The Fulton County school district has made significant progress in literacy, addressing the challenges that grew during the COVID-19 pandemic. The district invested $90 million from COVID relief funds into the “Every Child Reads” program, aimed at ensuring that every student has access to the resources necessary to succeed in reading. The Details: The “Every […]
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Georgia is The Most Coupon-Crazy State in The Nation
Georgia residents are more enthusiastic about coupons than any other state in the country, according to new data from the online discount platform Wethrift. The study revealed that Georgia had the highest search volume for coupons, with 23,884 searches per 1 million residents in the past year. The Details: Wethrift’s analysis of Google search data […]
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Sunny Skies and Lower Temperatures Expected Across Georgia This Week
Residents across Georgia can expect a stretch of sunny weather this week, with temperatures hovering in the high 80s and low 90s. The Details: Today will be sunny, with temperatures reaching a high near 92 degrees. Winds from the northwest will blow at 5 to 10 mph, with occasional gusts up to 15 mph. Tonight, […]
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Georgia Deputy Killed in Line of Duty: What We Know
Paulding County is in mourning after Deputy Brandon Cunningham was killed in the line of duty on August 17. The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the news late Saturday night, expressing profound sorrow over the death of their colleague. Sparse Details: The specifics surrounding Deputy Cunningham’s death remain limited. The Sheriff’s Office has indicated that […]
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Severe Storms Threaten Parts of Georgia Today
Storms continue throughout Georgia today and will be a little more intense than yesterday, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms expected to impact much of the state. Areas south of Interstate 20 are particularly at risk, where stronger storms could bring damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. The Details: Thunderstorms will be widespread across Georgia, […]
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How Many January 6th Rioters Have Been Arrested in Georgia?
In his bid for reelection, former President Donald Trump is positioning the Jan. 6, 2021,attack on the Capitol Building as a central component of his campaign. The attack, which led to the deaths of five people and caused injury to an estimated 140 police officers, was the deadliest attack on the Capitol since 1998. While […]
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44-Year-Old New York Woman Killed in Late-Night Pedestrian Accident in Georgia
A fatal accident claimed the life of a pedestrian late Friday night near the intersection of Rocky Creek Road and Thrasher Circle in Bibb County. Cameron Rodriguez, a 44-year-old woman from New York, was struck by a Honda Accord while walking along Rocky Creek Road around 11 p.m. Witnesses reported that the driver, who was […]
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‘A Terrible Vulnerability:’ Cybersecurity Researcher Discovers Yet Another Flaw in Georgia’s Voter Cancellation Portal
Until Monday, a new online portal run by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office contained what experts describe as a serious security vulnerability that would have allowed anyone to submit a voter cancellation request for any Georgian. All that was required was a name, date of birth and county of residence — information easily discoverable […]
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Missing in Monroe County: Have You Seen 13-Year-Old Georgia Roth?
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Georgia Roth, who has been missing since Friday night. Georgia, described as 5’4″ tall and weighing 110 pounds, was last seen around 10:00 p.m. on August 16 at 228 Garr Road in Monroe County. The Details: Georgia was last seen wearing a […]
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Friday Night Crash Injures Two Marietta Police Officers
A three-vehicle collision on Cobb Parkway North in Marietta on Friday night left three people injured, including two Marietta police officers. The crash occurred at around 10:15 p.m. at the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Roswell Street. The Details: According to the Marietta Police Department’s initial investigation, a 60-year-old Atlanta resident, was driving a Ford […]
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Thunderstorms Possible in Georgia This Weekend
Residents across north and central Georgia should be on alert today and tomorrow as isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to impact the region. Some storms may become strong to severe, with the potential to bring damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. The Details: What’s Next: The situation will continue to develop, with updates […]
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Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled for Friday Night on Midtown Connector
This weekend, drivers in Atlanta should prepare for lane and ramp closures on the Midtown Connector as the Georgia Department of Transportation conducts resurfacing maintenance. The closures are planned to ensure the safety of both workers and motorists during the repair work. The Details: Starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, August 16, two left lanes […]
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Georgia Elections Chief Calls State Election Board ‘Unelected Bureaucrats Who Have Never Run an Election’
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger recently criticized the State Election Board for considering new rule changes that he believes could undermine the state’s election integrity. These proposed changes, particularly a rule requiring hand-counting of ballots at polling locations on election night, have been labeled as “misguided” by Raffensperger, who argues that they could delay […]
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Woman Shot and Killed By Her Husband in Broad Daylight at a Macon Gas Station
A woman was fatally shot in broad daylight at a gas station on Riverside Drive, sparking an active investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting, which unfolded at the Fast Trip within the 2600 block of Riverside Drive, was reported to the Macon-Bibb Emergency-911 Center at 11:07 a.m. on Friday morning. The Details: […]
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How to Choose the Best Xfinity Internet Plans for Students
If you’re a student, you probably rely on the internet for almost everything nowadays. Downloading course material, submitting assignments, emailing professors, taking online classes, and the list keeps going. All of this needs an internet connection. We’ve all been through this. As a student, you won’t have unlimited money to get NASA-level internet. But, you […]
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Georgia Man Charged With Manslaughter For Selling Drugs Laced With Fentanyl
Gwinnett County detectives have arrested Emory Clark, 39, of Snellville, and charged him with manslaughter under Georgia’s new Austin’s Law. Clark’s arrest follows a month-long investigation into the fentanyl-laced drug overdose that led to the death of 23-year-old Christian Howell in Lawrenceville. The Details: The investigation began on July 31 when Gwinnett County Police responded […]
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Brookhaven Burglary Escalates to Gunfire, High-Speed Chase, and Police Shooting
A burglary in Brookhaven on the evening of August 15 quickly spiraled into violence, ending in a police shooting that left one suspect critically injured. The Details: Officers from the Brookhaven Police Department responded to a burglary in progress at a home on Caldwell Road around 8 p.m. Upon receiving reports, officers learned that the […]
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Georgia Man Opened Fire During Verbal Altercation Then Tried to Flee Police Twice
A Macon man was arrested following a shooting on Riverside Drive on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 12:02 p.m. on August 15 when a verbal altercation between two men escalated into gunfire. The Details: Witnesses reported that an argument between two men quickly turned violent, with one of them drawing a firearm and […]
