Marietta High School just achieved its highest graduation rate in history, with 92.2% of students earning their diplomas within four years. Why it matters: The milestone places Marietta among metro Atlanta’s top four school districts, outperforming the state average of 87.2% and showing remarkable progress for historically underserved student groups. What’s happening: The graduation rate […]
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Georgia Man Gets 68 Years Behind Bars For Setting His Girlfriend on Fire
A LaFayette man will spend nearly seven decades behind bars after setting his girlfriend on fire and then months later shooting a dog during a violent rampage against his new wife. What’s happening: Jarvis Jackson, 43, was sentenced to 68 years in prison after being convicted of multiple violent felonies, including aggravated assault, aggravated battery, […]
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Today is National Coffee Day: Here’s How to Get Free Coffee in Georgia
It’s National Coffee Day, and Georgia shops are pouring free and cheap cups today, Monday, September 29. Here’s where to save money right now, no matter your city. What’s Happening:Major brands are running the same deals at participating Georgia locations today. Many offers come through each brand’s rewards app or website. Statewide Chain Offers Today […]
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Is Fall Weather Finally Coming to Georgia This Week?
Georgia residents can expect a shift to true fall weather starting Thursday, with temperatures dropping to the mid-70s after a warm start to the week. What It Means For You: You’ll need to adjust your wardrobe by midweek as temperatures cool significantly. Thursday and Friday will feel noticeably cooler with highs in the 70s and […]
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Coyote Populations Surge in Georgia
Trying to curb coyote populations may be a lost cause, according to a new University of Georgia study. After careful counting of the animal across the Southeast, researchers found that Eastern coyote populations stabilize faster than they can be reduced. Using cameras, different howls as well as 18 years of data, researchers found not only one coyote per […]
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Atlanta Ranks 9th Best City for Working Parents in 2025
Atlanta has secured a top-10 spot among the best U.S. cities for working parents, offering residents a strong balance of career flexibility and family support systems. What It Means For You: Atlanta parents benefit from relatively affordable childcare (costing 13.3% of median household income) and strong professional flexibility with numerous coworking spaces and remote work […]
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Georgia Gas Prices Drop to $2.87
Georgia drivers are seeing a welcome dip in gas prices this fall, with the state average now at $2.87 per gallon, 10 cents cheaper than this time last year. What It Means For You: Filling up a standard 15-gallon tank now costs about $43.05, nearly $2 less than last year. This extra savings comes just […]
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Snappy Meal: Gator Spotted at Macon McDonald’s Again
Bibb County residents might want to super-size their caution when visiting the Golden Arches on Rocky Creek Road, as an uninvited reptilian regular has returned. What It Means For You: Your Quarter Pounder run could turn into a quarter-mile sprint if you encounter the cold-blooded customer who’s apparently developed a taste for fast food faster […]
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Missing Clayton County Children Found Safe
Two Clayton County children reported missing have been safely located and are now with their mother, according to police officials. What It Means For You: Local families can breathe easier knowing the community alert system worked effectively to help locate 12-year-old Peyton Christopher and her 2-year-old brother Jamare Berry. What’s Happening: The Clayton County Police […]
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Mother’s Boyfriend Accused of Killing Her and Shooting Her Child in Forsyth County
A teenager survived multiple gunshot wounds after fleeing to a neighbor’s home during a domestic dispute that claimed the life of their mother, an off-duty Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Deputy. What’s Happening: The teen escaped to a neighbor’s home Saturday evening after being shot multiple times during an argument between their mother and her boyfriend, Eric […]
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Georgia Ranks 8th Nationally for Construction Job Losses
Georgia lost 3,500 construction jobs between May 2024 and May 2025, placing it among the top 10 states experiencing the steepest declines in the sector. What It Means For You: If you work in construction or related industries in Georgia, you may face a tighter job market and potentially lower wages as employers adjust to […]
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Tropical Storm Imelda Takes Hard Right and Avoids Georgia
The latest forecast shows Imelda moving eastward, meaning Georgia residents can expect minimal weather disruptions this week. What It Means For You: You’ll experience a warm, dry Sunday with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s, followed by increased cloud cover and possible light rain showers on Monday as Imelda moves off Florida’s east coast. […]
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Beware of Fake Tyler Perry Studios Scam Targeting Aspiring Actors
Young and aspiring talent is always on the lookout for opportunities to break into their chosen careers. Actors dream of working in film and theater, musicians want to upload their music to streaming platforms and perform live gigs, and traditional artists hope to see their work in galleries and sell pieces online. With Gen Z […]
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NIH Launches New Multimillion-Dollar Initiative to Reduce U.S. Stillbirth Rate
The National Institutes of Health has launched a five-year, $37 million stillbirth consortium in a pivotal effort to reduce what it has called the country’s “unacceptably high” stillbirth rate. The announcement last week thrilled doctors, researchers and families and represented a commitment by the agency to prioritize stillbirth, the death of an expected child at […]
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Here Are The Georgia Starbucks Locations That Are Closing
Four Georgia Starbucks locations are closing their doors as part of the coffee giant’s corporate restructuring, leaving some local caffeine seekers to find their fix elsewhere. What It Means For You: If you frequent the Starbucks at 100 Peachtree Street, 21 14th Street, 1870 Piedmont Avenue in Atlanta, or 1758 Washington Road in Thomson, you’ll […]
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Police Shot an Armed Man Approaching an Elementary School in Valdosta
A Valdosta police officer shot and killed 25-year-old Tychicus Armondo Deshazer as he approached S.L. Mason Elementary School with a gun after reportedly firing at cars in the pickup line on Thursday. What’s Happening: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation of the September 25 officer-involved shooting at the request of the […]
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Can Guaranteed Income Improve Georgia’s Dismal Preterm Birth Rate?
A pilot program began providing a $1,000 monthly stipend in June for pregnant women living in parts of Fulton County with a high preterm birth rate. In 2024, Georgia received an “F” on the March of Dimes Report Card, with a 11.8% preterm birth rate, which is higher than the U.S. rate of 10.4%. Atlanta […]
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Tropical Storm Imelda Could Target Georgia Coast Early Next Week
A weather system currently designated as PTC 9 is forecast to strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda by Sunday, with coastal Southeast impacts likely in the coming days. What It Means For You: Georgia residents, especially those with coastal travel plans this weekend, should stay alert to changing forecasts as the storm’s path remains uncertain. No […]
