Social support can be the difference between life and death for children struggling with adverse childhood experiences (like the death or absence of a parent, substance abuse in the household or community violence) at home, according to a new University of Georgia study. The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, found that […]
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Comcast’s Mike McArdle Joins Inspiredu’s Board of Directors
Mike McArdle, Regional Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Big South Region, has joined the Executive Board of Inspiredu, an Atlanta nonprofit focused on closing the digital divide. Impact in Comcast’s Southern Region Mike leads Comcast’s operations across seven states and has championed initiatives like Lift Zones, which provide free WiFi in community spaces. His appointment […]
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Missing Georgia Teen Was Sex Trafficked By Augusta Woman
A 16-year-old girl missing from Clayton County was found in Columbia County, and deputies say an Augusta woman is to blame. What’s Happening: Deputies arrested 41-year-old Monica Daughtery at the Comfort Inn and Suites on Jimmy Dyess Parkway on October 20. Authorities say the teen was missing since August and was being trafficked for sex. […]
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Dump Truck Driver Arrested After Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Brookhaven
A 54-year-old dump truck driver has been arrested on vehicular homicide charges after striking and killing a 20-year-old woman in a Brookhaven crosswalk, then leaving the scene for 20 minutes before returning. Omar Ali of Mableton was arrested by Brookhaven Police following Tuesday’s fatal crash at Clairmont Road and Dresden Drive. The victim was pronounced […]
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Cobb Galleria Gets Brand New Name After $190 Million Makeover
The Cobb Galleria Centre is ditching its longtime name as part of a massive renovation project that will change how people find and talk about the venue. The New Name: And what is the new name for The Cobb Galleria? The venue will now be called The Cobb Convention Center-Atlanta. What’s Happening: Cobb County commissioners […]
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The Fed May Cut Rates Today: What Do Most Americans Think About it?
The Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday, but most Americans feel indifferent or upset about it. What It Means For You: You’ll save money on credit cards and loans, but many people say the cut won’t make a real difference in their daily lives. What’s Happening: A […]
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Bibb County Jail Inmate Dies By Apparent Suicide Wednesday
An inmate at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center died by apparent suicide early Wednesday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Why It Matters: In-custody deaths raise questions about jail conditions and mental health resources for inmates, while triggering mandatory investigations and oversight protocols. What’s Happening: Corrections deputies found the unresponsive inmate in […]
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Gunshots Fired in Georgia Tech Dining Hall: What We Know
Students fled Georgia Tech’s West Village dining hall last night after gunshots rang out during what police described as an altercation between two employees. Why It Matters: The incident sent students running from a popular campus dining spot and triggered a heavy police response, though authorities quickly confirmed no one was injured and there was […]
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Georgia Man Takes 30-Ton Excavator for a Slow-Speed Joyride
A 66-year-old man allegedly borrowed a massive piece of construction equipment without asking and took it for the world’s slowest joyride Friday night. What’s Happening: Danny Ross Robinson of Demorest now faces charges of driving under the influence and theft by taking a motor vehicle after Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested him on Old […]
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Savannah Teacher Arrested for Grooming Former Student
A Savannah public school teacher now sits in jail after police say he groomed a minor for sex. What’s Happening: Chatham County Police arrested 32-year-old Jawan Johnson Sunday evening and charged him with grooming a minor for a sexual offense. What’s Important: Police have not said which school Johnson taught at or released details about […]
