(The Center Square) – The chairman of a Senate committee studying how to eliminate Georgia’s income tax said Tuesday the state will take the tax to zero. Georgia’s southern and northern neighbors, Florida and Tennessee, already do not have a state income tax, along with seven other states. North Carolina and South Carolina lawmakers are working […]
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Georgia Firefighter Injured After Apartment Collapse
A morning fire tore through Oxford Apartments in Lawrenceville, forcing 31 people out and sending a firefighter to a burn center after a roof collapse. Crews say 12 units are a total loss. What’s Happening: Firefighters were called at 8:53 a.m. to 1406 Club Lakes Parkway for flames from a top-floor unit. Crews rescued trapped […]
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Man Walking Down Street With Gun in Macon Was No Threat
If you heard rumors about an active shooter situation on Riverside Park Boulevard in Macon this morning, here is what happened. A caller reported a man with a gun. Deputies say he obeyed them and broke no law. 🛑 What It Means For You: Deputies say there was no active shooter and no school was […]
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Georgia Police Officer Shoots Dog: What We Know
A Clayton County police officer shot and killed a dog that officers say charged at a child on Millstone Drive in Jonesboro. Police say no one was hurt. The case is under review. 🚓 What’s Happening: Clayton County police said officers went to the 600 block of Millstone Drive around 7:17 p.m. on Thursday, August […]
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Jimmy Buffett Day at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Will Keep The Chattahoochee Clean
On Jimmy Buffett Day at Margaritaville, part of your fun can help the Chattahoochee. If you go Friday, Aug. 29, or book a Labor Day stay, some of your money will back clean water. 🎟️ What It Means For You: Your Fins Up Water Park ticket on Friday helps Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. A two-night Labor Day […]
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Savannah Launches ‘Pothole Patrol’ This Fall To Speed Street Repairs
Savannah is rolling out a new, year-round Pothole Patrol to fix rough roads faster. A new truck arrives in October, and a naming contest for kids kicks off now. 🛣️ What It Means For You: Expect quicker pothole fixes, smoother rides, and fewer surprise bumps. Crews will rotate across every district each month to cut […]
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KSU Develops Sensors to Spot Problems In Georgia’s Aging Dams
Kennesaw State researchers are building a low-cost, solar-powered system to watch dams in real time. It could catch trouble early and help keep people downstream safe. 🔔 What It Means For You: If you live near a dam or drive past one, this tech could give earlier warnings and help prevent failures. More eyes on […]
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The Rent is Too Damn High: $1,500 Only Gets You 800 Square Feet in Atlanta
Renters in Georgia have a new reason to sigh. A fresh report says $1,500 a month buys just 800 square feet in Atlanta, while the same cash in Columbus or Macon gets you a small kingdom by apartment standards. 📦 What It Means For You: If you rent in Atlanta, expect tighter living. If you […]
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Georgia Insurance Companies Fined $20 Million For Breaking Mental Health Law
Mental health advocates gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta to urge Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King to step up enforcement of the state’s mental health parity laws just a few days after King’s office announced it would fine health insurance companies $20 million for failing to comply. The fines, announced Friday, mark the first […]
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Hurricane Erin Misses Georgia
Hurricane Erin will stay offshore. Most of Georgia will miss the wind and rain. Beachgoers will not be so lucky. 🌊 What It Means For You: If you head to the Georgia coast this week, expect rough surf, strong rip currents, and big swells. North and central Georgia should see no big impacts. 🛰️ What’s […]