Fulton County homeowners will pay the same school property tax rate for the seventh straight year, though many will still see higher bills due to increased property values. 💰 What It Means For You: Your school tax rate stays at 17.08 mills, but your total bill may rise if your property was reassessed at a […]
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TikTok Influencer Faces Backlash Over Custom Labubu Reveal
It all began when Lily Feltham, a TikTok creator known as @lizbullzofficial, claimed to own a “24-karat gold Labubu”—an obviously fake but hilariously exaggerated take on the collectible fuzzy toy craze. With imaginative skits, fake luxury reveals, and with deadpan skits featuring a metal detector, Grindr sounds, and mock-serious “proof” of her toy’s value, she […]
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7-Year-Old Safe After Georgia SWAT Standoff
A 7-year-old boy is safe after police spent hours at a home in Jonesboro. Officers say they had to call in their SWAT team before the child was released without harm. 🚨 What’s Happening: According to the Clayton County Police Department, officers went to a home on Emerald Drive for a welfare check on a […]
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Georgia is Number 1 in The Nation For Workplace Sex Discrimination
The Peach State has earned yet another shameful distinction as the state continues to turn back the clock and refuses to advance with the rest of civilization. This time, a study has revealed that Georgia leads the nation in workplace sex discrimination. As usual, the state doesn’t just lead the nation in this dubious honor, […]
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Quick-Acting Soldiers Prevented Tragedy in Fort Stewart Shooting
(The Center Square) – Five soldiers injured Wednesday at Fort Stewart in Georgia are stable and expected to recover from a shooting by an active-duty soldier, military officials say. Three of the five wounded required surgery. The suspect has been identified as Army Sgt. Quornelius Radford, of the 2nd Brigade combat team. Radford has never […]
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Beloved Braves Legend Dale Murphy’s Restaurant is Closing: Here’s Why
Dale Murphy’s restaurant, Murph’s, will close its doors for good on August 12 as the Galleria Mall undergoes renovations. Fans have just days left to enjoy the popular spot known for its cheese curds and burgers. 🍔 What It Means For You: If you’re a Braves fan or foodie who enjoys Murph’s famous cheese curds […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Serious Crash on I‑285 Leaves One Person Seriously Hurt
A three‑vehicle crash on Paces Ferry Road near the I‑285 northbound exit left a driver with serious injuries, police said. The accident happened Tuesday afternoon and is still being investigated by the Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit. 🚗 What It Means For You: If you travel this ramp, expect possible delays and watch for police […]
Posted inWeather
Hurricane Season is Heating Up: Here’s What it Means For Georgia
The tropics are heating up with multiple opportunities for storms to develop in the Atlantic basin that could bring impacts to the United States over the next week. “The tropical development potential map in the Atlantic is lit up like a Christmas tree with four different risk zones,” AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. “We […]