The Gist: Love them or hate them, Falcons fans are making their presence felt in the NFL. A new survey by Solitaire Bliss ranks them as the second most annoying fan base at games, but they’re not as competitive when it comes to fantasy football. What Happened:Solitaire Bliss surveyed 1,600 fans from each NFL team […]
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Georgia declared federal disaster area after Hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia felled a large chinaberry tree in western Bulloch County Aug. 30. PHOTO by Eddie Ledbetter ATLANTA – President Joe Biden declared Georgia a federal disaster area late Thursday, freeing up federal aid for recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. Gov. Brian Kemp formally submitted a request Wednesday for a disaster declaration […]
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46 Mayors Demand Gun Reform Laws in Georgia
Nearly four dozen mayors — from Adel in South Georgia to Dalton in North Georgia and cities in between — want stricter gun laws. They sent a letter urging Gov. Brian Kemp and state lawmakers to help curb gun violence in their communities. “We currently live with the reality that gun violence has become the […]
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Shocking Study Reveals 160 Medical Records Breaches in Georgia: Are Your Medical Records Secure?
(The Center Square) — A new study found Georgia has experienced 160 medical records breaches since 2009. Comparitech analyzed data from 2009 to July 2023 and found Georgia’s breaches affected more than 7.3 million records. That amounts to 68,907 records affected per 100,000 people. “As we are seeing, legislating against things like ransomware attacks is […]
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A Calhoun man and a former Cherokee County teacher were sentenced for sharing explicit images of kids
The Gist: A Calhoun man and his wife — who was once a special education teacher in Cherokee County — are headed to federal prison for sharing and concealing explicit images of minors. What Happened: William Sandridge, 42, shared graphic images involving minors with his wife Allyn Michelle Sandridge, who used to teach special education […]
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Bibb County authorities look for couple that fired shots at Hummingbird Stage and Taproom
MACON — A late-night confrontation at a popular Macon watering hole has Bibb County authorities on the lookout for a male and female duo, following an aggravated assault incident early Thursday morning. Just past midnight, a call came into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center detailing an unsettling chain of events at the Hummingbird Stage and Taproom, […]
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MARTA rail cars are plunging into the ocean. Here’s why
The Gist: Railcars from Atlanta’s MARTA system are getting a second life as they dive to the bottom of the ocean to form new artificial reefs. What Happened?: Today marked the first step in MARTA’s new environmental venture, as one of two older railcars departed for Georgia’s coast. It’s all part of a plan to […]
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State Senator Renews Call to Punish Prosecutor Fani Willis for Trump Indictment
State Sen. Colton Moore ATLANTA – Freshman state Sen. Colton Moore renewed his call Thursday for a special session of the General Assembly to investigate, defund, and potentially impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for pushing to indict former President Donald Trump. “I represent 200,000 hardworking Georgians in Northwest Georgia,” Colton, R-Trenton, said during […]
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21 People Died on Georgia’s Roads Over Labor Day Weekend
The Gist: Labor Day Weekend in Georgia saw 21 people lose their lives in traffic crashes across the state. What Happened?: Between the evening of Friday, September 1, and the stroke of midnight on September 4, Georgia roads turned into death traps for some travelers. A total of 21 fatalities were reported across various regions, […]
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16-year-old girl shot and killed in apparent case of mistaken identity
DUBLIN — A shooting on Woodlawn Street in Dublin, GA has left a 16-year-old girl dead and many questions unanswered. The incident, which occurred yesterday morning, is under active investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. According to the GBI, preliminary findings indicate that the teenager, identified as Shamiruna Coney, arrived at a home around […]
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On-again, Off-again Georgia Transgender Health Care Law Back on
ATLANTA – A federal judge has lifted a preliminary injunction that was blocking a new state law limiting medical care for transgender minors in Georgia, allowing enforcement to resume. U.S. District Judge Sarah Geraghty issued the injunction two weeks ago in a lawsuit filed by four Georgia families and a national organization of parents with […]
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One-year-old shot and killed in Marietta
MARIETTA — In a heart-wrenching incident, a one-year-old boy was shot and later pronounced dead at Kennestone Hospital on September 5. The tragedy unfolded in an apartment at 1631 White Circle, leading to the arrest of a Marietta man on multiple charges. The Incident According to Cobb County Police Department, officers arrived at the scene […]
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CDC Chief says COVID is here to stay
Dr. Mandy Cohen ATLANTA – While there’s been an uptick of COVID-19 cases heading into the fall, help is on the way, Dr. Mandy Cohen, the new director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said Wednesday. A new booster shot will be available as early as next week, Cohen said at […]
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Lithonia man gets life in prison in motel murder of transgender woman
The Gist: Deontavious Brewer, 24, of Lithonia, was sentenced to life in prison plus five years after a jury found him guilty of killing Kenneth “Peaches” Armstrong, a transgender woman. What Happened? On August 10, jurors convicted Brewer on several charges including Felony Murder and Aggravated Assault. The conviction follows a November 2020 incident at […]
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A 1965 Ford Mustang has gone missing in Gwinnett County
If you’re a fan of classic cars or just like to keep an eye on what’s happening in your neighborhood, you’ll want to hear this. A 1965 Ford Mustang, heavily customized, is now missing in Gwinnett County. This isn’t your average ’65 Mustang. From square LED Angle Eye headlights to Recaro cloth racing bucket seats, […]
Posted inGeorgia Places
Georgia’s Must-Visit Spots for Fall 2023
Looking for the ultimate day out this fall in Georgia? The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta has been crowned the state’s most popular attraction, based on social media and Google search data for 2023, according to AirportParkingReservations.com. Georgia Aquarium Leads the Pack The Georgia Aquarium raked in 110,000 Google searches per month and has been featured […]
Posted inBusiness
New Automotive Parts Company Will Bring 300 Jobs to Metter
The Gist: DAS Corp., an automotive parts company, will establish a new manufacturing facility in Metter, Georgia, creating 300 new jobs and bringing in over $35 million in investment. The facility will primarily produce automotive seat structures and is expected to begin operations in the latter half of 2024. What Happened?: DAS Corp., a Korean […]
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Diarrhea Dilemma: Delta Flight Returns to Atlanta Due to ‘Crappy’ Situation
Late Friday night, travelers aboard Delta flight 194 bound for Barcelona found themselves back on Georgia soil sooner than expected. But this was no ordinary turnaround. The reason? A case of explosive diarrhea that resulted in a biohazard situation that flushed a European vacation down the toilet for several passengers. Shortly after takeoff, the airline […]
