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 […]
Posted inWeather
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, […]
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Ruling in Fani Willis Disqualification Hearing Expected Within Two Weeks
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case asked a judge Friday to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case. During a three-hour hearing, defense lawyers argued Willis is guilty of a conflict of interest for benefiting financially from her romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, […]
Posted inGeorgia People
Georgia Lawmaker Clay Pirkle Announces Retirement
🚨 The Gist: After nine years of legislative service, Representative Clay Pirkle has announced his retirement from the Georgia House of Representatives, marking the end of his tenure in public office. 📰 The Details: In a heartfelt announcement, Rep. Clay Pirkle (R-Ashburn) revealed his decision not to seek re-election for House District 169. Representing parts […]
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Second Arrest Made in Lawrenceville Home Invasion Case
🚨 The Gist: A second individual, Yenson Adrian Cedeno Acevedo, has been charged in relation to a violent home invasion that occurred in Lawrenceville in December. 📰 The Details: Following an extensive investigation into a December 6, 2023, home invasion, Lawrenceville police have made a significant breakthrough by charging Yenson Adrian Cedeno Acevedo with Home […]
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Rabies Alert: Auburn Resident Bitten by Rabid Cat
🚨 The Gist: A rabid cat bit a person in Auburn, triggering a health alert urging residents to avoid animals showing abnormal behavior and to vaccinate their pets. 📰 The Details: In Auburn, part of the Gwinnett County, a resident was bitten by a cat that later tested positive for rabies. The incident, which occurred […]
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Georgia Republicans Strike Next Blow in Their War on Books
The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate has passed legislation that would prohibit city, county, and regional libraries from using either tax dollars or private funds on any materials offered by the American Library Association (ALA). Senate Bill 390 cleared the upper chamber in the General Assembly 33-20 along party lines Thursday on Crossover Day, the deadline legislation […]
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Give Mom a Break From Living in a Zoo and Take Her to Zoo Atlanta For Brunch on Mother’s Day
Zoo Atlanta is inviting families to celebrate Mother’s Day with a special brunch in the Michael & Thalia Carlos Ballroom, offering panoramic views of the African Savanna. Scheduled for Sunday, May 12, 2024, the event provides two seating options, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., accommodating various group […]
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Woman Injured in Mysterious Shooting in Savannah
🔎 The Gist: A shooting on Delano Street in Savannah has left a woman with serious injuries. Police are investigating the incident with no immediate clues on the shooter. 📰 The Details: On March 1, emergency responders rushed to a home on Delano Street following a call about someone having trouble breathing. They found the […]
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Warnock Calls For Biden to Spend More on Border Security and Fighting Fentanyl
🔎 The Gist: Senator Raphael Warnock and 16 other senators want President Biden to spend more money on border security and stop the dangerous drug fentanyl from coming into the country. 📰 The Details: These senators are working together to get more security at the borders to stop drugs, especially fentanyl, from being smuggled in. […]
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Gwinnett Police Mourn Loss of K9 Officer Peper
The Gwinnett County Police Department is in mourning following the loss of a valued member of their team, K9 Peper. The department announced the death of the canine officer on February 25, after a sudden illness related to a mass found near her heart. K9 Peper was more than just a service animal; she was […]
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Athens Mayor Faces Fiery Criticism Amid Tragic Student Death
The Gist: Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz’s press conference, intended to address community safety, was overtaken by protestors accusing him of fostering a sanctuary city environment linked to the murder of Laken Riley on the UGA campus. The Details: During a press conference, Mayor Kelly Girtz was confronted by protestors over the city’s immigration policies following […]
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Georgia Weather: March Comes in Like a Lion With Rain and Storms
🌦 The Gist: It looks like March will roar in like a lion this year. Georgia residents can expect showers and possible thunderstorms today, though severe weather is not anticipated. ⚡ The Details: The forecast predicts intermittent thunderstorms today, potentially featuring lightning, yet no hazardous weather conditions are expected tonight. The region should remain alert […]
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What’s in The Immigration Bill The Georgia House Passed Today?
Legislation requiring local law enforcement agencies to comply with a 2006 state law aimed at illegal immigration cleared the Republican-controlled Georgia House Thursday. House Bill 1105, which passed 97-74 primarily along party lines, comes on the heels of last week’s murder of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, on the University of Georgia campus in […]
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Georgia Man sentenced for fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship
📍 The Gist: A man residing in Georgia has been sentenced for fraudulently securing U.S. citizenship, concealing his involvement in Ethiopia’s notorious “Red Terror.” 📜 The Details: Mezemr Abebe Belayneh, known also as “Mezmur Amare Belayneh,” was sentenced in Atlanta for hiding his role in Ethiopia’s oppressive “Red Terror” campaign when he applied for U.S. […]
