Georgians who buy health insurance through Georgia Access, Georgia’s Affordable Care Act portal, saw their 2026 premiums this week, and many are paying twice as much as last year. What It Means For You: If you buy health insurance on your own, your monthly bill could jump by hundreds or even thousands of dollars starting […]
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Data Centers Demand More of Georgia’s Electric Resources
Data centers gulp massive amounts of power, and that insatiable thirst is driving new production and distribution of natural gas supply, experts said at a legislative hearing Monday. A special House subcommittee heard from industry insiders involved in the sourcing and supply of the finite fossil fuel. “The need for electricity is growing tremendously, and […]
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Another Tropical Storm is Brewing in The Atlantic
A sprawling mess of thunderstorms is organizing itself into something more dangerous over the central Atlantic, moving fast toward the Caribbean. 🌊 Why It Matters: By late this week, this system could be knocking on the door of Caribbean islands that have seen their share of storms. The National Hurricane Center gives it a 70 […]
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Teen Shot Dead in Macon Driveway
A 16-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a driveway Sunday night, a gunshot wound ending his life before midnight struck in Bibb County. Why It Matters: Another young life lost to gun violence leaves a family grieving and a neighborhood searching for answers about what happened in their streets. What Happened: Deputies arrived at a […]
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3-Car Crash on I-285 Sends Woman to Hospital With Life-Threatening Injuries
A collision involving three vehicles on I-285 northbound near the I-75 merge sent four people to the hospital early Sunday morning, including one woman fighting for her life. Why It Matters: The crash shut down lanes during early morning hours on one of metro Atlanta’s busiest highway interchanges, and investigators still don’t know what caused […]
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Is Georgia a Safe Place to Live?
Georgia landed near the bottom of a new safety ranking, placing 42nd out of 50 states in a study that measured everything from violent crime to climate disasters to how many people lack health insurance. 🎯 Why It Matters: The ranking suggests residents face higher risks across multiple areas of daily life compared to most […]
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Everything You Need to Know About The Kingsland Catfish Festival 2025
Kingsland will host its 42nd annual Catfish Festival on November 21-22, bringing free entertainment, food and activities to the small Georgia town’s historic downtown. The two-day event typically draws 15,000 people each year to enjoy fried catfish, live music and more than 200 vendor booths. There is no admission fee. Country music artist Craig Campbell […]
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Cobb Libraries Celebrate Banned Books as School Board Continues Removals
While the Cobb County School Board bans books from classroom shelves, the county’s public libraries are inviting residents to do the opposite: read them. 🎯 What’s Happening: Cobb County libraries are marking Banned Books Week from October 5-11 with a reading challenge that celebrates the very titles school officials have deemed too explicit for students. […]
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Driver Arrested After Hitting 122 Miles Per Hour in Marietta
A driver was stopped and arrested after Marietta police clocked their speed at 122 miles per hour on a local roadway. 🚨 Why It Matters: The extreme speed puts every driver, passenger, and pedestrian in the area at risk. At that velocity, a vehicle becomes nearly impossible to control in an emergency. 📸 What Happened: […]
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Husband Fires Gun Inside Kennesaw Restaurant and Accidentally Shoots His Wife
A Sunday morning argument between coworkers at a Kennesaw restaurant turned into a shooting when one employee called her husband to the scene. 📍 What Happened: Officers arrived at Martin’s Restaurant on Cobb Parkway within one minute of the 8:41 a.m. call on October 5. Two employees had been arguing inside the restaurant. One of […]
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A New 300-Unit Apartment Complex is Coming to Lawrenceville
A 300-unit apartment community called The Greene started construction in Lawrenceville, bringing another wave of rental housing to the area. 🏠 Why It Matters: The development adds hundreds of new rental units to Gwinnett County as housing costs continue to climb across metro Atlanta, giving residents more options in a tight market. 📋 What’s Happening: […]
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Two Crashes Shut Down I-85 in Gwinnett Sunday Morning
The Gwinnett County Police Department is currently working on two separate motor vehicle accidents, causing heavy traffic delays on I-85 Southbound and I-85 Northbound. Traffic on I-85 Southbound is currently shut down between Beaver Ruin Road and Pleasantdale Road with all southbound traffic being diverted to Beaver Ruin Road. Additionally, traffic on I-85 Northbound is […]
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Georgia’s Crash Victims Wait Nearly 44 Minutes for Help
If you get into a car crash in Georgia, the ambulance that is your life line will be slower getting to you than it would be in 47 other states. 🚨 Why It Matters: The difference between a 30-minute ambulance ride and a 44-minute one isn’t just inconvenience — it’s the difference between the “golden […]
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Roswell Begins $4 Million Road Resurfacing: Is Your Street on The List?
The city started repaving 33 streets across Roswell this week, using a data-driven system that targets the roads in worst shape first. 🚧 What’s Happening: Crews began work Monday on nearly 207,000 square yards of roadway, funded by $1 million in state grants and $3 million from the city’s capital budget. The city uses something […]
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The Government Shutdown: Because Congress Would Rather Sleep on the Couch Than Talk it Out
The government is shut down again. Federal workers aren’t getting paychecks. National parks are closed. And somewhere in Washington, our elected officials are pointing fingers at each other like toddlers fighting over the last juice box. Since one Georgia congresswoman has called for a national divorce, I’ve been thinking: maybe what Congress really needs isn’t […]
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Body Found In Abandoned Macon Home After Friday Fire
A woman’s body was pulled from the charred remains of an empty house on Columbus Road late Friday night, and investigators still don’t know who she was or how she died. 🔍 Why It Matters: The discovery raises questions about what happened inside the abandoned West Macon property before flames drew firefighters just after 11 […]
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Isolated Showers in Georgia? What to Expect This Weekend
The weekend splits in two: clear skies today, scattered rain tomorrow for parts of Georgia. ☀️ Why It Matters: Outdoor plans hinge on timing and location. Northern Georgia stays dry through Sunday, but anyone south of Interstate 20 should expect afternoon thunderstorms. 🌤️ Today’s Weather: Dry conditions and mild temperatures continue across the state. Highs […]
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Is The Chattahoochee National Recreation Area Open During The Government Shutdown?
Some National Park Services sites in Georgia, like Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, will remain open as the federal government shutdown continues. Visitors to the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area may notice reduced trash collection, restrooms cleaned less frequently, and phones not being answered during the shutdown. Brittany Jones, the executive director of the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, the […]
