American flags across Georgia are flying at half-staff this Sunday to honor the thousands who died 84 years ago in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. What’s Happening: President Donald Trump ordered all U.S. flags lowered to half-staff on December 7, 2025, for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Georgia follows this order at all state buildings […]
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Gwinnett Double Homicide Investigation Ends With Arrest in Tennessee
Two people were killed and another injured in connected shootings Thursday night in Gwinnett County before police tracked down the suspect in Tennessee. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Police officers found a man with a neck wound on Windscape Village Lane in Norcross just after 10 p.m. Minutes later, officers discovered two people shot dead inside a […]
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False Weapon Report Triggers Lockdown At Jackson High School
What’s Happening: The Butts County Sheriff’s Office responded to Jackson High School Thursday morning after school officials received a report of a possible weapon on campus. Deputies searched the school while it was placed on code yellow, which restricts movement in the building. What’s Important: No weapon was found and the report was false. No students or […]
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Opinion: AI Is Coming For Our Jobs, Our Minds, And Our Souls
2025: what a ride. In a year replete with remarkable achievements – the first AIDS patients being cured with stem cells, restoring sight to the blind using checks notes human teeth , jettisoning Katy Perry to space (She came back. So not a net ‘win.’) – humanity also reached its Apex of Hubris: Making ourselves […]
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Duluth Resident Loses Nearly $1 Million in Online Crypto Scam
What’s Happening: The Duluth Police Department is warning residents about a scam that began with a friendly message and ended with the victim losing close to $1 million. What’s Important: The scammer gained trust over time and convinced the victim to invest large sums of money through cryptocurrency platforms. How to Protect Yourself: Police warn residents to be […]
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Warner Robins Christmas Parade Rescheduled to December 13
What’s Happening: The City of Warner Robins rescheduled its annual Christmas Parade to Saturday, December 13. Officials are still working out the details and will share those plans soon. What’s Important: Families planning to attend the parade this Saturday will need to wait another week to see Santa, floats, and marching bands make their way through Warner […]
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Deadly Deer Disease Spreads To Another South Georgia County
A deadly deer disease that has no cure has now spread to Atkinson County. What’s Happening: State wildlife officials confirmed a deer in Atkinson County tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. This is the first case found in that county. What’s Important: If you hunt deer in Atkinson, Berrien, Lanier or Lowndes counties, you need to get […]
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Lewis Barbecue Opens First Georgia Location in Atlanta Monday
A famous barbecue restaurant from South Carolina is opening its first Georgia location next week in Atlanta. What’s Happening: Lewis Barbecue opens Monday at 11 a.m. at Ansley Mall on Piedmont Avenue. The restaurant features a rooftop smokehouse that overlooks the Atlanta BeltLine. What’s Important: The 8,000-square-foot restaurant brings Central Texas-style barbecue to Atlanta. The menu includes […]
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Georgia Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting 2025
Georgia’s holiday season officially begins Monday when Governor Brian Kemp lights the Christmas tree inside the State Capitol. What’s Happening: The annual Capitol Christmas tree lighting takes place Monday, December 8, at 10 a.m. in the North Wing of the Georgia State Capitol. The Spelman College Glee Club will perform during the ceremony. What’s Important: Georgians who […]
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Have You Seen The Statesboro Police Department’s Hilarious Christmas Post?
Law enforcement agencies may be tough on the streets, but on social media they have a unique mix of hilarity, puns, and dad jokes that show the softer side of protecting and serving. The Statesboro Police Department got on facebook today to warn burglars who might be working their city. Here’s their post: ATTENTION BURGLARS:It […]