meeting is set for Thursday, April 17, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lakes at Cedar Grove Clubhouse, located at 7900 […]
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Two Killed in Early Morning Trailer Fire in Gwinnett
Two people were found dead early Sunday after a fire tore through a recreational trailer in the woods behind a home in Lilburn. What We Know: Firefighters arrived at 6:01 a.m. to find the trailer fully engulfed in flames roughly 100 feet behind the 4100 block of Bent Willow Drive. A neighbor had called 911 […]
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Two Georgia Police Officers Badly Injured After Patrol Car Slammed During Chase
A police chase in Polk County sent two officers to the hospital and left one of their patrol cars in flames. The suspect? Still on the run. Why It Matters: Two people who signed up to protect a community are now fighting for their health after being blindsided in the line of duty. And the […]
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Young Athletes to Compete in Annual Peach Kids Triathlon in Alpharetta
Children ages 6 to 14 will take on a swim-bike-run challenge at Wills Park in Alpharetta during the Peach Kids Triathlon, returning Sunday, May 18. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Wills Park Pool and includes age-specific race waves to ensure safety and fairness for all participants. “The Peach Kids Triathlon is a […]
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Legal Considerations When Dealing With Insurance Companies in Pedestrian Accident Claims
Dealing with insurance companies during pedestrian accident cases can be frustrating. These entities will do anything to put you at fault and offer less than you truly deserve. If you or your loved one is involved in an accident, here are the legal aspects to know when dealing with insurers. 1. Do Not Admit Fault […]
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Gas Prices in Georgia Take a U-Turn
Gas prices in Georgia have dropped for the first time in weeks. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded fell to $2.98 as of Monday morning. That’s 6 cents cheaper than one week ago and nearly $7 less to fill up a 15-gallon tank than it cost last year. The national average is […]
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3 Essential Tips Every New Georgia Resident Must Keep in Mind
Relocating to Georgia from a different state is the start of a new chapter filled with varied landscapes, southern hospitality, and distinct cultural experiences. Whether you’re moving to the historic city streets of Savannah, the vibrant city of Atlanta, or other quant suburbs, it’s vital to understand a few important things about the state’s legal […]
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Georgia Man Drowns in Lake After Fleeing Traffic Stop
A man died early Sunday morning after fleeing from deputies and entering Salem Lake in Rockdale County, according to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office. What We Know: Deputies tried to stop a vehicle around 2:35 a.m. near Old Salem Road and Underwood Road, just east of Conyers. The driver got out and ran. During the […]
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All Lanes Reopened After Tybee Island Bridge Crash
All lanes on the Lazaretto Creek Bridge are back open as of 2:20 p.m. Sunday. Drivers heading to or from Tybee Island can expect traffic to return to normal soon. Officials urge drivers to be cautious as traffic flow resumes. 🛑 What Happened: A vehicle crash earlier today blocked the Lazaretto Creek Bridge — the […]
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Scam Alert: Jury Duty Hoax in Carroll County
A phone scam targeting Carroll County residents is using the name of a local officer to con people out of money. What We Know: Scammers are impersonating Sgt. Randall Tucker from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. They’re calling residents and claiming they’ve missed jury duty. Victims are told they must pay a fine immediately to […]
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What is Georgia Doing About Investors Owning Thousands of Homes
Out-of-state investors own tens of thousands of houses in Georgia, and lawmakers tried to limit the number due to concerns about decaying properties and diminished options for would be homeowners. A bill that sought to cap each big owner at 2,000 properties didn’t get far after constitutional concerns were raised. But a measure that requires […]
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2-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Southeast Atlanta
A toddler is dead after being shot inside a southeast Atlanta apartment Sunday morning, according to police. What We Know: Atlanta Police say officers were called to Hugh Spalding Hospital around 10:54 a.m. on April 13 in reference to a child who had been shot. When officers arrived, medical staff were treating a 2-year-old boy […]
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Georgia Utility Watch: Holding Georgia Power Accountable
Former Georgia Public Service Commission candidate Patty Durand has founded a utility watchdog that she envisions as providing a new way to hold state regulators and Georgia Power accountable. Durand’s newly formed Georgia Utility Watch’s initial goal is to restore a consumer advocacy group similar to the state’s former Consumers Utility Counsel, which represented residential […]
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The First Casualty of Infertility is Dignity
April is National Infertility Awareness Month, and before we go any further, let me say this upfront: infertility is not funny. It is painful. It is isolating. It is traumatizing. It makes you question everything—your body, your faith, your marriage, your worth. And yet, if you live through it long enough, there comes a point […]
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Georgia Walmart Employee Goes on Shooting Spree: What We Know
A shooting spree that began inside a closed Walmart on Salem Road early Thursday left two people dead and another critically injured before the suspect fled across state lines, authorities said. What We Know: Police say just after 1:30 a.m. on April 11, 24-year-old Dwayne Eduh, a Walmart employee from Covington, retrieved a firearm from […]
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What You Need to Know About This Weekend’s Atlanta Dogwood Festival
The 89th Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns this weekend at Piedmont Park from April 11 through April 13. Artists from all over the country will have tents throughout the park showcasing their artwork and designs in different mediums of jewelry, paintings, sculptures, and more. Guests can tune in to live music at the Main and International […]
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Alpharetta Wants to Deliver Flowers to All Assisted Living Residents
A community effort in Alpharetta is raising money to bring flowers—and a little companionship—to residents in local assisted living homes. The “Shower with Flowers” fundraiser, launched last week by the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, hopes to raise three thousand dollars to buy and deliver flowers to seniors across the city. The department said that […]
