A fatal traffic accident on I-75 Southbound near Mercer University Drive in Macon resulted in the death of a 25-year-old man early on December 17.
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Wind Advisory for Georgia Region: Gusty Winds Expected Sunday and Monday
Residents in Georgia should prepare for gusty winds Sunday and Monday, with chances of wind gusts reaching 40 mph.
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Are Your Christmas Decorations a Safety Hazard?
In Georgia, the Christmas season is synonymous with the joy of home decoration, but it’s also a time to be extra vigilant about fire safety. Here are some key tips to keep in mind: Choosing and Caring for Your Holiday Tree Holiday Lighting Safety Decorations and Candles Kitchen Fire Safety Entertaining Guests Safely Home Fire […]
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No Macy’s Great Tree Lighting? Ebenezer Scrooge Would Be Proud
In a twist that might make both Ebenezer Scrooge and The Grinch nod in a miserly agreement, Macy’s has decided to dim the lights on Atlanta’s beloved Great Tree Lighting ceremony at Lenox Square. This decision to retire the 74-year-old tradition comes hot on the heels of their 2021 discontinuation of the Pink Pig ride, […]
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It’s True, the Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Is Gone for Good: What We Know
Atlanta’s cherished 74-year holiday tradition, the Macy’s Great Tree Lighting, has officially been retired.
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Will This Be a Rainy Weekend in Georgia?
🌧️ The Gist: Georgia is preparing for a wet and windy weekend. The National Weather Service predicts showers and gusty winds starting Saturday afternoon and continuing through Sunday. 🌬️ The Details: 🌀 In Context: This weather report from the National Weather Service is vital for residents making weekend plans, especially those sensitive to weather changes. […]
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Georgia Election Workers Vindicated: Giuliani Ordered To Pay $148M for Defamation
A federal jury ruled that Rudy Giuliani must pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers he falsely accused of fraud during the 2020 election, leading to their reputational and emotional harm.
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Georgia Mother and Son Found Guilty of Pimping a Woman Using Online Ads
🚨 The Gist: A mother and son from Decatur have been convicted for pimping a woman, with the son also guilty of armed robbery and aggravated assault. 🔍 The Details: In a recent trial, Vanessa Woods, 53, and her son, Allan Sanchez Woods, 30, were found guilty of pimping charges. Allan Woods faced additional convictions […]
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Georgia’s Favorite Alternative Christmas Dishes Are Perfect for the Peach State
🍑 The Gist: A survey by MissWish.com reveals Georgia’s favorite alternative Christmas dishes, with Peach and Bourbon Glazed Ham leading the pack. 🍗 The Details: The survey, conducted among 3,000 food enthusiasts, illustrates Georgia’s culinary preferences for festive meals. The top choice, Peach and Bourbon Glazed Ham, is a fusion of classic Southern flavors, combining […]
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Cobb County Schools Have Been Graded for 2023: How Did They Perform?
📊 The Gist: Cobb County students have shown exceptional academic proficiency, surpassing their Georgia peers at all levels in the 2023 state educational assessment. 🔍 The Details: In the latest educational performance report, Cobb County’s middle and high school students significantly outperformed their peers across Georgia. These achievements are part of the state’s educational rating […]
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Doctors Discover You Can Catch ‘Long Flu’ Just Like Long COVID
People hospitalized with the flu can suffer long-term, negative health effects – especially relating to their lungs and airways.
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Fatal Crash Snarls Traffic on I-20 in DeKalb County
The Gist: A single-vehicle crash early Friday morning on I-20 in DeKalb County resulted in one fatality. The Details: The crash occurred on I-20 West at Moreland Avenue SE. Atlanta police reported that a female driver entered a construction site and collided with an unoccupied construction vehicle. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. […]
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State Educational Report: Fulton Schools Achieve New Highs
📊 The Gist: Fulton County Schools have bested state averages in Georgia’s latest educational performance review, setting new highs in graduation rates and elementary school learning. 🔍 The Details: Recent results show that Fulton County’s schools are doing better than most in Georgia. They’ve got top marks in areas like reading, math, and science for […]
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Foster Care’s Hidden Tragedy: Ossoff Spotlights Missing Children’s Plight
Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., vowed Thursday to help two federal agencies responsible for child welfare to develop the tools needed to protect foster children from abuse and neglect. The Senate’s Human Rights Subcommittee, which Ossoff chairs, launched an investigation last February to assess the safety of children in […]
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Milton Gets $1 Million for Road Safety: How It Impacts You
🚗 The Gist: Milton has secured $1 million in federal funding to enhance road safety for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists, marking a significant achievement in local infrastructure improvement. 🛣️ The Details: The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Milton the grant as part of the nationwide Safe Streets and Roads for All program. This funding, the […]
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Echoes of the Past: Cracking the 1994 James Harris Cold Case
In a gripping finale to a decades-long mystery, the Walker County jury convicted Robert Allen Mowry, 53, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, for the 1994 murder of James Richard Harris, 54, of Chickamauga, Georgia. This conviction, delivered on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, brings closure to a case that long haunted the Chickamauga community. The tragic event dates […]
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Feds Say a Fatal Chemical Release at a Gainesville Poultry Plant Was ‘Preventable’
ATLANTA – The release of fatal liquid nitrogen at a poultry processing plant in Gainesville nearly three years ago was “completely preventable,” according to a newly released federal report. Six workers died at the Foundation Food Group (FFG) plant in January 2021 when a liquid nitrogen control system in a freezer room failed due to […]
Posted inThe Georgia Chronicles
Here’s What Christmas Was Like the Year You Were Born
Stacker looked at how Christmas has changed over the last century, from 1920 to 2022.
