Laurens County residents got tax estimates in the mail this week that were too high because of a mistake by the county. 💰 Why It Matters: You might think your property taxes are going up by hundreds of dollars, but that’s not true. The real bill will likely be much lower when it comes out […]
Posted inWeather
Georgia Faces Dangerous Heat And Storm Threat Again This Week
Temperatures could feel like 105 degrees across parts of Georgia while storms bring severe weather risks through the weekend. ⛈️ What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says isolated thunderstorms will hit far north Georgia and south-central Georgia today. Heat index values could reach 100 to 104 degrees along and south of Interstate 85. 🌡️ Why […]
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Horoscope July 7-13
Uranus in Gemini (July 7): Restlessness, reinvention, new ideas & surprise revelations. Full Moon in Capricorn (July 10): Time to release what’s no longer aligned with your purpose. Saturn Retrograde (begins July 13): Inner accountability; reflect on limits, identity, and discipline. ♈ Aries Uranus enters your communication sector, shaking up the way you speak, learn, […]
Posted inEducation
Federal Funding Freeze: What It Means for Georgia Students
The U.S. Department of Education has frozen billions of dollars in school grants, impacting school districts and after-school programs in Georgia. 2025 Funds for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, or CLCC grants, are being withheld by the federal government, leaving some Georgia after-school and summer care programs in a state of confusion. Statewide After-School […]
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Y’all Spent $100 Billion and My Tea is Still Lukewarm?
At last — some good news from Washington. This week, the federal government approved more than a hundred billion dollars for ICE. And I say: thank God. Because it’s July in Georgia — which means the air is thick enough to chew, the dashboard is hot enough to bake biscuits, and my shirts have surrendered. […]
Posted inCrime
Man Dies After Shooting in Mableton on July 4
A man was shot and killed in Mableton on the evening of July 4. Police found him with multiple gunshot wounds and took him to the hospital, where he later died. What’s Happening: Cobb County Police responded around 6 p.m. to a call about a shooting at 300 Concepts 21 Circle. They found Cody Chavous, […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s New Bill Takes Aim at Debunked Weather Control Theories
Marjorie Taylor Greene is once again diving into the fringe—this time with a bill to make it a felony to modify the weather. The Georgia lawmaker says she wants to ban the injection or release of substances into the atmosphere to alter climate, sunlight, or temperature, calling it “dangerous and deadly.” 🌦️ What’s Happening: Greene […]
Posted inYour Family
Don’t Miss: Family Fun Safety Days Wrap Up Wednesday at Cobb Safety Village
If you want a fun, free day with your family, don’t miss the last day of Family Fun Safety Days on Wednesday, July 9. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., head to Cobb Safety Village in Marietta for games, puppet shows, and a chance to meet firefighters and Sparky the mascot. 🎉 Why It Matters: […]
Posted inFood
Waffle House and Denny’s Drop Egg Surcharges as Prices Go Down
Two major restaurant chains have scrapped extra fees on eggs after prices cooled off, easing the pinch on customers. 🥚 Why It Matters: Rising egg costs hit diners’ wallets earlier this year, but these reversals mean less added expense when you order breakfast out. 🐔 What’s Happening: 📉 Price Shift: Egg prices surged due to […]
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Search Continues for Man Who Fell from Jet Ski at Lake Sinclair
Rescue teams are still looking for a 30-year-old man who fell off a jet ski and disappeared under the water at Lake Sinclair. Boats with sonar, underwater robots, and dogs are helping in the search. What’s Happening: Rescue crews paused their search overnight but started again at daylight. Multiple agencies, including Baldwin County Fire, the […]