🚨 The Gist: In a significant operation on March 5, authorities raided nine Columbus-area gas stations implicated in illegal gambling activities. 🕵️ The Details: The GBI, alongside the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Lottery Corporation, conducted coordinated raids at several locations under suspicion of violating Georgia’s gambling statutes. These establishments were allegedly offering […]
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Gwinnett County Police Issue Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Teenager
Update: Calleigh Musgrove has been found safe according to the Gwinnett County Police Department. The original story is below. 🔍 The Gist: The Gwinnett County Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Calleigh Musgrove, reported missing from Lawrenceville. 👧 The Details: Calleigh was last seen in the early hours of March […]
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Taste of Alpharetta Kicks Off Ticket Sales for Metro Atlanta’s Premier Food Festival
🎉 The Gist: Metro Atlanta’s culinary enthusiasts are gearing up for the Taste of Alpharetta, the region’s longest-running food festival, set to dazzle taste buds on May 9. 🍲 The Details: Downtown Alpharetta will transform into a food lover’s paradise, featuring over 60 restaurants presenting their finest dishes. The event is one of Metro Atlanta’s […]
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Bibb County Law Enforcement Needs Your Help to Identify Armed Robbery Suspect
🔍 The Gist: Authorities in Bibb County are requesting public assistance to identify a suspect involved in an armed robbery at Woodspring Suites. 🚨 The Details: On the night of March 4, a masked man armed with a gun stormed into Woodspring Suites on Harrison Road, demanding cash from an employee. After acquiring an undisclosed […]
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Here’s Who is Running for Congress in Georgia So Far
Nine of Georgia’s 14 members of the U.S. House of Representatives signed up to seek another two-year term Monday on a busy opening day of Qualifying Week at the state Capitol. But not surprisingly, the only race that doesn’t feature an incumbent drew the most interest. With Republican Rep. Drew Ferguson of West Point leaving […]
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Atlanta Councilwoman Keisha Sean Waites Resigns: Here’s Why
📚 The Gist: Keisha Sean Waites has resigned from her position on the Atlanta City Council to pursue the role of Clerk for Fulton County Superior Court, signaling a new chapter in her career of public service. 🏢 The Details: In a heartfelt announcement, Waites expressed deep appreciation for her time on the council and […]
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Is Georgia’s Subsidized Housing Unsafe?
Low-income tenants of subsidized housing in Georgia shared harrowing stories of horrendous living conditions ignored by landlords with a U.S. Senate subcommittee Monday at a hearing in Roswell. “My unit flooded constantly with raw sewage … floating pieces of fecal matter, eaten food and toilet-paper debris,” Miracle Fletcher, a former tenant at Trestletree Village Apartments […]
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Lilburn to send out property value notices in April
🏠 The Gist: In April, Lilburn will mail out notices showing the 2024 values of homes and businesses. These notices are not bills but tell you how much the city thinks your property is worth. 📝 The Details: Property owners will get these notices with the values set as of January 1. If you don’t […]
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Georgia House passes bill to support first responders with PTSD
📜 The Gist: Georgia’s House of Representatives has approved House Bill 451, aimed at providing supplemental insurance for first responders with occupational PTSD, demonstrating a strong commitment to their mental health and financial stability. 🔍 The Details: Sponsored by State Representative Devan Seabaugh, HB 451 mandates that public entities offer illness-specific supplemental insurance to eligible […]
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Everything You Need to Know About The Cobb Library’s Spring Book Sale
The Cobb County Public Library has announced its Spring Book Sale, set to take place at the Cobb Civic Center from March 8 to 10, 2024. The event will offer a wide range of materials including books across various genres and formats, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines, with prices ranging from 10 cents to $4.00. Located […]
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Georgia gas prices see a hike, impacting wallets statewide
📈 The Gist: Georgia drivers are facing increased fuel costs, with the average price for regular unleaded gasoline now at $3.20 per gallon, marking a rise from last week and last year. 📉 The Details: Prices at the pump in Georgia have surged, now standing at $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded, a significant jump […]
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Police Escorted A Crowd Of 500+ People Out of Six Flags. Then The Shooting Started
📢 The Gist: On March 2, a large and disorderly crowd at Six Flags led to a confrontation where police returned fire at an armed suspect, causing injury and hospitalization. 🚨 The Details: In the late afternoon, Cobb County Police were called to assist with a chaotic situation at Six Flags involving 500-600 individuals fighting […]
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Residents rattled as gunfire erupts on Cape Street in Savannah, injuring three
🚨 The Gist: In the early hours of March 3, Savannah Police were called to the 600 block of Cape Street, where a shooting incident left three adults injured, thankfully with non-life-threatening conditions. 🔍 The Details: The disturbance was reported just after midnight, prompting immediate police action. Upon arrival, officers found two victims at the […]
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The Georgia Chronicles: Massive Tornado Outbreak Strikes The Peach State
In this month’s edition of The Georgia Chronicles, we turn back the clock to March 1994, a time burned into the memory of many Georgians for the devastating tornado outbreak that swept across the southeastern United States, impacting Georgia on Palm Sunday, March 27. The Time: March 1994Before we look at the event, let’s take […]
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Beerpocalypse: Another Brewery Files For Bankruptcy
Before the covid pandemic, craft beer had a moment. Beer became something more than the beverage of choice for football games and barbecues. People put down their Coors, Bud Lights, and Coronas and opted to try local craft beers. It was a golden time when seemingly every market had multiple local breweries offering their own […]
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Georgia’ s Elected Officials Want to Ban Books. Meanwhile, the State’s Literacy Rate is Shameful
Georgia stands at a crossroads. The state, grappling with a literacy rate that languishes at 76.4%, finds itself positioned at an unenviable 42nd place nationwide. This is not just a number; it translates into real economic repercussions. Adults with poor literacy skills cost Georgia about $1.26 billion annually, with a significant portion of this sum, […]
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Jill Biden Was in Atlanta Friday: Here’s Her Message to Women
Campaign season is officially in full swing in Georgia, where President Joe Biden is expected to pay a visit to the Atlanta area March 9, just over a week after first lady Jill Biden stopped by downtown Atlanta to launch a nationwide effort to engage with women voters. The White House has not yet released […]
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Georgia Weekend Weather: It Starts With Fog and Ends With Rain
🌫 The Gist: A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for North and Central Georgia, significantly reducing visibility. An isolated thunderstorm is also possible in the southeast. 🌧 The Details: Residents woke up to a thick blanket of fog, with visibility down to a quarter mile, prompting a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 a.m. Meanwhile, […]
