Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is seriously considering a run for Georgia governor. In a statement released Friday, Bottoms invoked the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., saying there is a “fierce urgency of now.” She criticized Republican leaders for following former President Donald Trump, saying they are leading Georgia off […]
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Meet Al Taylor, The Interim Superintendent of Gwinnett County Schools
Al Taylor steps into the role of interim superintendent for Gwinnett County Public Schools with a career spent entirely within the district. Taylor previously served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and most recently as chief of schools before accepting this interim position. 📝 The Plan: In a recently released video address, Taylor […]
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All Charges Dropped Against Georgia Woman Arrested After Miscarriage
District Attorney Patrick Warren announced today that all charges have been dismissed against a 24-year-old Tifton woman, Selena Chandler-Scott, who experienced a miscarriage and was later arrested after placing the fetal remains in a dumpster. The decision follows a comprehensive review of the Tifton Police Department’s investigative file, Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Medical Examiner’s report, […]
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Georgia Weekend Weather: Heat Before Sunday Storms
Our area will experience warm temperatures through the weekend before storms move in Sunday. Today reaches near 88 degrees with partly sunny skies and calm winds that shift to light southerly breezes by afternoon. 🌙 Tonight’s Forecast: Expect partly cloudy conditions with temperatures dropping to around 64 degrees. Southeast winds remain light at around 5 […]
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Will Lawmakers Kill DEI in Georgia?
After lengthy debate that plumbed the depths of racism in American history, Georgia’s Senate Democrats were unable to convince their Republican colleagues to drop legislation that would ban preferential treatment in public colleges and schools based on race and other factors. With this year’s legislative session ending Friday, Republican senators were rushing their measure through. […]
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Cherokee Hits Brakes on New Gas Stations and Car Washes
Cherokee County officials have slammed the brakes on new gas stations, convenience stores, and car washes in unincorporated areas for the next three months. Residents’ concerns about oversaturation prompted the unanimous vote. 🚨 Why It Matters: The temporary halt gives county leaders time to assess where these businesses should be located in the future, potentially […]
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Moneypenny Unites Under One Brand as It Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence
Moneypenny the world’s customer conversation expert, proudly marks 25 years of delivering exceptional service and innovation. As part of this milestone, Moneypenny is unifying all of its brands across the US, including VoiceNation, Alphapage, Sunshine Communication Services, and Choice Voice, under one internationally recognized name. This transition reinforces Moneypenny’s dedication to a clear and dynamic future […]
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Record Fentanyl Bust in North Fulton Leads to Federal Charges
A Sandy Springs drug investigation has resulted in what officials call the largest fentanyl seizure in district history, with approximately 240,000 pills and 4.5 kilograms of powder taken off the streets. What We Know: Antwuan Brown, of Alpharetta, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker on federal charges of possession with intent to distribute […]
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Severe Allergy Alert: Today’s Pollen Count Remains High
If your nose feels like it’s hosting an unwelcome rave right now, blame the trees. They’ve decided to release their reproductive materials into the air with reckless abandon, pushing today’s pollen count to a tear-jerking 5,382. 🌳 What We Know: Today’s pollen count has hit 5,382, with trees being the primary culprit. Grass pollen remains […]
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Georgia Lawmaker Calls Arrest of Woman After Miscarriage ‘Insanity’
A Georgia lawmaker is calling on the state legislature to repeal the fetal personhood language in the state’s six-week abortion ban, after a Tifton woman was arrested following a miscarriage. State Sen. Sally Harrell of Atlanta made her appeal from the Senate floor, just days after 24-year-old Selena Maria Chandler-Scott was charged with concealing a […]