👶 The Gist: Georgia state employees and teachers will now receive six weeks of paid parental leave, doubling the previous three-week policy, thanks to House Bill 1010’s passage. 📜 The Details: Sponsored by Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones and backed by Speaker Jon Burns, the bill aims to improve work-life balance for state workers, acknowledging […]
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Fani Willis Fights Back in Hearing to Disqualify Her from Trump Trial
A combative Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis denied Thursday that her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she hired to pursue election interference charges against Donald Trump affected the case. “I’m not on trial,” Willis testified in federal court during an evidentiary hearing on a motion to disqualify her from the case, as she […]
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Savannah Plans Public Meeting to Discuss Flooding in Casey South Drainage Basin
SAVANNAH — The City of Savannah is inviting residents, especially those living near the Hull Park area to a public meeting where updates on flood reduction investments in the Casey South Drainage Basin will be discussed. The meeting, organized by District 4 Alderman Nick Palumbo and City staff, is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, at […]
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Georgia’s Hidden Presidential Retreats Shine on Presidents’ Day
🏞 The Gist: A recent survey crowned Roosevelt’s Little White House in Georgia the 17th most popular landmark for families to visit on Presidents’ Day, revealing a unique facet of presidential history in the Peach State. 📜 The Details: In a poll conducted by Mixbook.com involving 3,000 American families, Georgia’s own Roosevelt’s Little White House […]
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Polk County Welcomes SOLARCYCLE’s $344 Million Solar Glass Plant, Creating Over 600 Jobs
🌞 The Gist: SOLARCYCLE, a leader in solar recycling technology, announced plans to open a pioneering solar glass manufacturing facility in Cedartown in Polk County, generating over 600 new jobs and investing around $344 million. 🏭 The Details: This facility, unique in the U.S., will focus on using recycled materials from retired solar panels to […]
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Governor Kemp Signs Bill for Mulberry Cityhood Vote
🏡 The Gist: Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 333, allowing a referendum on creating the city of Mulberry in Gwinnett County, emphasizing local control without new property taxes. 📜 The Details: Signed Tuesday, the bill enables northeast Gwinnett residents to vote on Mulberry’s cityhood. Advocates, including House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration and Sen. Clint […]
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John Lennon Through May Pang’s Lens: A Glimpse Into the “Lost Weekend” Era
📸 The Gist: May Pang showcases rare, candid photos of John Lennon during a free exhibition in Roswell. 🔍 The Details: From March 15-17, 2024, the Computer Museum of America will host “The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang,” offering a unique peek into John Lennon’s life from 1973-1975. This period, known as Lennon’s […]
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Do Americans Really Care About Democracy in The 2024 Election?
With former President Donald Trump having all but wrapped up the GOP presidential nomination, one issue looks set to be at the center of the general election campaign: the threat to democracy. In a major campaign speech in Pennsylvania in January, President Joe Biden detailed Trump’s lies about the 2020 election, his efforts to use violence to […]
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Albany State University’s President is Stepping Down: Here’s Why
Albany State University President Marion Fedrick is leaving the university later this year to take a new position within the University System of Georgia. Fedrick will become executive vice president and chief of staff to Georgia State University President Brian Blake effective July 1, Fedrick announced Wednesday in a letter to the Albany State community. […]
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Trial for Alleged Georgia Cult Leader Accused of Rape Begins Next Week
The Gist: Eligio Bishop, facing charges of rape and distributing revenge porn, is scheduled for trial in DeKalb County. The Details: The trial of Eligio Bishop, 40, an alleged cult leader accused of raping a former follower and posting sexually explicit content of her online, is set to begin with jury selection and a motions […]
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Lawrenceville on Alert: Rabid Raccoon Bites Dog
🚨 The Gist: A raccoon infected with rabies bit a dog in Lawrenceville, prompting warnings for residents to steer clear of oddly behaving animals. 🔍 The Details: The incident occurred on February 8 near the 1900 block of Stone Forest Drive, where the raccoon’s rabies status was later confirmed. Local health and animal welfare authorities […]
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Could Sports Betting Be a Constitutional Amendment in Georgia This Year?
A proposed constitutional amendment allowing Georgians to vote on whether to legalize sports betting in the Peach State has cleared a state Senate committee. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee unanimously passed the bipartisan measure late Tuesday. The legislation would create a gaming commission overseen by the Georgia Lottery Corp. to regulate sports betting. Eighty percent […]
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Atlanta Police Officer Shoots Suspect During Attempted Vehicle Break-In
An Atlanta police sergeant fired their weapon, injuring a suspect, during an apparent vehicle break-in in progress Tuesday night, authorities said. Details scarce: Officers were called to 241 Forsyth St. SW shortly before 8 p.m. after a sergeant spotted a parked car with a shattered rear window and broken glass on the ground. A male […]
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Roswell Eyes Purchase of Former Crabapple Middle School Land for Community Use
ROSWELL — The City of Roswell is making moves to acquire the old Crabapple Middle School, planning to spend $6.5 million on the 20-acre property next to Roswell Area Park. The deal got the nod from Fulton County’s school board on February 13, with a decision from Roswell’s City Council expected on February 26. This […]
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Brian Kemp Is Sending Georgia National Guard Troops to The Texas Border
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that he will send additional Georgia National Guard troops to help the state of Texas defend its border with Mexico against illegal immigration. The Republican governor blamed Democratic President Joe Biden for failing to secure the border, forcing Kemp and other GOP governors to come to the aid of Texas […]
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Swipe Left for Larceny: Albany Police Hunt Down Valentine’s Day Basket Snatcher
In an event that might redefine petty theft, the Albany Police Department finds itself in the unusual position of seeking assistance to catch a Valentine’s Day bandit. Yes, you read that right. It seems Cupid’s arrow has missed its mark, leading one individual down a path not of love, but of larceny. The incident, which […]
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No, You Didn’t Imagine It: Self-Storage Is Booming in Georgia
📦 The Gist: In a revelation that shocks exactly no one, Georgia’s self-storage sector is on fire, ballooning by 57% in 2023 because bigger houses and basements are becoming harder to afford. 🏠 The Details: As Georgia rides the wave of an economic upswing, with consumer wallets opening 16% wider than last year, residents seem […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Want Hand Marked Ballots
📜 The Gist: Georgia legislators have introduced the “Restore Confidence in Elections Act,” aiming to make hand marked paper ballots the primary voting method. 🔍 The Details: State Representatives Sam Park, Shea Roberts, Scott Holcomb, and Jasmine Clark, all Democrats, filed the legislation emphasizing election integrity and voter confidence. The bill proposes using hand marked […]
