Police arrested a 17-year-old student after a Snapchat photo containing a school shooting threat prompted a lockdown at North Cobb Christian School in Acworth this morning. What We Know: Acworth Police responded to North Cobb Christian School at 10:26 a.m. Monday after the FBI alerted them to a threatening Snapchat photo. The school immediately initiated […]
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Lucy McBath Suspends Campaign for Governor: Here’s Why
U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath is pausing her campaign for governor, citing her husband’s health. McBath, formed an exploratory committee early this month for a potential run for governor next year. But on Monday, she released a statement announcing her husband is recovering from cancer surgery. “I’m so grateful for everyone who has stood by my family […]
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Which Georgia Cities Have The Best and Worst Health Scores?
Atlanta is one of the healthiest places to live in America—at least according to a new report by WalletHub. But for Georgia’s other major cities, the news isn’t quite as bright. 📍 What’s Happening: WalletHub compared the 182 largest U.S. cities across 41 health-related factors. These included the number of physically active adults, access to […]
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Georgia Man Charged With Grooming 7-Year-Old
A Wrightsville man faces serious charges after allegedly sexually abusing a 7-year-old child multiple times over an eight-month period, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. What We Know: Andrew Holland, 39, was arrested March 28 following a four-day investigation by the sheriff’s office. Holland faces four counts of aggravated sexual battery on a child […]
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Severe Weather Threat Looms Over Georgia Monday
Severe storms will barrel through north and central Georgia Monday, beginning early morning and lasting until evening. The National Weather Service has issued a Level 3 threat for the entire region, with dangerous conditions expected to hit different areas in waves – northwest Georgia from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m., metro Atlanta from 9 a.m. […]
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Cornbread Got a Law But I Still Can’t Get a Doctor’s Appointment
Each year from January to April, Georgia’s lawmakers are busy passing new laws to make Georgia a new and improved state. On Friday, that will all come to an end as the legislature calls it quits until next year. This year, your lawmakers have been fighting the good fight and it looks like before the […]
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Pollen Count Breaks All-Time Georgia Record: Why is This Happening?
If you felt like you couldn’t breathe yesterday—you weren’t imagining things. Georgia hit its highest pollen count on record, and experts say it’s not a fluke. 🌼 What’s Happening: The pollen count in Georgia soared to 14,801 on Saturday. That’s not just high—it’s the highest the state has ever recorded. For context, anything above 1,500 […]
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Georgia’s Pollen Count Remains Extreme Today
Your sinuses aren’t imagining things. Today’s pollen count hit a staggering 11,159, marking the third consecutive day of what can only be described as botanical warfare against local residents. 🌳 What We Know: Tree pollen remains the primary culprit in our ongoing respiratory nightmare, but today marks the first appearance of grass pollen this season. […]
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Farewell Freedom: Remembering the Life of Georgia Southern University’s Mascot
Georgia Southern University is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished figures — Freedom, the university’s live bald eagle mascot — who passed away this week. For more than 20 years, Freedom wasn’t just a symbol. He was a soaring embodiment of Eagle Nation’s pride, resilience, and identity. Since arriving on campus in […]
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Itchy Eyes? Runny Nose? Georgia’s Pollen Count Was Off The Charts Today
Your eyes aren’t deceiving you. The pollen count has more than doubled overnight to a staggering 14,801, a staggering increase and number. 🤧 What We Know: Yesterday’s count of over 6,000 seemed brutal until today’s reading came in at 14,801. For context, anything over 1,00o is considered high. 🌳 Why It Matters: Allergy sufferers are […]