While the classic image of an American dinner table often features a robust salt shaker standing proudly next to its companion, the pepper mill, it may be time to reconsider who we’re casting as the villain in our ongoing battle against high sodium intake. Indeed, the humble salt shaker, often vilified for its contribution to […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Georgia is The 6th Most Expensive State for Car Owners
📊 The Gist: Georgia ranks among the top 10 most expensive states for car ownership in 2024, challenged by high repair costs and substantial used car prices. 🛠 The Details: With an overall score of 70.67 out of 100, Georgia stands as the sixth most expensive state for vehicle ownership, according to a Forbes study. […]
Posted inTips and Knowledge
What Experience Should You Look for When Hiring Divorce Attorneys?
Navigating through a divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences in life, emotionally, financially, and legally. Hiring the right attorney to guide you through this process is crucial. Experienced divorce attorneys in Florida from top firms Resolute Divorce Law bring not just knowledge of the law, but also the understanding and expertise needed […]
Posted inHealth
These Georgia Counties Have The Most Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise, putting more people at risk as they spread. Chlamydia rates have nearly doubled since 2000, while the rate of gonorrhea went up by 50% over the same period. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that syphilis rates are reaching levels last seen in the 1950s. But […]
Posted inWeather
Georgia Weather: Expect High Winds to Start The Week
💨 The Gist: A Wind Advisory and Fire Danger Statement are in effect for North and Central Georgia, bringing gusty winds and potential fire hazards. 🌧 The Details: Residents in parts of North and Central Georgia are facing a Wind Advisory until 2 p.m. Tuesday, with southeasterly winds expected to reach 15-20 mph and gusts […]
Posted inCrime
High-Speed Chase Leads to Shootout With Georgia Deputies
🚔 The Gist: A high-speed chase originating near Birmingham ended in a shootout on I-20 in Georgia, with law enforcement and the suspect exchanging gunfire. No injuries to law enforcement personnel were reported, and the interstate has since reopened. 🛣️ The Details: The incident unfolded early in the morning on March 23, when Haralson County […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Spout Springs Road in Hall County Closed
🚧 The Gist: Hall County Sheriff’s Office deputies have shut down a section of Spout Springs Road at Dove Point Lane due to communications lines in the roadway, urging drivers to slow down and use alternative routes. 🚦 The Details: In a swift response to public safety concerns, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office has closed […]
Posted inFood
Chick-fil-A is Changing its Chicken: Here’s What We Know
📋 The Gist: Chick-fil-A is revising its antibiotic use policy from No Antibiotics Ever (NAE) to No Antibiotics Important To Human Medicine (NAIHM), effective this Spring. 🔍 The Details: The fast-food chain will no longer adhere to an NAE policy, under which chickens were raised without any antibiotics. The new NAIHM standard will limit antibiotic […]
Posted inIn The Know
Forsyth Residents Can Give Their Opinion on The Gathering at South Forsyth on Tuesday
📅 The Gist: The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a special public hearing on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, to vote on the Memorandum of Understanding with The Gathering at South Forsyth. 📍 The Details: This significant meeting will take place at the Forsyth County Administration Building, located at 110 E Main […]
Posted inCrime, Newsflash
Laken Riley’s Father Speaks: ‘A Man With An Evil Heart Stole Her Life’
The Georgia Senate passed two bills aimed at illegal immigration this week, one day after the father of murder victim Laken Riley urged lawmakers to take a tougher stand on the issue. The 22-year-old nursing student was killed on the University of Georgia campus in Athens last month. A 26-year-old Venezuelan man allegedly in the […]
Posted inCrime
Driver Charged in Peachtree Corners Crash that Killed Three, Including a Child
The Gist: Following a collision on March 10, in Peachtree Corners that resulted in three fatalities, including one child, Aaron Vaughn has been charged with multiple crimes, including Murder in the Second Degree and Homicide by Vehicle. The Details: The crash, which occurred just before 4 p.m. on March 10, led to the deaths of […]
Posted inCrime
Roswell Police Shoot ‘Unruly Patron’ Who Came to Mazzy’s Sports Bar With a Gun
🚔 The Gist: A police officer in Roswell shot an armed suspect at Mazzy’s Sports Bar and Grill in the early hours of Saturday, following a confrontation where the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at officers. No officers were injured. 🚨 The Details: The incident unfolded shortly after 1 am when Roswell E-911 received calls […]
Posted inRepresenting You
Georgia’s Own Marjorie Taylor Greene Files Resolution to Oust Speaker of The House
Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a resolution Friday to remove U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position, using the same parliamentary measure that led to Johnson ascending to the speakership last year. Following a bipartisan vote to approve the six remaining government spending bills for fiscal 2024, Greene filed a motion […]
Posted inCrime
Chatham County Corrections Officer Gets 20 Years for Smuggling Meth Into Jail
🔒 The Gist: The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has announced the sentencing of Georgette Bennett, a former corrections officer, to 20 years for smuggling methamphetamine into the detention center. 🔍 The Details: Georgette Bennett was sentenced to 20 years, including six years of mandatory confinement, for her role in smuggling drugs into the Chatham County […]
Posted inEducation
Police Release New Details in Stabbing at Sprayberry High School
🚨 The Gist: A stabbing at Sprayberry High School has led to a critical injury and the detention of two suspects, with a detailed police investigation underway. 📰 The Details: According to the Cobb County Police, at about 11:23 a.m. on March 20, Cobb County Police were called to Sprayberry High School following a report […]
Posted inYour Government
Should Georgia Make it Harder for Suspected Agents of Hostile Governments To Own Farmland?
A bill aiming to prevent agents of foreign countries deemed hostile to the United States from buying farmland in Georgia is set to go to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk after passing the House along party lines Thursday. In a heated floor debate, Democrats and Asian-American lawmakers said the bill would do little to defend U.S. […]
Posted inLocal
Did You Know Milton Has Over 200 Horse Farms?
🐎 The Gist: In a significant revelation for the local community and equestrian enthusiasts alike, Milton has officially confirmed that it has over 200 active horse farms, reinforcing the city’s status as a notable equestrian center. 📍 The Details: The Milton Equestrian Committee, after a year of comprehensive research, has provided a much-anticipated count of […]
Posted inEntertainment
Riverside Sounds Returns to Roswell Next Month
🎶 The Gist: Riverside Sounds, Roswell’s celebrated free outdoor concert series, is back this April, featuring a diverse array of musical talent across genres at Roswell Riverside Park. 📅 The Details: Kicking off on April 27 and continuing every fourth Saturday through September, the Riverside Sounds concert series will enchant audiences from 7:30 PM at […]
