In today’s fast-paced digital world, small businesses can’t afford to be offline—not even for a moment. From processing transactions and managing cloud-based tools to staying connected with customers, reliable internet access is the backbone of modern business. Comcast Business has introduced Wireless Connect, a new solution designed to keep small businesses across the South online, […]
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ByHeart Expands Recall to All Baby Formula After Finding Botulism in Unopened Cans
A baby formula company has expanded its recall to include every product it makes after finding dangerous bacteria in unopened containers. What’s Happening: ByHeart now says all of its formula across all product lots may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum Type A — the bacteria that causes infant botulism. The company found the bacteria in five […]
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Police Search For Hit-And-Run Driver Who Fled Crash Scene At McDonough Publix
What’s Happening: A vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run crash around 3:54 p.m. on November 22 at the Publix located at 2158 Highway 20 West in McDonough, according to the Henry County Police Department. What’s Important: The vehicle is displaying a license plate that does not belong to it, according to police. This could indicate […]
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AMBER Alert: Father Kidnaps 2-Month-Old Baby After Attacking Mother in Clayton County
UPDATE: According to the GBI, Roman Williams was found safe in Tennessee. The original article is below. A 2-month-old baby was kidnapped by his father after the man attacked the child’s mother and stole her car in Clayton County. What’s Happening: Police say Tariq Denzell Williams took his infant son Roman Williams during a dispute […]
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South Fulton Fire Station Closes for Repairs After Structural Damage
What’s Happening: The fire station at 3175 Bethsaida Road shut down while crews make repairs to fix the damage. Fire trucks and rescue units from that station have moved to other locations across the city. What’s Important: The city says residents and businesses should see little to no change in how fast help arrives during […]
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Safe Spots for Online Buying and Selling in Cobb County
Planning to meet a stranger to buy or sell something you found online? Cobb County police want you to handle online buying and selling exchanges at your local police station. What’s Happening: The Cobb County Police Department has set up safe online buying exchange zones at all five of its precincts and headquarters where people […]
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Cherokee County’s Alert App Hit by Cyberattack as Severe Weather is Expected
Cherokee County’s emergency alert app was knocked offline by hackers just as severe weather threatens the area today. What’s Happening: CodeRED, the county’s mass notification system, was hit by a targeted cyberattack from an organized criminal group. The system is currently down. What’s Important: Cherokee County has a backup alert system and can still send […]
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UGA Entrepreneurship Students Pitch to NASA
From textiles that help regulate body temperature to batteries that make solar power more reliable, NASA scientists and engineers have produced thousands of technology and software patents. But how do those innovations make their way into our everyday life? This fall, University of Georgia students in the UGA Entrepreneurship Program explored NASA’s treasure trove of […]
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Severe Storms Possible Across Georgia Today
Most of Georgia faces the threat of severe thunderstorms Tuesday, with damaging winds and hail expected throughout the day. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk for severe weather across much of the state. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected from Tuesday morning through Tuesday night, creating dangerous conditions […]
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The Art of Snow Panic: Decoding Winter Weather Terms Before You Buy All the Bread
It is a time-honored tradition in the Peach State. A meteorologist mentions a single snowflake, and within the hour, grocery store shelves are stripped bare of milk and bread. But before residents rush to make their annual supply of “disaster French Toast,” it might be helpful to understand what the National Weather Service is actually […]