Higher temperatures with frequent rainy weather await Georgia this week. Today’s high will be near 59 degrees, with temperatures staying well above freezing overnight. Showers are likely on Tuesday with a high near 66 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, Georgia could get up to a quarter-inch of rain. On Wednesday temperatures will get […]
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Scam Alert: FEMA won’t ask you for your social security number
On the heels of deadly tornadoes that left several communities in shambles, it appears there are bad actors attempting to take advantage of a bad situation. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents that scammers impersonating FEMA may attempt to get personal information from victims. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is in the area […]
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UGA football player and staff member die in car crash, two others injured
Two members of the University of Georgia football program died early Sunday morning in a car crash in Athens. Football player Devin Willock and staff member Chandler LeCroy died. According to UGA athletics officials, two more members of the football program were injured in the crash. The UGA Athletic Department released the following statement on […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. in his own words: 20 quotes that ring true today
Martin Luther King Jr. is most known for his famous “I Have A Dream” speech, but over his lifetime as an orator, pastor, and activist, he made many more inspirational and powerful statements. Monday we celebrate Dr. King and the impact he made on society. Here are some of the Atlanta native’s most pertinent quotes.
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Where Are People Moving to Georgia From?
Relocation tech company moveBuddha released their latest 2022 state migration report highlighting the latest moving trends in Georgia. The report digs deep into moveBuddha’s data on all things Georgia – which states are fueling moves in and the cities most popular to move to (and even which are seeing major exits). Georgia has been in the spotlight […]
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24-year-old Alexis Young, who went missing in Atlanta, has been found
UPDATE: According to the Atlanta Police Department, Alexis Young has been found and is in good health. ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help finding 24-year-old Alexis R. Young. She was last seen on Jan. 10, in the Ethel Street area. Alexis was last seen wearing dark grey leggings, a pink hoodie, […]
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It’s time to start thinking about winter lawn care
Winter lawn care for a wide variety of turfgrasses slightly differs from that of spring, summer and fall. Your lawn is no longer in the active growing season. In fact, most warm season lawns go dormant around this time. Lawn care in the winter is still just as important as other seasonal maintenance practices as […]
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Here’s how much millennials make in each state
Millennials make up a large portion of the workforce in the United States, but different states provide different opportunities. With data as recent as 2016, Stacker compiles a ranking of the worst to best states for millennials to work in.
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The Week in Photos: Storms rip through Georgia
This week in Georgia was dominated by storms that raged through the state on Thursday. While crews are still cleaning up the damages, several Georgians are still without homes due to the deadly tornadoes. Most of the photos in this week’s gallery come from the storm damage.
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Alpharetta is One of the Top Cities in the U.S. for Finding a New Apartment
Alpharetta ranks 6th among the nation’s top 50 cities for finding new apartments. In addition, it has the highest share of new apartments in top locations — surpassing even Atlanta and Savannah. Here’s why: To find out more about the other top 50 cities that offer well-located new apartments, check out the full article here.
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Weekend lane closures on I-75 at Akers Mill Road
Contractors for Georgia Department of Transportation will install overnight closures on I-75 at Akers Mill Road in Cobb County this weekend. These closures are related to construction of new direct connection access ramps at Akers Mill Road to the recently-completed I-75/I-575 Northwest Corridor Express Lanes. Weather and on-site conditions permitting, these are the scheduled closures: 8 […]
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UGA Griffin campus damaged in storm
The University of Georgia Griffin campus sustained significant damage following strong storms and a tornado that struck Griffin-Spalding County Thursday, Jan. 12. There are currently no reports of injuries. Trees and power lines were downed, and several campus buildings were damaged by wind, falling trees or flying debris. “University of Georgia personnel are working closely with […]
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Everything you need to know about the UGA Championship parade on Saturday
The Dawgs will be on parade Saturday afternoon, basking in their back-to-back championship glory and hearing the applause of UGA fans. The parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Lumpkin Street in Athens and will end at Sanford Stadium around 2 p.m. For Dawg fans who don’t live in Athens or can’t travel there tomorrow, […]
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Here are the regulations Cherokee County is putting on new storage facilities
In response to the staggering number of applications for new storage facilities within Cherokee County, county leaders adopted some new rules for any new facilities built in the county. The Board of Commissioners implemented a moratorium in September to give staff an opportunity to review county zoning ordinances related to the facilities, later extending the […]
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5 Reasons Your Car Insurance Rates Went Up This Year
The General curated a list of why car insurance rates are inevitably rising in 2023.
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Winter weather advisory: Light snow possible in North Georgia tonight
On the heels of deadly tornadoes and severe storms, parts of Georgia are now facing the possibility of winter weather after a cold front ripped through the state last night. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of North Georgia, primarily for the north Georgia mountains, where light snow could accumulate up to […]
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Tornado damage claims life of 5-year-old in Georgia
State officials confirmed today that a 5-year-old was killed as a result of severe storms and tornadoes that ravaged the state Thursday night. The child was in a car in Butts County and was killed by a falling tree. An adult was in the car as well and was taken to the hospital and was […]
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Calhoun City Schools gets funding to expand mental health support for students
Calhoun City Schools has been awarded a School-Based Mental Health grant through the US Department of Education. Continuing to provide quality mental health support and services to students, the school system will expand additional resources with the five-year grant period totaling $2,071,811 with a required 25% local match. The priority for the competition is for local education […]
