Gas prices are up again in Georgia, just in time for one of the busiest driving weekends of the year. 🛞 What’s Happening: Drivers in Georgia are now paying an average of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gas. That’s up 4 cents from last week but still 1 cent cheaper than a month ago. […]
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Georgia Power Agrees Not to Raise Rates For 3 Years
Georgia Power will not seek to raise base rates for the next three years under a proposed agreement the Atlanta-based utility announced Monday. The agreement between the company and the state Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Advocacy Staff – if approved by the five-member PSC – would cancel the rate case Georgia Power was planning to […]
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Man Shot Dead in Stone Mountain Domestic Dispute
A man died from gunshot wounds Monday morning in Stone Mountain following what police describe as a domestic dispute. What We Know: Gwinnett County police officers responded to Salem Drive around 7:50 a.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. They found a man dead at the scene with at least one gunshot wound. Police have […]
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GoFundMe Set Up For Family of Kayaker Who’s Body Was Found in Lake Lanier
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for the family of Dustin Valencia after his body was recovered from Lake Lanier during the search for the missing father. The fundraising effort comes after an initial Meal Train page already collected more than $45,000 to support Valencia’s wife and five children. “The outpouring of love and support […]
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Run for a Cause: K9 5K Race in Alpharetta
A German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix who helped seize over five kilograms of narcotics will be the face of a community race supporting first responders. The Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation announced its K9 5K race will return on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Dave & Buster’s in Alpharetta. The event serves as a qualifier for the […]
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Red Cross Sounds Alarm As Georgia Wildfires Surge
Georgia residents face growing wildfire threats as the Red Cross urges everyone to prepare before disaster strikes. 🔥 Why It Matters: Wildfires destroy homes and upend lives with little warning, leaving families vulnerable. Georgia now experiences about 2,300 wildfires annually, a number that continues to climb due to changing climate conditions. 🌡️ What’s Happening: Rising […]
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Kilwins Has a New Treat Just in Time for National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
Kilwins is rolling out a new treat that combines two favorites – chocolate and ice cream cones. The company’s new Chocolate-on-the-Inside Waffle Cones feature warm Heritage Dark Chocolate lining the inside of freshly made waffle cones. Customers can try the chocolate upgrade for free with any ice cream purchase on National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, […]
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Severe Storms Threaten Georgia Today
A group of thunderstorms will sweep across north Georgia today, bringing potential severe weather during the afternoon hours. 🌩️ What We Know: The National Weather Service warns that storms could turn severe between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. as they move southeast across the region. The weather system carries a Level 2 threat on the […]
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RRG Roofing & Gutters: Raising the Roof on Quality, Service and Peace of Mind
Dahlonega, GA – When your home’s first line of defense against wind, rain and sun starts to show wear, you need a partner who combines proven expertise with rock-solid integrity. That’s exactly what you get with RRG Roofing & Gutters, the Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor proudly serving North Georgia and Western North Carolina. Platinum-Preferred […]
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Man Arrested After Attempting to Set Fire Inside Georgia Target Store
A man was taken into custody Tuesday morning after allegedly attempting to start a fire inside the Target store on Loganville Highway in Bethlehem. Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the store at 11:41 a.m. following a call from Target staff. All customers and employees were safely evacuated from the building, and no injuries were […]