Roswell residents can enjoy free outdoor concerts featuring everything from disco to Billy Joel tributes this summer as the Music on the Hill series returns to City Hall. The popular concert series will run the second Friday of each month from May through September, with performances from 7 to 9 p.m. on the rear lawn […]
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Storms Are Brewing in Georgia Today
Mother Nature plans to crash the party in north Georgia this afternoon, with scattered thunderstorms rolling through the region like uninvited guests. 🌩️ What We Know: Northwest Georgia faces the highest risk today, where strong or isolated severe thunderstorms could whip up gusty winds. The National Weather Service issued the alert early this morning, giving […]
Posted inEconomy
How Much do Georgia Residents Know About Tariffs?
For the last 100 days, the word “tariff” has sparked more debate than a family group chat—especially since Donald Trump made it a household term. But here’s the real question: Do people actually know what a tariff is, or are they just nodding along at the dinner table? 🧐 What We Know: A new quiz […]
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The Public Record: Did Marjorie Taylor Greene Say Catholic Bishops Are Controlled By Satan?
The News: Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene sparked controversy yet again, with inflammatory remarks directly accusing Catholic bishops of being “controlled by Satan.” The comments came as part of a clarification following an earlier social media post that many interpreted as celebrating Pope Francis’s death. The Players: Marjorie Taylor Greene, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 14th […]
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Cobb School District Bans ‘American Psycho:’ What We Know
Cobb County Schools has removed “American Psycho” from its libraries, adding to an already extensive list of banned books that students can no longer access. 🔍 What’s Happening: District officials confirmed the removal during an April board meeting, bringing the total number of banned books to 35. 📋 The Complete Ban List: All 35 books […]
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Teen Charged with Murder After Fatal Georgia Backyard Shooting
A 27-year-old man died after being shot in the backyard of a Dublin home, leading to murder charges against a teenager. Officers discovered Anthony Jamar Coley with gunshot wounds in the backyard of a Rutland Drive home around 2 a.m. on Tuesday. Police responded after the city’s shot detection system alerted them to gunfire in […]
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Downtown Tifton Hosts Free First Friday Concert Series This Weekend
Downtown Tifton will kick off its Summer Concert Series with the First Friday event on May 2 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 130 1st Street. The free community concert will feature two live music acts. The Page Brothers Band will perform from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., followed by Loose Chain from 8:30 […]
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Knox Bridge Highway in Cherokee County Shut Down: What We Know
A major roadway in Cherokee County is completely shut down following an accident, with officials warning of “extended” closure times. What We Know: Knox Bridge Highway near the Fieldstone subdivision in Cherokee County is closed due to an accident, according to an alert from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities have indicated the closure will […]
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Psychology Professor Receives Kennesaw State’s Highest Faculty Honor
Roxanne Donovan, a licensed psychologist and professor at Kennesaw State University’s Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, has been named the University Distinguished Professor, the institution’s highest faculty honor. Donovan, who holds joint appointments in the Department of Psychological Science and the Interdisciplinary Studies Department, was recognized for her excellence in teaching, research, and […]
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Marietta Hotel Restaurant Scores Dismal 39 on Health Inspection
The Padella Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Suites in Marietta received a failing score of 39 during a routine health inspection on April 25. Food inspectors documented multiple critical violations that posed immediate health risks to diners. A guest approached the health inspector during the visit to present moldy bread that had been stored in a […]