A man held at the DeKalb County Jail has died, and officials are now investigating. What Happened: Jail officers found 35-year-old Regis Darnell Jackson unresponsive inside a housing unit Wednesday morning. Staff immediately performed emergency medical care, and DeKalb EMS transported him to Emory Decatur Hospital. Despite treatment, he was pronounced dead. Who He Was: […]
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Should Georgia Residents Get a Firearms Sales Tax Holiday?
The Georgia Senate’s Republican majority passed legislation Wednesday seeking a waiver on sales taxes for firearms over an 11-day period in October. Senate Bill 47 passed 31-21 in a party-line vote following a partisan debate, with Republicans touting gun rights and Democrats pointing to the mass school shooting at Apalachee High School in September. “Are […]
Posted inEconomy
Which Georgia Counties Had The Most GDP Growth?
A new study from SmartAsset ranks the top counties in Georgia for economic growth, measuring business expansion, GDP increases, and new building permits. 💰 What’s Happening: Fulton County leads the way with the highest GDP growth in the state, but other counties are also seeing major economic gains. Gwinnett, Cobb, and DeKalb counties rank among […]
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East Point Student Arrested For Trespassing at Apalachee High School
A teenager from East Point was arrested at Apalachee High School Wednesday after being caught on campus illegally. School Resource Officers took Herson Galindo, 18, into custody, charging him with criminal trespass and drug possession. The Details: Authorities say Galindo, a student at Tri-Cities High School in East Point, rode the bus to Apalachee High […]
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Teen Charged in Murder Plot at Carroll County High School
A 17-year-old Mount Zion High School student has been charged after authorities uncovered a murder plot targeting another student. The Details: Dylan Gable, 17, is accused of planning to kill a fellow student and discussing the details of the attack with two other teenagers. Investigators say Gable made threats against students at both Mount Zion […]
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Georgia Man Steals Ambulance
A Warner Robins man is facing a long list of charges after police say he stole an ambulance and took it for a joyride— at high speeds, through neighborhoods, and ultimately into a ditch. Authorities say 29-year-old Brandon Hill finally gave up after his getaway plan hit a literal dead end. 🚨 Let’s Think: Emergency […]
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How Will Trump’s Tariffs Impact Georgia?
Tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed since taking office last month pose the greatest risk to Georgia’s economy, State Economist Robert Buschman told state lawmakers Wednesday. Broad and high tariffs on imports likely will drive up prices for Georgia consumers, while retaliatory tariffs levied by America’s trading partners could damage export industries, Buschman said during […]
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DeKalb County Wants Out of State Property Tax Cap
DeKalb County homeowners may see higher tax bills as county officials plan to opt out of a statewide property tax cap. ✨ What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners wants to remove the county from House Bill 581, a statewide property tax cap that limits how much property taxes can increase each year. If […]
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How Did Butts County Get its Name?
Butts county has a rich history and a beautiful outdoor landscape. However, the main thing that distinguishes this county is its cheeky name. So, how did this come to be? The county is named after Captain Samuel Butts, a Georgia military officer. He fought in the Creek War, which was part of the War of […]
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Another Georgia Drug Ring Dismantled: 38 Members Sentenced
A major drug ring with ties to Georgia prisons has been dismantled, leading to the convictions of 38 people for trafficking methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl throughout metro Atlanta. The Details: Federal investigators uncovered that the network was orchestrated from inside Georgia state prisons, where incarcerated individuals used contraband cell phones to coordinate drug shipments from […]
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Will Georgia Protect IVF This Year?
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns announced a new bill today aimed at permanently protecting access to IVF. The legislation, filed by State Rep. Lehman Franklin, would make IVF a legally protected right under state law. 📜 The Big Picture: The move comes as questions swirl nationwide about reproductive rights following court rulings that have threatened […]
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Norcross Man David Frazier Has Been Missing Since November
A Norcross man has been missing for months, and police are asking for help to find him. 🚔 What’s Happening: David E. Frazier, 44, was last seen in early November at the Motel 6 on Oakbrook Parkway in unincorporated Norcross. His family says he planned to move to Atlanta near Luckie Street, but he hasn’t […]
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Major Drug Ring in Georgia Shut Down
A major prison drug ring that funneled meth and heroin into metro Atlanta is no more. The masterminds behind it—including inmates who ran deals from inside their cells—are headed to federal prison. Investigators say the ring moved more than 14 kilos of meth and nearly a kilo of heroin, using contraband cell phones to orchestrate […]
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Meet The New President of Savannah State University
Savannah State University has appointed Jermaine Whirl as its next president, effective April 1, 2025. Whirl, currently president of Augusta Technical College, was selected after a six-month national search. “As we welcome Dr. Whirl back into the University System of Georgia family, we deeply appreciate the steadfast and dedicated leadership of interim President Cynthia Robinson […]
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Bird Flu Outbreak Update: Georgia Lifts Poultry Suspension
The state Department of Agriculture has lifted a suspension of poultry activities in Georgia following the successful completion of testing for bird flu with no additional detections. Two cases of avian influenza (HPAI) were discovered last month in commercial poultry flocks in Elbert County. That outbreak prompted the state agency to suspend poultry activities across […]
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Legal Status and Game Options of Georgia’s Online Casinos
Learn about the legal status of online casinos in Georgia, the gaming options available, and the potential future of online gambling in the state.
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Should Georgia Schools Be Required to Display The Ten Commandments?
A new bill making its way through the Georgia legislature could soon require all public elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments in multiple locations on campus. 📝 What’s Happening: House Bill 313, introduced by six Republican lawmakers, calls for the mandatory display of the Ten Commandments in Georgia’s public schools. The bill […]
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Georgia Residents Want Affordable Health Care: Will State Officials Listen?
Access to affordable health care, safe food and water, and reducing chronic disease like high blood pressure and heart disease are the top three public health priorities, according to a new poll from Gallup and Emory University. Chronic diseases like hypertension, heart disease and obesity are going up nationwide, some more than others, according to […]
