Mac’s Chophouse in Marietta received a score of 64 during a routine health inspection on Dec. 30, 2025. What’s Happening: The restaurant at 19 N Park Square NE in Marietta failed its most recent health inspection with a score of 64. Health inspectors documented nine violations during the routine inspection. What’s Important: The restaurant lost […]
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The New Year’s Resolution Too Many People Skip
As we head into 2026, many people are setting goals for the year ahead. Some are practical. Some are aspirational. And some are familiar promises we make every January. There is also a popular idea floating around that cutting back on news or “taking a break from the news” is a healthy resolution. In reality, […]
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Man Shot in Broad Daylight on New Year’s Day at Macon Gas Station
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people in connection with the death of 27-year-old Ahmad Shahid Roberts at a Shell gas station in Macon. What’s Happening: Investigators arrested 28-year-old Malik Harris of Macon and 25-year-old Desmond Dewayne Hill of Macon. Deputies took both men into custody at the River Bend Apartments on Mercer University […]
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Signs Your Business Needs Professional Industrial or Commercial Cleaning
Many businesses rely on routine cleaning to function properly. But a time comes when basic maintenance doesn’t do enough. With operations growing and equipment getting worn, appearance is a normal requirement. For many decision-makers, things have to change when standard cleaning no longer keeps up with daily demands. Facilities with more operations need a higher […]
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Three Georgia Lottery Players Win $1 Million Each On New Year’s Day
The Georgia Lottery announced three $1 million winners on New Year’s Day through its Georgia Millionaire second-chance drawing. What’s Happening: The three winners live in College Park, Grovetown and Lawrenceville. The lottery selected them randomly and announced the winners at midnight on January 1. The winners can remain anonymous under Georgia law. What’s Important: Players […]
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Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Just Not on Paper Anymore
The printing press at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is quiet today. The regional print juggernaut printed its final edition yesterday and now exists solely in the digital world. When I worked for a local newspaper, we used to talk hypothetically about “the day the presses stopped printing.” We all knew it was inevitable and sometime in […]
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Uber Driver Shot and Killed During New Year’s Carjacking in Lawrenceville
A 58-year-old Uber driver was found shot to death in a Lawrenceville roadway early Thursday morning after being carjacked, police said. What’s Happening: Lawrenceville police responded to the 600 block of Groveland Parkway around 5:20 a.m. Wednesday after someone reported a person down in the roadway. Officers found a man dead from at least one […]
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Here Are The New Laws That Went Into Effect in Georgia Today
When the calendar flips to 2026, Georgians will see significant changes in how they do business, drive, work, and access healthcare. More than a dozen new state laws take effect on January 1, affecting everything from insurance operations to vehicle registration to healthcare coverage. What’s Happening Starting January 1, 2026, Georgia will implement sweeping changes […]
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Rain Expected Across Georgia This Weekend
Rain will move into Georgia starting Friday afternoon and lasting through Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City. What’s Happening: Light showers may begin Friday afternoon, but most rain will fall Friday night through Saturday afternoon. Forecasters expect 0.5 to one inch of rain across the region, with 1.5 to two inches […]
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What is Going on With USPS and Postmarks?
The U.S. Postal Service changed how it dates mail on Dec. 24, marking letters and packages with when they get processed instead of when people drop them off. What’s Happening: The postal service updated its rule book to clarify that postmarks show the date mail enters processing facilities, not when customers mail items. Mail dropped off […]
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The 2025 Newsmaker of The Year: Marjorie Taylor Greene
When U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from Congress on November 21, it sent shockwaves through Northwest Georgia. When she appeared on CBS’s “60 Minutes” on December 8 and publicly broke with Donald Trump, it stunned the nation. Those two moments made Greene the undeniable choice for The Georgia Sun’s 2025 Newsmaker of […]
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3 Days After Fatal Shooting, Savannah Police Make Arrest
Savannah police arrested a 36-year-old man on Dec. 31 in connection with a fatal shooting that happened three days earlier in the 600 block of West Gwinnett Street. What’s Happening: John Coleman was arrested Dec. 31 and charged with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The charges […]
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Georgia Sheriff’s Hilarious New Year’s PSA: Stay Out of Jail!
No New Year’s Eve would be complete without a hilarious warning from a Georgia Sheriff’s Office on social media. This year, the Candler County Sheriff’s Office — one of Georgia’s funniest social media law enforcement presences — wins the Internet for its reminder that if you get too rowdy on New Year’s Eve, they have […]
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3 Arrested In Barrow County Drug Sting
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people after an undercover drug operation in Barrow County. What’s Happening: The Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit wrapped up an undercover operation targeting illegal drug distribution in Barrow County. Three Winder residents were arrested on felony charges. Who Was Arrested: What’s Next: The investigation is still active. The Sheriff’s […]
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Turns Out Shooting Guns Into the Sky is Dangerous, Say Officials Who Shouldn’t Have to Say This
As New Year’s Eve celebrations kick off, public safety officials across Georgia are sounding the alarm about the dangers of celebratory gunfire. For those of you who may not be familiar with this term, this is the long-held tradition in both the South and the Middle East of firing a gun into the air when […]
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Georgia Fireworks Laws: What You Need to Know On New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is one of the few nights Georgia residents get extra time to light up the sky. While fireworks are legal in the Peach State, they come with strings attached. Know the rules before you start your own private fireworks show. New Year’s Gets Special Treatment State law gives revelers until 1 a.m. […]
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You Can No Longer Drive Your Car Up Kennesaw Mountain: Here’s Why
What’s Happening: Starting Jan. 6, visitors will no longer be allowed to use private cars on Mountain Road. The summit will still be reachable by shuttle, bicycle, or walking. What’s Important: About 2 million people visit the park each year. Park officials say removing vehicle traffic will help reduce damage caused by the steady weight […]
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Rabies Alert: Rabid Coyote Attacks Residents and Pets in Buford
A coyote in Buford has tested positive for rabies after attacking residents and pets in three separate incidents. What’s Happening: The attacks took place on December 26 and 27. The first incident left a resident and a dog injured near Holland Park Drive. Two more attacks happened early the next morning, involving two residents and another […]
