Fragile pages meet strong pixels Rare books carry a weight that goes beyond their words. Each fragile page and worn cover speaks of centuries gone by. Dust and time can erode these artifacts yet technology steps in to give them a second life. With careful scanning and restoration techniques the past becomes readable again in […]
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Hall County Homeowners Get Tax Relief
Hall County residents can breathe a little easier when they open their next property tax bill. For the 11th time in 12 years, county commissioners have approved a rollback in the tax rate — continuing a streak that puts more money back in homeowners’ pockets. The Board of Commissioners voted on September 11 to set […]
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Rip Currents on Tybee Island Today
Beachgoers heading to Tybee Island today should leave their swimming plans on shore as ocean rescue officials have issued a red flag warning due to strong rip currents. Current Beach Conditions Tybee Island Ocean Rescue announced Saturday morning that lifeguards are flying red flags throughout the beach, signaling dangerous rip currents and strong surf conditions. […]
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Armed and Dangerous: Police Search For Augusta Assault Suspect
AUGUSTA — Richmond County authorities are searching for a 41-year-old man in connection with an aggravated assault that occurred earlier this month at an apartment complex in Augusta. Rodrigus Antaun Freeman is wanted following an incident at Walker Estates Apartments on Peach Orchard Road on September 9, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Freeman […]
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Search Underway for Missing Teen in Cherokee County
Cherokee County authorities are seeking the public’s help to locate a missing teenager who disappeared into wooded trails late Friday night. David “Malakai” Jones, 17, was last seen walking alone into the trails at the end of Davis Mill Road at approximately 11:15 PM on September 12th. According to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, Jones was […]
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A Year Later, Georgia is Still Recovering From Hurricane Helene
It’s been nearly a year since Hurricane Helene tore through a large swath of South Georgia during the last week of September, killing 37 and causing widespread flooding and power outages. While blocked roads have long been cleared and power restored, Georgia farmers and foresters are still waiting for a full measure of disaster relief to replant […]
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Student Arrested at Apalachee High After Making Threat
A student at Apalachee High School was taken into custody Friday following what administrators described as threatening remarks made on campus. School officials moved quickly after becoming aware of the situation, with campus security officers responding immediately to investigate the incident. The arrest comes just over a week after the school community marked the one-year […]
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Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Shows How Far We’ve Fallen
Charlie Kirk was assassinated this week. A man with a microphone in his hand and an audience in front of him was cut down mid-sentence. Whatever you thought of him, the shock should have stopped us cold. Instead, before the echoes of the gunshot faded, too many people sprinted for their political jerseys. If you […]
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Measles Confirmed in Fulton County: What We Know
An unvaccinated Fulton County resident has tested positive for measles after spending time at Georgia State University, a popular North Avenue restaurant, and local soccer facilities while infected. The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed the case Friday, marking a concerning development since most measles cases trace back to overseas exposure. The patient has not […]
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Utah’s Governor Calls Social Media a Cancer: He’s Not Wrong
In the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s shooting, Utah Governor Spencer Cox didn’t just talk about political violence — he took aim at social media itself. “Social media is a cancer on our society right now,” Cox said, urging people to “log off, turn off, touch grass, hug a family member, go out and do […]
