Two Kids were shot during a road rage incident in East Point. Families near Main Street in East Point want answers and safety now. 🧭 What’s Happening: 🔎 Between the Lines: Two agencies are working one case. Police have not released details on the shooter or the cars. 🧩 Catch Up Quick: Road fights often […]
Posted inEconomy
How Much Money Does Tourism Bring to Georgia?
(The Center Square) – Tourism brings in $5 billion annually in state and local tax revenues to Georgia, a committee studying the industry’s impact was told Thursday. The industry has a $79.7 billion impact and supports more than 463,000 jobs, said Jay Markwalter, statewide tourism director for the Georgia Department of Economic Development. He appeared before […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Milton Police Department Earns National Accreditation Again
A national accreditation has been renewed for the Milton Police Department after an in-depth review of more than 200 standards for policy, training, community engagement, and accountability. The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies awarded the honor following a site visit, interviews with staff and residents, and a formal review. Only about 750 of […]
Posted inFood
Breezy Bites: 3 Georgia Spots Are Top Places For Outdoor Dining
Three Georgia neighborhoods are getting national attention for something locals have known for years — eating outside here just hits different. Savannah’s Historic District, Poncey-Highland in Atlanta, and Downtown Athens all landed on a new list of the best neighborhoods in the country for outdoor dining. 🍽 Why It Matters: Outdoor dining is part of […]
Posted inWeather
The Heat is On Again in Georgia This Weekend
Georgia slides back to its summer default heat—right around 91—with much of the state sweating out upper-80s to mid-90s through midweek, according to the National Weather Service in Atlanta. 🌡️ Why It Matters: Heat index values flirting with triple digits change weekend plans and outdoor work. The weather service says some spots could feel like […]
Posted inHoroscope
Weekly Horoscope Insights: Mercury is Out of Retrograde Now
Venus entered Cancer midweek and put the spotlight on emotional truths, while reality checks via Venus–Saturn and Venus–Neptune squares remind us that boundaries are acts of self-love. In short: Your horoscope this week is about speaking your truth, the real one, and making sure every word matters. ♈ AriesThis week, Aries, you’re running on pure […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
School Bus Crash in Cobb County: What We Know
A school bus crash involving two SUVs and a bus stopped traffic near Marietta Friday morning. Drivers faced delays and worry at South Cobb Drive and Pearl Street. Cobb County School Officials confirmed the bus was a Cobb County bus. “Earlier today, a school bus was involved in an accident when another vehicle ran a […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Slow Down, Sandy Springs: School Zone Cameras Are Watching
If you drive past North Springs or Riverwood on a school day, mind your speed. Sandy Springs says its school-zone cameras are back on and ticketing drivers who push it. 🚸 Why It Matters: Kids are crossing. Buses are loading. One distracted minute can change a family’s year. The city’s automated cameras raise the odds […]
Posted inCrime
3 Georgia Family Members Guilty in Pandemic Fraud Scandal
A Southwest Georgia man was convicted in federal court this week of wire fraud resulting from a pandemic fraud scheme involving family members. Tyreek Brown, 28, of Pelham faces a maximum of 30 years in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release and a $1 million fine. He will be sentenced at […]