A man lost his life Wednesday evening after jumping into the Chattahoochee River to save a struggling child. The rescue happened at Garrard Landing Park in Roswell where emergency crews recovered his body after an hour-long search. What Happened: Police responded to an emergency call at Garrard Landing Park around 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, according to […]
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Garbage Truck Flips and Hits Hydrant in Cherokee County
A garbage truck tipped over and struck a fire hydrant on East Cherokee Drive, forcing officials to close the road at Cokers Chapel Road. 🚨 Why It Matters: Your evening commute may have been impacted if you travel this route. 💦 What’s Happening: The overturned truck spilled its contents across the roadway while hitting a […]
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Atlanta Will Get a Shriners Children’s Medical Research Facility
Shriners Children’s will establish a new pediatric medical research facility near Georgia Tech, bringing jobs and significant investment, the health-care nonprofit announced Wednesday. Gov. Brian Kemp touted the new development as “an incredible addition to Georgia’s growing nonprofit, R&D, and life sciences communities.” Leslie D. Stewart, chairman of the Shriners Children’s board, said the opportunity […]
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Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal Has Remarried
In an intimate ceremony on Saturday in Arnoldsville, Ga., Nathan Deal said, “I do” to Brenda Micali. Photos of the wedding showed the happy couple at the altar in an outdoor ceremony. Deal, 82, lost his first wife, former Georgia first lady Sandra Dunagan Deal, to a battle with cancer in 2022. The couple had […]
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Responsible Gambling in 2025: Comparing GamStop and NVSEP
As online gambling continues to grow globally, instances of compulsive disorders are becoming more common. Millions of people lose track of their actions in a risky environment, and industry stakeholders seek ways to prevent this problem. According to reports, up to 6% of the world’s population struggles with gambling addiction. The integration of self-exclusion tools […]
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Parenting: The Rule of Threes and My Pursuit Against Birth Order Failure
There are numerous tropes associated with family size and birth order. I have fought hard against the stereotypes when it comes to the configuration of children. There will be pros and cons for however many age splits, whatever the gender, order, and so forth. But gosh, three kids. In my last column, I wrote about […]
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Read The Declaration of Independence
Independence Day is upon us — this is the date inscribed on the Declaration of Independence and is the day the United States declared its independence from King George III of Britain. If you say you love America this Fourth of July, then this should be something you read and reflect on somewhere amid the […]
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civics
What is Civics?: Civics is the study of how the government works and what it means to be a good citizen. It teaches us about our rights and responsibilities, like voting, following laws, and helping our communities. Civics also helps us understand the rules that keep our country running, like the Constitution, and how leaders […]
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When to Call 911 About Fireworks in Gwinnett County
As Independence Day approaches, Gwinnett County residents are getting important guidance on when to call 911 for fireworks-related incidents versus using the non-emergency line. 🚨 Why It Matters: The 911 center experiences a major spike in calls during July 4th celebrations, and knowing when to use emergency services could save critical response time for life-threatening […]
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Everything You Need to Know Before Shooting Off Fireworks on July 4th in Georgia
As we head into a long four-day weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July this year, fireworks will resonate throughout the night sky each night of the long weekend.