“Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express.” In Tony-nominated playwright Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s influential novel, the narrative of the novel is tightened, maintaining its original glamour and intrigue while infusing the drama with a wry sense of humor as the mystery unfolds. Performances will be held in the Fine Arts Theatre […]
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Major Youth Soccer Programs Join Forces In North Fulton
Two of North Fulton’s prominent youth soccer organizations announced a merger that will create new opportunities for young athletes across the region. 🤝 What We Know: Concorde Fire and Alpharetta Ambush have merged to form Concorde Fire Alpharetta. The move combines resources, expertise and coaching staff from both organizations while maintaining Alpharetta Ambush’s recreational soccer […]
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Postmaster General Resigns Amid Georgia Mail Delay Controversy
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has resigned after nearly five years in the role, following significant ongoing criticism over mail delivery delays, particularly in Georgia. What’s Happening: Why It Matters: What’s Next: Take Action: Residents experiencing mail issues should report them to their local post office or contact their congressional representatives to ensure concerns are addressed.
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Foster Care Advocates Challenge Georgia’s Decision to Hand Medicaid to United Healthcare
Georgia is set to hand over control of Medicaid services for foster children to United Healthcare, leading some foster parents and advocates to express concerns. John DeGarmo, foster parent to more than 60 children and founder of the Foster Care Institute advocacy group, said one of his major concerns is with mental health treatment. “There’s […]
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Man Shot During Confrontation on Street in Savannah
A man is recovering after being shot in the neck and shoulder during a confrontation in east Savannah Saturday afternoon. What We Know: Savannah Police are investigating the shooting that occurred near East 32nd Lane and Waters Avenue on March 23 around 2 p.m. The victim transported himself to Memorial Health University Medical Center with […]
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Police Identify Teen Killed at Buford House Party
Gwinnett County Police have identified 17-year-old Jayden Long of Loganville as the victim in Saturday’s fatal shooting at a Buford house party. What We Know: Long was shot at approximately 2:09 a.m. on March 22 at a house party near 2715 Brown Road in Buford. Officers from the Northside Precinct responded to reports of a […]
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Driver Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Roswell Road
Sandy Springs Police arrested Robert Sanders following a deadly hit-and-run crash Friday morning on Roswell Road near Mystic Place. Sanders faces multiple charges including first-degree vehicular homicide, DUI (drugs), reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, and hit-and-run. In Context: Roswell Road is one of the busiest non-interstate corridors in north Fulton County. Hit-and-run crashes resulting […]
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Inmate Found Dead at Georgia Prison
D’Andrius Brown, 30, was discovered dead Sunday morning at Macon State Prison, according to Macon County Coroner Eddie Hosley. Why It Matters: When deaths occur in state custody, questions about prison conditions and inmate safety arise. This incident raises concerns about oversight and security within Georgia’s prison system. What’s Happening: Officials have not released information […]
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Written in the Stars: Your Weekly Horoscope For March 24-30
Solar Eclipse and New Moon in Aries (March 29): On March 29, a New Moon coincides with a partial solar eclipse in Aries, marking a period ripe for new beginnings and bold initiatives. Start new projects– write the book you’ve been wanting to write, plant the seeds you bought, and pick up crocheting for the […]
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Pollen Skyrockets in Georgia
Your car isn’t yellow from sunshine, folks. Georgia’s pollen count just exploded to a whopping 3,028, with trees leading the sneeze-inducing parade. 🌳 What We Know: Trees are the primary culprits in today’s respiratory nightmare, showing extremely high levels on March 24. Grass pollen remains mercifully low, while weeds are hanging out in the moderate […]