Democrats in the state Senate fired a political volley at President Donald Trump Tuesday, with a package of bills aimed at the way his administration has enforced the laws, particularly for immigration. Labeling his administration “rogue” and a “regime,” they called on state Republicans to back legislation that would limit the president’s authority to deploy […]
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What Online Casino Platforms Can Learn From Legacy Game Design
Digital platforms tend to chase whatever looks new. Flashier visuals, more features, faster animations. Yet some of the most successful online casino platforms have learned to slow down and look backward instead. Legacy game design, built long before modern interfaces and mobile screens, still offers lessons that matter today. Classic casino games were created for […]
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McDonough Man Arrested After Traveling to Norcross to Meet 14-Year-Old
A 36-year-old McDonough man was arrested in Norcross after traveling to meet someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl, according to Gwinnett County Police. What’s Happening: Jonathan Dismang communicated online with someone he believed was 14 years old, sent explicit pictures of himself, and asked to meet up, police said. On Jan. 5, he drove […]
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Georgia Senate to Cities: You Can’t Require Residents to Lock Guns in Cars
The Georgia Senate voted along party lines Tuesday to ban cities from requiring gun owners to lock up their guns in cars, the first bill approved in this year’s legislative session. The bill is a response to a Savannah ordinance that outlawed leaving handguns, rifles or shotguns in unattended vehicles unless they’re securely stored. A […]
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When Could it Snow in Georgia This Week?
Light snow and flurries may fall in far north Georgia late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with up to half an inch of accumulation possible in higher elevations. What’s Happening: Cold air returns Wednesday night after a brief warmup. Moisture is limited, but light snow showers are possible in the northernmost parts of the state. […]
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Cobb Elementary School Principal Gets DUI: What We Know
An elementary school principal in Cobb County is facing DUI charges after crashing her car less than half a mile from her school. What’s Happening: Addison Elementary School Principal Jill Spiva was charged with DUI, open container, and causing a crash on Thursday on Ebenezer Road and Sandy Plains Road. Police found a half-empty bottle […]
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More Than 4,600 People in DeKalb Are Paying More to Live in Extended Stay Hotels Than Apartments
A Georgia State University study found 4,600 people, including 1,635 children, live in extended-stay hotels in DeKalb County, paying an average of $1,852 per month — more than the county’s average rent — while facing substandard housing and barriers to permanent housing. What’s Happening: Researchers from GSU’s Center on Health and Homelessness surveyed 42 extended-stay […]
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Georgia’s Gold Dome is Humming With Talk of Affordability
The hallowed halls of Georgia’s state Capitol were abuzz Monday as lawmakers, lobbyists and everyday citizens flocked to the Gold Dome for the start of the 2026 legislative session. For lawmakers in the state House and Senate, that means a 40-day countdown to introduce, deliberate and finalize laws for the upcoming year has officially begun. […]