ATLANTA – The Republican-controlled General Assembly passed new legislative district lines Friday over Democrats’ objections that they don’t comply with a federal court order that found maps lawmakers drew in 2021 violate the Voting Rights Act. House lawmakers passed a new House map 101-77, voting along party lines. The state Senate followed suit, adopting a […]
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From Dunkin’ to the SEC Championship: A Special Gift for a Brave Young Fan
🌟 The Gist: Dunkin’ brightened the day of 9-year-old Brookhaven resident Caroline Brewer, a patient at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, by giving her and her family tickets to the upcoming SEC championship game featuring the Georgia Bulldogs. 🍩 The Details: On their usual morning trip to Dunkin’, Caroline Brewer and her family from Brookhaven received […]
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Georgia Audubon Going the Way of the Dodo as Bird Enthusiasts Distance Themselves From Enslaver’s Name
The birds that call Georgia home, including hooded warblers, tufted titmice and common grackles, will not be changing their signature tweets, squawks, chirps or peeps, but a well-known group dedicated to protecting the state’s favorite feathered friends is adopting a new moniker amid scrutiny of its former namesake’s racist acts. The name “Georgia Audubon” is […]
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DeKalb Woman Gets 15 Years in Prison for Shooting Man Over $30 Beer Dispute
🚔 The Gist: Bianca Echols, 34, was convicted of Aggravated Assault and Firearm Possession for shooting a man over a $30 beer dispute in DeKalb County. 📜 The Details: The incident occurred at Aspen Woods Apartments, Decatur, on February 25, 2021. Echols, unknown to victim Michael Wilder, 41, demanded $30 for beer, which he refused. […]
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Can Roswell Residents ‘Keep the Wreath Green’ This Year?
🚒 The Gist: The Roswell Fire Department launches its “Keep the Wreath Green” campaign, aiming to reduce holiday-related fires in the community by using a wreath with green bulbs as a visual reminder, turning bulbs red for each structure fire. 🔥 The Details: The initiative, held at the Roswell Fire Department Headquarters and other locations, […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Call For More Investment in Public Fishing Areas
ATLANTA – A legislative study committee recommended Thursday that the state step up its investment in public fishing areas as a way to discourage trespassing on private property. The House Study Committee on Fishing Access to Freshwater Resources held several hearings around the state in October as a follow-up to legislation the General Assembly passed […]
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Drug Cartel Courier Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking in Cherokee County
🔒 The Gist: James Aaron Aldred IV, a 36-year-old resident of Canton, Cherokee County, was sentenced to 45 years for his involvement in drug trafficking, with 25 years to be served in prison. 🚓 The Details: Aldred pled guilty to charges of manufacturing, trafficking, and selling methamphetamine in a negotiated plea on August 17. The […]
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Are You Experiencing ‘Shift Shock’ at Work? How About ‘Quiet Cutting?’
As 2023 comes to a close, the workforce in Georgia has coined some catchy phrases that speak volumes about the year’s work trends. A study by USDictionary.com highlights these phrases, offering a glimpse into the real talk of the workplace. “Shift Shock” is at the forefront, a term that nails the feeling when a job […]
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U.S. Statesman Henry Kissinger Dies at 100
Henry Kissinger, the renowned American statesman, scholar, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, died at his home in Connecticut at the age of 100. Born in southern Germany in 1923, Kissinger and his family fled Nazi Germany in 1938, settling in the United States. He became an American citizen in 1943 and served in the U.S. […]
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Rosalynn Carter
Rosalynn Carter, the former First Lady of the United States led a life full of remarkable achievements and contributions, many of which have flown under the radar. While known primarily for her role alongside her husband, President Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn’s own story is rich with unique experiences, activism, and a profound impact on various social […]
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Republican-drawn Legislative Maps Come Under Fire. Here’s Why
The proposed Georgia House map would pair four sets of incumbents. ATLANTA – The General Assembly’s special redistricting session kicked off Wednesday with legislative Democrats and redistricting watchdog groups assailing Republican-backed proposed maps for both the state House and Senate as unfair to Black voters. Both maps comply with a federal court ruling last month […]
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26-Year-old Shot to Death at Cobb County Hotel
The Gist: On November 28, 2023, Cobb County Police investigated a homicide at Budgetel Inn & Suites in Atlanta, where 26-year-old Demarcus Watson was fatally shot. The Details: The shooting was reported around 11:43 a.m. at 4900 Circle 75 Parkway. Responding officers found Watson with a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving attempts, he died from his […]
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Atlanta Man Gets 16-Years for Meth and Fentanyl Trafficking
🚔 The Gist: A decisive crackdown on Atlanta’s drug trade has led to a 16-year prison sentence for Quintilis Davenport, a key figure in methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution. 📜 The Details: The arrest occurred after Davenport attempted to sell drugs to an undercover DEA agent. His Union City apartment yielded a significant stash: 14 kilograms […]
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Believe It or Not: Residents in These 3 Georgia Cities Leave Their Doors Unlocked
🏘️ The Gist: Three Georgia towns – Evans, Canton, and Peachtree City – were mentioned in a recent study for their safety, with residents feeling secure enough to leave doors unlocked at night. 📊 The Details: A study conducted by AutomateLife.net revealed that in certain American towns, the tradition of leaving doors unlocked at night […]
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Hall County Gears up for Massive Christmas Scavenger Hunt
🌟 The Gist: Hall County residents are invited to join the festive “Holiday Ornament Hunt” beginning December 1, with a chance to find and keep unique Christmas ornaments hidden across various county venues. 🎁 The Details: The special holiday event, hosted by Hall County, involves hiding forty Christmas ornaments in public areas such as parks, […]
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Why Is Everyone Always Sick Right Now?
If you haven’t had it happen to you, you’ve probably noticed among your friends that everyone seems to be perpetually sick right now. They are testing negative for the flu and for COVID, but they have cold-like symptoms and a hacking cough that just won’t seem to go away. So, what’s going on? The recent […]
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Remembering Rosalynn Carter: Memorial Service Draws All Five Living First Ladies
ATLANTA – All five current or former living first ladies said goodbye Tuesday to “one of the truly good people in this world,” as a former aide to Rosalynn Carter described the former first lady during a memorial service at Emory University. President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton accompanied First Lady Jill Biden […]
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Suspect Charged With Murder in 2022 Macon Shooting Death
The Gist: Shavis Terrell Hicks, 33, has been arrested in connection with the 2022 death of Jermaine Brandon Reynolds in Macon. He faces charges of Aggravated Assault and Murder. The Details: On November 27, Shavis Hicks was booked into Bibb County Law Enforcement Center, marking a significant development in a case that began over a […]
