The transition from high school to the next chapter of life is a pivotal period for many young adults. Exploring future career options, obtaining further education, and gaining work experience are all crucial steps on this journey. Making informed decisions during these formative years can set the foundation for a successful career and personal life. […]
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Here Are The Candidates Running For Office in Roswell
After months of public pushback over transparency, development, and the future of one of Roswell’s most historic landmarks, voters are preparing to make their voices heard. Qualifying is now closed for the city’s November 4th election, and the ballot is set. At stake: the mayor’s seat and three city council posts. Every race is contested […]
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If You Want To Keep Filing Your Taxes For Free, You Need to Take This Survey
The IRS wants to hear from you on how you file your taxes. The agency opened a short, anonymous survey that could shape the future of free tax filing. It closes Sept. 5, 2025. Why It Matters: Your answers will help the Treasury Department write a report to Congress that could decide what free options […]
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Parker’s Kitchen Donates $360,000 to Help Injured Veterans in Georgia
A $360,000 donation from Parker’s Kitchen will support veterans living with injuries in Georgia and South Carolina. The money was raised through a customer round-up campaign and a 25 percent match from the company. Wounded Warrior Project Chief Executive Officer Walt Piatt accepted the donation during a check presentation at the Parker’s Kitchen headquarters in […]
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Georgia National Fair Tickets Drop to $10 in Flash Sale
The Georgia National Fair is offering a 36-hour flash sale on tickets, cutting prices to $10 until 9 p.m. Tuesday. What’s Happening: Catch Up Quick: The Georgia National Fair runs October 2 through October 12 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry. The lineup this year includes concerts from The Fray, Shenandoah, and […]
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Do Republicans Really Support IVF?
Republican support for in vitro fertilization, after surging in the wake of a 2024 Alabama Supreme Court decision that threatened the procedure, may be splintering as President Donald Trump retreats from his IVF promises and more far-right voices gain ground. Earlier this year, conservatives in the Tennessee House staged an eleventh-hour skirmish over an IVF […]
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Georgians Are Drinking Less Alcohol
A new study on behalf of Trace One has identified which U.S. states are seeing the largest decline in alcohol use. Alcohol consumption in the United States has shifted noticeably in recent years, with a growing share of adults choosing to drink less—or not at all. Public health experts point to a combination of factors […]
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Georgia Bank Teller Accused of Stealing Money from Customers
A Cedartown bank teller is facing felony charges after police say she pocketed money from customer transactions at Colony Bank. Why It Matters: Residents want to trust that when they hand cash to a teller, it ends up where it should. Cases like this test that trust and raise questions about oversight at local banks. […]