A fatal crash on Riggins Mill Road, near the Hubert Smart Airport claimed the life of a Macon resident early Sunday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Burnett, a 48-year-old motorcyclist, collided with a Chevrolet Silverado around 12:39 a.m. Burnett, from Macon, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the […]
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Citing safety concerns, Cobb County announces early release day on date of solar eclipse
The Gist: Parents of Cobb County students, mark your calendars. An early dismissal is scheduled for April 8 as part of the recently announced school calendar. This isn’t just any other day; it’s the date of a partial solar eclipse and the school district is taking no chances when it comes to student safety. What’s […]
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Nathaniel Frazier, nation’s #1 running back, sets commitment date: Is UGA the favorite?
Eight of the nation’s top nine running backs have already announced their commitments in the class of 2024. The lone remaining holdout? Mater Dei (California) ball-carrier Nathaniel Frazier, the nation’s top running back. But he won’t remain undecided much longer. On. Saturday, the 5-foot-10, …
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Scam Alert: No, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office isn’t calling to collect a fine for missing jury duty
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning today, about an ongoing scam where someone posing as Captain Pope from the department is falsely soliciting funds over the phone. Locals are reporting that the scammer accuses victims of missing jury duty and demands immediate payment to avoid legal repercussions. However, the Sheriff’s Office assured residents […]
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Meet the interim principal for Valdosta High School
Valdosta High School’s leadership is changing hands. Dr. Alex Alvarez, currently the Director of K-12 Science, STEM, Gifted, and AVID at Valdosta City Schools, will serve as the interim principal of the high school. Alvarez, who boasts more than 17 years of service with the district and almost 22 years in the field of education, […]
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Cobb County
A Historic Covered Bridge The Concord Covered Bridge, located in the historic district of the same name in Cobb County, has a rich history. Built in 1872, it is one of the few surviving covered bridges in the state and the only one still open to automobile traffic. Its historic importance led to its inclusion […]
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Here’s How Georgia’s Carbon Emissions Compare to Other States
With each passing year, the effects of climate change become seemingly more obvious. According to NASA, June 2023 was the hottest June on record for the planet. In the United States, this summer has been marred by severe flooding in Vermont, record breaking heat waves in Arizona and Florida, and intermittent air quality alerts across […]
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Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.05 billion
Brace yourself for lottery fever as the Mega Millions jackpot has once again crossed the billion-dollar mark, swelling to a cool $1.05 billion for the Tuesday, August 1 drawing. That’s right, a billion with a “B!” This humongous jackpot, which equals the fourth-largest Mega Millions prize to date, has been on a roll since it […]
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Can the Inflation Reduction Act Bring to Georgia? How Many?
After narrowly passing through a Democratically controlled Congress along party lines, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law on Aug. 16, 2022. The law allocates $500 billion in new spending. While it may marginally reduce inflation over the long term, its largest impact will likely be on the U.S. energy grid, as […]
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Milton 21-year-old Sentenced in January 6 Attack on U.S. Capitol
ATLANTA – A Georgia man has been sentenced to one year and a day in prison for assaulting a law enforcement officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Bruno Cua, 21, of Milton, also received 36 months of supervised release Wednesday from U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss. According to stipulated facts, […]
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Weekend Lane Closures Ahead for Memorial Drive in DeKalb County
If you’re a regular on Memorial Drive, buckle up for some weekend lane closures starting July 28. It’s all about giving that aging road a facelift and ensuring a smoother ride for drivers traveling between the City of Decatur and the Gwinnett County line. Dubbed by the Georgia Department of Transportation as a resurfacing project, […]
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Meet the Hopper, Cobb Galleria’s New Self-driving Shuttle
In a major leap forward for local mobility, the Cumberland Community Improvement District has rolled out the Hopper, a self-driving shuttle service at the Cobb Galleria Centre. This free ride is part of an ambitious transportation project aptly named the Cumberland Sweep. The Hopper isn’t just your typical shuttle. It can ferry eight passengers at […]
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29-year-old Athens man killed in motorcycle crash
The Gist: A motorcycle crash on North Avenue claimed the life of a 29-year-old Athens resident Sunday. This is the latest in a distressing series of fatal crashes that have occurred in Athens-Clarke County in 2023, marking the 11th such incident this year. What Happened?: The fatal crash occurred at 8:45 p.m. when a 22-year-old […]
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91-year-old Georgia couple dies in crash
Tragedy struck yesterday in Forsyth County when an elderly couple died following a single-vehicle crash on Flowery Branch Road. The incident, which occurred around 1:30 p.m., involved a white 2021 Cadillac XT4 that left the roadway, overturned, and came to rest atop an embankment. The driver, Alice Jackson, 91, and her husband, Jimmy Jackson, also […]
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How Thomasville is Tackling The Worker Shortage
Shelley Zorn TIFTON – Rural Georgia has benefited disproportionately from a wave of unprecedented economic development across the state during the last four years, with more than three-quarters of projects going outside metro Atlanta. But there’s a downside to the progress: With a statewide unemployment rate of just 3.2%, there aren’t enough workers to fill […]
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Are Georgia students recovering from pandemic learning loss?
ATLANTA – Georgia students have yet to fully recover from the disruptions of the pandemic, but they’re making steady progress, according to the latest results from the Georgia Milestones tests. This year’s results, released Friday, showed increases on 13 of 21 end-of-course assessments. Most of the gains came in English/Language arts and math, and at […]
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Hotter weather could lead to more snakebites
The Gist: Snakebite envenoming is a major concern globally, but little is known about how environmental factors, including temperature, influence the frequency of snakebites. Researchers investigated the relationship between short-term temperature and snakebite emergency department visits in Georgia, a biodiverse US state with a high concentration of venomous snakes. What Happened?: Researchers at Emory University […]
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License to Steal Some Z’s: Georgia Man’s Snooze-Filled Misadventure in a Stolen Car Comes Crashing Down
The Gist: A nap in a stolen car and a subsequent flight attempt have landed an Austell resident in the Fayette County Jail. According to officers, 22-year-old Eliyahu Benyamin is looking at a host of charges following his ill-fated attempt to evade the law, with the severity of the charges suggesting that his troubles run […]
