A Macon man is in jail after reportedly attacking a bystander with a knife and chasing someone down Cherry Street during the lunch hour Monday. What We Know: Deputies responded to a call at 12:27 p.m. Monday about a man with a knife threatening people at Dempsey Apartments on Cherry Street. When officers arrived, they […]
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How to Have a Lawn Like Hank Hill’s
Hank Hill is best known as the King of Propane, but his lawn is the real star of Arlen, Texas. For over a decade, Hank’s lawn has quietly stolen the show on “King of the Hill,” setting the gold standard for suburban pride, precision mowing, and Southern grass perfection. LawnStarter’s latest guide, “King of the […]
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Scam Alert: They Say They Have Nudes of You. They Don’t.
It starts with a message you never saw coming. A stranger claims they’ve hacked your phone or recorded you on a webcam. They threaten to expose you—to your boss, your family, the world—unless you pay. It’s called sextortion. And it’s a lie designed to paralyze you with fear. 😱 Why It Matters: This scam isn’t […]
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Back To School: Gwinnett School Buses Hit the Road as New Year Begins
They’re big. They’re yellow. And starting Monday, they’ll be everywhere. 🚌 Why It Matters: More than 135,000 students rely on Gwinnett County’s buses to get to school every day. That means parents, commuters, and neighborhoods need to brace for the early-morning and mid-afternoon traffic that comes with it. 🚦 What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Public Schools’ […]
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Port of Savannah Record Growth Fuels East Coast Market Share
The Georgia Ports Authority moved 5.7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the last fiscal year, an 8.6% increase over fiscal 2024, the agency reported Tuesday. The Port of Savannah accounted for most of that growth, posting its second busiest year on record. “Georgia ports continue to grow U.S. East Coast market share,” said Griff […]
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Fifth Candidate in Georgia District 21 Senate Race Backs Term Limits for Congress
Jason Dickerson is the latest candidate in Georgia’s 21st Senate District to sign onto a plan that would force Congress to face what many voters have long demanded—limits on how long lawmakers can stay in office. 🧭 Why It Matters: It’s a local race, but it taps into a national frustration. With confidence in Congress […]
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Finally! A Cold Front Will Sweep Through Georgia Later This Week
After weeks of wilting in Georgia’s signature summer sauna, residents can finally stop fantasizing about moving to Alaska. 🌡️ Why It Matters: A cold front is crashing the heat party just in time for the weekend, promising the kind of temperature drop that will make Georgians forget about the last two weeks worth of hellacious […]
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Extreme Heat Warning: Georgia Temperatures Will Feel Like 112 Degrees Today
The National Weather Service is warning Georgia residents to brace for another day of potentially dangerous heat, with temperatures feeling like 112 degrees in some areas. 🌡️ Why It Matters: Heat indices this high can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke, especially for people working outdoors, elderly residents, and children. The warning affects millions across […]
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Back to School: What’s New at Glynn County Schools This Year?
Glynn County’s youngest students will need to find new ways to pass time at lunch as the district implements Georgia’s sweeping cell phone ban starting this school year. 📚 What’s Happening: Georgia’s Distraction-Free Education Act requires all K-8 students to keep phones, tablets and smartwatches turned off and stored away during class, lunch and recess. […]
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Marietta Man Used Facebook and Instagram in Dating Scheme to Swindle Women
A Georgia man has been convicted in a Louisiana federal court for his role in a scheme that involved stringing along women online then extracting millions of dollars from them. During a four-day trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Kenneth G. Akpieyi, 44, played a key role in defrauding women by connecting them with romantic partners […]
