The Gist: The City of Columbus in Western Georgia has been ranked as the second worst city for chocolate lovers in the United States. The Worst: Columbus was ranked second worst among the 190 biggest cities in the US for chocolate lovers. Other cities in the bottom 10 include Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Mesquite, Texas, […]
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Georgia lawmakers renew debate over controversial hospital certificate of need law
State lawmakers have eased restrictions in Georgia’s certificate of need (CON) law over the years, making it easier for providers to build new health-care facilities or offer new medical services without proving the community needs them. Now, a push is on to repeal the CON law altogether, bolstered by a six-figure ad campaign launched ahead […]
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Georgia Weekend Weather Outlook: Get your coats and sunglasses ready
The weather this weekend is set to be a mixed bag, with clear skies and sunny skies both in the forecast. Starting off with tonight, clear skies are expected with a low of 29 degrees. Be sure to grab a coat if you’re heading out for a night on the town. On Saturday, sunny skies […]
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How to Watch Every 2023 Super Bowl Ad — Including Super Bowl Commercials Before the Big Game
Find out how to watch all of the 2023 Super Bowl commercials, including how to watch some of the ads before the game airs. Aside from the big game itself, Super Bowl commercials are a key part of the entertainment every year. From celebrity cameos to silly storylines, tearjerker moments and viral fodder, Super Bowl ads are the pinnacle of […]
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Tip Jar Thief Strikes King’s Pizzeria in Cartersville
CARTERSVILLE — A man walked into King’s Pizzeria Thursday night asking for free food, and made off with the store’s tip jar, according to the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office. Video footage showed the suspect taking the clear glass jar off the counter and hiding it on his person before leaving the scene. The Bartow County […]
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Georgia’s wet winter means an active mosquito season this year
As January transitions to February, few of us are thinking about mosquitoes and the multitude of problems they can cause when spring arrives. But with January rain totals well above normal across the Southeast, it is a good time to take inventory of where standing water is holding and what can be done to eliminate […]
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Should Georgia switch to instant runoffs?
An effort that could lead eventually to the elimination of runoff elections in Georgia has surfaced in the General Assembly. State Rep. Joseph Gullett, R-Dallas, introduced a bill into the Georgia House this week that would allow Georgia cities to experiment with instant runoff voting in nonpartisan municipal elections. “This legislation promotes local control,” said […]
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8 Skills to Master While Pursuing a Nursing Degree in Georgia
Pursuing a nursing degree is more than learning the hows and whys of basic medicine; you will learn other useful skills too. During your studies, you’ll be challenged to think like a leader, hone your critical thinking abilities, and become comfortable in an ever-changing healthcare landscape. You’ll discover how to work as part of a […]
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Anticipated freezing weather prompts DeKalb warming centers to open
DeKalb County will open four warming centers for residents to use on Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4, beginning at 8 p.m. Temperatures in the area are expected to dip below freezing Friday night and will be just above freezing on Saturday night. The four centers are Fire Station 3, located at 100 N. […]
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How to Properly Manage Your Industrial Wastewater
Industrial wastewater management is no small matter. That’s been a growing concern with the improper disposal or treatment of wastewater from industrial plants, factories, and other companies. When mishandled, industrial waste can be highly toxic and damaging to human health and the environment, including air pollution, water pollution, soil contamination, and a host of other […]
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Did Georgia’s groundhog Gen. Beauregard Lee see his shadow today?
Spring is coming early. — That’s the word from Georgia’s own furry prognosticator, Gen. Beauregard Lee, as Georgia’s foremost authority on the start of spring emerged from his home at Dauset Trails Nature Preserve in Jackson, he did not see his shadow. For over two decades, Gen. Beauregard Lee has been the official groundhog of […]
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Brookhaven Can Now Live Stream 911 Calls to Officers in the Field
The Gist: The Brookhaven Police Department has begun live-streaming 911 emergency calls directly to officers in the field, making it the first agency in the state to do so. Why it matters: The revolutionary application, Live911, developed by HigherGround Inc., provides officers with real-time audio and location information on incoming emergencies, reducing response times and […]
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Beyoncé is coming to Atlanta. Find out when
Global music sensation, Beyoncé, has announced her highly anticipated Renaissance World Tour,, marking her first solo tour in over six years. The tour is set to kick off in North America. The tour will come to Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Aug. 11. This tour is expected to be a hot ticket item, with fans from […]
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Have you seen missing 13-year-old Jonesboro girl Janiyah Willis?
JONESBORO — Clayton County Police Officers are searching for 13-year-old Janiyah Willis who went missing on January 31, at 11:25 a.m. Officers were dispatched to Conkle Road in Jonesboro after receiving reports of a missing person. According to police, Janiyah Willis left home without permission at 11:15 a.m. and suffers from multiple mental illnesses. She […]
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Man shot after barricading himself in home during police standoff in Warner Robins
The News: A standoff with police in Warner Robins led to a police shooting Tuesday. One man was shot and is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. The Standoff: The Capture: What’s Next:
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Former House Speaker David Ralston’s Widow Loses in Runoff for His Seat
A banker from Blue Ridge defeated the widow of former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston Tuesday in a runoff election for Ralston’s Northwest Georgia House seat. Republican Johnny Chastain captured 52.8% of the vote to 47.2% for Sheree Ralston, according to unofficial results. The seat became vacant when Ralston died in November at the age […]
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State Route 42 Bridge Open for Traffic in Fulton County
The Gist: The State Route 42 Spur/McDonough Boulevard Bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad in Fulton County has been completed and opened to pedestrian and vehicular traffic on Jan. 27. Why It Matters: The new $8.3 million concrete bridge, which is 170-feet long and 54-feet wide, replaces the old bridge built in 1924 and meets […]
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Kidnapping Suspect Found Dead After Standoff
The News: A 10-year-old girl was kidnapped from the 3100 block of Buford Highway in Brookhaven on Monday. The suspect was driving a black BMW. What We Know: Brookhaven Police Officers initially responded to a report of a kidnapping attempt against an adult female victim, but were informed that a 10-year-old girl was missing. The […]
