St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in rural northeast Georgia will discontinue its maternal health services next month as its parent company moves to consolidate OB/GYN services to one location, the hospital announced last week. The decision will affect the hospital’s labor and delivery unit as well as Clear Creek OBGYN, a separate center which provides […]
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Emory University Goes Tuition-Free For Families Making Less Than $200,000
Starting fall 2026, Emory University is rewriting what college access means in Atlanta and beyond. Any student whose family earns $200,000 or less will now attend tuition-free. The new Emory Advantage Plus scholarship signals a direct response to the barrier that keeps so many students from crossing campus gates: the price tag. “When students sit […]
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How To Watch Charlie Kirk’s Funeral on Sunday
Georgians who want to watch Charlie Kirk’s funeral can see it live on several platforms Sunday at 2 p.m. Eastern. The most direct option is LiveNOW from FOX. That stream will carry the service in full and is available statewide through the FOX Local app on phones, tablets, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and most […]
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Buckhead Brothel Owner Gets Prison For Sex Trafficking
Jamika “Jae” Weese will serve five years in federal prison after running a prostitution ring from an Atlanta apartment and fraudulently obtaining nearly $70,000 in pandemic relief funds. What It Means For You: Atlanta authorities have removed a sex trafficking operation from Buckhead, making the community safer while ensuring COVID relief funds go to legitimate […]
Posted inSpecial Features
Exploring Pathways to Your Dream Career
Identifying the career path you’re truly passionate about can be one of life’s most fulfilling experiences. But for many, the journey toward that dream job can be laden with uncertainty and confusion. This article aims to guide you through various steps and strategies to help unlock your potential and navigate towards the career you desire. […]
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Stranded Anglers Rescued from Oconee River After Boat Gets Trapped
Game wardens sprang into action yesterday when two fishermen found themselves stuck on the Oconee River after their boat became entangled in a tree. What’s Happening: A fisherman contacted Game Warden Erin Paulk Tuesday afternoon after his vessel became trapped on a tree in the Oconee River, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources […]
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Brad Raffensperger Enters The Georgia Governor’s Race
Brad Raffensperger wants to follow the trail of Brian Kemp, who used his title as Georgia secretary of state to launch into the governor’s office. Raffensperger joined the field of Republican contenders Wednesday, on a platform that includes more jobs, less taxation, immigration controls and other traditional GOP hallmarks, including guns, God and — these […]
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WATCH: Tool Thief Hits Stone Mountain Harbor Freight
A shoplifter walked out of a Stone Mountain Harbor Freight with a cart full of unpaid tools last week, according to Gwinnett County Police. What’s Happening: Surveillance footage shows the suspect loading tools into a shopping cart at the 1825 Rockbridge Road location on August 12 before leaving without paying, according to police. The suspect […]
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The Jimmy Carter Stamp Will Be Released on His 101st Birthday
The U.S. Postal Service will honor Georgia’s own Jimmy Carter with a commemorative stamp to be unveiled at The Carter Center in Atlanta on October 1 — what would have been the former president’s 101st birthday. Why It Matters The stamp celebrates not just a U.S. president but a Nobel Peace Prize winner whose global […]
