Washington County Public Schools in Georgia just announced a major update to campus safety: the district has officially launched the Centegix Crisis Alert System in every school. The move, shared Friday afternoon, comes as part of the district’s push to make sure students and staff feel safe and protected during the school day. What’s new […]
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First Look: Azalea Fresh Market at Five Points
Two and a half years after Mayor Andre Dickens promised to take on Atlanta’s food deserts, the city’s vision for a municipal grocery store is finally taking shape. 📍 Azalea Fresh Market is opening soon at Five Points—bringing: The store is expected to: This is a first-of-its-kind partnership between the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, […]
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Georgia’s Outdoorsy Girls’ Weekend Returns: Become an Outdoors Woman
Looking to swap your weekend scroll time for some real-life adventure? The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is bringing back its 14th Annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Workshop from October 31 to November 2, 2025, at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield. This isn’t your typical retreat with yoga mats and mimosas. Instead, […]
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Missing Person: Help Locate Norcross Man Marcus Thornton
NORCROSS — The family of 21-year-old Marcus Thornton reported him missing Thursday after he was last seen near Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Miller Drive in Norcross. What We Know: Thornton was last seen wearing a black scarf, a black short-sleeve collared shirt, black tights and black Crocs, according to his family. He is described as […]
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Will Trader Joe’s Be Open on Labor Day 2025?
If you’re suddenly missing snacks or forgot to stock up on that obscure specialty item before the long weekend, Trader Joe’s has your back. Labor Day lands on Monday, September 1, and just so that someone can still buy snacks while government offices nap, Trader Joe’s stores will be open during regular business hours—roughly 8 a.m. to […]
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Could Legalized Gambling Allow Georgia to Eliminate State Income Tax?
For more than a decade, supporters of legalizing gambling in Georgia have pitched casinos, pari-mutuel betting on horse racing, and – more recently – sports betting to the General Assembly but come up snake eyes. But gaming industry lobbyists and their legislative allies believe 2026 could be different because Georgia faces several daunting financial challenges […]
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Will PetSmart Be Open on Labor Day 2025?
Pet owners who need food or supplies on Labor Day won’t be left searching. PetSmart stores will be open on Monday, September 1. Most stores will follow a holiday schedule, opening at 9 a.m. and closing earlier than usual, around 6 p.m. Regular weekday hours often run until 9 p.m., so shoppers should plan ahead. […]
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Are AI Bots Applying For Jobs in Georgia?
Georgia job seekers already know competition is fierce. Now they’re finding out some of their rivals aren’t even real. A national background-screening expert says the state’s hiring market is being flooded with AI-generated “Frankencandidates” — synthetic job applicants that look good on paper but collapse under scrutiny. Matthew J. Rodgers, President of the background-check firm […]
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Is Walgreens Open on Labor Day 2025?
If you find yourself in need of a prescription refill or a last-minute Labor Day purchase, Walgreens stores will be open on the holiday. Labor Day falls on Monday, September 1 this year, and while many government offices, banks and post offices will be closed, Walgreens will keep its doors open. Deals: Right now, you […]
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Let MARTA Drive You to Labor Day Events in Atlanta
Visitors heading to downtown Atlanta for Labor Day weekend will have expanded public transit options as MARTA adds extra service and safety measures to handle large crowds expected at major events. Dragon Con, the Aflac Kickoff Classic, the Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival, and the Pure Heat Community Festival are all expected to draw thousands […]