🚔 The Gist: A high-speed chase originating near Birmingham ended in a shootout on I-20 in Georgia, with law enforcement and the suspect exchanging gunfire. No injuries to law enforcement personnel were reported, and the interstate has since reopened. 🛣️ The Details: The incident unfolded early in the morning on March 23, when Haralson County […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Spout Springs Road in Hall County Closed
🚧 The Gist: Hall County Sheriff’s Office deputies have shut down a section of Spout Springs Road at Dove Point Lane due to communications lines in the roadway, urging drivers to slow down and use alternative routes. 🚦 The Details: In a swift response to public safety concerns, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office has closed […]
Posted inFood
Chick-fil-A is Changing its Chicken: Here’s What We Know
📋 The Gist: Chick-fil-A is revising its antibiotic use policy from No Antibiotics Ever (NAE) to No Antibiotics Important To Human Medicine (NAIHM), effective this Spring. 🔍 The Details: The fast-food chain will no longer adhere to an NAE policy, under which chickens were raised without any antibiotics. The new NAIHM standard will limit antibiotic […]
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Forsyth Residents Can Give Their Opinion on The Gathering at South Forsyth on Tuesday
📅 The Gist: The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a special public hearing on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, to vote on the Memorandum of Understanding with The Gathering at South Forsyth. 📍 The Details: This significant meeting will take place at the Forsyth County Administration Building, located at 110 E Main […]
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Laken Riley’s Father Speaks: ‘A Man With An Evil Heart Stole Her Life’
The Georgia Senate passed two bills aimed at illegal immigration this week, one day after the father of murder victim Laken Riley urged lawmakers to take a tougher stand on the issue. The 22-year-old nursing student was killed on the University of Georgia campus in Athens last month. A 26-year-old Venezuelan man allegedly in the […]
Posted inCrime
Driver Charged in Peachtree Corners Crash that Killed Three, Including a Child
The Gist: Following a collision on March 10, in Peachtree Corners that resulted in three fatalities, including one child, Aaron Vaughn has been charged with multiple crimes, including Murder in the Second Degree and Homicide by Vehicle. The Details: The crash, which occurred just before 4 p.m. on March 10, led to the deaths of […]
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Roswell Police Shoot ‘Unruly Patron’ Who Came to Mazzy’s Sports Bar With a Gun
🚔 The Gist: A police officer in Roswell shot an armed suspect at Mazzy’s Sports Bar and Grill in the early hours of Saturday, following a confrontation where the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at officers. No officers were injured. 🚨 The Details: The incident unfolded shortly after 1 am when Roswell E-911 received calls […]
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Georgia’s Own Marjorie Taylor Greene Files Resolution to Oust Speaker of The House
Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a resolution Friday to remove U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position, using the same parliamentary measure that led to Johnson ascending to the speakership last year. Following a bipartisan vote to approve the six remaining government spending bills for fiscal 2024, Greene filed a motion […]
Posted inCrime
Chatham County Corrections Officer Gets 20 Years for Smuggling Meth Into Jail
🔒 The Gist: The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has announced the sentencing of Georgette Bennett, a former corrections officer, to 20 years for smuggling methamphetamine into the detention center. 🔍 The Details: Georgette Bennett was sentenced to 20 years, including six years of mandatory confinement, for her role in smuggling drugs into the Chatham County […]
Posted inEducation
Police Release New Details in Stabbing at Sprayberry High School
🚨 The Gist: A stabbing at Sprayberry High School has led to a critical injury and the detention of two suspects, with a detailed police investigation underway. 📰 The Details: According to the Cobb County Police, at about 11:23 a.m. on March 20, Cobb County Police were called to Sprayberry High School following a report […]
Posted inYour Government
Should Georgia Make it Harder for Suspected Agents of Hostile Governments To Own Farmland?
A bill aiming to prevent agents of foreign countries deemed hostile to the United States from buying farmland in Georgia is set to go to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk after passing the House along party lines Thursday. In a heated floor debate, Democrats and Asian-American lawmakers said the bill would do little to defend U.S. […]
Posted inLocal
Did You Know Milton Has Over 200 Horse Farms?
🐎 The Gist: In a significant revelation for the local community and equestrian enthusiasts alike, Milton has officially confirmed that it has over 200 active horse farms, reinforcing the city’s status as a notable equestrian center. 📍 The Details: The Milton Equestrian Committee, after a year of comprehensive research, has provided a much-anticipated count of […]
Posted inEntertainment
Riverside Sounds Returns to Roswell Next Month
🎶 The Gist: Riverside Sounds, Roswell’s celebrated free outdoor concert series, is back this April, featuring a diverse array of musical talent across genres at Roswell Riverside Park. 📅 The Details: Kicking off on April 27 and continuing every fourth Saturday through September, the Riverside Sounds concert series will enchant audiences from 7:30 PM at […]
Posted inHealth
Georgia Senate narrowly rejects Medicaid expansion
A plan by state Senate Democrats and some Republicans to fully expand Medicaid coverage in Georgia was shot down Thursday by the narrowest margin – a tie vote in a Senate committee. Sen. David Lucas, D-Macon, working with Sen. Matt Brass, R-Newnan, brought a proposal to expand Georgia’s Medicaid program through a waiver the state […]
Posted inEntertainment
8 Celebrities You May Not Know Live in Georgia
Georgia, known for its hospitality and picturesque settings, has become a favored residence for many celebrities who appreciate its charm, culture, and relative privacy. Here’s an overview of some notable personalities who have chosen to make Georgia their home. Tyler Perry: Tyler Perry, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, is best known for his […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Offer Hope for Wrongfully Convicted Men
Lee Clark says he has struggled to get by since being released from prison in 2022 after being wrongfully convicted of a Floyd County murder more than two decades ago. At 45, Clark is self-conscious about the skills he lacks for his age as he labors at a job doing drum maintenance at Pirelli Tire, […]
Posted inEducation
Student Stabbed at Sprayberry High School: What We Know
🚨 The Gist: A student was stabbed by another student at Sprayberry High School, leading to a code red lockdown. 📰 The Details: According to school officials, a student stabbing occurred at Sprayberry High School led to an immediate code red lockdown. Authorities responded swiftly, with the assailant now in custody. Once the suspected student […]
Posted inLocal
What is ‘The Landscape of Dunwoody?’
In a vibrant addition to its public art collection, the city of Dunwoody has unveiled “The Landscape of Dunwoody,” a new mosaic artwork created by artists Julie Mazzoni and Jennifer Freeman. This distinctive piece is now a part of the cityscape, situated on Womack Road at the intersection with Chamblee Dunwoody Road, and installed on […]
