Fall in Georgia is more than just a season; it’s a sensory experience filled with colorful leaves, cool air, and the sweet scent of autumn. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, outdoor adventures, or simply a way to enjoy the season’s offerings, the Peach State has something for everyone. From apple picking in the mountains […]
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Georgia may shrink dual enrollment options for high school students
About 45,000 Georgia students participated in dual enrollment last year, taking college-level classes for both college and high school credit. If those students were all packed into one district, they would be the eighth-largest district in the state, said Jennifer Phinney, dual enrollment program specialist at the Georgia Department of Education. “It’s a significant population […]
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Best beach towns on the East Coast
Stacker crunched the numbers from a variety of sources to find the best beach towns on the East Coast.
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Candler County Sheriff’s office will delay its live radio feed by 30 minutes. Here’s why
If you’re one of the Candler County residents who relies on the official public safety radio feed to keep tabs on what’s happening in your community, you’ll soon notice a change. The Candler County Sheriff’s Office announced it will delay its live radio feed by at least 30 minutes, citing a recent criminal incident as […]
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Friday Night Lights: Photos from the Bainbridge vs. Thomasville game
Re-live the magic of the Bainbridge vs. Thomasville football game Friday night in this photo gallery from the game. In the end, The Cats beat the Bulldogs 46 to 28. Here are the photos:
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Atlanta police are changing how they handle traffic stops after a 62-year-old man was killed
The Gist: New procedures for handling traffic citations have been implemented by the Atlanta Police Department following the death of 62-year-old Johnny Hollman during an altercation with an officer. What Happened?: Johnny Hollman died on August 10 after a physical struggle with an Atlanta police officer. The incident occurred around 11:20 p.m. at the intersection […]
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Meet Georgia’s Newest State Troopers
The Gist: The newest batch of Georgia State Troopers completed their 32-week training journey, graduating in a ceremony featuring an address by Governor Brian Kemp. Four standout graduates received special honors, while the second annual Patrick Dupree Leadership Award marked a poignant moment for the occasion. What Happened?: The Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth […]
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Arrest made in shooting of 80-year-old man at a Georgia funeral home
Months after an 80-year-old Dawson man was found shot at a local funeral home, authorities have arrested a suspect. Latrenzo Brown, 24, was taken into custody on September 7 by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Dawson Police Department. He faces charges of aggravated assault and exploitation and intimidation of an elder person. The initial […]
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Special Grand Jury report in Trump indictment released. What we learned
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ATLANTA – If the special grand jury Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis assembled to investigate illegal interference in Georgia’s 2020 presidential election had gotten its way, the case would have cast an even broader net than last month’s indictment. The special grand jury recommended 39 indictments rather […]
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New survey ranks Falcons fans among the most annoying
The Gist: Love them or hate them, Falcons fans are making their presence felt in the NFL. A new survey by Solitaire Bliss ranks them as the second most annoying fan base at games, but they’re not as competitive when it comes to fantasy football. What Happened:Solitaire Bliss surveyed 1,600 fans from each NFL team […]
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Georgia declared federal disaster area after Hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia felled a large chinaberry tree in western Bulloch County Aug. 30. PHOTO by Eddie Ledbetter ATLANTA – President Joe Biden declared Georgia a federal disaster area late Thursday, freeing up federal aid for recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. Gov. Brian Kemp formally submitted a request Wednesday for a disaster declaration […]
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46 Mayors Demand Gun Reform Laws in Georgia
Nearly four dozen mayors — from Adel in South Georgia to Dalton in North Georgia and cities in between — want stricter gun laws. They sent a letter urging Gov. Brian Kemp and state lawmakers to help curb gun violence in their communities. “We currently live with the reality that gun violence has become the […]
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Shocking Study Reveals 160 Medical Records Breaches in Georgia: Are Your Medical Records Secure?
(The Center Square) — A new study found Georgia has experienced 160 medical records breaches since 2009. Comparitech analyzed data from 2009 to July 2023 and found Georgia’s breaches affected more than 7.3 million records. That amounts to 68,907 records affected per 100,000 people. “As we are seeing, legislating against things like ransomware attacks is […]
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A Calhoun man and a former Cherokee County teacher were sentenced for sharing explicit images of kids
The Gist: A Calhoun man and his wife — who was once a special education teacher in Cherokee County — are headed to federal prison for sharing and concealing explicit images of minors. What Happened: William Sandridge, 42, shared graphic images involving minors with his wife Allyn Michelle Sandridge, who used to teach special education […]
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Bibb County authorities look for couple that fired shots at Hummingbird Stage and Taproom
MACON — A late-night confrontation at a popular Macon watering hole has Bibb County authorities on the lookout for a male and female duo, following an aggravated assault incident early Thursday morning. Just past midnight, a call came into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center detailing an unsettling chain of events at the Hummingbird Stage and Taproom, […]
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MARTA rail cars are plunging into the ocean. Here’s why
The Gist: Railcars from Atlanta’s MARTA system are getting a second life as they dive to the bottom of the ocean to form new artificial reefs. What Happened?: Today marked the first step in MARTA’s new environmental venture, as one of two older railcars departed for Georgia’s coast. It’s all part of a plan to […]
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State Senator Renews Call to Punish Prosecutor Fani Willis for Trump Indictment
State Sen. Colton Moore ATLANTA – Freshman state Sen. Colton Moore renewed his call Thursday for a special session of the General Assembly to investigate, defund, and potentially impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for pushing to indict former President Donald Trump. “I represent 200,000 hardworking Georgians in Northwest Georgia,” Colton, R-Trenton, said during […]
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21 People Died on Georgia’s Roads Over Labor Day Weekend
The Gist: Labor Day Weekend in Georgia saw 21 people lose their lives in traffic crashes across the state. What Happened?: Between the evening of Friday, September 1, and the stroke of midnight on September 4, Georgia roads turned into death traps for some travelers. A total of 21 fatalities were reported across various regions, […]
