Georgia renters are filing complaints, facing common rental problems, and dealing with landlords who rank near the bottom nationally, according to a new survey of renters across 48 states. What It Means For You: If you rent in Georgia, you’re statistically more likely to file a formal complaint against your landlord and less likely to […]
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UGA Pulled Pork Wins Title For Best Tailgate Food
Every fall Saturday in Athens, before the first whistle blows between the hedges, there’s another competition already underway. It happens in parking lots and under tents, where smokers hiss and grills glow, where the air thickens with hickory and the kind of pride that doesn’t need a scoreboard. This year, according to a survey of […]
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Georgians Say No to AI in Healthcare Jobs
Georgians have decided where the line is. And it runs straight through the emergency room. A new survey of more than 4,000 respondents across the country shows that 92% of Georgians believe some jobs should never be handed over to artificial intelligence — no matter how smart the software gets. At the top of that […]
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Smucker’s Sues Trader Joe’s Over Suspiciously Similar Sandwich Circles
Big Peanut Butter has entered the legal arena, and it’s bringing receipts about crimped edges. Why It Matters: The J.M. Smucker Co. is taking Trader Joe’s to federal court over frozen PB&J sandwiches, claiming the grocery chain’s crustless circles are copycats of its billion-dollar Uncrustables brand—proving that even in the freezer aisle, intellectual property battles […]
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Who Will Be Hurt The Most By Health Insurance Price Hikes?
The health insurance that 694,000 Georgians bought this year won’t exist at the same price in two weeks when open enrollment begins. 🎯 Why It Matters: More than half the people in Georgia who get subsidized health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace will lose their coverage because they can’t afford it anymore. That’s […]
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How to Get Rid of Old Medication in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County Police now have drop boxes at every precinct where you can safely throw away old or unwanted prescription drugs. What It Means For You: You no longer have to flush pills down the toilet or toss them in the trash. Both methods can harm the environment or put your family at risk if […]
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Belly Restaurant in Atlanta Fails Health Inspection
Belly Restaurant and Lounge in Midtown Atlanta failed its latest health inspection with a score of 63 after inspectors found moldy food, dirty equipment, and roaches in the kitchen. What It Means For You: If you’ve eaten at this Peachtree Street restaurant recently or planned to visit, you should know the kitchen had serious food […]
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A New Publix Shopping Center is Coming to Woodstock
A new shopping center with a Publix grocery store is coming to Woodstock after a developer bought 11 acres of land along Towne Lake Parkway. What It Means For You: You’ll have a new place to shop for groceries and other items starting in late 2026. The center will bring more stores and jobs to […]
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Troup County Jail Inmate Dies at Hospital After Mental Health Episode
A man held at the Troup County jail died at the hospital this week after staff noticed he was having mental health problems. What Happened: 56-year-old Jody Wilson, appeared to be having a mental health crisis on Oct. 14. Jail medical staff checked him and sent him to the hospital. The next morning, hospital workers […]
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Escaped Spalding County Inmate Caught After Hours on the Run
An inmate who escaped from a Spalding County work detail Wednesday afternoon is back in custody after deputies caught him at a home in Upson County. What It Means For You: The manhunt that prompted warnings to residents in the Logtown Road area is over, and law enforcement says there is no longer a threat […]
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DeKalb Schools Chief Resigns After Federal Indictment
The superintendent of DeKalb County’s school system is out after a federal indictment caught up with him from his previous district. 🎯 Why It Matters: The sudden leadership change affects more than 90,000 students and comes as the district navigates major initiatives like redrawing school attendance zones. 📋 What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Board of […]
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Where to Find Georgia’s Best Fall Views
A new survey asked travelers where they’ve seen the most stunning autumn colors in America. In Georgia, all three winners sit within an hour of each other in the northeast mountains. 🍂 Why It Matters: Peak fall color only lasts a few weeks. Knowing which overlooks deliver the best views means you won’t waste a […]
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Boyfriend Admits to Killing Missing Mableton Woman Found Buried in Atlanta
A son’s unanswered calls led to a parking lot, then a confession, then a grave. Why It Matters: Tange Davis was killed by someone she knew while he was already facing charges for violence against her — a pattern that advocates say reflects gaps in how the system protects domestic violence survivors. What Happened: On […]
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Atlanta Airport Refuses to Show Propaganda Video Blaming Democrats For Government Shutdown
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will not play a new government video that blames one political party for the shutdown. Several other airports across the country are making the same choice. What’s Happening: The Department of Homeland Security made a video featuring Secretary Kristi Noem. The video says Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the government, […]
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More Students Are Graduating From Georgia Public Colleges
The number of students who earn a degree at a public college or university in Georgia keeps rising. Enrollment has been rising, too, but that is not the only reason for the increasing graduation rates at the University System of Georgia. Enrollment has gone up 12.8% since 2011, but the number of degrees awarded has […]
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Missing Newnan Teen Last Seen Getting Into Dark Car After School
A Northgate High School student has been missing since Wednesday afternoon after she was seen getting into an unknown vehicle near the school. What It Means For You: If you saw a dark-colored car near Northgate High School around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday or have any information about Sara Mahady’s location, police need to hear […]
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5 Children Among 8 People Killed in Jackson County Crash
A semi-trailer driver faces murder charges after rear-ending a van on I-85 Monday, killing eight people, including five children, when the van burst into flames in Jackson County. What’s Happening: Georgia State Patrol arrested Kane Aaron Hammock, 33, of Gainesville, and charged him with eight counts of vehicular homicide. Investigators say he was following too […]
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Baby’s Body Found in Clayton County After Three-Day Search
A baby’s body was discovered near a Riverdale apartment complex on Tuesday, three days after 6-month-old Nnakai Pratt was reported missing. What It Means For You: The Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office will perform an autopsy later this week to confirm the identity and cause of death. What’s Happening: Police began searching for baby Nnakai […]
