Negligence is the leading cause of road accidents in Georgia and other U.S. states. Accident victims due to negligence can leverage federal and state tort laws to seek and earn compensation after an accident. You must prove negligence and show the at-fault party’s liability even for a pedestrian accident to qualify for this compensation. This […]
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These Are The Most Uneducated Counties in Georgia
The value of traditional education can vary widely across the country. While a college degree has long been viewed as a critical step toward the American dream, growing costs have led many students to reconsider the return-on-investment of higher education. Meanwhile, local economies and individual circumstances can push others toward learning a trade or entering […]
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Douglas County Chairman to Deliver State of the County Address Next Week
Douglas County Chairman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones will deliver the 2025 State of the County address on Wednesday, April 16, at the Douglasville Conference Center. The event, organized in partnership with the Douglas County Chamber and Council for Quality Growth, will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. During her speech, Jones will highlight the […]
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More Than 6% of Children in Tift County Are Abused
Tifton and Tift County officials joined forces to shine a light on a troubling reality in the community — hundreds of local children suffering from abuse and neglect. 🔍 What We Know: The City of Tifton and Tift County Board of Commissioners issued a joint proclamation in March designating April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention […]
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Scam Alert: Jail Scammers Target Families of Georgia Inmates
Families desperate to free loved ones from jail are being tricked by sophisticated scammers posing as bond agents in Coweta County. 💔 Why It Matters: These fraudsters prey on people during their most vulnerable moments, stealing money from families already facing the emotional and financial strain of having a relative in jail. 🚨 What’s Happening: […]
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Substitute Teacher Arrested After Showing Up Drunk at Georgia Elementary School
A substitute teacher faces charges after showing up intoxicated at North Hart Elementary School in Hart County. 🚨 Why It Matters: Parents trust schools to provide safe environments for their children, and an intoxicated teacher in a classroom creates serious safety concerns for young students. 🔍 What Happened: Deputies arrested Kimberly Lavamita Boseman of Hartwell […]
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Kennesaw State Students Protest DEI Changes
Some Kennesaw State University students say they will lose access to things like free menstrual products, foods from their home country or a sense of belonging at their university if the school follows through with plans to shut down student resource centers, apparently as part of an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion push. According to students […]
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Entertainment Spots in Georgia With the Best Events for 2025
Discover the top entertainment spots in Georgia for 2025, plus insights from the BetMGM study on affordable living near top music venues.
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When Does Alive in Roswell Start in 2025?
Alive in Roswell, the city’s award-winning monthly festival, kicks off its 2025 season on April 17. The free, family-friendly event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every third Thursday through October in downtown Roswell. The festival transforms Historic Canton Street and the Roswell Antique and Interiors Lot with live music, food trucks, artisan vendors […]
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Should The Child Tax Credit Shrink or Be Expanded?
The annual federal child tax credit will shrink in half at the end of the year, falling to $1,000 if Congress does not intervene. Most of the Democrats in the U.S. Senate, including Georgia’s Raphael Warnock, are calling not only to prevent that from happening but also to permanently expand the credit. Legislation introduced Wednesday by Sen. […]