The Richmond County School District announced possible delays in opening the new Belair Middle School for the 2024-25 school year, citing unforeseen construction setbacks. 🏫 Why It Matters: This delay could impact hundreds of students and families, potentially requiring last-minute adjustments to school assignments and transportation plans. 🚧 What’s Happening: 📅 Catch Up Quick: Belair […]
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Here Are The Top 3 Summer Road Trips for Families in Georgia
A recent survey revealed three Georgia road trip routes among the most desired by families for summer 2024, with the Atlanta to Savannah journey securing the 12th spot nationally. 🏞️ Why It Matters: These rankings highlight Georgia’s appeal as a family-friendly destination, potentially boosting local tourism and showcasing the state’s diverse attractions to both residents […]
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New Public Shooting Range Opens in Union County
Union County celebrated the grand opening of a new public shooting range, adding to Georgia’s network of over 45 public archery and shooting facilities. Why It Matters: This new range supports Georgia’s thriving target shooting industry, which has an annual economic impact of $954 million and generates about 8,500 jobs. What’s Happening: ⏰ Range Details: […]
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Expect Severe Weather and More Extreme Heat in Georgia This Weekend
North and Central Georgia are bracing for a week of potentially hazardous weather this weekend, including thunderstorms and extreme heat through next Thursday. ⚠️ Why It Matters: These weather conditions pose significant risks to public safety, potentially causing property damage and health hazards due to severe storms and dangerously high temperatures. 🌩️ What’s Happening: 🔍 […]
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DeKalb County to Open Cooling Centers Due to Excessive Heat
In response to National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers from Friday, June 28, through Monday, July 1. 🌡️ The Details: To combat the extreme heat, DeKalb County will utilize recreation centers and libraries as cooling centers. These locations will operate during their standard business hours, […]
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Elected and Party Officials React to Last Night’s Debate and Biden’s Poor Performance
Sen. Raphael Warnock praises President Joe Biden’s debate performance in the spin room at the McCamish Pavilion. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder. Democrats at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion faced a crowd of dozens of reporters from around the world shouting questions about Biden’s debate performance and whether he should remain the party’s candidate. Speaking to reporters in […]
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Man Dies in Police Shooting After U-Haul Chase in Bulloch County
A man was killed in a police shooting following a high-speed chase in Bulloch County on Thursday. The incident began with an armed robbery report and ended when the suspect allegedly drove a U-Haul truck toward deputies. 🚔 What’s Happened: 🔍 Between the Lines: 🏛️ Next Steps: The GBI will submit its findings to the […]
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Help Find Missing Georgia 15-Year-Old Haley Lynn Norris
Haley Lynn Norris, a 15-year-old girl from Flovilla has been reported missing. She was last seen on the night of June 25. 🔍 The Details: Haley Lynn Norris, a white female standing 5’3″ and weighing 140 pounds, was last seen at 11 p.m, June 26. in Flovilla. She was wearing black pants, a black tank […]
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Here’s What Happened At The Debate Between Trump and Biden in Atlanta
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump grappled over inflation, illegal immigration, abortion and more during the first debate of this election cycle Thursday night in Atlanta. A Quinnipiac poll released the day before the debate shows Trump with a 49%-45% lead over Biden, showing Biden needed to turn the tide […]
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WATCH: Trump and Biden Square Off in First Debate in Georgia
Below is the live stream of tonight’s historic debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. So, what makes this one “historic?” Here is what’s new with tonight’s debate:
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Newton County Commission Chairman Charged With Money Laundering
Newton County Commission Chairman Marcello Banes and a local real estate broker have been indicted on federal charges of laundering money obtained through a fraud scheme. Banes, 48, and Stephanie Lindsey, 52, both of Covington, are charged with conspiracy to launder money and with money laundering. A federal grand jury also indicted Lindsey for income […]
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Georgia’s Crucial Role: Could Biden and Trump’s Atlanta Debate Sway The 2024 Election?
Joe Biden won Georgia in 2020’s election by 0.23% of the vote, the narrowest margin of any state. What happens in Atlanta on Thursday could determine whether he wins the state, and the presidency, again. Biden and presumptive Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump will meet for the first presidential debate of the 2024 […]
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Why Did Trump Change His Tone on Biden’s Competence Before Atlanta Debate?
In American politics, rhetoric and strategy play pivotal roles in shaping public perception and influencing voter behavior. Former President Donald Trump, known for his unfiltered and often abrasive communication style, has recently made a notable shift in his approach towards President Joe Biden. After months of portraying Biden as incompetent and incapable, Trump began altering […]
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Why You Should Watch Thursday’s Debate Between Donald Trump and Joe Biden
The upcoming debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden on June 27 in Atlanta is set to be one of the most pivotal events of this election season. Whether you’re a committed supporter, undecided, or simply weary of the political process, there are several compelling reasons why you should tune in. Historic Rivalry Trump and […]
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Update: Chatham County Sheriff is ‘as Cantankerous as Ever’
Below is a letter from the Wilcher Family giving an update on Sheriff John T. Wilcher’s recovery process after he was hospitalized last week. Your messages and gestures of support have been a tremendous source of strength for our family. We continue to be touched by the community’s solidarity and the love shown by the […]
Posted inHome & Garden
Will This Summer’s Heat Wave Lead to an Insect Invasion in Georgia?
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 […]
