📅 The Gist: Georgia residents can now book state park accommodations 14 months in advance, a month earlier than out-of-state visitors, thanks to a new initiative led by State Representative Marcus Wiedower and the Department of Natural Resources. 📜 The Details: State Representative Marcus Wiedower, chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, has […]
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Georgia Man Receives Life Sentence for Trapping Woman in Car Trunk and Setting it on Fire
🔍 The Gist: Gerald Jerome Clark has been convicted by a DeKalb County jury for the gruesome murder of Mary Kilpatrick, involving kidnapping, assault, and arson. 📰 The Details: On September 26, 2020, in Stone Mountain, 44-year-old Gerald Jerome Clark committed a heinous crime that ended in the death of 27-year-old Mary Kilpatrick. According to […]
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Emory University in Crisis: Faculty to Weigh in on Vote of No Confidence Against University President
🔍 The Gist: Emory College of Arts and Sciences faculty will take an electronic vote on a motion of no confidence against University President Gregory Fenves, linked to his administration’s response to a recent campus protest. 📰 The Details: The faculty’s no-confidence motion follows a pro-Palestine campus protest on April 25, which, according to faculty, […]
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17-Year-Old Arrested in Fatal Quadruple Shooting at Fitzgerald Prom Party
🔍 The Gist: A 17-year-old has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following a quadruple shooting at a post-prom party in Fitzgerald which resulted in one fatality and three injuries. 📰 The Details: The shooting occurred early in the morning on April 28 at a gathering in the 300 block of East Pine […]
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The Plant Vogtle Nuclear Project is Finally Complete
The second of two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle has entered full commercial operation, Georgia Power officials announced Monday. Unit 4, which went online nine months after the completion of Unit 3 at the plant south of Augusta, can produce enough electricity to power an estimated 500,000 homes and businesses. “The new Vogtle units […]
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‘Peeping Tom’ Suspect Arrested in Lawrenceville
In the early hours of today, the Lawrenceville Police Department responded to a series of emergency calls reporting a “Peeping Tom” in the vicinity of Grayson Highway, Forest Place, and Kubol Drive. The suspect was caught in the act of peeping into a residential window. Upon noticing the officers, police say the suspect attempted to […]
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Georgia Weather: A Warm Week Ahead With Some Rain Showers
Georgia will experience a week of warm and mostly sunny weather with occasional chances for showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoons and evenings. Temperatures will be pleasant, with highs generally in the low 80s. Metro Atlanta Sunday, April 28 Monday, April 29 Tuesday, April 30 Wednesday, May 1 Thursday, May 2 Friday, May 3 […]
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Tick Talk: Which Areas of Georgia are Lone Star Tick Hotspots
A map created by Emory University researchers shows where lone star ticks are located in Georgia, giving researchers clues to understanding tick-borne diseases, while also showing the public where they’re likely to encounter the arachnids in the state. Longer days and warmer weather means more people spend time outdoors. It also means it’s peak lone […]
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Savannah Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Following Altercation on West Montgomery Crossroads
The Gist: A fatal shooting occurred on April 26 in Savannah, with police arresting a suspect. The Details: Savannah Police Department responded to a call at approximately 8:20 p.m. regarding an injured person in the 200 block of West Montgomery Crossroads. Upon arrival, officers found a man dead from multiple gunshot wounds. The initial investigation […]
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Walker County Man Dies in Overnight House Fire
The Gist: A house fire late last night in the Flintstone community of Walker County resulted in the death of a man in his late 40s. The Details: Walker County Fire Rescue was alerted to the blaze at 569 Tinkerbell Circle at 11:26 p.m. Firefighters found the home about 50% engulfed in flames. During their […]
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17-Year-Old Shot and Killed Outside Planet Fitness in Macon
The Gist: A 17-year-old was fatally shot during a large altercation at a Macon fitness center parking lot early this morning. The Details: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a deadly incident that unfolded just before 2 a.m. in the lower parking lot of Planet Fitness, located on the 100 block of Tom […]
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First-Class Failure: Mail Delays Could Put Georgia Elections at Risk
Delays in processing mail at a new regional distribution center in Palmetto aren’t just affecting individual Georgians trying to obtain vital prescription drugs or pay their monthly rents or mortgages. Chronic failures to deliver the mail in a timely manner are being seen in some quarters as a threat to the underpinnings of American democracy: […]
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Pollen Count Continues to Creep Up in Georgia
🌳 The Gist: Statewide pollen levels have escalated sharply to a count of 229, marking a consistent rise over the week. Yesterday’s count was 196. These counts are considered high, but not extremely high. 💡 The Details: Across the state, residents are facing high levels of tree, grass, and weed pollen, with the total count […]
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Boil Water Advisory Issued in Oconee County: What We Know
🚰 The Gist: Oconee County is currently under a countywide boil water advisory due to disruptions in water pressure from Bear Creek Reservoir. Water testing results are expected by 3 p.m. today. 🔧 The Details: The issue began with low to nonexistent water pressure throughout Oconee County, prompting local Water Resources crews and Bear Creek […]
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Are Your Allergies Interfering With Your Social Life?
Nearly a quarter of Americans (22%) have missed out on at least five outdoor events they wanted to attend over the past year because of allergies (65%), according to new research. In a survey of 2,000 adults, half of whom have perennial/seasonal allergies, found that respondents said having allergies or knowing someone who does has […]
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DeKalb County Funds $3.8 Million Plan to Improve Countywide Emergency Response Time
📊 The Gist: DeKalb County has committed $3.8 million to strengthen emergency medical services, inspired by the success of a new model in Dunwoody which slashed response times by 32%. 📝 The Details: In a significant move to enhance emergency response across the region, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved a substantial $3.8 million […]
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Savannah Shooting Leaves One in Serious Condition
🔍 The Gist: A man was seriously injured in a shooting near West 54th and Montgomery Street in Savannah, prompting a police investigation. 📰 The Details: Savannah Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert at about 11:50 a.m. They found a man with gunshot wounds in the 2000 block of Montgomery Street. Emergency services rushed him […]
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Squatter’s Rights? Not in Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Wednesday aimed at illegal squatting. House Bill 1017, which the Georgia House and Senate passed unanimously during this year’s legislative session, creates the offense of unlawful squatting when someone enters upon the land or premises of the owner without the owner or rightful occupant’s knowledge or consent. The bill comes […]
