(The Center Square) – A resolution that would allow Georgia voters to decide on legalized online sports betting failed to make it to the House floor on Thursday, which kills the bill for the 2025 legislative session. House Resolution 450, sponsored by Rep. Marcus Wiedower, R-Watkinsville, would have given voters the chance to decide on the […]
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Children’s Museum of Atlanta to Honor Stephanie Blank at Annual Fundraiser
Children’s Museum of Atlanta will present Stephanie Blank with the Power of Play Award at its upcoming Imagination Ball on March 21. The annual fundraising gala supports the museum’s mission to provide play-based learning for all children. “Funds raised during Imagination Ball ensure children of all backgrounds have access to engaging, play-based learning experiences,” the […]
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Georgia’s Growing Demand for Electricians: How to Start Your Career in the Trade
For those who are looking to start an electrician career in Georgia, there is great news – you are in the right place! Electricians are needed anywhere in the world, but the demand for this job is not the same, which means it depends on the area where you are going to do it. When […]
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Atlanta Ranks 9th in The Nation For Abusive Bosses
If you work in Atlanta and think your boss is unusually cruel, it turns out you might be right. A new survey confirms what many local workers already suspected – the city ranks 9th nationwide for boss nastiness. 🔍 What We Know: Atlanta managers earned their spot on the workplace wall of shame with a […]
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Your Tax Dollars at Work: Here’s What Georgia Elected Officials Are Doing This Year
Lawmakers passed a heap of bills by a key legislative deadline Thursday, signing off – again – on an accelerated income tax rate cut and a plan to slightly expand the state’s medical cannabis program while attempting to ban THC-infused drinks. But by the end of the day, many high-profile proposals were left on the […]
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Get Ready For Weekend Weather Whiplash in Georgia
Peach State residents planning outdoor weekend activities might want to keep their options – and umbrellas – open. 🌡️ Today: Today offers mostly sunny skies with highs near 66 degrees as light west winds shift to southwest at 5 to 10 mph this afternoon. Those winds could occasionally flex to 20 mph. Tonight stays partly […]
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Real Housewives of Atlanta Star Kandi Burruss Faces $154K Lawsuit Over Restaurant Rent
Kandi Burruss is being sued. The former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star’s Blaze Steak & Seafood restaurant allegedly owes more than $154,000 in unpaid rent, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in Fulton County. 💰 Why It Matters: Atlanta residents who frequent the southwest Atlanta restaurant may soon find it closed if the financial dispute […]
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Should Georgia Teens Who Threaten Schools Be Tried as Adults?
Legislation that would enhance criminal penalties for students who threaten their school passed the Georgia Senate Thursday. Senate Bill 61 was pushed by Republicans and passed 33-22 in a party-line vote. It would allow children aged 13 to 17 to be tried as adults for terroristic threatening. They could also land in superior court for […]
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How Trump’s Federal Cuts Caused a Hiring Freeze at Emory University
This article was originally published by Healthbeat, a nonprofit newsroom covering public health published by Civic News Company and KFF Health News. Emory University is joining a growing list of top research universities that plan to freeze or limit hiring because of concerns about federal research funding cuts. President Gregory Fenves announced the new policies […]
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Georgia Man Charged With Breaking Into House and Exposing Himself to a Child
A disturbing crime has shaken a local neighborhood. Greg Maurice Williams faces serious charges after allegedly breaking into a home and exposing himself to a child. 🚨 Why It Matters: Parents expect their children to be safe in their own homes. This crime violates that basic security and highlights the vulnerability even within our most […]