A police chase Sunday night in Gordon County ended with a crash and one person injured. Around 8:15 p.m., a deputy tried to stop a car on Belwood Road. The driver sped away, leading deputies on a pursuit that continued to the intersection of I-75 and Highway 53. The driver then turned onto the 312 […]
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Your Horoscope for Each Zodiac Sign For The Week of April 28 – May 4
April 30: Mars enters Virgo — Mars shifting from Leo into Virgo emphasizes precision, responsibility, and service. Collective energy moves away from flashy displays toward detail-oriented action. We may feel more critical, methodical, and focused on health, work habits, and problem-solving. Productivity increases, but so does perfectionism. Everyone’s feeling a little more “type A” about […]
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Columbia County Deputy Killed in RV Standoff That Led to Shooting
A Columbia County deputy is dead and another is recovering after a traffic stop turned violent Saturday evening near I-20 and Belair Road. The suspect, identified by authorities as James Blake Montgomery, was later found dead inside an RV after a tense standoff. 🕯️ What We Know: According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, two […]
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Deerfield’s Future Takes Center Stage in Milton on Monday
Residents in Milton will want to keep a close eye on City Hall this Monday. The future of Deerfield is front and center as city leaders gather for their next council meeting. 🗓️ What We Know: The Milton City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on April 28 inside the Council Chambers at 2006 Heritage […]
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Storms Could Disrupt Outdoor Plans In Central Georgia Today
If you live in central Georgia, keep an eye on the sky this afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms could pop up between 3 p.m. and midnight, and while these storms are not expected to be severe, they could still bring some trouble. ⛈️ What We Know: The National Weather Service says scattered storms may develop across central […]
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Concord Road Covered Bridge Damaged After Car Carrier Ignores Warnings
The historic Concord Road Covered Bridge near the Smyrna and Mableton line was damaged Friday after a car carrier attempted to cross, despite multiple warning signs and a designated turnaround. Cobb County Department of Transportation crews responded to repair the bridge, which suffered cosmetic damage. The car being hauled was also seriously damaged. The driver […]
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Y’all Keep Using These Words, But I Do Not Think They Mean What You Think They Mean
If you’ve been following the news lately—and by “following,” I mean angrily commenting on Facebook posts you haven’t actually read—then you know Georgia’s literacy rates are, shall we say, not exactly the pride of the nation. In fact, if there were a spelling bee for state rankings in education, we’d be the kid who sits […]
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Peachtree City Restaurant Scores 29 on Health Inspection
Green Ginger, a restaurant in Peachtree City, received a failing score of 29 out of 100 during a routine health inspection on April 22. The inspection revealed temperature control issues with cold foods stored above the safe temperature of 41°F, including chicken, tofu, shrimp, sprouts, milk, and raw beef. The inspector noted that cooling methods […]
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Georgia International Students Filed a Lawsuit and ICE Backed Off
The federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S. In an Oakland, Calif., federal court, a lawyer for the government announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was manually restoring the student status for students whose records were terminated in recent weeks. Immigration […]
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Teen Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run at Marietta Shopping Plaza
A 19-year-old Virginia resident, Jeremias Escalante Perez, suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car performing burnouts in a Marietta shopping center. The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25 at Westside Plaza near the intersection of Powder Springs Road and Sandtown Road. According to police, the driver of a silver Infinity […]
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Bike Sharing Is More Popular Than Ever: Maintenance And Safety Rules You Should Know
Not knowing the important nuances of using bike sharing can lead to consequences. To avoid this, read our article. We will tell you about the growing popularity of the service, the technical condition of bicycles and what to do if you get into an accident.
Posted inGeorgia Places
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Decatur
From the past to the present, Decatur has been an important Georgia city with culture, history, and a dynamic community. There is so much to this city that even residents may not know, so let’s investigate the unique story of Decatur. Early History Prior to European colonization, Decatur was located where two Native American trails […]
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Former CDC Workers Demand Action at Jon Ossoff’s Town Hall
Sen. Jon Ossoff faced pointed questions from fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention workers and others at a Marietta town hall meeting Friday. The Atlanta-based CDC has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration’s widespread government cuts. Frustrated former employees at the town hall said the firings are misguided and will harm […]
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Georgia Secretary of State Asks Trump Administration Not to Deport Afghan Christian Refugees
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger asked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem yesterday to hear asylum claims from Afghan Christians before deporting them to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Raffensperger learned several Afghan Christians in the U.S. face deportation after Easter celebrations. Many of these refugees worked with American forces in Afghanistan, risking their lives for religious freedom […]
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Columbus Police Launch ‘Beyond The Yellow Tape’ Series To Solve Cold Cases
The Columbus Police Department has partnered with WXTX Fox 54 to shine new light on unsolved murders through a weekly segment called “Beyond the Yellow Tape.” The series debuted with the case of 70-year-old Chongcha Dyer, a Korean-American businesswoman brutally murdered in her Columbus home in 2019. What We Know: Dyer was found shot multiple […]
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Support No-Kill Initiatives: Adopt a Shelter Pet in Georgia
On April 30, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, Georgia will recognize its commitment to taking the state no-kill*. Georgia’s House and Senate passed resolutions earlier this year declaring April 30, 2025 as “No-Kill Awareness Day” at the state capitol. “No-Kill Awareness Day” coincides with Best Friends Animal Society releasing their annual dataset, which looks […]
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Deion Sanders Fires Back at ESPN Analyst Over His Son’s Draft Plunge
Coach Prime isn’t happy with the criticism. Deion Sanders took aim at ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky after the analyst offered explanations for why his son Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft position has fallen dramatically from early top-five projections. 🏈 Why It Matters: The public clash shows the personal stakes for the Sanders family as Travis Hunter was […]
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Opposition Grows Against Titanium Mining Near Okefenokee
Shareholders of The Chemours Company are urging the chemical producer to assess the impacts on ecologically sensitive areas before plunging into a mining project, a move aimed largely at plans to mine titanium near the Okefenokee Swamp. Green Century, an environmentally responsible mutual fund, and the Felician Sisters of North America filed a resolution that […]
