Coweta County voters will decide Tuesday on two school-related tax measures and one county sales tax. What’s Happening: Three measures appear on the November 4 ballot. Two involve the school system: a one-cent sales tax renewal and expanded property tax breaks for seniors. A third measure is a Floating Local Option Sales Tax brought by […]
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Glascock County Voters Will Decide on School Sales Tax Tuesday
Glascock County voters head to the polls Tuesday to vote on continuing a one-cent sales tax for schools. What’s Happening: The Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax is on the ballot November 4. This tax has been in place before and would continue for another period if approved. What’s Important: If approved, the tax […]
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What’s Viral: Who Are Dan and Phil and Why is Everyone Obsessed With Them?
When asking for ‘editing tips’ you don’t think, or even imagine, that it’ll lead to an amazing 16 year relationship. Luckily, this was exactly the case for long time YouTubers Daniel Howell and Phil Lester. The pair met in October of 2009 after Dan reached out to Phil for editing advice. The day they met, […]
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Kemp Administration Won’t Address Potential Conflict of Interest
(The Center Square) – The arrest of a Georgia lobbyist whose wife leads the state’s child protective services agency has created a situation where, legally, her agency is charged with investigating her husband’s child endangerment charges. The state, however, has declined to explain what steps will be taken to avoid a conflict of interest. Though she wasn’t […]
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First Annual Fostering Thanksgiving to Celebrate Georgia’s Former Foster Youth Set for Nov. 20
ALPHARETTA (Nov. 3, 2025) – Dozens of young adults who aged out of Georgia’s foster care system will enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner at the inaugural Fostering Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 20 at Jackson Healthcare’s campus in Alpharetta. This first Fostering Thanksgiving event is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 7:30 pm at Jackson Healthcare’s campus at […]
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Battle For 2 Georgia Public Service Commission Seats Heats Up in Final Days
Campaigning for two contested seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission has intensified during the early voting period, turning a relatively quiet election cycle into a partisan fight over utility rates and energy policy. Two Republican incumbents, Tim Echols and Fitz Johnson, are being challenged by Democratic nominees Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson in an […]
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2025 Election: Who is Running For Sandy Springs Mayor?
Sandy Springs heads to the polls Tuesday for what could be the most competitive mayoral election in the city’s 20-year history, with three challengers taking on a three-term incumbent who once said he was too tired to run again. Why It Matters: The next mayor will steer Georgia’s seventh-largest city through critical decisions on redevelopment, […]
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Perfect Fall Weather Coming to Georgia This Week
Georgia is in for a beautiful stretch of fall weather this week with dry conditions and mild temperatures across the state. What’s Happening: Metro Atlanta will see highs in the low to mid-70s through most of the week, with lows in the low to mid-40s. The warmest days will be Wednesday through Friday. What’s Important: […]
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Why Games Keep Us Guessing
Every game, no matter how complex, hides a small heartbeat of risk. It might be a dice roll, a card draw, or a random chest drop and as but the moment it appears, something human lights up. That flicker of uncertainty has been part of play since the first stones were tossed across a board. […]
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Clouds Roll In Before Storms Hit Georgia Tonight
Georgia will see clouds build today before rain and storms arrive tonight. What’s Happening: The state starts Sunday with increasing clouds and temperatures climbing to 68 degrees. A light southeast wind of 5 mph will pick up through the day. What’s Important: Rain and thunderstorms will likely move through before 3 a.m., with a 30% […]
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Atlanta Airport Faces Major Delays Due to Government Shutdown
Flights out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are running nearly two hours late as staffing problems slow down operations. What’s Happening: The Federal Aviation Administration reports average delays of 98 minutes across the board. Some flights are delayed up to two hours and 25 minutes. What’s Important: Every flight heading to a US destination is […]
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Georgia Football: Fans React to Georgia vs. Florida Game
No. 5 Georgia’s 24-20 victory over Florida in Jacksonville had Bulldog fans riding an emotional rollercoaster on social media Saturday, with reactions ranging from frustration over controversial calls to celebration of unexpected heroes. By the final whistle, Dawg Nation was exhaling relief and looking ahead, with the victory keeping Georgia’s championship hopes alive despite a […]
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Check Your Smoke Alarms When You Change Your Clocks This Weekend
When you turn your clocks back one hour this Sunday at 2 a.m., fire safety experts say it’s the perfect time to check your smoke alarms. What’s Happening: Nearly half of smoke alarms that failed during reported fires had missing or dead batteries, according to the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. What’s Important: A simple […]
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Atlanta Voters Pick Mayor Tuesday: Here’s Who’s Running
Four candidates want to lead Atlanta for the next four years, but one has held the job before. What’s Happening: Atlanta voters will choose their mayor on Tuesday, November 4. Mayor Andre Dickens faces three challengers who have never held elected office. What’s Important: The race will decide who runs the city until 2030. The winner must […]
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What Did Georgia’s Senators Do in October During The Government Shutdown?
Note: Since 2023, GPB’s recurring reporting series has followed your federal tax dollars back to the state of Georgia through the activities of its U.S. senators. Neither Sen. Jon Ossoff nor Sen. Raphael Warnock is up for reelection this year — the former will run again in 2026 and the latter in 2028. The federal […]
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Don’t Forget to Set Your Clocks Back Tonight
If you hate leaving work in the dark, we have bad news. What’s Happening: Daylight saving time ends tonight at 2 a.m., meaning you need to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed. Starting Sunday, the sun will set an hour earlier than it does today. What’s Important: Most phones and […]
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2 Kennesaw Teens Charged With Raping Intoxicated 16-Year-Old Girl
A 16-year-old girl was raped and assaulted by two teenagers while she was intoxicated and slipping in and out of consciousness at a west Cobb home, according to arrest warrants. What’s Happening: A Cobb County grand jury indicted Charles Andrew Lock, 17, and Philip Asher Loria, 16, both from Kennesaw, on charges of rape and […]
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Courts Order Government to Fund SNAP: What Does it Mean For Georgia?
Judges in two federal lawsuits Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to continue funding its food assistance program during the government shutdown, but it was unclear how quickly payments would resume to recipients, who had been warned that no more money would be coming starting Saturday. The news created some measure of relief — but […]
