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Posted inLocal
How to Get Rid of Old Medication in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County Police now have drop boxes at every precinct where you can safely throw away old or unwanted prescription drugs. What It Means For You: You no longer have to flush pills down the toilet or toss them in the trash. Both methods can harm the environment or put your family at risk if […]
Posted inFood
Belly Restaurant in Atlanta Fails Health Inspection
Belly Restaurant and Lounge in Midtown Atlanta failed its latest health inspection with a score of 63 after inspectors found moldy food, dirty equipment, and roaches in the kitchen. What It Means For You: If you’ve eaten at this Peachtree Street restaurant recently or planned to visit, you should know the kitchen had serious food […]
Posted inBusiness
A New Publix Shopping Center is Coming to Woodstock
A new shopping center with a Publix grocery store is coming to Woodstock after a developer bought 11 acres of land along Towne Lake Parkway. What It Means For You: You’ll have a new place to shop for groceries and other items starting in late 2026. The center will bring more stores and jobs to […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Troup County Jail Inmate Dies at Hospital After Mental Health Episode
A man held at the Troup County jail died at the hospital this week after staff noticed he was having mental health problems. What Happened: 56-year-old Jody Wilson, appeared to be having a mental health crisis on Oct. 14. Jail medical staff checked him and sent him to the hospital. The next morning, hospital workers […]
Posted inCrime
Escaped Spalding County Inmate Caught After Hours on the Run
An inmate who escaped from a Spalding County work detail Wednesday afternoon is back in custody after deputies caught him at a home in Upson County. What It Means For You: The manhunt that prompted warnings to residents in the Logtown Road area is over, and law enforcement says there is no longer a threat […]
Posted inEducation
DeKalb Schools Chief Resigns After Federal Indictment
The superintendent of DeKalb County’s school system is out after a federal indictment caught up with him from his previous district. 🎯 Why It Matters: The sudden leadership change affects more than 90,000 students and comes as the district navigates major initiatives like redrawing school attendance zones. 📋 What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Board of […]
Posted inGeorgia Places
Where to Find Georgia’s Best Fall Views
A new survey asked travelers where they’ve seen the most stunning autumn colors in America. In Georgia, all three winners sit within an hour of each other in the northeast mountains. 🍂 Why It Matters: Peak fall color only lasts a few weeks. Knowing which overlooks deliver the best views means you won’t waste a […]
Posted inCrime
Boyfriend Admits to Killing Missing Mableton Woman Found Buried in Atlanta
A son’s unanswered calls led to a parking lot, then a confession, then a grave. Why It Matters: Tange Davis was killed by someone she knew while he was already facing charges for violence against her — a pattern that advocates say reflects gaps in how the system protects domestic violence survivors. What Happened: On […]
Posted inIn The News
Atlanta Airport Refuses to Show Propaganda Video Blaming Democrats For Government Shutdown
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will not play a new government video that blames one political party for the shutdown. Several other airports across the country are making the same choice. What’s Happening: The Department of Homeland Security made a video featuring Secretary Kristi Noem. The video says Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the government, […]
