Dustin Valencia never showed up to pick his kids up from school Wednesday. His car was found at Little Ridge Park, sparking a search of Lake Lanier. ⚡ The Latest: According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, the kayak and a paddle were found by a citizen yesterday. Valencia has not been found. 🔍 What’s […]
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Amber Alert Issued for 3-Year-Old Savannah Girl Leilani Elliott
Update: According to the GBI, Leilani has been found and is safe. Authorities have issued a Levi’s Call — Georgia’s Amber Alert system — for 3-year-old Leilani Elliott, who disappeared on May 15 in Savannah. According to information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children updated three hours ago, the child was last […]
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Roswell Prepares for 26th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Thousands will gather in Roswell later this month to honor fallen service members during one of Georgia’s largest Memorial Day observances. The 26th annual Roswell Remembers ceremony will take place Monday, May 26, at Roswell City Hall, continuing a tradition that has become a cornerstone event for the north Fulton community. The ceremony begins at […]
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Gwinnett County Fights New Law Over Mulberry City Transition
Gwinnett County officials plan to sue the state over a new law they say unfairly burdens taxpayers across the county to benefit one city. 🏛️ Why It Matters: Senate Bill 138 creates special rules for how Gwinnett County must handle services for the newly formed city of Mulberry. County leaders claim the law strips important […]
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Sick of the System: Americans Blame Health Care for Nation’s Health Decline
A quarter of U.S. adults give the nation’s physical health a failing grade, according to a new survey. A survey of 2,000 health and wellness consumers explored perspectives on the country’s overall health, finding that a similar percentage graded mental health nationwide just as poorly (25%). Nine in 10 respondents revealed that they’re just as […]
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Savannah Man Shot and Killed While Sitting in His Car
A Savannah man died from gunshot wounds Tuesday night while sitting in his vehicle in Savannah, marking the latest incident of gun violence in the city. What We Know: Police officers responded to the 1300 block of Kenneth Dunham Street around 10:15 p.m. on May 14 after ShotSpotter technology detected gunfire in the area. Upon […]
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Chemical Fire at Cherokee County Factory: Is Your Air Safe?
A chemical fire at a Canton factory brought emergency crews to the scene yesterday. Firefighters worked for several hours at thte Isotec International Facility on Longview Street in Canton to control the blaze, with one minor injury reported. 🔥 Why It Matters: The industrial fire involved Toluene Diisocyanate, a hazardous chemical that could have threatened […]
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Georgia Elected Official Bypasses Bureaucracy With Facebook Livestreams
A Laurens County elected official plans to livestream public meetings on her personal Facebook page after fellow board members rejected an official broadcast option. 🔍 Why It Matters: Residents will now have a way to watch their elected officials make decisions about tax dollars and county business in real-time, despite the board’s preference to limit […]
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Georgia Teacher Arrested and Accused of Holding Scissors To Student’s Throat
A Wilkinson County Middle School teacher faces serious charges after allegedly threatening a child with scissors in a classroom incident. What We Know: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Jamel Mikal Ashley, 46, of Danville, on May 14 following an investigation requested by the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office. Ashley has been charged with aggravated assault […]
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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Rear-Ending Vehicle on Windy Hill Road
A 23-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries Tuesday morning after police say he collided with a stopped car on Windy Hill Road in Marietta. What We Know: The crash occurred around 6:32 a.m. on May 13 near Olive Springs Road when a 2024 Honda CMX300 motorcycle struck the rear of a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta that had […]
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Kennesaw State Students Protest Termination of Black Studies Program
Dozens of Kennesaw State University students demonstrated outside the University System of Georgia offices Wednesday, protesting a decision by the school to terminate its Black Studies degree program. Opponents characterized the KSU decision as a blow to efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the schools. DEI programs have come under fire at […]
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Don’t Be Alarmed By Police Presence at Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta police will shut down Baker Street today for a major training exercise at the Georgia Aquarium. The closure will affect evening commuters and tourists in the popular downtown area. 🚨 Why It Matters: The seven-hour training will block both vehicle and pedestrian access to one of downtown’s busiest tourist areas during peak evening hours, […]
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Women’s Health Alert: Georgia Woman on Life Support After Being Ignored in Emergency Room
Doctors ignored a Georgia woman’s symptoms before she suffered a fatal brain injury. Now she’s been on life support for 90 days because of Georgia’s abortion law. Doctors plan to keep her on life support until her baby is born. 🚨 What Happened: 11Alive reported today that Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old nurse and mother, went […]
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Clean Energy Cuts Could Cost 42,000 Jobs in Georgia
Senator Raphael Warnock visited Savannah this week to sound the alarm about potential job losses across Georgia if clean energy tax credits are eliminated. 🔍 Why It Matters: Up to 42,000 Georgia jobs and $28 billion in investments could disappear if Congressional Republicans succeed in their efforts to roll back clean energy incentives from the […]
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What Are Georgia’s Top Beach Towns?
Southern Living readers have spoken, and Georgia’s coastal gems are stealing the spotlight from Florida’s flashier shores. 🏝️ What We Know: St. Simons Island claimed the top position in Southern Living’s reader poll of the South’s best beach towns. The magazine gushed about the island’s allure, noting how “visitors come in waves to this alluring […]
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Hail and Howling Winds Headed for Northeast Georgia Today
Powerful storms packing potentially punishing hail will pummel parts of northeast Georgia today. Residents should ready themselves for rough weather between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 🌩️ Why It Matters: These isolated severe thunderstorms could damage property and create dangerous conditions during the afternoon commute. Quarter-sized hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph might […]
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Death Investigation Underway After Man Found Shot at Freedom Park
A late-night shooting at Freedom Park in Macon left a man dead, and investigators are now searching for answers. What We Know: Deputies responded to a call about a person down near the lake in Freedom Park, located in the 3300 block of Roff Avenue, just after 11:30 p.m. Monday. When they arrived, they found […]
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Not All Slots Are Created Equal: Why Social Casinos Aren’t What You Think
Not all slots are created the same way, and there’s a lot more to it than what meets the eye. Social casinos operate on a fundamentally distinct premise in comparison with traditional online casinos. At first glance, they look alike with their familiar flashing lights, spinning reels, and popular games like blackjack and poker. Underneath […]
