A new study on behalf of Trace One has identified which U.S. states are seeing the largest decline in alcohol use. Alcohol consumption in the United States has shifted noticeably in recent years, with a growing share of adults choosing to drink less—or not at all. Public health experts point to a combination of factors […]
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Georgia Bank Teller Accused of Stealing Money from Customers
A Cedartown bank teller is facing felony charges after police say she pocketed money from customer transactions at Colony Bank. Why It Matters: Residents want to trust that when they hand cash to a teller, it ends up where it should. Cases like this test that trust and raise questions about oversight at local banks. […]
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Gas Price Update: Georgia Drivers Get a Break Before Labor Day
Gas prices across Georgia ticked down just a bit this week, offering drivers a modest break before the long Labor Day weekend. What’s Happening: The average price for regular gas in Georgia is now $2.89 a gallon. That’s 2 cents less than last week and 26 cents cheaper than this time last year. For anyone […]
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Parenting Horror Stories: Rotten Fruit, Diaper Disasters, and Life Lessons
At the end of a recent hotel stay — the kind where you’re supposed to come home rested and rejuvenated — we climbed into our car and were instantly greeted by a smell that can only be described as “rotting fruit meets hot garbage in a sauna.” It was not the sort of scent that […]
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Road Rage Shooting in Atlanta Saturday Night: What We Know
A 25-year-old woman was shot late Saturday night in a possible road rage incident on Joseph E. Boone Boulevard in northwest Atlanta, police said. What We Know: Atlanta police said officers responded at about 11:21 p.m. Saturday, August 23, to a report of a person shot near 1257 Joseph E. Boone Blvd. NW. They found […]
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Drowning Under Investigation After Boat Accident at Georgia Lake
Deputies and rescue crews are responding to a reported drowning Sunday afternoon on Hamburg State Park Road in Washington County. Emergency efforts are still underway as of early afternoon. What’s Happening: Deputies, Washington County Emergency Management, Rescue, and Fire Services were called to the 4900 block of Hamburg State Park Road for a boating incident. […]
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Georgia Weather: August Will End on a Cool Note
Georgia gets a break from the sweat. Highs stay several degrees below normal through the last week of August, say forecasters. What It Means For You: Friendlier afternoons, cooler mornings, and a small break on your power bill. Enjoy the breeze now; the heat can and often does bounce back in September. What’s Happening: A […]
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Own a Piece of History: Here’s Some Merch With the Old Cracker Barrel Logo
Unless you’ve been living under a rock — or possibly in a barrel, you know that Cracker Barrel decided to “modernize” its branding by ditching the well-worn image of a man (affectionately known as Uncle Herschel or “Old Timer”) leaning on a barrel. In its place: just the company’s name in a minimalist, text-only logo set […]
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Pilot and Dog Killed in Georgia Plane Crash
A twin‑engine Cessna went down Saturday night near the 900 block of Nelson Road in Baldwin County, killing the pilot and his dog. What’s Happening Between the Lines: The cause of the crash is still unknown. Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board investigators are expected on Sunday to take over the probe. What’s […]
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Teen Killed in Savannah Shooting: What We Know
A teenage boy was shot and killed late Friday night in the 4000 block of La Roche Avenue, according to the Savannah Police Department. What We Know: Police said officers responded to reports of gunfire at about 10:10 p.m. on Aug. 22. When they arrived, they found the boy on the ground with multiple gunshot […]