A student at Apalachee High School was taken into custody Friday following what administrators described as threatening remarks made on campus. School officials moved quickly after becoming aware of the situation, with campus security officers responding immediately to investigate the incident. The arrest comes just over a week after the school community marked the one-year […]
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Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Shows How Far We’ve Fallen
Charlie Kirk was assassinated this week. A man with a microphone in his hand and an audience in front of him was cut down mid-sentence. Whatever you thought of him, the shock should have stopped us cold. Instead, before the echoes of the gunshot faded, too many people sprinted for their political jerseys. If you […]
Posted inHealth
Measles Confirmed in Fulton County: What We Know
An unvaccinated Fulton County resident has tested positive for measles after spending time at Georgia State University, a popular North Avenue restaurant, and local soccer facilities while infected. The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed the case Friday, marking a concerning development since most measles cases trace back to overseas exposure. The patient has not […]
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Utah’s Governor Calls Social Media a Cancer: He’s Not Wrong
In the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s shooting, Utah Governor Spencer Cox didn’t just talk about political violence — he took aim at social media itself. “Social media is a cancer on our society right now,” Cox said, urging people to “log off, turn off, touch grass, hug a family member, go out and do […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Georgia Tops Nation’s Worst List for Discriminating Against Pregnant Women at Work
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 […]