Democrats gained a northeast Georgia House seat during an off-year special election Tuesday in the latest sign of their growing momentum in the state. Eric Gisler, a tech executive and small business owner, took the lead in the Athens-area district with 50.85% of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s office. Republican candidate […]
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Marietta High Football Team Headed to England in 2026
The Blue Devils are taking their game international after school board approval Tuesday night cleared the way for an eight-day training trip to one of the world’s top sports universities. What’s Happening: Marietta High School’s football team will spend August 14-21, 2026 at Loughborough University in England, training at elite facilities and competing against the NFL […]
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Debbie Powers Honored as One of the Top Women Leaders of 2025
As the year comes to a close, we’re proud to celebrate one of our own. Debbie Powers, Vice President of Enterprise Sales & Engineering for Comcast Business Big South Region, has been named to Women We Admire’s list of The Top Women Leaders of 2025, a recognition that speaks to her leadership, vision, and commitment to […]
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Rome Police Investigate Homicide at John Graham Homes
Rome police are questioning two people Tuesday after a woman’s body was found covered with blankets at a public housing complex. What’s Happening: Officers found the woman’s body in the area of John Graham Homes near Hull Avenue and Cedar Avenue. Witnesses reported seeing a red passenger vehicle in the area right before the body was […]
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Inmate Dies at Coffee County Jail: What We Know
An inmate at the Coffee County Jail died Monday evening after being found non-responsive in his cell. What’s Happening: The inmate was discovered on the evening of December 8 and rushed to Coffee Regional Medical Center. Medical staff tried to save his life but he was later pronounced dead. What’s Important: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is […]
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Burn Barrel Blamed For Houston County House Fire
Four adults are looking for a new place to stay after a fire that started in their backyard destroyed much of their Houston County home. What’s Happening: Fire crews responded to a house fire around 9:15 a.m. in the 100 block of Shamrock Circle near Dunbar Road. Fire officials say the fire started in a burn […]
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Georgia Police Officer Charged With Child Sex Abuse and Bestiality Crimes
A former Athens-Clarke County police officer is facing federal charges for producing child sexual abuse material and bestiality images. What’s Happening: Federal officials say 34-year-old Amber Nicole Ferguson, of Commerce, was indicted on charges of production and attempted production of child sexual abuse material, possession of child sexual abuse material involving a child under age 12, […]
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Best Places for Christmas Shopping in Marietta
Marietta Square transforms into a holiday shopping wonderland where you can find one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local businesses just minutes from home. What’s Happening: Downtown Marietta offers dozens of local boutiques, artisan markets and specialty shops packed with handmade treasures, Georgia-made goods and vintage finds. The Marietta Square Artisan Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. […]
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POP MART is Opening its First Georgia Store: What We Know
A Chinese collectibles retailer known for its mystery box toys is opening its first Georgia location in metro Atlanta. What’s Happening: POP MART will open its first Georgia store at 400 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Atlanta’s Perimeter shopping district. The company specializes in designer vinyl toys and plush collectibles sold in “blind boxes” where buyers don’t […]
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Taking Peak Holiday Phone Demand from Chaos to Comfort and Joy
For millions of small business owners nationwide, December isn’t just the season of goodwill, it’s the season of overwhelming customer demand. And, according to Moneypenny, the global customer conversations company, December 10th to 15th is consistently the busiest week of the entire month. After analyzing five years of call activity, Moneypenny, which supports thousands of businesses worldwide […]
