The woods open up to muzzleloader and air rifle hunters starting Saturday, and state wildlife officials say last year’s harvest numbers suggest thousands will answer the call. 🦌 Why It Matters: Nearly 6,000 deer were taken during last year’s primitive weapons season by more than 26,000 hunters — and this year’s expanded donation program means […]
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Red Honda Dirt Bike Stolen In Burke County
Someone in Keysville is missing their ride, and Burke County investigators want it back. 🏍️ What Happened: A 2022 red Honda dirt bike vanished from the Keysville area, and the Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to come forward. 📞 What You Can Do: If you’ve seen the bike or know where it might […]
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Bomb Threat Clears Northgate High School
Students and staff evacuated a Coweta County high school Thursday after someone called in a bomb threat. 🚨 What Happened: School Resource Officers and firefighters swept Northgate High School on October 2nd after the threat came in. Every hallway, every classroom, every locker bay got checked. The building came up clean. Students are safe, and […]
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How Safe Are Georgia Students on The School Bus?
When parents put their children on a yellow school bus each morning, they trust the driver to deliver them safely to class. That trust was shaken earlier this month when a Georgia school bus driver was arrested for driving under the influence with an open container, and students still on board. According to the arrest report, the […]
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Recall Alert: Children’s Pajamas Recalled Over Burn Risk
About 630 sets of Blossom-branded children’s loungewear are being pulled from shelves after the company discovered the garments violate federal flammability standards for kids’ sleepwear. 🔥 Why It Matters: The pajamas could catch fire more easily than federal law allows, putting children at risk of serious burns or death while they sleep. 🛏️ What’s Happening: […]
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Johnston & Murphy Opens At Mall Of Georgia
A 174-year-old American footwear brand has planted its flag in Buford, bringing handcrafted leather and polished menswear to the state’s largest shopping center. 👞 Why It Matters: Mall of Georgia now carries a brand older than the Civil War — one that’s dressed presidents and CEOs — giving local shoppers access to dress shoes, sneakers, […]
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DeKalb Police Seize Fentanyl and Guns After 9-Hour Raid
Two men sit in custody after a daylong sweep through three DeKalb County properties turned up enough narcotics and weapons to fill an evidence locker — and enough questions to keep investigators working. 🔍 Why It Matters: Fentanyl has become one of the deadliest drugs on American streets, and its presence in local neighborhoods puts […]
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Atlanta Police Major Demoted After DUI Arrest: Was it Enough?
A high-ranking Atlanta police officer lost his rank after a late-night arrest last month in Cobb County, but the details of what happened remain mostly hidden. 📋 What Happened: Atlanta Police Major Kevin Knapp was arrested just after midnight on Sept. 13 by Cobb County officers. He was charged with DUI, failure to maintain lane, […]
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Underwood Ammo Adding 120 Jobs in Coastal Georgia
(The Center Square) – An American ammunition manufacturer is building a $41 million plant in Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday. Construction in Effingham County begins in 2026 with hiring for the 120 jobs commencing in 2027, according to a release from Kemp’s office. The company makes ammunition for rifles and handguns used for hunting and […]
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Georgia Deputy Shot Multiple Times After Robbery Suspect Opens Fire
A Richmond County deputy is recovering after being shot in the torso during a foot chase that turned into a gunfight outside a Waffle House just after midnight Wednesday. 🚨 Why It Matters: The shooting unfolded in a busy commercial corridor off Washington Road near I-20, where two deputies exchanged gunfire with a robbery suspect […]
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The Rent is Too Damn High: 90% Rental Properties in Savannah Are Unaffordable
Finding a place to rent in Savannah without sacrificing your grocery budget, gas money, and dignity has officially become an Olympic sport, and most residents are losing. What It Means For You: If you’re renting in Savannah, you’re competing in one of America’s toughest housing markets. Only about 1 in 10 rental properties here cost […]
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19-Year-Old Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Woodstock’s New Parking Deck
A 19-year-old died Tuesday after crashing his motorcycle on the sixth floor of the City Center East Parking Deck in downtown Woodstock. What It Means For You: The sixth floor of the new parking deck will stay closed while police investigate. If you park downtown, you’ll need to use lower levels. What Happened: Police got […]
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Oconee County Couple Remembered After Fatal Crash in Morgan County
A longtime Oconee County couple is being remembered for their devotion to family, church, and community after a crash in Morgan County claimed their lives last month. Mitchell Gregory Lee, 60, and his wife, Jan Walker Lee, 59, of Bostwick, died on Sept. 7 when their truck went off a bridge on High Shoals Road […]
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Cherokee County Man Gets Two Life Sentences for Child Sex Abuse
A Cherokee County judge sentenced a 37-year-old Ball Ground man to two life sentences plus 19 years for sexually abusing a child he knew for about a year. What Happened: Zachery Allan Maltman was found guilty on August 27 by a Cherokee County jury. Judge Jennifer Davis handed down the sentence on September 29. The […]
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Brian Snitker Steps Down As Braves Manager After 10 Seasons
Brian Snitker will no longer manage the Atlanta Braves after leading the team for nearly 10 years and winning a World Series in 2021. What’s Happening: Snitker, 69, is moving to an advisory role with the team and will be inducted into the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame before a game next year. The Big […]
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What’s Behind The Government Shutdown?
The federal government has shut down after lawmakers failed to pass a new budget. Congress has been here before. But this time, the fight is over something that reaches right into family checkbooks — the cost of health insurance. The Sticking Point Democrats are refusing to support a temporary budget unless it includes extended subsidies […]
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Does The Government Shutdown Matter in Georgia?
The clock has run out on government funding, which expired at midnight on Oct. 1 as Congress did not take action. NPR reports on how a U.S. government shutdown affects the entire nation, from federal jobs and air traffic control to weather prediction, benefits like Social Security, and national parks. GPB is reporting from across […]
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More Than 100,000 Georgians Impacted By Government Shutdown
The federal government shut down as of 12:01 a.m., and it could affect the income of about 111,000 Georgia employees. Many will not get paid, causing an economic loss that could reverberate through communities. But the Georgia Department of Labor said Friday that the estimated 110,900 federal workers who could be furloughed may be eligible to […]
