🚨 The Gist: A second student has been arrested at Little Mill Middle School after being found to be aware of and recording a peer with a firearm on campus, then posting the video online. 🏫 The Details: Forsyth County Sheriff’s Deputies have made a subsequent arrest following the initial incident where a 14-year-old brought […]
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What Does The Wolf Outside The Chick-fil-A in Carrollton Mean?
🎨 The Gist: A wolf and a cow walk into a fast-food restaurant… If you’ve been to the Chick-fil-A in Carrollton recently, you might have noticed a statue of a wolf outside the building. A University of West Georgia student-led project resulted in the unique wolf statue at the local Chick-fil-A, embodying the spirit of […]
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Design Problems: So That The User Doesn’t Panic or Get Offended
Websites sometimes don’t work perfectly. Your hosting server slows down, or the user’s Internet provider is slow. And there may be errors on the site itself – no one is immune to this. Anyway, the problems spoil the impression of your service. But this can be compensated by a savvy UX/UI designer from a digital service […]
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Identity Theft and Suspicious Package Pickup in Columbia County: What We Know
📦 The Gist: A Columbia County resident reported a bizarre incident involving a delivered package she did not order and a suspicious pickup by an individual posing as a FedEx employee. 🚓 The Details: According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred when a package, which the victim did not order, was delivered […]
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NOW’s Low-Cost Internet and Mobile Make Getting Online Easy Across the South
NOW Internet Prepaid Service Provides More Reliability than Fixed Wireless for a Better Price NOW Mobile is New Prepaid Option with Unlimited 5G Data and Access to Millions of WiFi Hotspots Backed by the Xfinity Network, NOW Products Feature All-In Pricing, No Contracts or Credit Checks Today Comcast introduced NOW, a new brand of quality, […]
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Retirement Planning in Georgia: A Step-by-Step Guide
Effective retirement planning is key to maintaining financial health and securing a stable, comfortable future. Given the varying economic landscapes across states, tailoring your plan to your specific location is crucial. Take Georgia, for example, where retirees encounter a distinct financial environment characterized by varied living costs and tax regulations while also benefiting from affordable […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Would You Date Someone in A Different Political Party? Most Georgians Would
🔍 The Gist: A new study reveals that while political divisions run deep, many singles in Georgia are still open to dating across party lines, more so than in many other states. 📜 The Details: According to a poll conducted by DatingAdvice.com involving 3,000 singles, about 62% of singles in Georgia are open to dating […]
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Internet Outage At Glynn County Schools: What We Know
🔍 The Gist: A significant Internet outage is affecting the Glynn County School System, with repairs underway to restore connectivity as quickly as possible. 📜 The Details: The Glynn County School System announced today that they are experiencing a widespread Internet outage across their network. The IT department is actively working on resolving the issue […]
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Atlanta Police Search for Suspect in Assault and Robbery of 83-year-old Man
🔍 The Gist: Atlanta authorities are requesting public assistance to identify a suspect involved in the robbery of an elderly man on March 15. 📜 The Details: According to the Atlanta Police Department, at about 10:14 a.m., an unidentified male entered a location at 2000 Delowe Dr SW, Atlanta, and attempted to rob an 81-year-old […]
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A Random Act of Cruelty: The Shocking Beating Death of Mario Vasquez Lopez
In a somber courtroom in DeKalb County, justice echoed through the air as the final gavel fell on a case that gripped the community with its senseless brutality and tragic outcome. The trial of Jahiem Sims, a 22-year-old from Snellville, concluded with a guilty verdict after a jury convicted him on multiple charges, including three […]
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Humidity and Pollen Have Taken a Dip Throughout Georgia Today
📊 The Gist: Pollen counts have seen a significant drop from yesterday’s high, but allergen levels remain concerning for sensitive groups. 🌦 The Details: After yesterday’s pollen count of 1,201, residents with allergies can breathe a bit easier today. The latest environmental report shows a substantial decrease in the pollen count to 562. This dip […]
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Market District Crabapple is About to Open in Milton with a Grand Showcase
🎉 The Gist: Market District Crabapple, a pivotal development in Milton’s emerging downtown, is celebrating its grand opening with a special event on April 25. 📜 The Details: Set for 4 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, the grand opening will feature live music, beverages, and light hors d’oeuvres along the new segment of […]
Posted inGeorgia Staples
Georgia Historical Society Unveils Collection of ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’ Material
The Georgia Historical Society has made available a comprehensive collection of materials related to the book “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” by John Berendt. This extensive archive includes domestic and foreign editions of the book, various ephemera, and other related materials, donated by the late Dr. John Duncan and his wife, Virginia. […]
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Georgia’s Equestrian Euphoria: A Guide to Horse Racing Delights in the Heart of Dixie
When we are talking about horse racing in the US, Georgia isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Over the years, despite horse racing gaining in popularity across different states, the situation in Georgia isn’t ideal. Why? Well, just because Georgia is one of the least friendly gambling states in the United States. The […]
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Thief Steals $3,700 Luxury Watch From Louis Vuitton Store in Atlanta
🚨 The Gist: A shoplifting incident occurred at the Louis Vuitton store on Peachtree Road in Atlanta, where a suspect stole a luxury watch valued at $3,700. The theft took place on April 14, at about 4:05 p.m. 🔍 The Details: Upon responding to a call from the store’s security team, Atlanta police learned that […]
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Student Arrested for Having a Loaded Gun at a Georgia Middle School
🚨 The Gist: A 14-year-old student was arrested this morning at Little Mill Middle School in Forsyth County for carrying a loaded 9mm pistol, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said. The arrest followed a tip from another student, and no injuries were reported. 🔍 The Details: The incident unfolded when a student informed the school […]
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Ossoff to U.S. Postmaster: ‘You Are Failing Abysmally’
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., grilled the head of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Tuesday about months-long delays in delivering mail processed at a new regional distribution center in Palmetto. Since the Atlanta Regional Processing and Distribution Center began operations earlier this year, only 36% of inbound mail is being delivered on time, Ossoff said […]
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23-Year-Old Arrested After Savannah Shooting
🔍 The Gist: A late-night altercation on April 15 in the 1900 block of E. President Street in Savannah, ended with Demetrius Lawton, 23, being treated for a gunshot wound and subsequently arrested for aggravated assault. 📰 The Details: Savannah Police were summoned to the scene shortly after 11:10 p.m., where they found Lawton injured. […]
