Tropical Storm Gabrielle is spinning in the Atlantic, but Georgia can breathe a little easier tonight. Forecasters say the storm is expected to stay out to sea and steer clear of the U.S. coast. What’s Happening: Gabrielle formed late this week and is moving northwest with winds near 60 miles per hour. The National Hurricane […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Want to Regulate Social Media for Children
In a rare bipartisan act to protect children, Georgia legislators adopted a law last year that regulated social media companies. But the industry sued and, for now, has sidelined the prohibition on advertising to children. The law also required platforms to obtain parental consent when minors signup for service. The age verification mandate forces everyone […]
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Judge Orders Jailed Georgia Journalist to be Deported
An immigration judge ordered Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara to be deported on Friday despite a pending First Amendment case in federal court, setting off a frenzied attempt by his attorneys to stop the deportation from happening. Guevara was arrested earlier this summer while covering an anti-ICE protest in DeKalb County. His arrest has alarmed free […]
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Free Speech is in The News: What You Need to Know
Some Georgia workers are learning the limits of free speech as they face discipline for social media comments in the wake of the fatal shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. Cobb County schools, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Delta Air Lines and a piano bar, Savannah Smiles, are among Georgia employers that have either fired or […]
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Joro Spiders Surge Across Georgia: What You Need to Know
The bright yellow and blue Joro spiders are now a part of everyday life in Georgia. From Atlanta porches to North Georgia trails, their wide golden webs are hard to miss this fall. What’s Happening: Researchers say Joro numbers have exploded over the last three years. A University of Georgia study found that in metro […]
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Augusta Raid Finds Drugs and Guns After Gang Probe
A sheriff’s gang unit executed a search warrant at a Brookshire Road home on Sept. 18 and found hundreds of grams of marijuana, pills and nine firearms, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said. Two men face drug and weapons charges tied to the search. What It Means For You: The raid reflects local law enforcement […]
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Former Georgia Poll Worker Gets 20 Months in Jail For Bomb Threat
A man who threatened to bomb a Macon area polling place will serve 20 months in prison. Nicholas Wimbish, 26, of Milledgeville, must also serve a year of supervised release and pay a $2,000 fine under the sentence issued by U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell Thursday. The former poll worker pleaded guilty in February to […]
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Georgia’s Credit Card Habits Cost Residents More Money
If your wallet feels a little lighter each month, you’re not imagining it. A new study finds Georgia is the third-least disciplined state when it comes to credit card use — and that could mean higher interest bills for many Peach State residents. What It Means For You: More Georgians are carrying bigger balances and […]
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Cobb Schools Chief Calls Fired Teachers ‘Evil’ Over Charlie Kirk Posts
Cobb County’s school chief is labeling teachers who posted about Charlie Kirk’s death as “evil,” using unusually harsh political rhetoric rarely heard from education administrators. Why It Matters: Conservative Parents in Cobb County are buying the rhetoric and, according to Superintendent Chris Ragsdale, are questioning whether their children are safe in classrooms with teachers who […]
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Do Today’s Teens Really Choose Their Phones Over Hanging Out?
It’s a narrative that has persisted for years. Teenagers are glued to their phones, isolating themselves from the real world, interacting with friends only through texts, Instagram posts, or TikTok comments. But firsthand accounts from today’s teens suggest that this stereotype couldn’t be further from the truth. Teens are social creatures who absolutely value in […]
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Hit-And-Run Suspect Caught After Deadly Crash That Killed Elderly Pedestrian in Peach County
A 23-year-old Fort Valley man is in custody for the hit-and-run death of a local 65-year-old pedestrian on Highway 96. What’s Happening: Javeus Montgomery was arrested in South Carolina after allegedly striking James Oates, who was walking with a shopping cart along Georgia Highway 96 around 2 a.m. on July 23. Between the Lines: Investigators […]
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Read Raphael Warnock’s Warning After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
Georgia’s U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock says government threats against networks are a danger to democracy after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! over remarks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. What’s Happening: The decision comes after days of outrage over Kimmel’s monologue, pressure from conservative groups, and warnings from a federal regulator. Warnock’s Words: […]
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Follow The Money: Georgia’s Version of Medicaid Spent 65% of Funds on Administrative Costs
A federal review of Georgia’s unique implementation of Medicaid found that two-thirds of the money went to administrative overhead rather than to medical assistance. The report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office also found that more than half of the $80 million spent on the program since 2021 went to contractors who helped the state […]
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Moneypenny Employees Go for Gold with Team Olympics
Duluth’s Moneypenny hosted employee Olympics as part of its year-long celebration of 25 years as the world’s leading customer conversation experts. The “Employee Games”, which were held across two offices, included basketball, cornhole, office chair races, ping pong, mini soccer, mini golf, and hula hooping. “We truly believe people that play together stay together, which […]
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Emory University Fires Faculty Member After Social Media Post on Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Emory University has dismissed a non-clinical faculty member from its School of Medicine following a social media post concerning the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a memo dated September 18, 2025, Dean Sandra L. Wong informed staff of the termination, stating that the post had “raised concerns among our colleagues and communities.” The […]
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Your Vape Pen Can Cause Fires. Here’s How to Stay Safe
Think your vape pen is just another everyday accessory? The Tifton Fire Department says it’s time to think again. While e-cigarettes are often seen as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, the tiny tech packing your next hit also comes with some serious risks—especially if you aren’t careful. Did you know e-cigarettes can explode or […]
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Big Changes to The ACT: What You Need to Know
September 6 marked a pivotal moment for high-school students: The new, enhanced ACT made its debut internationally. With the science section now being optional for everyone, the test has shrunk from three hours to two. The standardized test has undergone several changes this year, with the ACT debuting its new online version in April 2025. […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Vow Not to Tax Food and Housing if They Eliminate State Income Tax
Georgia Republicans who want to eliminate the state income tax vowed on Wednesday that they would not pay for it by taxing groceries and housing. Sen. Blake Tillery, R-Vidalia, secured agreement from a largely Republican study committee to neither impose a state tax on property or on grocery sales nor to increase the gasoline tax. […]
