With each passing year, the effects of climate change become seemingly more obvious. According to NASA, June 2023 was the hottest June on record for the planet. In the United States, this summer has been marred by severe flooding in Vermont, record breaking heat waves in Arizona and Florida, and intermittent air quality alerts across […]
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Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.05 billion
Brace yourself for lottery fever as the Mega Millions jackpot has once again crossed the billion-dollar mark, swelling to a cool $1.05 billion for the Tuesday, August 1 drawing. That’s right, a billion with a “B!” This humongous jackpot, which equals the fourth-largest Mega Millions prize to date, has been on a roll since it […]
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Can the Inflation Reduction Act Bring to Georgia? How Many?
After narrowly passing through a Democratically controlled Congress along party lines, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law on Aug. 16, 2022. The law allocates $500 billion in new spending. While it may marginally reduce inflation over the long term, its largest impact will likely be on the U.S. energy grid, as […]
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Milton 21-year-old Sentenced in January 6 Attack on U.S. Capitol
ATLANTA – A Georgia man has been sentenced to one year and a day in prison for assaulting a law enforcement officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Bruno Cua, 21, of Milton, also received 36 months of supervised release Wednesday from U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss. According to stipulated facts, […]
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Weekend Lane Closures Ahead for Memorial Drive in DeKalb County
If you’re a regular on Memorial Drive, buckle up for some weekend lane closures starting July 28. It’s all about giving that aging road a facelift and ensuring a smoother ride for drivers traveling between the City of Decatur and the Gwinnett County line. Dubbed by the Georgia Department of Transportation as a resurfacing project, […]
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Meet the Hopper, Cobb Galleria’s New Self-driving Shuttle
In a major leap forward for local mobility, the Cumberland Community Improvement District has rolled out the Hopper, a self-driving shuttle service at the Cobb Galleria Centre. This free ride is part of an ambitious transportation project aptly named the Cumberland Sweep. The Hopper isn’t just your typical shuttle. It can ferry eight passengers at […]
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29-year-old Athens man killed in motorcycle crash
The Gist: A motorcycle crash on North Avenue claimed the life of a 29-year-old Athens resident Sunday. This is the latest in a distressing series of fatal crashes that have occurred in Athens-Clarke County in 2023, marking the 11th such incident this year. What Happened?: The fatal crash occurred at 8:45 p.m. when a 22-year-old […]
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91-year-old Georgia couple dies in crash
Tragedy struck yesterday in Forsyth County when an elderly couple died following a single-vehicle crash on Flowery Branch Road. The incident, which occurred around 1:30 p.m., involved a white 2021 Cadillac XT4 that left the roadway, overturned, and came to rest atop an embankment. The driver, Alice Jackson, 91, and her husband, Jimmy Jackson, also […]
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How Thomasville is Tackling The Worker Shortage
Shelley Zorn TIFTON – Rural Georgia has benefited disproportionately from a wave of unprecedented economic development across the state during the last four years, with more than three-quarters of projects going outside metro Atlanta. But there’s a downside to the progress: With a statewide unemployment rate of just 3.2%, there aren’t enough workers to fill […]
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Are Georgia students recovering from pandemic learning loss?
ATLANTA – Georgia students have yet to fully recover from the disruptions of the pandemic, but they’re making steady progress, according to the latest results from the Georgia Milestones tests. This year’s results, released Friday, showed increases on 13 of 21 end-of-course assessments. Most of the gains came in English/Language arts and math, and at […]
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Hotter weather could lead to more snakebites
The Gist: Snakebite envenoming is a major concern globally, but little is known about how environmental factors, including temperature, influence the frequency of snakebites. Researchers investigated the relationship between short-term temperature and snakebite emergency department visits in Georgia, a biodiverse US state with a high concentration of venomous snakes. What Happened?: Researchers at Emory University […]
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License to Steal Some Z’s: Georgia Man’s Snooze-Filled Misadventure in a Stolen Car Comes Crashing Down
The Gist: A nap in a stolen car and a subsequent flight attempt have landed an Austell resident in the Fayette County Jail. According to officers, 22-year-old Eliyahu Benyamin is looking at a host of charges following his ill-fated attempt to evade the law, with the severity of the charges suggesting that his troubles run […]
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AdventHealth Gordon Introduces First-Ever Obstetric Emergency Department in Northwest Georgia
The Gist: A first-of-its-kind Obstetric Emergency Department dedicated to pregnant and postpartum patients has been opened by AdventHealth Gordon, enhancing the level of care for expectant mothers in Northwest Georgia. What Happened?: AdventHealth Gordon rolled out its dedicated obstetric emergency department on July 18, offering 24/7 immediate access to an in-house physician and care team […]
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What is Plant Vogtle?
In the midst of news reports and current events, you may have come across references to Plant Vogtle and wondered, “What is that exactly?” Plant Vogtle is no small topic to dive into, but it’s certainly a vital one to comprehend, especially for those interested in energy production, sustainability, and how it impacts our daily […]
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Public outcry over Plant Vogtle grows
The debate surrounding Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle expansion raged on Thursday during the latest installment of state regulators considering the controversial nuclear expansion project, which has doubled in cost and taken seven years longer to build than initially planned. A utility watchdog, Vogtle monitors and analysts from the Georgia Public Service Commission testified at Thursday’s […]
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Fatal crash in Clayton County claims lives of three young siblings between the ages of 12 and 21
A tragic car crash in Clayton County claimed the lives of four people and a dog, as reported by the county police department. Among the victims were siblings aged 21, 18, and 12 from the same family, whose relatives have been informed about this heart-wrenching incident. The identity of the fourth victim, a woman, remains […]
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Will it storm in Georgia this weekend?
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for northern and central Georgia, urging residents to brace for potential thunderstorms. This afternoon and tonight, thunderstorms will scatter across the region, with a higher concentration expected in middle Georgia. Although these thunderstorms should not reach severe levels, some could briefly intensify, resulting in heavy […]
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Atlanta’s Ecoslay Partners With Local Urban Farm For Haircare Products
Atlanta-based haircare company, Ecoslay has partnered with local urban farm, Truly Living Well Center For Natural Urban Agriculture to harvest ingredients for their popular plant-based hair care products. Through this partnership, Ecoslay and Truly Living Well have planted okra, chamomile, marshmallow, and amaranth. On top of that, the two will soon plant flax, slippery elm, […]
