If you’re pregnant and working in Georgia, the numbers aren’t in your favor. A new study analyzing workplace discrimination data shows Georgia leads the nation in pregnancy discrimination cases, with incidents happening at more than double the national average. The Reality Behind the Numbers Georgia recorded 7.87 discrimination incidents per 100,000 women workers in 2024 […]
Posted inEducation
This Historic Georgia High School Just Got a $40 Million Glow-Up
After four years of planning and construction, one of the South’s oldest public high schools is ready for its big reveal. The Academy of Richmond County in Augusta will welcome students back into its completely renovated building on September 22. The $40 million project transformed the interior while preserving the school’s 1926 exterior on Walton […]
Posted inCrime
Work-Release Inmate Arrested for Burglarizing Gwinnett Charity
Someone broke into a place that exists to help people exactly like him. Lavan Hickman, 38, was arrested for burglarizing the North Gwinnett Cooperative in Buford — a nonprofit food pantry and assistance center that’s been helping struggling families in the Gwinnett area for over 30 years. The catch? Hickman was supposed to be on […]
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Georgians React to Charlie Kirk Assassination
(The Center Square) – University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue said Thursday that Charlie Kirk’s death was a reminder of the importance of “protecting open dialogue on our campuses.” Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at the Utah Valley University in Orem when he was killed with a single […]
Posted inWeather
Georgia’s About to Get Hot Again: Here’s What to Expect From The Weather This Week
If you’ve been enjoying the slightly cooler weather, time to soak it up while you can. Georgia’s dry spell isn’t going anywhere, and temperatures are climbing back into the 90s by early next week. What’s Coming Starting today, expect sunny skies with highs between 80-88°F. But that’s just the beginning of a steady warm-up as […]
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Charlie Kirk Assassin Still On The Loose
The suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk still has not been identified or captured, according to FBI officials. At a news conference held just before 10 p.m., authorities released new photos of the suspect along with video tracking the suspect’s movements after the shooting. However, a suspect has not been named and the agency […]
Posted inPublic Safety
5-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Hit By a Car Early Thursday Morning
A 5-year-old girl died Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle on White Hill Road in Screven County, according to the Screven County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened around 6:25 a.m. when Screven 911 received the initial report. Emergency responders arrived at the scene within four minutes and found the child, who was then […]
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Paraglider crash at Barrow County Airport: What We Know
An man was injured in a paraglider crash at Barrow County Airport on Wednesday afternoon. He was breathing but not responsive when first responders arrived and was taken to the hospital. The FAA has been notified and will investigate. What happened: Quote: “The swift action of the citizen who called 911 ensured a rapid response […]
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What’s Viral: Atlanta Man’s Brazil Airbnb Drama
What was meant to be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Brazil quickly took a turn for Ethan, a regular guy from Atlanta who occasionally shares snippets of his life online. A misunderstanding with his longtime friends led to an unexpected eviction from their shared Airbnb. Instead of beach days with the group, he suddenly found himself […]
