Georgia is predicted to have a warmer summer than average with much more rainfall, leading to a significant increase in insect activity. 🦟 The Details: Following a recent heatwave, meteorologists are warning of extreme weather across most of the continental U.S. for the summer of 2024. This includes heatwaves, storms, floods, and tornadoes. One often-overlooked […]
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We All Scream: Listeria Scare Leads to Recall of Several Popular Ice Cream Brands
In a chilling announcement that has put ice on the plans of ice cream lovers nationwide, Totally Cool, Inc. has issued a recall for multiple brands of their ice cream products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This dangerous organism can cause severe and sometimes fatal infections, especially in vulnerable populations such as young […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Have Tough Choices to Make About AI
A Georgia Senate study committee Wednesday set a broad framework for determining how the state should regulate emerging artificial intelligence technology to protect the public without stifling innovation. “(AI) will literally cure cancer,” Sen. John Albers, R-Roswell, the study committee’s chairman, said during the panel’s first meeting. “However, it also has the propensity to do […]
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Decades-Old Mystery Solved: Arrest Made in 1990 Stone Mountain Double Murder
After more than three decades, the brutal 1990 double murder in a Stone Mountain apartment has been cracked wide open with the arrest of Kenneth Perry, a 55-year-old Loganville man, accused of committing the heinous acts. On a hot July day in 1990, officers from the DeKalb County Police Department responded to a horrifying scene […]
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An Office Park in Roswell Will Be Transformed Into a New Restaurant District
Roswell is set to see a significant transformation as the Crabapple Road Restaurant District moves forward, turning a current office park into a dynamic hub of restaurants, cafes, and businesses. This redevelopment aims to provide residents with a variety of new dining options and a central gathering space. The Roswell City Council recently gave unanimous […]
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Copa América at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to Host Group Stage Matches
The Copa América 2024 is coming to the United States. It is coming to Georgia and Atlanta. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host several Group A and C matches. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host the opening match of the 2024 Copa América tournament when Group A powerhouses Argentina take on Canada on Thursday, June 20th. The […]
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Family Wants Georgia Deputy Who Shot 5-Year-Old Girl Held Accountable
The parents of a five-year-old girl shot by a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy have hired nationally renowned civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Bakari Sellers. The attorneys will seek justice and accountability for the deputy who shot the child during an attempted carjacking on Sunday night in Atlanta. 🚨 The Details: According to the […]
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AAA Will Rescue Nearly 800,000 Stranded Drivers Around July 4th
As a record-setting 2 million Georgians prepare for a July 4th road trip, AAA urges drivers to ensure their vehicles are road-ready. AAA expects to rescue nearly 800,000 stranded motorists during the nine-day holiday period, from Saturday, June 29 to Sunday, July 7. 🚗 The Details: Common issues include dead batteries, flat tires, and lockouts. […]
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In-Custody Death at Chatham County Detention Center: What We Know
On June 26, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office reported an incident involving the death of an arrestee at the Chatham County Detention Center in Savannah, Georgia. The Details: According to the Sheriff’s Office, at around 6:10 p.m., the Savannah Police Department brought a man to the detention center. Due to a medical condition, the man […]
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Return To Sender: 1,000 Pieces of Official Court Mail From Fulton County Were Not Delivered
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., Tuesday called for an investigation into the discovery this month of more than 1,000 official pieces of court correspondence dating back as far as 2021 that were not delivered. Fulton County Clerk of Courts and Magistrate Courts Ché Alexander received the undelivered mail in a huge batch marked “return to […]
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Are Georgia Parents Letting Their Kids Use Social Media Too Much?
In an era when digital connectivity has become a staple of everyday life, social media’s increasing threat to children has prompted urgent action. At least two Georgia school districts are taking aim at screen time and social media use in schools and many parents set strict rules as to when children can use devices and […]
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U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Georgia’s Statewide Public Service Commission Elections
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal in a lawsuit challenging the way Georgia elects members of the state Public Service Commission. The court’s decision not to take up the case, issued on Monday, means members of the PSC will continue to be elected statewide under a new schedule adopted by the […]
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Should Georgia Parents Be Fined for Their Child’s Excessive School Absences?
In a recent study by Test Prep Insight, over half of Georgians expressed support for fining parents of chronically absent schoolchildren, suggesting an average fine of $22 per day. 📊 The Details: The study surveyed 3,000 parents across Georgia, exploring their views on various aspects of student absenteeism and mental health in schools. Among the […]
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Search for Missing Laurens County Man Continues
A thorough search for Garland Sims Warren, who was reported missing from Laurens County, remains ongoing, despite several clues law enforcement officers are following to try to locate him. 🚔 The Details: On Friday, June 21, Spalding County Deputies received a Flock camera notification regarding a missing person from Laurens County. Within minutes, a deputy […]
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100 Brands of Coffee Recalled: What We Know
A major recall has been issued for over 100 brands of canned coffee due to the risk of botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. The recall was initiated by Snapchill, LLC after the FDA raised concerns about their manufacturing process. ☕ Why It Matters: This recall affects a wide range of popular coffee […]
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Traffic Alert: Crash Blocks All Lanes on I-85 S Before I-985 in Gwinnett County
All lanes on I-85 South before I-985 near mile marker 113.1 are currently blocked due to a crash. The Georgia Department of Transportation has advised motorists to avoid traveling in this direction and to use alternate routes. 📋 The Details: 📢 Why It Matters: Commuters in Gwinnett County and surrounding areas depend on I-85 for […]
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Racist Slurs and Death Threats: The Dangerous Life of a Georgia Elections Official
Editor’s note: This story contains profanities and racist slurs. When Milton Kidd leaves work at the end of the day, he slips out the back door of the domed Douglas County Courthouse, avoiding the public entrance where people might berate him or demand his home address. He never takes the same route home two days in […]
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It’s Hot and Georgians Are Going to The ER in Droves
Recent heat waves in Georgia have led to a significant increase in heat-related emergency room visits, according to the CDC. What’s Happening: Between the Lines: Catch Up Quick: The Big Picture: As Georgia continues to experience sweltering temperatures, it’s essential for residents to stay informed and take proactive measures to prevent heat-related illnesses. By understanding […]
