A leading food company will build a plant to produce prepared foods in Northwest Georgia, a $400 million investment expected to create more than 630 jobs when at full capacity, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday. The new Pilgrim’s plant will be located in Walker County, with hiring expected to begin in 2027. “Georgia’s No.-1 industry […]
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These Georgia Counties Are Seeing the Biggest Pay Bumps
Paychecks are getting bigger across Georgia, but a new study shows the boom isn’t hitting every county equally, with communities ringing the Atlanta metro area seeing the most dramatic gains. 📈 Why It Matters: The rankings from financial technology company SmartAsset offer a snapshot of where economic opportunity is growing fastest. The data reveals which […]
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Median
🔢 Key Term: Median– The Median is a way to find the middle number in a group of numbers. To find the median, you first put all the numbers in order from smallest to largest. If there is an odd number of numbers, the median is the one in the middle. If there is an […]
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What’s New at Gwinnett County Schools For the 2025 School Year?
While students were enjoying their summer break, construction crews were busy across Gwinnett County, giving dozens of schools a refresh before the first bell rings in August. 🏫 Why It Matters: These projects were funded by the voter-approved E-SPLOST sales tax and bonds. 🏗️ The Big Projects: According to Gwinnett County Public Schools, Archer High […]
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Cobb County Taxes Are Going Up: What You Need to Know
Your property tax bill is likely going up. Cobb County leaders voted to keep the tax rate the same, but rising home values mean you’ll probably pay more. 💰 Why It Matters: This decision affects your wallet. It also determines funding for essential services like police, fire departments, and road maintenance for the next year. […]
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Is it Easier to Talk to AI Than Your Doctor?
Forget Dr. Google, Americans are turning to artificial intelligence for their health needs.According to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, a little more than a third (35%) already use AI to learn about and manage aspects of their health and wellness. The top uses for this technology include: to get insight into specific medical conditions […]
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Fulton County Public Health Restores HIV Prevention Jobs After Layoffs
The Fulton County Board of Health will restore at least 14 jobs in HIV prevention and sexual health after laying off workers in May citing a lack of federal funding, officials told Healthbeat on Wednesday. The layoffs of 17 workers came amid delays in funding for HIV initiatives to state and local health departments from […]
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Flordia Deputy Arrested in Roswell on Child Sex Abuse Charges
A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputy was arrested in Roswell and is facing federal charges that she produced and received child sexual abuse material, some of which was allegedly created in Atlanta. FBI Atlanta agents took 51-year-old Carle Miranda Blum into custody in the north Fulton suburb. She is accused of producing child porn involving herself and […]
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Suspect in Savannah Murder Arrested in Alabama
A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Savannah last month has been arrested nearly 200 miles away in Alabama, bringing a major break in the month-old homicide case. Why It Matters: The arrest of a suspect provides a significant development for residents in the Waters Avenue area, where the shooting occurred. For […]
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37 Georgia Nursing Homes Could Shut Down Due to Medicaid Cuts
Cuts to Medicaid contained in President Donald Trump’s new budget bill put 37 Georgia nursing homes at risk of closing, according to a study released by Brown University’s School of Public Health. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported that the legislation, which the Republican-controlled Congress passed this month, will slash Medicaid by $1 trillion during […]