🚨 The Gist: After nine years of legislative service, Representative Clay Pirkle has announced his retirement from the Georgia House of Representatives, marking the end of his tenure in public office. 📰 The Details: In a heartfelt announcement, Rep. Clay Pirkle (R-Ashburn) revealed his decision not to seek re-election for House District 169. Representing parts […]
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Second Arrest Made in Lawrenceville Home Invasion Case
🚨 The Gist: A second individual, Yenson Adrian Cedeno Acevedo, has been charged in relation to a violent home invasion that occurred in Lawrenceville in December. 📰 The Details: Following an extensive investigation into a December 6, 2023, home invasion, Lawrenceville police have made a significant breakthrough by charging Yenson Adrian Cedeno Acevedo with Home […]
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Rabies Alert: Auburn Resident Bitten by Rabid Cat
🚨 The Gist: A rabid cat bit a person in Auburn, triggering a health alert urging residents to avoid animals showing abnormal behavior and to vaccinate their pets. 📰 The Details: In Auburn, part of the Gwinnett County, a resident was bitten by a cat that later tested positive for rabies. The incident, which occurred […]
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Georgia Republicans Strike Next Blow in Their War on Books
The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate has passed legislation that would prohibit city, county, and regional libraries from using either tax dollars or private funds on any materials offered by the American Library Association (ALA). Senate Bill 390 cleared the upper chamber in the General Assembly 33-20 along party lines Thursday on Crossover Day, the deadline legislation […]
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Give Mom a Break From Living in a Zoo and Take Her to Zoo Atlanta For Brunch on Mother’s Day
Zoo Atlanta is inviting families to celebrate Mother’s Day with a special brunch in the Michael & Thalia Carlos Ballroom, offering panoramic views of the African Savanna. Scheduled for Sunday, May 12, 2024, the event provides two seating options, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., accommodating various group […]
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Woman Injured in Mysterious Shooting in Savannah
🔎 The Gist: A shooting on Delano Street in Savannah has left a woman with serious injuries. Police are investigating the incident with no immediate clues on the shooter. 📰 The Details: On March 1, emergency responders rushed to a home on Delano Street following a call about someone having trouble breathing. They found the […]
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Warnock Calls For Biden to Spend More on Border Security and Fighting Fentanyl
🔎 The Gist: Senator Raphael Warnock and 16 other senators want President Biden to spend more money on border security and stop the dangerous drug fentanyl from coming into the country. 📰 The Details: These senators are working together to get more security at the borders to stop drugs, especially fentanyl, from being smuggled in. […]
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Gwinnett Police Mourn Loss of K9 Officer Peper
The Gwinnett County Police Department is in mourning following the loss of a valued member of their team, K9 Peper. The department announced the death of the canine officer on February 25, after a sudden illness related to a mass found near her heart. K9 Peper was more than just a service animal; she was […]
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Athens Mayor Faces Fiery Criticism Amid Tragic Student Death
The Gist: Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz’s press conference, intended to address community safety, was overtaken by protestors accusing him of fostering a sanctuary city environment linked to the murder of Laken Riley on the UGA campus. The Details: During a press conference, Mayor Kelly Girtz was confronted by protestors over the city’s immigration policies following […]
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Georgia Weather: March Comes in Like a Lion With Rain and Storms
🌦 The Gist: It looks like March will roar in like a lion this year. Georgia residents can expect showers and possible thunderstorms today, though severe weather is not anticipated. ⚡ The Details: The forecast predicts intermittent thunderstorms today, potentially featuring lightning, yet no hazardous weather conditions are expected tonight. The region should remain alert […]
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What’s in The Immigration Bill The Georgia House Passed Today?
Legislation requiring local law enforcement agencies to comply with a 2006 state law aimed at illegal immigration cleared the Republican-controlled Georgia House Thursday. House Bill 1105, which passed 97-74 primarily along party lines, comes on the heels of last week’s murder of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, on the University of Georgia campus in […]
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Georgia Man sentenced for fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship
📍 The Gist: A man residing in Georgia has been sentenced for fraudulently securing U.S. citizenship, concealing his involvement in Ethiopia’s notorious “Red Terror.” 📜 The Details: Mezemr Abebe Belayneh, known also as “Mezmur Amare Belayneh,” was sentenced in Atlanta for hiding his role in Ethiopia’s oppressive “Red Terror” campaign when he applied for U.S. […]
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Will Georgia’s Film Tax Credit Get Less Generous?
The state House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would put new restrictions on Georgia’s generous film tax credit. House Bill 1180, which passed 131-34, would require film production companies to meet at least four of 10 criteria to qualify for an additional 10% income tax credit on top of the 20% base credit the […]
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All 159 Georgia Counties Unite to Urge Brian Kemp to Reform Mental Health
📢 The Gist: In a landmark decision, all counties in Georgia have adopted a resolution urging enhanced mental health reform, demonstrating statewide commitment to this vital cause. 🔍 The Details: The resolution, backed by all 159 counties in Georgia, calls on Governor Brian Kemp and the General Assembly to escalate mental health reform efforts. This […]
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Valdosta’s New Initiative Empowers Teens to Combat Youth Violence
The Gist: The Valdosta Police Department introduces the S.A.Y.V.E. program to empower local teens with essential knowledge and skills for tackling violence and negative influences in their community. The Details: The Stand Against Youth Violence Education (S.A.Y.V.E.) initiative, slated for June 10-14, 2024, is a targeted effort to educate 13- to 16-year-olds on critical issues […]
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Leap Day
Leap Day rolls around once every four years, offering a blend of trivia, traditions, and oddities that make it more than just an extra day on the calendar. Here’s a light-hearted look at some of the fun facts and peculiarities surrounding February 29. A Birthday Like No OtherLeap Day babies, or leaplings, have the unique […]
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An East Point Man Was Shot and Killed By a Relative in His Own Front Yard
The Gist: A family conflict turned deadly in East Point when a man was shot several times by a relative in his front yard, leading to his subsequent death at the hospital. The Details: East Point Police were called to a residence on Connally Drive on February 28, following a report of a shooting. They […]
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How To Get Rid of Household Hazardous Waste in DeKalb County in Spring 2024
🏡 The Gist: DeKalb County provides a crucial service to its residents with a free household hazardous waste disposal event, ensuring safe and environmentally friendly waste management. 🌿 The Details: Scheduled for March 16, at the Central Transfer Station in Decatur, this event allows DeKalb County residents to dispose of household hazardous waste materials responsibly. […]
