The Gist: Residents across North and Central Georgia should brace for potentially hazardous weather conditions, as there’s a risk of strong storms and even isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. Frequent lightning, high-velocity wind gusts and periods of heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding in the strongest storms. What’s Brewing?: The weather patterns […]
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Dive into Roswell’s proposed budget and discover what it means for you
The Gist: Roswell has unveiled a $194.3 million proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year, asking residents to delve into the details via an online interactive budget book. The proposal includes a balanced budget, a continuation of Public Safety Initiatives, and a 3% merit-based pay rise for City employees. What Happened? The proposed budget was […]
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Brian Kemp is heading to Israel. Here’s why
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp will lead an economic development mission to Israel this weekend, the governor’s office announced Wednesday. The trip will mark Kemp’s second overseas visit since he began his second term in office in January. He addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the week after his second inauguration ceremony. The […]
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Bones of real-life Oliver Twist kids who were ‘worked to death’ have been unearthed
Much of the labor was provided by the ‘pauper apprentices,’ who were often children below the age of ten.
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Step Back in Time: Milledgeville’s Most Stunning Historic Sites Open Their Doors
The Gist: Milledgeville’s historic charm will be on full display on June 10, as 20 historic homes and sites open their doors for the Georgia Trust Expedition. Visitors will get a rare glimpse into the city’s rich past, from the 1838 Rockwell House to the 1806 Major Edward White House, among other significant landmarks. What […]
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Scientists discover a new way to tackle obesity
The discovery opens the possibility of a “new approach” to developing anti-obesity medications.
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Gwinnett Police Spill The Tea On Dodging Online Trading Traps
The Gist: Gwinnett County Police are urging locals to exercise caution when making purchases or sales through online platforms. The move doesn’t follow any recent thefts and robberies related to such transactions, but to provide guidance to prevent such crimes from happening. The Background: Buyers and sellers using online marketplaces, such as Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, […]
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These Zip codes donate the most money to Donald Trump in Georgia
Stacker compiled a list of zip codes with individuals donating the most money to Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign in Georgia
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Georgia judge rules 185 churches can vote to leave the United Methodist Church
The Gist: A landmark ruling by Cobb Superior Court Senior Judge Stephen Schuster has decreed that 185 churches in Georgia have the right to vote on whether they wish to remain part of the United Methodist Church denomination. This case hinged on a pause in the disaffiliation process by the North Georgia Conference of the […]
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Now you can get a degree in Sports Management at Augusta University
The Gist: Augusta University is launching a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management degree this fall, set to give students a unique education tailored to sports industry careers. Unlike other sports management degrees in the state, which are Bachelor of Science, the new degree emphasizes communication, critical thinking, and holistic learning. What Happened?: Judi […]
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What are the most common degrees awarded in Georgia in 2023?
Best Universities ranked undergraduate majors by popularity in Georgia
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Cumming man arrested following road rage that caused injury
A Cumming man, identified as Joshua Kasparek, was arrested yesterday following a road rage incident that left another driver injured, according to Forsyth County officials. The 31-year-old suspect is now facing charges of aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and violation of a family violence court order. The incident unfolded on Ga. 400 southbound. The victim, who […]
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Tuition will not increase this year at Georgia colleges
The Arch on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens ATLANTA – The University System of Georgia is holding the line on tuition despite a $66 million budget cut the General Assembly imposed in March. The system’s Board of Regents voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of a $3.18 billion fiscal 2024 operating budget […]
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Joro Spiders: Are they scary or shy?
Despite their intimidating appearance, the giant yellow and blue-black spiders spreading across the Southeastern U.S. owe their survival to a surprising trait: They’re rather timid. According to a new study from the University of Georgia, the Jorō (Joro) spider may be the shyest spider ever documented. “One of the ways that people think this spider could be […]
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Maker of EV battery materials Anovion Technologies is coming to Bainbridge
ATLANTA – A manufacturer of materials for the lithium-ion batteries used to power electric vehicles will invest $800 million in a plant in Southwest Georgia that will create more than 400 jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday. Chicago-based Anovion Technologies supplies premium synthetic graphite, the largest battery material used in EVs by mass, exceeding copper, […]
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Photos: Major House Fire in Lakeside Ansley Subdivision in Roswell
ROSWELL — A house fire in the Lakeside at Ansley gated community left a family of nine shaken and two treated for smoke inhalation late last night. The fire occurred on Prado Terrace in Roswell. Just before 10:47 p.m. on May 15, smoke and flames were spotted billowing from the rear of the house. The […]
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Blue Bird workers in Fort Valley unionize
ATLANTA – In a move that contradicts the South’s non-union history, about 1,400 workers at Blue Bird Corp.’s Fort Valley school bus manufacturing plant have voted to join the United Steelworkers Union (USW). “We’re proud that Blue Bird workers chose to join our union,” United Steelworkers International President Tom Conway said following Friday’s vote. “We’re […]
