Just when you thought it was safe to venture outside and bask in the springtime glory, Georgia’s pollen count has other ideas. Rocketing from 1,646 to a staggering 2,797, it seems the trees have conspired to remind us of their presence in the most inconvenient way possible. Yes, that yellow dusting isn’t a new Instagram […]
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Major Drug Trafficking Ring Inside Georgia Prisons Busted by Operation Skyhawk
🚨 The Gist: “Operation Skyhawk” has successfully dismantled a sophisticated drug trafficking network operating within Georgia’s prisons, resulting in 150 arrests and the seizure of contraband valued at over $7 million. 🔗 The Details: In a targeted strike against a multi-state criminal operation, authorities have cracked down on an intricate scheme to smuggle drugs and […]
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MARTA’s Airport Station is Closing for Upgrades: Here’s What You Need to Know
🚧 The Gist: Starting April 8, the MARTA Airport Station will undergo a six-week renovation, with a shuttle service in place to maintain connectivity to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 🛠 The Details: To allow for major upgrades, including new flooring and the preparation for a canopy structure, MARTA’s Airport Station will be closed from April […]
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Secure Your Precious Cargo: Bibb County’s Car Seat Inspection Event
🚗 The Gist: Ensure your child’s safety on the road with a free inspection and potential replacement of child safety seats, thanks to a collaborative event in Bibb County. 👶 The Details: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, Atlanta Fire Rescue, and the Governor’s Office of […]
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Urgent Manhunt Underway in Fayetteville After Walmart Shooting
The Gist: Fayetteville Police are on an intense search for 19-year-old Adrian Jelks, identified as the suspect in a shooting at a local Walmart. The community is advised to stay alert and report any sightings to 911. The Details: The incident unfolded late Friday evening when gunfire erupted at the entrance of the Walmart, prompting […]
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Georgia Mother Sentenced to Life for Vigilante Justice Attempt That Turned Fatal
🚔 The Gist: Danyale Harris, 42, was convicted of murder and other charges after a vigilante attempt to confront a man over a video involving her 12-year-old daughter led to a deadly shootout in Decatur. 👩⚖️ The Details: On March 22, a DeKalb County jury found Harris guilty of Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, Conspiracy to […]
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Search Continues for 16-Year-Old Who Went Missing After Leaving Collins Hill High School
🔍 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police are asking for public assistance to find 16-year-old Rohjae Imani Kathryn Watts, who has been missing since March 27. 👤 The Details: Rohjae was last seen leaving Collins Hill High School in Lawrenceville and entering an Uber. Since her departure from school, she has not returned home. She was […]
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Savannah’s Abercorn Street Reopens After Roadway Failure, But Repairs Aren’t Over
🚧 The Gist: Temporary repairs have been made on Abercorn Street between 52nd and 54th Streets in Savannah, reopening southbound lanes after a roadway failure earlier today. 🚜 The Details: The closure was initiated following a roadway failure attributed to a damaged stormwater pipe. After quick temporary repairs, the affected southbound lanes were reopened to […]
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The 2024 Georgia Legislative Session: Who Were The Winners and Losers
Tax cuts, private-school vouchers, and health-care reform topped the list of accomplishments for the 2024 General Assembly session, which wrapped up just before 1 a.m. Friday following a frenetic marathon of nearly 15 hours. Vouchers and reforms to Georgia’s Certificate of Need (CON) law came after years of unsuccessful efforts by majority Republicans to move […]
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Shooting at Motel 6 in Macon: What We Know
🚨 The Gist: A shooting at a Motel 6 on Riverside Parkway prompts a swift response from Bibb County deputies, leaving two men hospitalized but stable. 🔍 The Details: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating an aggravated assault incident that unfolded at the Motel 6 at 105 Riverside Parkway. The event occurred shortly […]
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Major Nighttime Lane Closures on I-285/I-20: Plan Your Detours Now
🚧 The Gist: Major interstate lane closures are scheduled for the I-285/I-20 East Interchange project to facilitate construction work, potentially affecting traffic flow and commute times. 🔍 The Details: The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced a temporary lane closure plan as part of the extensive I-285/I-20 East Interchange project. This project aims to reconstruct […]
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Rescue Under Way For Construction Worker Trapped in Trench Collapse in Paulding County
🚨 The Gist: A construction worker finds himself trapped deep beneath the ground after a trench at a Dallas construction site collapsed. 🔍 The Details: In a concerning turn of events, a trench collapse has left a construction worker trapped 20-30 feet underground. The incident occurred at a residential construction site located on the 300 […]
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Cobb County School Board Chair Attacks Proposed Stormwater Fee
The following is a letter to parents from Cobb County School Board Chair Randy Scamihorn: Dear parents and taxpayers of Cobb County, during today’s time together, “Just the Facts” sheds light on an issue that impacts every property owner, and apparently school, in the county. Before we dive in, a word to those who regularly […]
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Braves Opening Day: Ronald Acuna Jr. Names His Top Five Players In Baseball
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is firmly in the conversation for best player in the MLB, there’s no doubt about it. During the 2023 season, Acuña had a .337 batting average with 41 home runs and 106 RBIs. He also had 73 stolen bases, making him the first player in league history to record at least 40 […]
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$10,000 Reward Offered For Info on East Point Homicide
🔍 The Gist: East Point Police and Crime Stoppers Atlanta offer a $10,000 reward for leads in the 2022 murder of Princeton Morris. 📰 The Details: On May 17, 2022, at 9:20 p.m., police were called to Lexington Apartments, where Morris was found shot inside his home. The fatal shooting occurred on his back porch […]
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Atlanta Reflects on the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr., Esteemed Actor and Local Icon
The city of Atlanta is mourning the loss of one of its own, Louis Gossett Jr., who died on March 28, in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 87. An acclaimed actor and a resident of Atlanta, Gossett Jr.’s profound impact on the film industry and the local community has left an indelible mark […]
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What Will The Weather Be Like For Easter in Georgia?
As Georgia prepares for an Easter weekend that’s expected to be as sunny as the disposition of someone who’s just found the last chocolate egg, let’s take a detailed dive into what the weather has in store. Spoiler Alert: It’s a lot of sun, with a side of “you might not need that jacket after […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Are Done For The Year: Here’s What They Passed on Their Last Day
Lawmakers throw paper to celebrate the final day of the 2024 Legislative session. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder State lawmakers closed out the 2024 legislative session with a flurry of votes that spilled over into the early morning hours. But the night ended with some of the most closely watched bills – like a bill banning puberty […]
