An AI video showing Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff saying things he never said is now circulating online, created deliberately by a fellow member of Congress. Mike Collins, who is running against Ossoff in Georgia’s Senate race next year created the video and is using it as part of his campaign. What’s Happening: Republican Rep. Mike […]
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What Do The Epstein Emails Say?
The three emails released by Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform were among 23,000 pages of documents turned over to the committee by Epstein’s estate, according to Democrats. U.S. House Democrats investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released emails Wednesday they say show President Donald Trump knew about the financier’s abuse […]
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Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Yellow Creek During High Winds
A mobile home caught fire Monday afternoon in the Yellow Creek area while strong winds made fighting the flames more difficult. What’s Happening: Firefighters responded to a blaze on Mimi Lane off Partain Road around 2:50 p.m. and found a single-wide manufactured home engulfed in flames. The homeowner was not home when the fire started. […]
Posted inEconomy
REI Will Be Closed on Black Friday: Here’s Why
All 195 REI stores across the country will shut their doors on Black Friday for the 10th year in a row. What’s Happening: The outdoor retailer is giving its 14,000 employees a paid day off on Nov. 29 so they can spend time outside instead of working one of the busiest shopping days of the […]
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Should A Raising Cane’s Drive Through Open in Dunwoody?
A popular chicken finger chain wants to open on Ashford Dunwoody Road, but concerns about adding more traffic to an already congested corridor have city leaders hitting pause. What’s Happening: Raising Cane’s wants to build a 2,900 square-foot restaurant with double drive-through lanes at 4570 Ashford Dunwoody Road. The site used to be a bank […]
Posted inWeather
Did You See The Northern Lights Over Georgia Last Night?
Georgia residents looked up Tuesday night to see a rare sight: the Northern Lights painting the sky red. What’s Happening: A severe space storm brought the colorful light show to parts of Georgia. While some people could see hints of color with their eyes, cameras captured a strong red glow across the night sky. What’s […]
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Macon Bootleg Bar Shut Down After 50 Police Calls and Shooting Reports
A Macon establishment has been forced to close its doors after officials say it became a hub for crime and illegal activity. What’s Happening: Judge Samuel Ozburn ordered the Bootleg on Carnation Street to cease operations immediately following a request from Macon-Bibb County. The business never obtained proper licenses to operate or sell alcohol, according […]
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Ice Skating Rink Coming to Downtown Woodstock This Winter
Downtown Woodstock will have a new spot for winter fun this year with the arrival of the Adair Park Ice Rink. What’s Happening: The ice rink is coming to downtown Woodstock this winter season. Skaters will be able to enjoy ice skating and hot cocoa at the seasonal attraction. Details on when the ice rink […]
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The Georgia Chronicles: The First Mayor of Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs voters will return to the polls Dec. 2 to choose their next mayor after no candidate secured a majority in November’s election. It’s a scenario the north Fulton city has seen before. Nearly two decades ago, when Sandy Springs held its first-ever elections, runoffs were part of the package—a sign that even from […]
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Mercer University On Lockdown After Bomb Threat
Update: A sweep of the campus has confirmed that there is no threat. The original article is below. Mercer University told students to stay sheltered indoors Tuesday afternoon after someone called in a bomb threat to the school’s admissions building in Macon. What’s Happening: The threat came in to the Emily Parker Myers Admissions Center […]