ROSWELL — Two teenagers have been charged in connection with a shooting at a home in the Wexford Subdivision, according to the Roswell Police Department. Roswell police officers responded to a call of a person shot at a home located in the 500 block of Wexford Hollow Run at about 5 p.m. on March 3. […]
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Red Vein Kratom And Its Shelf Life: Key Factors That You Must Know
Storing red vein kratom requires a few precautions to ensure its shelf life and potency. The primary concern when storing any type is moisture, as too much can make it spoil quickly. The best way to avoid this is by transferring it from its original packaging into an airtight container or bag and ensuring that […]
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Flashback: The Blizzard of ’93 hits Georgia
Believe it or not, it has been 30 years since the Blizzard of ’93. Before Snowpocalypse hit in 2014, this was the big weather event everyone in Georgia talked about. After all, blizzards in The South are just not that common. Before we dig into the news event, let’s take ourselves back to 1993. The […]
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Missing 10-year-old Legend Pippin found
UPDATE: According to the Atlanta Police Department, Legend Pippin has been found and is in good health. ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department’s Special Victim’s Unit has launched a search for a 10-year-old missing child identified as Legend Pippin. According to preliminary information released by the authorities, Legend was reported missing from his home in […]
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These are the 25 best colleges in Georgia
Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions a person will make for their education, impacting everything from future earnings and employment to potential student loan debt and social circles. While every student wants to get the best education they possibly can, there are myriad considerations to take into account: location, size, diversity, […]
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Yes, it’s true: Georgia will see freezing conditions this week
The clocks have sprung forward, but spring hasn’t sprung just yet. After what appeared like the beginning of spring, Georgia is in for a quick cold snap tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for much of north and central Georgia, which will remain in effect from Monday evening through Wednesday morning. […]
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5 Road Safety Tips You Should Remember When Traveling Interstate
Although the interstate has, with time, registered the lowest number of car accidents, it still sees staggering numbers of gruesome accidents. They are still among the leading causes of death in the US for people between the ages of three to 34 years old. Safe driving practices remain the best way to reduce the risk of […]
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Alabama Woman Dies Following Motorcycle Collision on I-475 in Macon
MACON — Tragedy struck the aftermath of the single-vehicle collision that occurred on I-475 north, near mile marker 7, involving a motorcycle. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the passenger, Stephanie Burnside, of Alabama, has died from her injuries. According to the coroner, Lonnie Miley, the next of kin has been notified. The […]
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Motorcycle Collision on I-475 Leaves Alabama Couple Injured
MACON — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle collision that occurred on I-475 north, near mile marker 7, involving a motorcycle. The collision was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 2:23 p.m. today. According to the sheriff’s office, the motorcyclist, 41-year-old Alabama man, lost control of his motorcycle when […]
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These are the 18 best public elementary schools in Georgia
Early childhood education provides students with a foundation for success for the rest of their lives. In studies about the ROI of early education, for every $1 spent, $7 are generated later. As a result, it is imperative to invest in children’s futures by providing them high quality learning environments and curricula. Because there can be […]
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Not Sold on the Oscars? Here are 5 Reasons to Tune In This Year
Hollywood’s biggest night is always must-watch TV, never short on megawatt stars and spectacular red carpet fashion. At the 2023 Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel hosts for the third time. And this being the first Academy Awards since the infamous Will Smith slap, there are surely curious fans wondering how the awards show will address last year’s scandal (if at all). Outside […]
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Georgia has a high risk of fires this weekend. Here’s why
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning residents in portions of North and Central Georgia about high fire danger conditions. The warning was issued at 3:06 a.m. today due to low relative humidities expected this afternoon into the evening. According to the statement, relative humidities of 25 percent or less can […]
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These are the cities with the highest rate of traffic fatalities
How deadly are your local roads? Stacker used Department of Transportation data to rank the 50 cities with the highest vehicle crash fatality rates.
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Don’t forget to set your clocks an hour ahead tonight
Daylight Saving Time is coming up tomorrow, which means we all get the privilege of losing an hour of sleep. But fear not, because with a little preparation, you can make the transition a bit smoother. First things first, don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday […]
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Meet the newest Georgia State Troopers
The Georgia State Patrol graduated its 113th Trooper School Friday, March 10, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. After 32 weeks of intense training, 33 new Troopers will report to one of 52 patrol posts around the state. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp was the keynote speaker and gave the Oath of Office. […]
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Weekend Lane Closures Expected on Major Georgia Highways
The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced several weekend lane closures on major highways across the state this weekend. The closures will allow for necessary construction work on multiple projects. Here are the details of the closures by road: I-285 SR 400 I-285 SR 400 Northbound I-285 SR 400 I-285 SR 400 I-285 Both Directions […]
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Roswell eyes public records changes
The Gist: City officials in Roswell are proposing a change to its public records policy. A draft resolution proposes that public records will only be sent to entities or individuals who provide verifiable names and addresses. The resolution will be discussed at a City Council work session March 14. The Issue: According to the resolution, […]
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Former Science Teacher Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Molestation at Georgia Middle School
CANTON – Former science teacher 65-year-old Robert Allen Vandel, of Canton, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for two counts of child molestation involving a middle schooler who attended Lyndon Academy in Holly Springs. Acting District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway announced the guilty plea on March 9. Vandel admitted to intentionally making physical […]
