The Gist: It’s been quite a ride for Georgia students as WalletHub, a personal-finance website, today unveiled its comprehensive report on states with the most and least student debt in 2023. The Report: Framing the conversation around the ever-increasing average student loan debt that is now at a staggering $37,000 per borrower, WalletHub cast a […]
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Donald Trump Charged with Obstructing the 2020 Election
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald J. Trump is facing four new federal charges accusing him of conspiracy and obstructing the 2020 general election. The 45-page indictment, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, said that despite having lost, Trump was determined to remain in power. The former president is accused […]
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6 Things You Didn’t Know About Putnam County
Home to Lake Oconee Putnam County is renowned for Lake Oconee, a sprawling body of water that provides recreation and stunning views. However, many people might not know that Lake Oconee is actually Georgia’s second-largest lake. Formed in 1979 after the construction of the Wallace Dam on the Oconee River, Lake Oconee covers over 19,000 […]
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Tragic Crash in Putnam County Kills 5 People Including 2 Children. What We Know
The Gist: The early hours of Tuesday saw a shocking car collision on US Highway 441, near the Putnam and Baldwin County border, leaving five people dead, among them a mother and her two small children. What Happened?: According to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills, Hailey Brooke Hayes, age 22, was driving a 2018 Honda […]
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Three Men Wanted for Questioning in Bank Card Fraud Case at Augusta Sam’s Store
The Gist: Three unidentified people are currently sought for questioning in connection to a bank card fraud incident that occurred at the Augusta-based Sam’s store, located on Bobby Jones Expressway. What Happened? On July 26, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office received a report of bank card fraud from Sam’s store at 596 Bobby Jones Expressway. […]
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These Are the Highest-paying Jobs in Rome
Stacker ranked the 50 highest-paying jobs in Rome, using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Consumer advocate calls on Georgia lawmakers to require more notice of hospital closures
Liz Coyle ATLANTA – The state should require hospitals planning to close or eliminate core medical services to give 180 days written notice, the head of a statewide consumer advocacy group said Tuesday. That six months lead time should involve a review that would include a third-party assessment and a public hearing, Liz Coyle, executive […]
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8 DeKalb County churches will partner with the county to provide 5,000 book bags to students
Thanks to a joint venture, local faith leaders and the DeKalb County Government are gearing up to hand out 5,000 book bags chock-full of school supplies and 5,000 boxes packed with fresh produce, chicken, and lunch box goodies. The Gist: Getting ready for a new school year can be a steep hill to climb. This […]
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Sexual Assault Reported on Roswell Riverwalk Trail
ROSWELL — A grim incident has come to light as a 19-year-old woman has reported a sexual assault that occurred in a wooded area south of Riverwalk Trail, according to the Roswell Police Department. The location is near to Riverside Road and Dogwood Road, a popular portion of the trail. According to the victim’s report, […]
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Police Search for Answers in Fatal Hit-and-run Crash That Killed a Pedestrian in Cobb County
A fatal hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian late Monday night is currently under investigation by the Cobb County Police Department. The incident occurred on Floyd Road near Maran Lane. Based on initial findings, the police report that the pedestrian was crossing Floyd Road outside of a marked crosswalk when an unknown […]
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Fulton County judge rejects Trump’s attempt to derail grand jury indictments
A Fulton County judge has rejected former President Donald Trump’s attempt to head off any potential indictments that may soon be announced in the closely watched investigation into the attempts to interfere in the 2020 presidential election. Trump’s attorneys have filed wide-ranging motions in a push to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis from the probe, […]
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Roswell City Councilman Peter Vanstrom Resigns
In an unexpected twist, Post 4 Roswell City Councilman Peter Vanstrom, who has served on council since January of last year, has decided to step down. He tendered his resignation to Mayor Kurt Wilson last week, an action that was accepted by the Mayor the following day. “Peter Vanstrom has served the citizens of Roswell […]
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DeLesseps Avenue in Savannah is About to Be More Pedestrian-friendly
SAVANNAH — DeLesseps Avenue, a prominent road connecting Waters Avenue and Skidaway Road in Savannah, is set to become a more pedestrian-friendly zone, thanks to an ongoing construction project that aims to implement the Complete Streets ordinance. In a bid to create a more inclusive and sustainable cityscape, the construction project will introduce sidewalks, bike […]
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Todd & Julie Chrisley’s Lawyer Gives Update on Their Bid to Be Freed From Prison ‘Nightmare’
Chrisley Knows Best stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are still fighting against the convictions that have placed them behind bars for combined 19-year sentences. Now the couple’s lawyer is giving an update on the appeals process they’re pushing amid “nightmare” conditions previously reported. Speaking to People, Jay Surgent, a partner at Weiner Law Group LLP, who represents the couple, shared that […]
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79-year-old former Georgia police chief charged with incest and sexual exploitation of a child
George Johnson, 79, a former Warner Robins Police Chief, was arrested on Thursday, July 27, 2023, on charges of incest, sodomy, and sexual exploitation of a child. The arrest came after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents secured arrest warrants on July 26. The investigation began on Monday, July 17, following a child abuse complaint […]
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Death of Atlanta Police Officer at Dangerous Intersection Renews Call for Action in South Fulton
A deadly car crash in South Fulton that resulted in the tragic loss of an Atlanta Police officer has once again put the spotlight on one of Georgia’s most dangerous intersections — Butner Road and Camp Creek Parkway. South Fulton Residents, frustrated with the lack of action on previous concerns, are now renewing calls for […]
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When Things go Wrong in the Emergency Room
Medical emergencies are the main reason people go to the Emergency Room (ER). Clinicians are required to adhere to a set protocol. Malpractice, commonly called ER negligence, is a fairly frequent outcome of the frenetic background that characterizes ERs. We look at causes and advise you how to handle malpractice if it involves you as […]
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The ‘Early Birds’ of the South: Why Does School Start So Early in Georgia?
With the calendar barely flipped to August and the aroma of barbecue still hanging in the hot, humid air, the sight of yellow school buses trundling down Georgia’s roads might seem a bit premature to the uninitiated. You might be sipping on your sweet tea, pondering, “Isn’t it a bit early for school?” You’re not […]
