Georgia drivers are paying less at the pump. The state average for regular unleaded gasoline fell to $2.64 per gallon on Monday, according to AAA. What’s Happening: Gas prices in Georgia dropped 2 cents from last week, 12 cents from last month, and 32 cents from this time last year. A 15-gallon fill-up now costs […]
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Macon Opens Warming Shelters as Temperatures Drop Tonight
Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency announced Sunday that temperatures will drop tonight and warming shelters are available for anyone experiencing homelessness or inadequate heat. What’s Happening: Two warming shelters are open: Brookdale Resource Center and Hello House. County crews remain on call throughout the night to respond to weather-related issues. Road Conditions: Roadways are mostly […]
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Driver Crashes Into Vacant Home in Bibb County
A driver lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a vacant home on Maynard Street in Bibb County this morning. What Happened: The single-vehicle crash occurred when the driver lost control and struck the vacant structure. The driver sustained minor injuries. What’s Important: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to the scene. […]
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Man Struck and Killed While Lying on Road in Cobb
A man died after being struck by a pickup truck while lying in the roadway on Powers Ferry Road in Cobb County early Friday morning. What’s Happening: The collision occurred at 1:19 a.m. on Powers Ferry Road north of Sherwood Drive. An unidentified Hispanic man was lying perpendicular across the center turn lane and northbound […]
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Meet New Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski
The Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski as head coach Saturday night after he met with team leadership in Atlanta. What’s Happening: Stefanski, 43, becomes the 20th head coach in Falcons history and will report to president of football Matt Ryan. He previously served as head coach of the Cleveland Browns and spent 14 years as […]
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Yes, I’m a Humorist. Here’s Why You Don’t Know What That is
A young person asked me this week what exactly a humorist is. Not in a philosophical, late-night-dorm-room way. Not as a challenge. Just an honest question. The kind of question you ask when you’ve maybe heard a word before, but never actually seen it in the wild. And I realized something unsettling (to me, anyway): […]
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Macon Announces Closures Due to Snow
Macon-Bibb County closed recreation facilities and delayed a convenience center opening Sunday due to snow and freezing temperatures that created slick road conditions. What’s happening: The Bowden Golf Course and all county recreation tennis and pickleball facilities are closed. The convenience center on 11th Street and Fulton Mill Road opened at 11 a.m., three hours […]
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South Fulton Opens Warming Center Due to Extreme Cold
The City of South Fulton opened a warming station at Burdett Park for people needing temporary relief from cold weather. What’s Happening: The warming station at 2945 Burdett Road is open 24 hours. What’s Important: Anyone in the community can use the facility to get out of the cold. The city has not announced when […]
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Jasper Officials Warn Residents Not to Get on Roads Until Ice Melts
Jasper County woke to snow-covered roads Sunday morning, with the sheriff’s office urging residents to stay home as ice and slick conditions persist across the area. What’s Happening The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office reported icy and slick road conditions throughout the county Sunday morning following overnight snowfall. Officials said conditions should gradually improve as temperatures […]
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Is Your HOA Aggressive and Unreasonable? A New Bill in Georgia Could Fix That
A bill in the state senate could finally curb the powers given to homeowner’s associations in Georgia. Senate Bill 406, introduced by Sen. Josh Brass (R-6th) and five co-sponsors, would require all homeowners associations in Georgia to register annually with the Secretary of State and create a new state board to investigate complaints against HOAs. […]