Chatham County is under a Tropical Storm Watch as Tropical Storm Helene moves closer to the U.S. coast. Helene is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane as it tracks across the Gulf of Mexico, with landfall projected for Thursday evening. The storm is likely to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and potential tornadoes to […]
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Georgia is Under a State of Emergency as Helene Approaches
Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in Georgia Tuesday with Tropical Storm Helene expected to make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane Thursday night. The fast-moving storm is expected to travel northeast into Georgia late Thursday or early Friday, producing damaging winds, four to eight inches of rain, and […]
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Georgia State Election Board Investigates How Counties Handle Voter Challenges
The State Election Board is launching an investigation into allegations that local election boards in eight counties are routinely thwarting citizen activists’ challenges of thousands of voter registrations. The five-member board voted 3-0 Monday to direct Mike Coan, the board’s executive director, to look into how challenges are being handled in Athens-Clarke, Bibb, Cobb, DeKalb, […]
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Mercer University Student Dies After Collapsing During Intramural Soccer Game
A Mercer University student has died after collapsing during an intramural soccer game Monday night in Macon. The student, identified as Mason Sells, was a junior accounting major and active member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was transported to Atrium Health Navicent by ambulance but was later pronounced dead. What’s Happening: According to […]
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Tropical Storm Threatens South Georgia: When Will it Arrive?
As Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine moves northwestward, the National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued warnings for several areas across Georgia, urging residents to begin preparing for possible impacts later this week. The storm, which is expected to intensify into a major hurricane, could bring severe weather conditions to the region starting on Thursday. The […]
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Georgia Shooting Suspect on the Run After Victims Shot in Leg and Buttocks
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating Jeffery Davanta Jones, 30, a suspect in a shooting that left two men injured. The incident took place on September 23 on the 3700 block of Drayton Drive. 👮♂️ Why It Matters: Two men were shot, one in the leg and another […]
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What Impact Will 2024 Elections Have on the Future of Cryptocurrency?
US elections are more than just the choice of a head of the country. As we’ve seen during the last two presidencies, the president has a key role in the composition of the Supreme Court and the appointment of new judges. In a period where cryptocurrencies are just about to be regulated and where so […]
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Georgia Man Robbed at Gunpoint While Changing Tire
Gwinnett County Police have arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of robbing a motorist at gunpoint while the motorist was attempting to change a tire near the Buford Drive and I-985 ramp. The Details: On September 20, a Gwinnett County officer working in the department’s Crime Suppression Detail was flagged down by a woman. She reported […]
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Utah Woman Killed, Fiancé Injured in Forsyth County Crash While Visiting For a Wedding
A fatal crash in Forsyth County claimed the life of a Utah woman and left her fiancé injured on Friday morning. The couple, who were in town for a wedding, were struck by a vehicle while walking on the sidewalk near the intersection of Majors Road and Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The Details: The incident occurred […]
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The Man Who Attempted to Assassinate Donald Trump at His Golf Course Left a Disturbing Note
The suspect in an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump allegedly wrote a letter detailing his intentions months prior to the incident, prosecutors revealed in court documents Monday. Ryan Routh, the suspect, reportedly penned a letter expressing regret for failing in his attempt on Trump’s life, according to the documents. Prosecutors say the […]
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Pumpkin Spice and Price Drops: Georgia Gas Prices Fall with the Leaves
As fall settles in, Georgia residents are seeing the effects of falling gas prices alongside the changing leaves. The state average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is now $2.94, reflecting a steady decrease over recent weeks. This price is 4 cents lower than last week, 26 cents lower than last month, and 40 […]
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Trump is Coming to Savannah on Tuesday
Former President Donald Trump will make a stop in Savannah Tuesday, aiming to energize voters with a focus on taxes and U.S. manufacturing. The event is set for September 24 at the Johnny Mercer Theatre, beginning at 1 p.m., just weeks after Vice President Kamala Harris made her own visit to Georgia and days after […]
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2 Men Arrested After Shots Were Fired Outside a Glynn County Bar
Two men were arrested early Sunday morning after shots were fired outside Moonshiners Grill & Still on Harrison Lane in Glynn County. The Details: Glynn County Police responded to reports of gunfire just before 3 a.m. Witnesses on the scene told investigators that Kendrick Taylor, accompanied by Tony Marshall, fired three shots at a passing […]
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2 Georgia Cities Named Worst Places for Women in 2024
In a recent study by personal finance website WalletHub, Georgia cities fared poorly in a nationwide ranking of the best and worst places for women in 2024. The report, which compared 182 cities across the United States based on 15 key metrics, focused on factors such as women’s economic status, health, and safety. The Details: […]
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Lactaid Milk Products Recalled: Here’s Why
HP Hood LLC announced a recall of several varieties of 96 oz Lactaid Milk cartons due to the potential presence of almond, which is not disclosed on the label. This poses a significant risk for individuals allergic to tree nuts, particularly almonds, as consuming these products may lead to severe allergic reactions. The Details: The […]
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24-year-old Woman Killed in Early Morning Crash in Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal car crash that occurred just after 2 a.m. Sunday on Shurling Drive in Macon. The Details: Authorities say 24-year-old Jahauna Jackson was driving a 2019 Toyota Camry when she lost control of the vehicle, veering off the road before colliding with a tree. Jackson was pronounced […]
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Man Killed in Bulloch County After Being Struck by SUV on Friday Night
A man lost his life Friday night in Bulloch County after being hit by an SUV while walking along Kyle Sorrell Road. According to reports, the driver didn’t see him until it was too late. 👮 What’s Happening: The accident occurred near Chance’s Trailer Park when the victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was hit by […]
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Trump’s Religion Problem
Donald Trump’s recent comments are stirring controversy among religious voters, and in a state like Georgia, where religion plays a pivotal role in politics, these remarks could have real consequences. First, at the Believers Summit in West Palm Beach, Trump told a Christian audience, “Christians, get out and vote, just this time. You won’t have […]
