Hall County residents can breathe a little easier when they open their next property tax bill. For the 11th time in 12 years, county commissioners have approved a rollback in the tax rate — continuing a streak that puts more money back in homeowners’ pockets. The Board of Commissioners voted on September 11 to set […]
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Rip Currents on Tybee Island Today
Beachgoers heading to Tybee Island today should leave their swimming plans on shore as ocean rescue officials have issued a red flag warning due to strong rip currents. Current Beach Conditions Tybee Island Ocean Rescue announced Saturday morning that lifeguards are flying red flags throughout the beach, signaling dangerous rip currents and strong surf conditions. […]
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Armed and Dangerous: Police Search For Augusta Assault Suspect
AUGUSTA — Richmond County authorities are searching for a 41-year-old man in connection with an aggravated assault that occurred earlier this month at an apartment complex in Augusta. Rodrigus Antaun Freeman is wanted following an incident at Walker Estates Apartments on Peach Orchard Road on September 9, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Freeman […]
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Search Underway for Missing Teen in Cherokee County
Cherokee County authorities are seeking the public’s help to locate a missing teenager who disappeared into wooded trails late Friday night. David “Malakai” Jones, 17, was last seen walking alone into the trails at the end of Davis Mill Road at approximately 11:15 PM on September 12th. According to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, Jones was […]
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A Year Later, Georgia is Still Recovering From Hurricane Helene
It’s been nearly a year since Hurricane Helene tore through a large swath of South Georgia during the last week of September, killing 37 and causing widespread flooding and power outages. While blocked roads have long been cleared and power restored, Georgia farmers and foresters are still waiting for a full measure of disaster relief to replant […]
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Student Arrested at Apalachee High After Making Threat
A student at Apalachee High School was taken into custody Friday following what administrators described as threatening remarks made on campus. School officials moved quickly after becoming aware of the situation, with campus security officers responding immediately to investigate the incident. The arrest comes just over a week after the school community marked the one-year […]
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Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Shows How Far We’ve Fallen
Charlie Kirk was assassinated this week. A man with a microphone in his hand and an audience in front of him was cut down mid-sentence. Whatever you thought of him, the shock should have stopped us cold. Instead, before the echoes of the gunshot faded, too many people sprinted for their political jerseys. If you […]
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Measles Confirmed in Fulton County: What We Know
An unvaccinated Fulton County resident has tested positive for measles after spending time at Georgia State University, a popular North Avenue restaurant, and local soccer facilities while infected. The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed the case Friday, marking a concerning development since most measles cases trace back to overseas exposure. The patient has not […]
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Utah’s Governor Calls Social Media a Cancer: He’s Not Wrong
In the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s shooting, Utah Governor Spencer Cox didn’t just talk about political violence — he took aim at social media itself. “Social media is a cancer on our society right now,” Cox said, urging people to “log off, turn off, touch grass, hug a family member, go out and do […]
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Georgia Tops Nation’s Worst List for Discriminating Against Pregnant Women at Work
If you’re pregnant and working in Georgia, the numbers aren’t in your favor. A new study analyzing workplace discrimination data shows Georgia leads the nation in pregnancy discrimination cases, with incidents happening at more than double the national average. The Reality Behind the Numbers Georgia recorded 7.87 discrimination incidents per 100,000 women workers in 2024 […]
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This Historic Georgia High School Just Got a $40 Million Glow-Up
After four years of planning and construction, one of the South’s oldest public high schools is ready for its big reveal. The Academy of Richmond County in Augusta will welcome students back into its completely renovated building on September 22. The $40 million project transformed the interior while preserving the school’s 1926 exterior on Walton […]
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Work-Release Inmate Arrested for Burglarizing Gwinnett Charity
Someone broke into a place that exists to help people exactly like him. Lavan Hickman, 38, was arrested for burglarizing the North Gwinnett Cooperative in Buford — a nonprofit food pantry and assistance center that’s been helping struggling families in the Gwinnett area for over 30 years. The catch? Hickman was supposed to be on […]
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Georgians React to Charlie Kirk Assassination
(The Center Square) – University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue said Thursday that Charlie Kirk’s death was a reminder of the importance of “protecting open dialogue on our campuses.” Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at the Utah Valley University in Orem when he was killed with a single […]
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Georgia’s About to Get Hot Again: Here’s What to Expect From The Weather This Week
If you’ve been enjoying the slightly cooler weather, time to soak it up while you can. Georgia’s dry spell isn’t going anywhere, and temperatures are climbing back into the 90s by early next week. What’s Coming Starting today, expect sunny skies with highs between 80-88°F. But that’s just the beginning of a steady warm-up as […]
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Charlie Kirk Assassin Still On The Loose
The suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk still has not been identified or captured, according to FBI officials. At a news conference held just before 10 p.m., authorities released new photos of the suspect along with video tracking the suspect’s movements after the shooting. However, a suspect has not been named and the agency […]
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5-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Hit By a Car Early Thursday Morning
A 5-year-old girl died Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle on White Hill Road in Screven County, according to the Screven County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened around 6:25 a.m. when Screven 911 received the initial report. Emergency responders arrived at the scene within four minutes and found the child, who was then […]
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Paraglider crash at Barrow County Airport: What We Know
An man was injured in a paraglider crash at Barrow County Airport on Wednesday afternoon. He was breathing but not responsive when first responders arrived and was taken to the hospital. The FAA has been notified and will investigate. What happened: Quote: “The swift action of the citizen who called 911 ensured a rapid response […]
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What’s Viral: Atlanta Man’s Brazil Airbnb Drama
What was meant to be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Brazil quickly took a turn for Ethan, a regular guy from Atlanta who occasionally shares snippets of his life online. A misunderstanding with his longtime friends led to an unexpected eviction from their shared Airbnb. Instead of beach days with the group, he suddenly found himself […]
