Georgia football fans are making their voices heard in the national conversation about NFL expansion. A new survey reveals that Savannah and Macon residents rank among the most passionate communities yearning for professional football franchises of their own. Georgia Cities Hungry for Hometown Teams While the Atlanta Falcons currently represent the Peach State in the […]
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Navigating Birthday Party Pressure: A Mom’s Perspective
Somewhat guilty mom admission – birthday parties stress me out. I’ve long held the belief that birthdays don’t need to be blowout affairs. A cake, a few balloons, a couple of presents – done. But somewhere along the way, kids’ birthday parties morphed into mini-weddings. There are themes, color-coordinated decorations, elaborate goodie bags, and some […]
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Weekly Horoscope Insights for All Zodiac Signs
Aries This week lights you up with optimism and a noticeable boost in charm, thanks to Jupiter’s generous influence. You may find yourself the center of attention in both personal and professional spaces, with people eager to hear what you have to say. Midweek is especially favorable for brainstorming or pitching ideas that have been […]
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Drunk Driver Convicted in Fatal Head-On Crash in Northwest Georgia
A Chattooga County jury has convicted Daniel James Craig on all counts related to a deadly 2017 crash on Taylor’s Ridge that claimed one life and seriously injured two others. The Collision and Its Aftermath On July 20, 2017, at approximately 6:47 a.m., a head-on collision occurred at the top of Taylor’s Ridge in Summerville. […]
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Milton Will Honor 9/11 Victims in Annual Ceremony
Milton residents will come together Thursday to mark the anniversary of one of America’s darkest days in what has become a cherished local tradition of remembrance and unity. The annual 9/11 commemoration ceremony will take place September 11 at 10 a.m. on the front lawn of Milton High School, bringing together students, families, first responders, […]
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Woodstock to Honor 9/11 Victims in Annual Remembrance Ceremony
Woodstock residents will have the opportunity to come together for a moment of collective reflection as the city hosts its annual 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony. The free community event will take place on Thursday, September 11 at 7 p.m. in The Park at City Center, offering a space for locals to honor those who […]
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80-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Collision on Cobb Parkway
An 80-year-old Kennesaw woman lost her life Monday morning after being struck by an SUV while walking along Cobb Parkway, according to police. The Cobb County Police are investigating the fatal collision that occurred at approximately 5:13 a.m. on September 8 at the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Crater Lake Drive in Kennesaw. What happened […]
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Why Did Corrections Officials Keep a Murderer’s Escape Quiet for 5 Days?
A convicted murderer walked away from his work assignment last week, but the public wasn’t notified until five days after his disappearance, raising serious questions about communication between law enforcement agencies. Timeline Reveals Troubling Gaps Stacy Huggins disappeared from his assigned work site on Wilson Road in Hephzibah on September 4. According to the Richmond […]
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Atlanta Restaurant Fails Health Inspection With a 47
A local Atlanta eatery faces serious food safety concerns after health inspectors found multiple critical violations during a routine check earlier this month. BGR Grille, at 1603 White Way in Atlanta, received a failing score of 47 during its September 2 inspection, according to records from the health department. Temperature Troubles Top List of Violations […]
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Judge Says Georgia’s Absentee Ballot Restrictions Can Stay
A federal judge has upheld a portion of a controversial 2022 Georgia election law dealing with absentee ballots. In a 50-page ruling Monday, U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee declared that the state had a “compelling governmental interest” in restricting the distribution of absentee ballot applications by third-party voting rights activists. He ruled that the state […]