Policy wonks on both sides of an upcoming debate in the General Assembly over whether to eliminate Georgia’s income tax are advocating a cautious approach. “That’s a very lofty goal,” said Danny Kanso, senior fiscal analyst with the progressive-leaning Georgia Budget & Policy Institute. “The income tax represents 56% of general-fund revenues. Nineteen billion dollars […]
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It’s The End of The World As We Know It… Again
So apparently, we might all be doomed. Again. According to Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb—a man who seems to find alien technology in everything from space rocks to his morning cereal— a comet named 3I/ATLAS that is hurtling toward us might actually be “hostile alien technology.” I’m not sure how he knows this, but it probably […]
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Racism At Work? Georgia Leads The Nation in Racist Workplaces
Georgia has earned an unwanted distinction as the state with the highest rate of workplace racial discrimination complaints in America, according to new federal data. 🔎 Behind The Data: The study by HR platform Techr analyzed Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints and Bureau of Labor Statistics workforce data to calculate discrimination rates across all 50 […]
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Missing Augusta Teen Last Seen Leaving Foster Home
A 17-year-old foster child has disappeared from her Augusta home, with authorities now seeking the public’s help to locate her. 🔍 The Details: Jamya Sowell, 17, was last seen around 2 p.m. on July 31 leaving her foster home on the 1500 block of Avalon Avenue on foot. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, […]
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Gunfire Erupts as Cobb Police Serve Drug Warrant in Austell
A narcotics raid in Austell turned dangerous Thursday night when a suspect allegedly opened fire on officers before barricading himself inside the home. 🔍 What Happened: The Marietta-Cobb-Smyrna Narcotics Task Force was executing a search warrant at a home on Eugenia Place SW around 8:25 p.m. when a man allegedly began shooting at officers, according […]
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School Zone Speed Cameras Active as Roswell Students Return to Class
Roswell drivers will need to watch their speed next week as students head back to school and automated enforcement cameras switch on in school zones across the city. 🚓 Why It Matters: The cameras operate throughout the entire school day—not just during arrival and dismissal times—and many drivers misunderstand when they could receive a ticket, […]
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6 Car Pileup Snarls Traffic On I-985 In Hall County
A multi-vehicle crash on I-985 has created major delays for northbound travelers in Hall County, with traffic backed up for miles near the Friendship Road exit. 🚨 Why It Matters: The accident has blocked the left lane at mile marker 8, forcing commuters to seek alternative routes during the busy afternoon travel period. Drivers heading […]
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DeKalb County Police Will Give Away Free Gun Safes Following Child’s Death
DeKalb County Police will distribute free gun safes to local residents on August 9 in response to the recent fatal shooting of a 5-year-old child. The giveaway aims to promote responsible firearm storage and prevent accidental shootings. Gun safes will be available at all four DeKalb County police precincts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Posted inFood
Brunswick Popeye’s Slapped With 69 Health Score After Chicken Found in Dirty Water
A Popeye’s Chicken on Altama Avenue scored a 69 on its latest health inspection, with inspectors finding chicken being boiled in dirty water and multiple temperature violations. 🍗 Why It Matters: Food safety violations at popular fast food chains directly impact Brunswick residents’ health. The inspection revealed serious issues that could potentially cause foodborne illness, […]
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Georgia’s Fried Green Tomato BLT Earns Spot Among America’s Summer Food
Georgia’s tangy twist on the classic BLT has secured bragging rights in a nationwide food fight, landing at #35 on Mixbook’s survey of America’s favorite summer dishes. 🍅 Why It Matters: While Maine’s blueberry pie and Mississippi’s comeback-sauced ribs hogged the spotlight in the top spots, Georgia’s contribution proves the Peach State knows a thing […]