🚨 The Gist: A late-night armed robbery left victims without purses, phones, and IDs on Campbellton Road. 🔍 The Details: On the night of February 11, a group of people near 2909 Campbellton Road experienced a terrifying encounter when they were robbed at gunpoint right at the entrance of a business. The victims, caught off-guard, […]
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Fishing Rights Bill Passes in Georgia House
A state House committee has narrowly approved legislation guaranteeing Georgians the right to fish in navigable rivers and streams over the objections of representatives of recreational boating interests who complained the bill is overly restrictive. House Bill 1172, which cleared the House Judiciary Committee Thursday by just one vote, is a follow-up to legislation the […]
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Motorcycle Rider Dead, Bicyclist Hurt in Cobb County Crash
🚨 The Gist: A crash on Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton left a motorcyclist dead and a bicyclist seriously injured. 🔍 The Details: According to new information released Friday by the Cobb County Police Department, upon further investigation, it has been determined that the motorcycle operated by Christopher Johnson (38, Mableton) initially collided with the […]
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Poor Health: How is Georgia Addressing The State’s Mental Health Woes?
Georgia stands at a crossroads, grappling with significant challenges in its health care system, particularly in mental health care. Despite recent legislative efforts and budgetary increases, the state struggles to provide adequate mental health services to its residents. This issue is further exacerbated by Georgia’s overall ranking as the worst state in the US for […]
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Meet The New Dunwoody Police Chief, Mike Carlson
Deputy Chief Mike Carlson is set to become the new Dunwoody Police Chief, following the retirement of Chief Billy Grogan on June 1. A key figure in the department since its inception, Carlson has been instrumental in developing foundational community programs such as the Citizen Police Academy, Neighborhood Watch, and Chaplain initiatives. His promotion comes […]
Posted inPets
Georgia Dog Owners Share Their Pet Peeves
🏨 The Gist: In a world where finding a pet-friendly hotel is akin to a treasure hunt, Georgia’s dog owners are barking up a very specific tree, Forbes Advisor’s survey finds. 📊 The Details: Diving into the dog-eat-dog world of pet ownership, Forbes Advisor surveyed 10,000 dog owners to uncover what really gets under their […]
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A Dead Whale Was Towed to Tybee Island for Burial
Researchers on Thursday examined the carcass of a 1-year-old female north Atlantic right whale found dead offshore, looking for clues to her death. The whale is the December 2022 calf of north Atlantic right whale #4340, also known as Pilgrim. The 1-year-old had been seen looking healthy less than two weeks ago. The crew of […]
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Worried Biden and Trump Are Too Old to Be President? Aging Experts Say to Calm Down
Age should not preclude either Joe Biden or Donald Trump from serving another four years as president, a group of aging experts said Thursday at a webinar organized by the American Federation for Aging Research. If Biden, 81, and Trump, 77, are the candidates on Election Day, as appears likely right now, they would break […]
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Georgia Will Give State Employees Expanded Paid Parental Leave. Will Georgia Companies Follow Suit?
👶 The Gist: Georgia state employees and teachers will now receive six weeks of paid parental leave, doubling the previous three-week policy, thanks to House Bill 1010’s passage. 📜 The Details: Sponsored by Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones and backed by Speaker Jon Burns, the bill aims to improve work-life balance for state workers, acknowledging […]
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Fani Willis Fights Back in Hearing to Disqualify Her from Trump Trial
A combative Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis denied Thursday that her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she hired to pursue election interference charges against Donald Trump affected the case. “I’m not on trial,” Willis testified in federal court during an evidentiary hearing on a motion to disqualify her from the case, as she […]
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Savannah Plans Public Meeting to Discuss Flooding in Casey South Drainage Basin
SAVANNAH — The City of Savannah is inviting residents, especially those living near the Hull Park area to a public meeting where updates on flood reduction investments in the Casey South Drainage Basin will be discussed. The meeting, organized by District 4 Alderman Nick Palumbo and City staff, is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, at […]
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Georgia’s Hidden Presidential Retreats Shine on Presidents’ Day
🏞 The Gist: A recent survey crowned Roosevelt’s Little White House in Georgia the 17th most popular landmark for families to visit on Presidents’ Day, revealing a unique facet of presidential history in the Peach State. 📜 The Details: In a poll conducted by Mixbook.com involving 3,000 American families, Georgia’s own Roosevelt’s Little White House […]
Posted inBusiness
Polk County Welcomes SOLARCYCLE’s $344 Million Solar Glass Plant, Creating Over 600 Jobs
🌞 The Gist: SOLARCYCLE, a leader in solar recycling technology, announced plans to open a pioneering solar glass manufacturing facility in Cedartown in Polk County, generating over 600 new jobs and investing around $344 million. 🏭 The Details: This facility, unique in the U.S., will focus on using recycled materials from retired solar panels to […]
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Governor Kemp Signs Bill for Mulberry Cityhood Vote
🏡 The Gist: Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 333, allowing a referendum on creating the city of Mulberry in Gwinnett County, emphasizing local control without new property taxes. 📜 The Details: Signed Tuesday, the bill enables northeast Gwinnett residents to vote on Mulberry’s cityhood. Advocates, including House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration and Sen. Clint […]
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John Lennon Through May Pang’s Lens: A Glimpse Into the “Lost Weekend” Era
📸 The Gist: May Pang showcases rare, candid photos of John Lennon during a free exhibition in Roswell. 🔍 The Details: From March 15-17, 2024, the Computer Museum of America will host “The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang,” offering a unique peek into John Lennon’s life from 1973-1975. This period, known as Lennon’s […]
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Do Americans Really Care About Democracy in The 2024 Election?
With former President Donald Trump having all but wrapped up the GOP presidential nomination, one issue looks set to be at the center of the general election campaign: the threat to democracy. In a major campaign speech in Pennsylvania in January, President Joe Biden detailed Trump’s lies about the 2020 election, his efforts to use violence to […]
Posted inEducation
Albany State University’s President is Stepping Down: Here’s Why
Albany State University President Marion Fedrick is leaving the university later this year to take a new position within the University System of Georgia. Fedrick will become executive vice president and chief of staff to Georgia State University President Brian Blake effective July 1, Fedrick announced Wednesday in a letter to the Albany State community. […]
Posted inCrime
Trial for Alleged Georgia Cult Leader Accused of Rape Begins Next Week
The Gist: Eligio Bishop, facing charges of rape and distributing revenge porn, is scheduled for trial in DeKalb County. The Details: The trial of Eligio Bishop, 40, an alleged cult leader accused of raping a former follower and posting sexually explicit content of her online, is set to begin with jury selection and a motions […]
