Georgia will see more hot, dry days, with only a few late-day storms to break up the heat. Most areas will feel above-normal temperatures with highs reaching the low 90s through the weekend. What It Means For You: Expect less rain, higher utility bills, and more watering for your yard and garden. The risk of […]
Posted inEconomy
The Fed Cuts Interest Rates: What Does it Mean For You?
The Federal Reserve made its first rate cut of the year, lowering its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point. The new target range is now 4% to 4.25%. That move could touch nearly every part of your financial life, from credit cards to savings accounts. The Fed’s main rate, called the […]
Posted inHealth
A Georgia Hospital is Closing its Labor and Delivery Unit Due to Medicaid Cuts
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in rural northeast Georgia will discontinue its maternal health services next month as its parent company moves to consolidate OB/GYN services to one location, the hospital announced last week. The decision will affect the hospital’s labor and delivery unit as well as Clear Creek OBGYN, a separate center which provides […]
Posted inEducation
Emory University Goes Tuition-Free For Families Making Less Than $200,000
Starting fall 2026, Emory University is rewriting what college access means in Atlanta and beyond. Any student whose family earns $200,000 or less will now attend tuition-free. The new Emory Advantage Plus scholarship signals a direct response to the barrier that keeps so many students from crossing campus gates: the price tag. “When students sit […]
Posted inNational
How To Watch Charlie Kirk’s Funeral on Sunday
Georgians who want to watch Charlie Kirk’s funeral can see it live on several platforms Sunday at 2 p.m. Eastern. The most direct option is LiveNOW from FOX. That stream will carry the service in full and is available statewide through the FOX Local app on phones, tablets, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and most […]
Posted inCrime
Buckhead Brothel Owner Gets Prison For Sex Trafficking
Jamika “Jae” Weese will serve five years in federal prison after running a prostitution ring from an Atlanta apartment and fraudulently obtaining nearly $70,000 in pandemic relief funds. What It Means For You: Atlanta authorities have removed a sex trafficking operation from Buckhead, making the community safer while ensuring COVID relief funds go to legitimate […]
Posted inSpecial Features
Exploring Pathways to Your Dream Career
Identifying the career path you’re truly passionate about can be one of life’s most fulfilling experiences. But for many, the journey toward that dream job can be laden with uncertainty and confusion. This article aims to guide you through various steps and strategies to help unlock your potential and navigate towards the career you desire. […]
Posted inLocal Heroes
Stranded Anglers Rescued from Oconee River After Boat Gets Trapped
Game wardens sprang into action yesterday when two fishermen found themselves stuck on the Oconee River after their boat became entangled in a tree. What’s Happening: A fisherman contacted Game Warden Erin Paulk Tuesday afternoon after his vessel became trapped on a tree in the Oconee River, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources […]
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Brad Raffensperger Enters The Georgia Governor’s Race
Brad Raffensperger wants to follow the trail of Brian Kemp, who used his title as Georgia secretary of state to launch into the governor’s office. Raffensperger joined the field of Republican contenders Wednesday, on a platform that includes more jobs, less taxation, immigration controls and other traditional GOP hallmarks, including guns, God and — these […]
Posted inCrime
WATCH: Tool Thief Hits Stone Mountain Harbor Freight
A shoplifter walked out of a Stone Mountain Harbor Freight with a cart full of unpaid tools last week, according to Gwinnett County Police. What’s Happening: Surveillance footage shows the suspect loading tools into a shopping cart at the 1825 Rockbridge Road location on August 12 before leaving without paying, according to police. The suspect […]
Posted inIn The News
The Jimmy Carter Stamp Will Be Released on His 101st Birthday
The U.S. Postal Service will honor Georgia’s own Jimmy Carter with a commemorative stamp to be unveiled at The Carter Center in Atlanta on October 1 — what would have been the former president’s 101st birthday. Why It Matters The stamp celebrates not just a U.S. president but a Nobel Peace Prize winner whose global […]
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Inmate Dies at Webster Detention Center in Richmond County
A 27-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell this morning at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center, prompting an investigation by state authorities. Why It Matters The death raises questions about conditions and monitoring procedures at Richmond County’s main detention facility, where thousands of local residents are held each year awaiting trial or serving […]
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The Charlie Kirk Assassination: Why Vengeance Will Never Heal America
In 2025 alone, the United States has seen the following acts of political violence: Notice I did not name the perpetrators of the violence here. Nor did I delve into their political ideologies. This choice was made intentionally to keep the focus on the victims. It was also made because, while Left Wing and Right […]
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Valdosta Police Search For Armed Suspect
Police say a man wanted in a dawn store robbery may be armed. Officers ask neighbors near Northside Drive to stay alert and call 911 with tips. What’s Happening: According to a Valdosta Police Department release, detectives say they identified a suspect after a 6 a.m. robbery Monday at Khushi Food Mart at 1509 Northside […]
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Georgia 19-Year-Old Charged With Vandalizing Charlie Kirk Sign
A 19-year-old woman from Snellville is in custody after police say she vandalized a sign honoring slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk outside a Loganville tire store. What’s Happening: Loganville Police said Megan Phyllis Bucheger was arrested for damaging the sign at Tire Dock. The case was solved quickly thanks to help from the Walton County […]
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DeKalb Jail Shooting Leaves One Hurt: Police Say No Inmates Were Involved
A person was shot Monday night outside the DeKalb County Jail. Police say the wound was minor and no one inside the jail was part of it. What’s Happening: Police say the shooting happened in front of the jail complex. The victim was treated for a minor injury. Detectives are working to learn who fired […]
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Former Republican Geoff Duncan is Running For Georgia Governor as a Democrat
Geoff Duncan, Georgia’s former Republican lieutenant governor, is running for governor as a Democrat, putting financial security and political moderation at the center of his campaign. Duncan says in a brief YouTube video that he wants “to make Georgia the front line of Democracy and a backstop against extremism.” He puts President Donald Trump in […]
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Gwinnett Sheriff Tells Charlie Kirk Supporters to Unfriend Him
Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor is under fire for a Facebook post he made following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The post, which Taylor said was “not a political post,” has sparked widespread criticism from residents and conservative leaders who argue the sheriff used his platform to disparage Kirk instead of focusing on […]
