A Macon woman faces multiple charges after police say she abandoned her newborn son in a trash bag, leaving the infant outside for hours before he was discovered by chance. What We Know: Alaynah Marie Rappuhn, 22, was arrested April 1 after being released from Piedmont Macon Emergency Room. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s […]
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Cherokee County BBQ Joint Scores Failing Grade On Health Inspection
An Acworth barbecue restaurant received a failing health score after inspectors found multiple critical violations, including improper food temperatures and inadequate sanitization practices. 🚨 What We Know: Uncle C’s BBQ on Highway 92 scored 57 on its March 30 health inspection. The failing grade resulted from 21 separate violations, including 9 that inspectors considered critical […]
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Flock Safety Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Smyrna Bringing 210 Jobs
Flock Safety, a Georgia-based safety technology company, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Smyrna that will create 210 jobs over the next three years and represents a $10 million investment. The 97,000-square-foot facility will produce the company’s public safety tools, including Drone as First Responder technology, while also refurbishing damaged devices and assembling solar […]
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Professional warehouse cleaning – a necessity or an unnecessary expense?
In the face of everyday duties related to running a business, we too often forget about tasks that can have a positive impact on business processes in the long term. Warehouse cleaning services in Atlanta is one of these challenges. Why is it so important and how much can professional warehouse cleaning service in Atlanta make […]
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Georgia Libraries Face Deep Cuts Without Federal Support
The future of Chattahoochee Valley Libraries is in jeopardy, and local families could feel the impact first. ✂️ What We Know: A recent executive order threatens to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services. That would strip the region’s public libraries of a critical funding stream. Without it, library officials say they will lose […]
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22-Year-Old Arrested For Setting Rome Area Wildfires Because She Was Mad at Her Dad
A 22-year-old woman faces felony charges after allegedly starting a wildfire that tore through nearly 200 acres in Floyd County last month. 🔥 Why It Matters: The March 23 fire threatened homes and property in the Armuchee area. 👮 What’s Happening: Floyd County Police arrested the woman Tuesday morning on two counts of first-degree arson, […]
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Savannah Opens Registration for 2025 Summer Camps
Savannah’s Recreation and Leisure Services Department is now accepting registrations for its 2025 summer camp programs for children ages 6-12. The city will offer both general and specialty camps designed to engage youth throughout the summer months. General Summer Camps will operate from May 27 to July 18 at ten community centers across Savannah. Each […]
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How to Dig Safely in Georgia
Georgia residents need to call 811 at least three business days before starting any digging project. This free service helps prevent dangerous accidents and costly repairs by marking underground utility lines. Last year, Georgia averaged nearly 52 incidents daily that damaged underground infrastructure. With ongoing growth across the state, safe digging practices have become more […]
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Delivery Driver Arrested with 50 Stolen Packages in Kennesaw
A routine traffic stop led to the discovery of dozens of stolen packages in a delivery driver’s car. Kennesaw police have charged 32-year-old Lashawn Crumble after finding nearly 50 packages that never made it to their rightful owners. 📦 Why It Matters: Residents expecting deliveries deserve to receive their packages safely. This case illustrates the […]
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Scam Alert: Amazon Scammers Target Georgia Residents
The Canton Police Department is warning residents about sophisticated Amazon-related scams circulating in the community, targeting shoppers with fraudulent messages about their accounts. What We Know: Scammers are contacting Canton residents through calls, texts, and emails claiming there are issues with Amazon Prime memberships or that accounts face imminent suspension. These criminals request payment information […]
