The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office posted a snarky and pointed message to a man wanted for parole violation who posted comments on their facebook page. As you know, sheriff’s departments often have the best sense of humor on social media and this was no exception. Here’s what they had to say. John, Buddy… We Gotta […]
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July 4th at Lake Tobesofkee: What You Need to Know
Lake Tobesofkee will host its 28th annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, 2025. The event brings together families for a day of swimming, boating and fireworks. All three Lake Tobesofkee parks will open at 8 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. The parks include Claystone, Sandy Beach and Arrowhead. […]
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What is Juneteenth?
Across Georgia, communities are preparing to mark Juneteenth this week as the state joins the rest of the nation in celebrating what has become America’s newest federal holiday. While the June 19th observance has gained widespread attention in recent years, the celebration has deep roots stretching back more than a century and a half. For […]
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Norcross Shooting Claims Life Of 29-Year-Old Man
A 29-year-old man died after being shot in the chest Tuesday night in Norcross, while a second person was wounded in what police say appears to be an unrelated injury during the same incident. Andre Jones of Norcross was found with a gunshot wound to his chest around 11:47 p.m. on June 17 at a […]
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Former Fulton County Deputy Charged With Tasing Handcuffed Detainees
A former Fulton County Sheriff’s deputy faces federal charges for repeatedly using a taser on three detainees who prosecutors say posed no threat and then lying about the incidents in official reports. Khadijah Solomon, 47, of Fairburn, appeared in federal court today after a grand jury indicted her on charges of using unreasonable force and […]
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Federal Budget Cuts Could Take Away Your Health Insurance
Federal budget cuts aimed at Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act could eventually cost 16 million Americans their health insurance coverage, and Georgia would not be immune from the impact, a health care advocacy group is warning. The state already lags most of the country in The Commonwealth Fund’s performance indicators. Their new report, 2025 […]
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How a TV Show Changed My Perspective on Motherhood
All my life, I wanted to have three children. I am one of three children – it just made sense to me. And boy, when I hit a certain age, I was ready. This was my destiny, fated; I had it all sorted out. I was going to crush motherhood. I’d make it look easy. […]
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Who Won The Georgia Public Service Commission Primaries?
Republican Tim Echols Tuesday cruised to his party’s nomination for another term on the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), which regulates utilities in the Peach State. With 157 of Georgia’s 159 counties reporting as of 9:45 p.m., Echols had amassed 76.2% of the vote in the PSC’s District 2 to just 23.8% for challenger Lee […]
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‘No Place in America for This:’ Georgia Leaders Condemn Political Violence After Minnesota Assassination
Georgia’s elected leaders from both parties condemned attacks on state lawmakers in Minnesota Saturday. Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin. Photo by Minnesota Senate Media Services. Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed Saturday morning by a gunman impersonating a police officer. Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette […]
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A Local’s Food Guide to Cumming, Georgia
Just 40 minutes north of Atlanta, nestled between rolling hills and winding trails, you’ll find Cumming, Georgia — a small city with a big personality. It might not be the first place on your travel radar, but spend a day here and you’ll quickly see why locals are proud to call it home. From scenic […]