As 2023 comes to a close, the workforce in Georgia has coined some catchy phrases that speak volumes about the year’s work trends. A study by USDictionary.com highlights these phrases, offering a glimpse into the real talk of the workplace. “Shift Shock” is at the forefront, a term that nails the feeling when a job […]
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U.S. Statesman Henry Kissinger Dies at 100
Henry Kissinger, the renowned American statesman, scholar, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, died at his home in Connecticut at the age of 100. Born in southern Germany in 1923, Kissinger and his family fled Nazi Germany in 1938, settling in the United States. He became an American citizen in 1943 and served in the U.S. […]
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Rosalynn Carter
Rosalynn Carter, the former First Lady of the United States led a life full of remarkable achievements and contributions, many of which have flown under the radar. While known primarily for her role alongside her husband, President Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn’s own story is rich with unique experiences, activism, and a profound impact on various social […]
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Republican-drawn Legislative Maps Come Under Fire. Here’s Why
The proposed Georgia House map would pair four sets of incumbents. ATLANTA – The General Assembly’s special redistricting session kicked off Wednesday with legislative Democrats and redistricting watchdog groups assailing Republican-backed proposed maps for both the state House and Senate as unfair to Black voters. Both maps comply with a federal court ruling last month […]
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26-Year-old Shot to Death at Cobb County Hotel
The Gist: On November 28, 2023, Cobb County Police investigated a homicide at Budgetel Inn & Suites in Atlanta, where 26-year-old Demarcus Watson was fatally shot. The Details: The shooting was reported around 11:43 a.m. at 4900 Circle 75 Parkway. Responding officers found Watson with a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving attempts, he died from his […]
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Atlanta Man Gets 16-Years for Meth and Fentanyl Trafficking
🚔 The Gist: A decisive crackdown on Atlanta’s drug trade has led to a 16-year prison sentence for Quintilis Davenport, a key figure in methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution. 📜 The Details: The arrest occurred after Davenport attempted to sell drugs to an undercover DEA agent. His Union City apartment yielded a significant stash: 14 kilograms […]
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Believe It or Not: Residents in These 3 Georgia Cities Leave Their Doors Unlocked
🏘️ The Gist: Three Georgia towns – Evans, Canton, and Peachtree City – were mentioned in a recent study for their safety, with residents feeling secure enough to leave doors unlocked at night. 📊 The Details: A study conducted by AutomateLife.net revealed that in certain American towns, the tradition of leaving doors unlocked at night […]
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Hall County Gears up for Massive Christmas Scavenger Hunt
🌟 The Gist: Hall County residents are invited to join the festive “Holiday Ornament Hunt” beginning December 1, with a chance to find and keep unique Christmas ornaments hidden across various county venues. 🎁 The Details: The special holiday event, hosted by Hall County, involves hiding forty Christmas ornaments in public areas such as parks, […]
Posted inHealth
Why Is Everyone Always Sick Right Now?
If you haven’t had it happen to you, you’ve probably noticed among your friends that everyone seems to be perpetually sick right now. They are testing negative for the flu and for COVID, but they have cold-like symptoms and a hacking cough that just won’t seem to go away. So, what’s going on? The recent […]
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Remembering Rosalynn Carter: Memorial Service Draws All Five Living First Ladies
ATLANTA – All five current or former living first ladies said goodbye Tuesday to “one of the truly good people in this world,” as a former aide to Rosalynn Carter described the former first lady during a memorial service at Emory University. President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton accompanied First Lady Jill Biden […]
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Suspect Charged With Murder in 2022 Macon Shooting Death
The Gist: Shavis Terrell Hicks, 33, has been arrested in connection with the 2022 death of Jermaine Brandon Reynolds in Macon. He faces charges of Aggravated Assault and Murder. The Details: On November 27, Shavis Hicks was booked into Bibb County Law Enforcement Center, marking a significant development in a case that began over a […]
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Scam Alert: That Probably Isn’t the Gwinnett County Police Department Calling You
🚨 The Gist: As the holidays get into full swing, a wave of phone scams has emerged, with callers masquerading as the Gwinnett County Police Department, duping residents with false claims about missed court appearances. 🔍 The Details: The Gwinnett County Police Department has reported multiple complaints regarding phone scams. The scammers, using sophisticated methods […]
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Meet Lauren Curry, the First Woman To Serve as Chief of Staff for a Georgia Governor
In a historic first for the state of Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp appointed Lauren Curry as his new Chief of Staff, making her the first female to hold the position on a permanent basis in Georgia’s history. Currently serving as Deputy Chief of Staff, Curry, will step into the role effective January 15. Curry, brings […]
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Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Monday Afternoon Crash in Cobb County
The Gist: A pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Powder Springs on Monday afternoon. The Details: The incident occurred at around 12:42 p.m. at the intersection of Forest Hill Road and Buck Road. According to police, An 18-year-old driver from Powder Springs, in a 2016 black Toyota Corolla, was traveling […]
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Your Guide To Renting an Apartment With the Most Space in Atlanta
The Gist: RentCafe.com conducted an analysis on apartment sizes in the 50 largest U.S. cities, focusing on what $1,700 monthly rent can fetch in terms of space in Atlanta. The study revealed significant variations in apartment sizes across different zip codes, with some areas offering more than double the space for the same price as […]
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Oglethorpe Christmas Parade Scheduled for December 1
The City of Oglethorpe is set to celebrate the festive season with the Oglethorpe Christmas Market & Parade on Friday, December 1. Scheduled from 6 to 8 pm, the event promises an engaging evening for families and visitors. The parade is slated to begin at 6 p.m., with the market following immediately after. Attendees will […]
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Man Dead After Five Car Pileup on I-75 in Macon
The Gist: A fatal traffic collision involving five vehicles occurred on I-75 South near the Pierce Avenue On-Ramp in Bibb County Monday afternoon. The crash, reported in the afternoon, resulted in one fatality and several injuries. The Details: Investigation: Public Appeal: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is requesting anyone with information about the collision to […]
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Here Is a First Look at Georgia’s New Proposed Senate Districts
ATLANTA – A proposed state Senate redistricting map released Monday would create two additional Black majority districts in the General Assembly’s upper chamber in keeping with a federal court order. Senate District 17 in Henry and Newton counties and Senate District 28 in Douglas and Fulton counties would become majority Black under the proposed map, […]
