For years as a young journalist and editor, I perpetuated a lie. I can sense several of you smirking like I’m about to admit what you’ve always thought about my profession, but hold on, Betsy—this isn’t what you think it is. I’m not confessing to fabricating sources or making up quotes or secretly working for […]
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What’s Viral: Everyone Wants This Starbucks Bear Cup
Starbucks released a bear-shaped holiday cup Wednesday that sold out almost immediately, leaving frustrated customers complaining about limited stock and employees buying them before stores even opened. Why It Matters: Starbucks is facing backlash over limited stock of its popular Bearista Cold Cup, with some stores reportedly receiving just one or two units. What Happened: […]
Posted inWeather
Strong Storms Could Hit Georgia Tonight and Tomorrow
Georgia residents should prepare for potentially dangerous weather this weekend as storms move through the state. What’s Happening: Showers and thunderstorms will arrive Friday night and continue through late Saturday morning. A cold front moving through the area could trigger some strong to severe storms. What’s Important: Damaging wind gusts are the main threat from […]
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Man Arrested After Deadly Shooting in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A man is in custody after a fatal shooting in Springfield left one person dead on a quiet residential street. What’s Happening: Effingham County deputies found an adult man dead from a gunshot wound on Hummingbird Lane just after 9 p.m. on November 4, according to the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office. The victim […]
Posted inRecreation
When Does Duck Hunting Season Start in Georgia?
Duck hunting season returns to Georgia later this month, with special early opportunities for young hunters, veterans and active military members. What’s Happening: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced duck season will open November 22 and run through January 25, with a break from December 1 through 5. Youth, veterans and active military can […]
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Cartersville Felon Gets 10 Years for Shooting at Police Officers
A Cartersville man who shot at police officers after crashing his car will spend the next decade in federal prison. What’s Happening: Shane Jacquces Barfield received a 10-year sentence in federal prison on November 4, after pleading guilty to weapons charges. What’s Important: Three officers fired back, hitting Barfield’s vehicle multiple times. No officers or […]
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Hall County Video Shows Real Consequences of Fake School Threats
Students at a Hall County high school did exactly what they’re supposed to do last week: they heard something, and they said something. A classmate made threats. They reported it. The student was arrested. Why It Matters: Hoax threats shut down schools, terrify parents, and land kids in handcuffs—often for what started as a stupid […]
Posted inUnderdressed and Overeducated
Cheering for Competence: Boxing With Modern Politics
I’ve always been a Varsity Cheerleader for Voting; it’s a civic duty and a privilege that many in this world are denied. It’s a right. It’s an obligation. It’s your chance to have a voice in your governance. That said – for years this cheerleader has been feeling like turning in her pompoms because y’all? […]
Posted inFood
Fayetteville Wings and Burger Restaurant Fails Health Inspection With a 28
WNB Factory on Glynn Street failed a routine health inspection with one of the lowest scores possible, earning just 28 out of 100 points and raising immediate questions about food safety at the Fayetteville restaurant. Why It Matters: Anything below 70 is considered failing in Georgia, but a 28 means the restaurant was operating with […]
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Atlanta Mail Carrier Admits Stealing Checks From His Own Route
A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in Atlanta has pleaded guilty to stealing government checks from the very people he was supposed to serve—and faking documents to fraudulently claim pandemic relief money. Why It Matters: Vershun Weaver’s crimes undermine the basic expectation that your mail carrier won’t rifle through your letters looking for cash. The […]
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Georgia’s First Hard Freeze Arrives Tuesday With Temps in the 20s
The coldest morning of the season hits Georgia early next week, and the freeze will be widespread enough that most residents need to take action before Monday night. Why It Matters: This isn’t a light frost situation. Tuesday morning temperatures will drop into the mid-20s to low-30s across much of the state, according to the […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Driver Killed in Overturned Cement Truck Crash in Atlanta
A cement truck driver died Wednesday morning after his vehicle overturned into an embankment along Marietta Boulevard in northwest Atlanta. Why It Matters: The fatal crash closed a section of one of Atlanta’s busiest industrial corridors during morning rush hour, and investigators are still working to determine what caused the driver to veer off the […]
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Lawrenceville Voters Listen to Mayor and Oust Sitting Council Members
Lawrenceville voters sent two sitting city council members packing Tuesday after Mayor David Still and Councilman Bruce Johnson did something rare in local politics — they endorsed the challengers instead of their own colleagues. Why It Matters: The decisive defeats signal a shift in power at City Hall just as Gwinnett’s county seat prepares to […]
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John Bradberry Wins Johns Creek Mayor’s Election
John Bradberry, the current mayor of Johns Creek has been reelected, defeating Kelly Stewart by a margin of 23.98%. With all votes counted, Bradberry secured 61.55% of the vote, while Stewart received 38.01%. This will be Bradberry’s second term as mayor. About the Mayor: John Bradberry has served on the city council before being elected […]
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How Many People Voted In Georgia’s Election Tuesday Night?
Over 1.5 million Georgians cast ballots Tuesday in an election anchored by two Public Service Commission seats and hundreds of municipal contests across the state. Why It Matters: The 21.7% turnout for an off-year election reveals what motivates Georgians to vote when the marquee races aren’t on the ballot. That figure represents roughly one in […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Georgians Lead the Nation in Cheating on Partners, But Draw the Line at the Office
Georgians will step out on their spouse before they’ll steal time at work, according to new data that reveals the Peach State’s peculiar moral compass points directly away from the office and straight toward the bedroom. Why it matters: While Georgia brands itself as a business-friendly state built on reliability and ethics, a new survey […]
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Monroe County Election Results
One in five Monroe County voters showed up Tuesday to reshape Forsyth’s city council and greenlight another round of school construction funding. Why it matters: The results will determine who controls local spending decisions and whether Monroe County students get new buildings and renovations over the next five years. What’s happening: In the city of […]
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South Fulton Voters Send Scandal-Plagued Mayor Packing in Landslide Rejection
South Fulton residents delivered a decisive verdict Tuesday night, dumping embattled Mayor Khalid Kamau with less than 5 percent of the vote in a nine-candidate race that will now head to a December runoff. Why It Matters: The stunning repudiation of Kamau ends one of the most tumultuous mayoral terms in metro Atlanta history and […]
