This Juneteeth, retired U.S. Air Force Captain Marian Dee Elder and 25 of her fellow Black veterans will board a plane in Atlanta and fly to Washington D.C. There, this group will spend the day visiting various commemorative sites. They will share stories, shed tears and strengthen bonds forged by their unique experiences and challenges […]
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Election Results: Former Trump Official Defeats Convicted January 6 Rioter
A former Trump administration official has won the GOP runoff in Georgia’s 2nd congressional district in southwest Georgia. Wayne Johnson, a Macon Republican, was declared the winner by the Associated Press shortly after the polls closed Tuesday. Johnson beat Chuck Hand, a construction superintendent who was one of a handful of convicted Jan. 6 rioters […]
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Here Are The Winners of The Laurens County Republican Primary Election
In a decisive election night, Laurens County voters made their voices heard in two key Republican primary races. The results, now fully tallied, show clear winners in the contests for Tax Commissioner and County Commissioner for District 2. Brown Claims Victory in Tax Commissioner Race Darla Brown emerged victorious in the race for Tax Commissioner, […]
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Reese’s Introduces a New Chocolate Lava Peanut Butter Cup: What We Know
Reese’s, known for its perfect mix of chocolate and peanut butter, is back with a new treat. This summer, they are releasing a new version of their famous Reese’s Big Cup. It has a gooey chocolate lava filling. Fans are excited and can’t wait to try it. The Allure of Reese’s: A Brief History Reese’s […]
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Traffic-Calming Medians Are Coming to Holcomb Bridge Road in East Roswell
🌳 The Gist: New median islands will soon be installed on Holcomb Bridge Road east of Ga. 400, aiming to improve traffic flow and safety for drivers. 🔍 The Details: The Roswell City Council has approved the construction of three median islands at the intersections of Holcomb Bridge Road with Holcomb Woods Parkway, Champions Green […]
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First Tropical Disturbance of 2024 Hurricane Season Already Having Small Effect on Georgia
🌧️ The Gist: Potential Tropical Cyclone 1, the first disturbance of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, is advancing Northward from the Gulf of Mexico towards the southeastern United States. 📰 The Details: The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico. Currently, upper-level cloud cover from […]
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Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Gives Update After Sheriff’s Hospitalization
The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office addressed concerns about the absence of Sheriff John T. Wilcher after announcing over the weekend that Wilcher had been hospitalized. While Chief Deputy Gary Taylor declined to comment on Wilcher’s condition, he said the Wilcher family would release a statement about the sheriff’s health shortly. Below is the press conference […]
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‘Woefully Behind Other States:’ Georgia Isn’t Spending Enough on Veterans
The state is seriously underfunding mental health and housing services for veterans, professionals in the field told Georgia lawmakers Tuesday. The state’s two veterans homes in Milledgeville and Augusta currently are serving about 400 veterans, far below the estimated need of 1,975. Neighboring states with lower populations – including Alabama and South Carolina – have […]
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Did You Know Georgia is Facing an Unusual Dry Spell?
📉 The Gist: Over the last 30 days, Georgia has experienced significantly lower than normal precipitation, with some areas receiving less than 50% of their usual rainfall. 🌦️ The Details: A map released by the U.S. National Weather Service in Peachtree City highlights the severity of the dry conditions across Georgia. The region south of […]
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Do You Feel Older Than You Are? Here’s Why
How old do you feel? A new study has found Americans over 45 feel 12 years older than their actual age, on average. The poll of 2,000 Americans aged 28 and older, split evenly by generation, found 55% of people who feel older than their actual age blame joint pain, and 45% have held back […]
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Don’t Be Alarmed if You See Smoke in Statham in Early July
🔍 The Gist: From July 1 to July 3, Statham will conduct smoke tests on sanitary sewer lines to identify leaks and failures. 📋 The Details: The City of Statham is set to perform smoke tests on its sanitary sewer lines as part of an ongoing maintenance program. These tests aim to detect any failures […]
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What is Georgia Doing to Improve its Prison System After Recent Shooting?
The state is launching an in-depth assessment of Georgia’s prison system to identify steps needed to improve safety, Gov. Brian Kemp announced late Monday. The governor’s announcement came one day after a food-service employee was shot and killed at Smith State Prison in Glennville. An investigation discovered that a personal relationship existed between the Aramark […]
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Police Shooting in Savannah: What We Know
The Gist: Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents are looking into a police shooting in Savannah, where Quayshon Whitehurst, 29, was shot after allegedly firing at a police officer. The Details: On June 18 at around 7:20 p.m., the Savannah Police Department responded to a theft report at Mary Jane’s CBD Dispensary at 4317 Ogeechee Road. […]
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Mail Update: Postmaster Says 64% of Georgia’s First Class Mail is Being Delivered on Time
Mail processing at the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) regional facility in Palmetto is getting better, but Georgians are continuing to suffer delays sending and receiving mail. That was the upshot of an exchange Monday between Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. In response to an update Ossoff requested last week, […]
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Fatal Shooting on Napier Avenue in Macon Leaves One Dead and 3 Injured
📰 The Gist: A shooting late Monday night on Napier Avenue in Macon resulted in the death of Teresa McKenney and injuries to three other victims. 🚓 The Details: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office received a call about an unresponsive woman in the 3700 block of Napier Avenue near Atlantic Avenue at 11:22 p.m. on […]
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Justin Ross Harris Released from Prison: What We Know
The Gist: Justin Ross Harris, previously convicted in the high-profile hot-car death of his son, Cooper, was released from prison this weekend following the Georgia Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn his murder conviction. Why It Matters: This case has been a significant point of public interest and legal debate, impacting perspectives on criminal justice […]
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Grim Discovery: Child’s Remains Found Under Vacant Georgia Home
The Gist: Human remains were discovered in a crawl space under a vacant residence in the 1600 block of Pio Nono Lane in Bibb County on Monday afternoon. The unsettling find was reported to authorities just after 1 p.m. by the property owner. Troubling Details: Among the remains, investigators found a small Blue’s Clues t-shirt […]
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Mail Theft in Towne Lake: What We Know
🚨 The Gist: The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest connected to a mail theft in the Towne Lake Hills area on June 13, 2024. The suspect was captured on camera opening residential mailboxes. 🔍 What’s Happening: The Criminal Investigations Division is actively investigating the incident […]
