🏠 The Gist: In April, Lilburn will mail out notices showing the 2024 values of homes and businesses. These notices are not bills but tell you how much the city thinks your property is worth. 📝 The Details: Property owners will get these notices with the values set as of January 1. If you don’t […]
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Georgia House passes bill to support first responders with PTSD
📜 The Gist: Georgia’s House of Representatives has approved House Bill 451, aimed at providing supplemental insurance for first responders with occupational PTSD, demonstrating a strong commitment to their mental health and financial stability. 🔍 The Details: Sponsored by State Representative Devan Seabaugh, HB 451 mandates that public entities offer illness-specific supplemental insurance to eligible […]
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Everything You Need to Know About The Cobb Library’s Spring Book Sale
The Cobb County Public Library has announced its Spring Book Sale, set to take place at the Cobb Civic Center from March 8 to 10, 2024. The event will offer a wide range of materials including books across various genres and formats, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines, with prices ranging from 10 cents to $4.00. Located […]
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Georgia gas prices see a hike, impacting wallets statewide
📈 The Gist: Georgia drivers are facing increased fuel costs, with the average price for regular unleaded gasoline now at $3.20 per gallon, marking a rise from last week and last year. 📉 The Details: Prices at the pump in Georgia have surged, now standing at $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded, a significant jump […]
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Police Escorted A Crowd Of 500+ People Out of Six Flags. Then The Shooting Started
📢 The Gist: On March 2, a large and disorderly crowd at Six Flags led to a confrontation where police returned fire at an armed suspect, causing injury and hospitalization. 🚨 The Details: In the late afternoon, Cobb County Police were called to assist with a chaotic situation at Six Flags involving 500-600 individuals fighting […]
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Residents rattled as gunfire erupts on Cape Street in Savannah, injuring three
🚨 The Gist: In the early hours of March 3, Savannah Police were called to the 600 block of Cape Street, where a shooting incident left three adults injured, thankfully with non-life-threatening conditions. 🔍 The Details: The disturbance was reported just after midnight, prompting immediate police action. Upon arrival, officers found two victims at the […]
Posted inThe Georgia Chronicles
The Georgia Chronicles: Massive Tornado Outbreak Strikes The Peach State
In this month’s edition of The Georgia Chronicles, we turn back the clock to March 1994, a time burned into the memory of many Georgians for the devastating tornado outbreak that swept across the southeastern United States, impacting Georgia on Palm Sunday, March 27. The Time: March 1994Before we look at the event, let’s take […]
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Beerpocalypse: Another Brewery Files For Bankruptcy
Before the covid pandemic, craft beer had a moment. Beer became something more than the beverage of choice for football games and barbecues. People put down their Coors, Bud Lights, and Coronas and opted to try local craft beers. It was a golden time when seemingly every market had multiple local breweries offering their own […]
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Georgia’ s Elected Officials Want to Ban Books. Meanwhile, the State’s Literacy Rate is Shameful
Georgia stands at a crossroads. The state, grappling with a literacy rate that languishes at 76.4%, finds itself positioned at an unenviable 42nd place nationwide. This is not just a number; it translates into real economic repercussions. Adults with poor literacy skills cost Georgia about $1.26 billion annually, with a significant portion of this sum, […]
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Jill Biden Was in Atlanta Friday: Here’s Her Message to Women
Campaign season is officially in full swing in Georgia, where President Joe Biden is expected to pay a visit to the Atlanta area March 9, just over a week after first lady Jill Biden stopped by downtown Atlanta to launch a nationwide effort to engage with women voters. The White House has not yet released […]
Posted inWeather
Georgia Weekend Weather: It Starts With Fog and Ends With Rain
🌫 The Gist: A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for North and Central Georgia, significantly reducing visibility. An isolated thunderstorm is also possible in the southeast. 🌧 The Details: Residents woke up to a thick blanket of fog, with visibility down to a quarter mile, prompting a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 a.m. Meanwhile, […]
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Ruling in Fani Willis Disqualification Hearing Expected Within Two Weeks
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case asked a judge Friday to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case. During a three-hour hearing, defense lawyers argued Willis is guilty of a conflict of interest for benefiting financially from her romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, […]
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Georgia Lawmaker Clay Pirkle Announces Retirement
🚨 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 […]
