The rising cost of shelter has been one of the major components of the current surge in inflation that began around the middle of 2021. According to the recent consumer price index summary from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans were paying 8.2% more to keep a roof over their heads compared to March last […]
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The Sobering Reality Behind Georgia’s Memorial Day: Deaths, DUIs and Traffic Disasters
The Gist: Memorial Day travel in Georgia turned deadly, with 16 lives lost in traffic accidents across the state during the long weekend. In a surge of incidents, over 200 individuals were injured, with law enforcement reporting almost 500 traffic crashes statewide. What Happened?: Georgia State Patrol Troopers reported 11 fatal accidents during the holiday […]
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Georgia’s senators vote in favor of debt ceiling deal
ATLANTA – Both of Georgia’s U.S. senators put aside their concerns over how the debt limit agreement reached by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would affect spending on federal programs to vote for the deal. Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock joined 61 of their colleagues from both sides of the aisle […]
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Empowering DeKalb’s Daughters: Free Leadership Program Opens Doors for Teen Girls
DeKalb County teen girls are set to gain invaluable personal, social, and professional development training thanks to a new initiative dubbed Girls’ Clubhouse. The free program, provided by the DeKalb Human Services Department’s Office of Youth Services, is now accepting applications until June 10. Girls’ Clubhouse is designed to equip female students in the county […]
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Which counties have the most farmland in Georgia?
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most farmland in Georgia using data from the Agriculture Department’s Farm Service Agency.
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Three children who were missing in Atlanta have been found safe
Update: According to the Atlanta Police Department, all three children have been found and are safe. The original story is below. The News: Three children from Atlanta, Jayla McDaniel, 6, Arthur Patterson, 10, and Amiya Patterson, 14, have gone missing. Their mother last saw them at a local park near their Perry Blvd. home on […]
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How Much Does it Cost for Success in College Football
It’s no secret that college football is big in the states. So much so that a lot of money is often invested into the teams and the leagues to help achieve success. The Playoffs in the college football scene is also huge. In 2022, the CFP title game averaged around 22.6 millions viewers across ESPN, […]
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A City in Mourning: Atlanta remembers student who was killed outside Mays High School
A celebration of life and spirit services for Benjamin E. Mays High School student-athlete Bre’Asia D. Powell, who was tragically killed last week, will take place this weekend. The 16-year-old’s life was cut short during a gathering following a graduation party. Bre’Asia was one of two teenagers who became victims of a deadly shooting at […]
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Weekend Travel Alert: Peachtree Road lane closures ahead for crane installation
The Gist: Get ready for some traffic delays on State Route 9/Peachtree Road this weekend. Maintenance crews are setting up for an essential crane installation project. The Project: In the interest of worker and public safety, a lane will be closed for three days on Peachtree Road in Atlanta, making way for hefty construction vehicles […]
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Metro Atlanta’s top end is getting more rapid transit stations
ATLANTA – The board of Atlanta’s regional transit agency gave the go-ahead Thursday to a contract with an engineering consultant to design the addition of mass transit to the Top End of Interstate 285. CDM Smith of Sandy Springs will incorporate high-capacity bus-rapid transit (BRT) service into a project that will add two barrier-separated toll […]
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Hurricane season starts today. Here’s what experts predict for Georgia
Months after Coastal Georgia narrowly avoided a direct hit by Hurricane Ian in September, federal forecasters are predicting a “near-normal” hurricane season for 2023, featuring 12 to 17 named storms likely to develop throughout the Atlantic Ocean. In its annual outlook for the season — which runs between June 1 and Nov. 30 — the […]
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Court rules that lactation consultants can work license-free in Georgia
The Gist: In a ruling that could affect lactation care providers across the state, the Georgia Supreme Court has deemed the Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act, that mandates the licensing of lactation care providers, unconstitutional. The court upheld the right of the providers to pursue their lawful occupation free from “unreasonable government interference.” What Happened?: […]
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University Professors’ Legal Battle Over Gun Laws Ends in Defeat at Georgia Supreme Court
The Gist: The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit by five university professors challenging a change in state law that now allows guns on college and university campuses. What Happened?: The professors filed a suit over a 2017 amendment that removed postsecondary educational institutions from the “school safety zones” in […]
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Augusta in High Alert: Police Hunt ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Shooting Suspect
AUGUSTA — A suspect in a shooting that occurred in Augusta earlier this month is on the loose and considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are calling on residents for their help in locating Brian Jonathan Mann, who has outstanding warrants with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting took place on May 1 at the […]
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Maximize Your 9/11 Victim Compensation Claim With These Tips
The 9/11 terrorist attacks resulted in widespread physical, emotional, and economic suffering to countless people, not only on the day itself but also in the years that’ve followed. Luckily, many individuals affected by this tragic event may be eligible for compensation from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), which the United States (US) government […]
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Inmate dies in DeKalb County Jail
The Gist: A 20-year-old inmate, Enil Guillen of Doraville, was discovered lifeless in his cell at the DeKalb County Jail earlier this week. Despite efforts by emergency medical personnel, he could not be revived, with initial signs suggesting a possible suicide. What Happened?: Guillen, who was in jail on charges of felony theft by taking […]
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Scam Alert: Watch out for rental homes posted on social media
The Gist: Local house-hunters, keep your eyes peeled to protect against a scam. An alert issued by Burke County law enforcement authorities warns against a crafty real estate scam making rounds on social media platforms. The Scam: Bogus accounts are copying real estate listings from local agents and advertising them as rentals, hoodwinking unsuspecting individuals […]
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Body of 20-year-old who disappeared in Ocmulgee River found
Raymund Ellison Jr., the 20-year-old Centerville man who went missing while tubing on the Ocmulgee River Sunday, has been found, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Ellison’s body was located at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday by a search team composed of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Macon-Bibb Fire Department, Georgia State Patrol, and the […]
