The News: A shocking incident occurred at the Truett’s Chick-fil-A on Shorter Avenue in Rome on Wednesday morning, as police responded to reports of a shooting. What Happened?: According to authorities, preliminary information suggests the event was likely a murder-suicide. One person was found outside a vehicle near the drive-thru, while another was found inside […]
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Hit-and-Run on I-16, I-75 Claims Life of Pedestrian, Search for Driver Continues
MACON — A fatal hit and run involving a pedestrian occurred early Wednesday morning on I-16 westbound at its intersection with I-75 northbound, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was called in to the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at about 2:17 a.m., with reports that a man was struck while walking on the […]
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Georgia AP Pass Rate Jumps to 15th in Nation
The Gist: The Georgia Department of Education has revealed that the state’s Advanced Placement pass rate has climbed to 15th in the nation, a rise from its 17th position two years ago. This data pertains to students in Georgia’s public schools from the class of 2022. By The Numbers: The pass rate for students in […]
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Meissner Corporation’s $250M Investment will Create 1,700 Jobs in Athens-Clarke County
The Gist: Meissner Corporation, a leader in advanced microfiltration and therapeutic manufacturing systems, is set to invest $250 million in a new facility in Athens-Clarke County, creating over 1,700 jobs in the next eight years. The Details: Governor Brian Kemp announced today that Meissner Corporation will establish a new facility in Athens-Clarke County, which will […]
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Lithonia man arrested after fatal shootout
Kali Smith, a 42-year-old resident of Lithonia, was arrested in connection with the March 29, shootout that left 21-year-old Torey Shepherd dead. The fatal confrontation took place on Kelly Street in Lithonia, where an argument escalated into a deadly exchange of gunfire, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Smith, the suspect in the case, […]
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Georgia woman suspected of swindling elderly victim in Peach County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 44-year-old Priscilla Parker of Fort Valley. Parker is wanted on three counts of identity theft and four counts of theft by taking. The GBI’s investigation began in December 2022 when the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office asked for assistance with a suspected theft […]
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Police search for hit-and-run driver who injured a pedestrian in Gwinnett
Gwinnett County police are searching for the driver of a 2016-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe involved in a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian with serious injuries on Kilcrease Road. On March 27, at about 8:45 a.m., officers responded to a hit-and-run call at the intersection of Kilcrease Road and Silver Oak Drive. Bee Moua, a 33-year-old […]
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Kemp vetoes bill that would have given lawmakers power over college tuition
Gov. Brian Kemp exercised his veto pen Tuesday less than a week after the General Assembly adjourned for the year. Kemp vetoed House Bill 319, which prohibits the University System of Georgia Board of Regents from raising tuition or fees more than 3% without the approval of the legislature. The Georgia House of Representatives and […]
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How the Indictment of Donald Trump is a ‘strange and Different’ Event for America, According to Political Scientists
The indictment of a former president of the United States, Donald Trump, is history happening in real time. The Conversation asked political scientists James D. Long and Victor Menaldo, both at the University of Washington, to help readers understand the meaning of this moment in the U.S. The two scholars have written about the lessons […]
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Atlanta ranks number 2 in nation for urban gardening
As the United States celebrates Lawn and Garden Month in April, Georgia residents have a significant reason to rejoice. Atlanta has been ranked the second-best city for urban gardening, according to a new report by LawnStarter. The study compared the 200 largest U.S. cities using 12 metrics across four categories, including access to gardening space […]
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Here’s your chance to weigh in on Georgia’s English and language arts standards
The state Board of Education has posted a new set of English and language arts (ELA) standards and asked the public to weigh in by May 1. The public comment period is the next step in a lengthy process of revising the state’s standards for ELA education across all grade levels. “Truly, the documents that […]
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Here’s how the doctor shortage crisis in Georgia compares to other states
The United States has been battling a doctor shortage for a few years. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed just how big the problem is. Medical institutions have been warning that there could be a shortage of up to 124,000 primary care physicians and specialty care doctors nationwide within a decade, according to research by the Association […]
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Scam Alert: No, the IRS will not ask you to pay your taxes with gift cards
The Marietta Police Department is cautioning residents about a recurring gift card scam and emphasizing that the IRS will never request payments in the form of gift cards. Scammers are contacting unsuspecting individuals, posing as officials from organizations or claiming to have money owed, in an attempt to persuade them to purchase gift cards and […]
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Police crack down on street racing in Atlanta
The Gist: A crackdown on illegal street racing in Atlanta led to multiple arrests and impounded vehicles, as local law enforcement agencies joined forces over the weekend to protect public safety. Action-Packed Weekend: From April 1 to April 3, Atlanta’s streets were the scene of a coordinated effort by the Atlanta Police Department, Georgia State […]
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Henry County holds active shooter training in wake of Nashville school shooting
In the wake of the tragic shooting at a small Presbyterian school in Nashville, Tennessee, which claimed six lives, including three children, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office is set to hold its second Active Threat and Security Response Training Seminar. The event aims to educate community members on how to handle active threat situations and […]
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Goodwill is having an Earth Day Donation Drive. Here’s what you need to know
The Gist: Goodwill of North Georgia is hosting an Earth Day Donation Drive from April 3-22 encouraging people to donate gently used items and offering a $500 prize to one donor each week. The initiative aims to keep items out of landfills and create more job training and placement opportunities for local job seekers. The […]
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Rain and thunderstorms move through Georgia today
Georgia residents can expect widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms to continue moving eastward across the state today, according to the latest update from The National Weather Service. The inclement weather brings potential risks, and residents are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions. More organized thunderstorms are expected to develop later this morning and […]
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Padlock Mountain Road in Floyd County will be closed for two days. Here’s why
The Gist: Padlock Mountain Road in Floyd County will be closed for two days for essential cross drain replacement work, affecting local traffic. What Happened?: Floyd County Public Works announced the temporary closure of Padlock Mountain Road, starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4. The road closure is necessary to replace two failed cross […]
