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 […]
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ShotSpotter Alerts Police to Daytime Shooting in Savannah
The Savannah Police Department is investigating a Sept. 10 shooting in the 500 block of W. 35th St. Officers responded at approximately 2:51 p.m. after ShotSpotter detected gunfire and found a man with a hip wound. EMS transported him to Memorial Health University Medical Center. Police say the injury is not life-threatening. No arrests have […]
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Georgia Woman Sentenced After Crash That Cost Teacher Her Leg
A Floyd County judge sentenced Shannon Marie Hampton to 22 years with 12 to be served in prison for a February 24 crash that left Armuchee Elementary teacher Hannah Nabors without her left leg. Hampton pleaded guilty to felony serious injury by vehicle. The sentence at a glance: What the court decided: Hampton entered an […]
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Former Walton County Sheriff Lamar Palmer Dies at 92
A lifetime of public service came to an end with the passing of former Walton County Sheriff Lamar Palmer, who died at age 92, according to an announcement from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Palmer’s career spanned decades of community dedication, beginning with service in the U.S. Air Force before transitioning to law enforcement as […]
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DeKalb County Taking Down Another Eyesore This Friday
DeKalb County is continuing its fight against neighborhood blight with the scheduled demolition of an abandoned property in Decatur this week that many residents consider an eyesore. County officials will tear down a building at 2624 Old Wesley Chapel Road on Friday, September 12, at 10 a.m. CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Community Development Director Allen […]
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Atlanta Ranks Among Top 10 Best Cities for Soccer Fans in 2025
As the U.S. Open Cup final approaches and soccer enthusiasm continues to grow nationwide, Atlanta has secured its position as one of America’s premier soccer destinations, ranking 10th in WalletHub’s 2025 Best Cities for Soccer Fans report. The personal-finance company compared over 300 U.S. cities with at least one college or professional soccer team across […]
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Would Your Boss Feel Guilty Replacing You With AI?
In the algorithmic arms race reshaping America’s workplaces, Georgia’s corner offices have spoken—and human job security isn’t exactly their priority. A revealing new survey shows 25% of Georgia managers would replace their flesh-and-blood staff with artificial intelligence without losing a wink of sleep, surpassing the national average of 21%. The eye-opening study from Trio.dev, which […]
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Georgia’s Timber Industry Faces Crisis Amid Mill Shutdowns
The impact of International Paper’s decision to close two pulp and paper mills in Coastal Georgia at the end of this month will spread far beyond those workers directly affected, state Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper said Wednesday. “This is more than 1,100 jobs,” Harper told members of the Georgia House Rural Development Committee meeting […]
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Should Savannah and Macon Have Their Own NFL Football Teams?
Georgia football fans are making their voices heard in the national conversation about NFL expansion. A new survey reveals that Savannah and Macon residents rank among the most passionate communities yearning for professional football franchises of their own. Georgia Cities Hungry for Hometown Teams While the Atlanta Falcons currently represent the Peach State in the […]
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Navigating Birthday Party Pressure: A Mom’s Perspective
Somewhat guilty mom admission – birthday parties stress me out. I’ve long held the belief that birthdays don’t need to be blowout affairs. A cake, a few balloons, a couple of presents – done. But somewhere along the way, kids’ birthday parties morphed into mini-weddings. There are themes, color-coordinated decorations, elaborate goodie bags, and some […]
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Weekly Horoscope Insights for All Zodiac Signs
Aries This week lights you up with optimism and a noticeable boost in charm, thanks to Jupiter’s generous influence. You may find yourself the center of attention in both personal and professional spaces, with people eager to hear what you have to say. Midweek is especially favorable for brainstorming or pitching ideas that have been […]
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Drunk Driver Convicted in Fatal Head-On Crash in Northwest Georgia
A Chattooga County jury has convicted Daniel James Craig on all counts related to a deadly 2017 crash on Taylor’s Ridge that claimed one life and seriously injured two others. The Collision and Its Aftermath On July 20, 2017, at approximately 6:47 a.m., a head-on collision occurred at the top of Taylor’s Ridge in Summerville. […]
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Milton Will Honor 9/11 Victims in Annual Ceremony
Milton residents will come together Thursday to mark the anniversary of one of America’s darkest days in what has become a cherished local tradition of remembrance and unity. The annual 9/11 commemoration ceremony will take place September 11 at 10 a.m. on the front lawn of Milton High School, bringing together students, families, first responders, […]
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Woodstock to Honor 9/11 Victims in Annual Remembrance Ceremony
Woodstock residents will have the opportunity to come together for a moment of collective reflection as the city hosts its annual 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony. The free community event will take place on Thursday, September 11 at 7 p.m. in The Park at City Center, offering a space for locals to honor those who […]
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80-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Collision on Cobb Parkway
An 80-year-old Kennesaw woman lost her life Monday morning after being struck by an SUV while walking along Cobb Parkway, according to police. The Cobb County Police are investigating the fatal collision that occurred at approximately 5:13 a.m. on September 8 at the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Crater Lake Drive in Kennesaw. What happened […]
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Why Did Corrections Officials Keep a Murderer’s Escape Quiet for 5 Days?
A convicted murderer walked away from his work assignment last week, but the public wasn’t notified until five days after his disappearance, raising serious questions about communication between law enforcement agencies. Timeline Reveals Troubling Gaps Stacy Huggins disappeared from his assigned work site on Wilson Road in Hephzibah on September 4. According to the Richmond […]
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Atlanta Restaurant Fails Health Inspection With a 47
A local Atlanta eatery faces serious food safety concerns after health inspectors found multiple critical violations during a routine check earlier this month. BGR Grille, at 1603 White Way in Atlanta, received a failing score of 47 during its September 2 inspection, according to records from the health department. Temperature Troubles Top List of Violations […]
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Judge Says Georgia’s Absentee Ballot Restrictions Can Stay
A federal judge has upheld a portion of a controversial 2022 Georgia election law dealing with absentee ballots. In a 50-page ruling Monday, U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee declared that the state had a “compelling governmental interest” in restricting the distribution of absentee ballot applications by third-party voting rights activists. He ruled that the state […]
