Rhodes Hall, one of Atlanta’s most famously haunted buildings, will host after-hours ghost tours on October 24, 29 and 30. The popular Legends and Lore Tour invites guests to explore the historic mansion and hear stories of unexplained footsteps, strange lights, and reported ghost sightings. The 1904 Romanesque Revival home, often called the “Castle on […]
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Nobody (in Georgia) Wants to Work Anymore
You’ve probably heard the line: “Nobody wants to work anymore.” Usually tossed out at younger workers and usually with a sigh. But here’s the twist. Georgia is one of the easiest states in America to retire in, which means a whole lot of older workers here are lining up to stop working as soon as […]
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Richmond County Deputies Searching for Missing 17-Year-Old
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Katrina Marie Mae Goin, who has been reported as a runaway. Deputies say Katrina was last seen on Tuesday, September 2, around 1:15 p.m. leaving her home in the 3000 block of Lucas Circle. She was wearing a gray oversized hoodie […]
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Bus Crash in Augusta Thursday Morning: What We Know
AUGUSTA — A morning crash involving a city bus is slowing down drivers in Augusta. What’s Happening: Deputies say an Augusta Public Transit bus was involved in a crash just after 7 this morning at Gordon Highway and Kissingbower Road. No one was hurt, but traffic is taking the hit. Why It Matters: Morning commutes […]
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In Hot Water: Georgia is At Ground Zero For a Hurricane This Month
AccuWeather hurricane experts say exceptional warmth in the Gulf is raising the risk of rapid intensification later this month, heightening the danger if tropical storms or hurricanes develop or move into the region. “Atmospheric conditions will be primed for tropical storms and hurricanes to develop by mid-September,” AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva explained. “AccuWeather […]
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Clash Over Fulton Election Board: Groups Urge County to Follow Court Order
Two civic groups are pressing Fulton County commissioners to stop resisting a court order and fill open seats on the county’s election board. On Thursday, Democracy Defense Project – Georgia and RightCount Georgia issued a joint statement saying commissioners should comply with Judge David Emerson’s ruling to appoint two Republicans, Julie Adams and Jason Frazier, […]
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Georgia Presses Pause on New COVID Vaccine Until National Guidance Arrives
Georgia’s public health department says the new COVID vaccine for 2025–26 isn’t available yet. Officials are waiting for federal health experts to give the final go-ahead later this month. Here’s what you need to know: Georgia health leaders say they’ll share updates once those decisions are made. The FDA has already cleared the new vaccines, […]
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Pace Academy Teacher Charged With Sexual Battery
Parents in Atlanta are facing troubling news after a former Pace Academy teacher was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting two teenage students at the private school. What Police Say: Investigators allege that 33-year-old Marshall Lopez touched two female students inappropriately during the spring semester. According to warrants, Lopez kept both girls after class, where […]
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Georgia Parents Are Loaning Their Kids Money… With Interest
Remember when borrowing money from your parents meant a guilt trip, not a 6.4% APR? Well, welcome to Georgia, where mom and dad apparently moonlight as Wells Fargo—just with more casserole and fewer hidden fees. MarketBeat.com asked parents how they handle family loans, and it turns out the “Bank of Mom & Dad” is tired […]
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Savannah Launches Big Playground Upgrades at 2 Parks
Starting this month, Savannah families will see two of the city’s most popular parks get major playground upgrades. What’s new at Daffin Park: What’s changing at Forsyth Park: The bigger picture:Savannah’s Recreation Re-Imagined plan, approved in 2021, has already poured more than $4 million into upgrading parks and recreation spaces across the city. Officials say […]