Georgia Residents should prepare for potentially dangerous conditions as thunderstorms move through Georgia overnight. 🌩️ What We Know: The risk for severe weather has expanded eastward in today’s update. Storms will roll through from 10 p.m. tonight until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Weather experts have placed Georgia under a Slight Risk, which is level 2 out […]
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3 Georgia Cities Are Top Places for Creative Communities
Savannah’s cobblestone charm beats out most of the nation as Georgia places three communities among America’s most coveted creative havens. Apparently, the Peach State knows a thing or two about fostering artistic vibes. 🎨 What We Know: Savannah’s Historic District claimed the third spot nationwide in a survey of respondents asked to identify America’s most […]
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Will Georgia Lawmakers Side With Big Business and Against Clean Water?
Representatives of Georgia manufacturers asked state lawmakers Tuesday to pass legislation shielding them from lawsuits brought by victims of contamination from “forever chemicals” – known as PFAS – in their water. But lawyers representing those victims told members of the House Judiciary Committee companies including carpet and textile manufacturers knew the wastewater they were dumping […]
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Man Breaks Into Gwinnett County Home, Showers and Splits With Keys
A homeowner in Lawrenceville got an unwelcome surprise when they confronted a stranger who had helped himself to a shower in their basement before taking off with several items. 🕵️ What We Know: Gwinnett County Police are hunting for an older white man who broke into a home on Cannings Lake Court through an unlocked […]
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Traffic Alert: Jackknifed Truck Blocks Major Glynn County Intersection
A jackknifed tractor-trailer has blocked the intersection of Highway 341 and Highway 303 in Glynn County, causing significant traffic delays during the Tuesday morning commute. The Details: The truck jackknifed across multiple lanes at the busy intersection, one of the county’s major thoroughfares connecting Brunswick with surrounding communities. Emergency crews are currently on scene working […]
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Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Crash Near The Battery
A person died after being hit by a car on Cobb Parkway near The Battery Atlanta early Tuesday morning. The fatal collision happened just outside Smyrna city limits near Calibre Brooke Way. 🚨 Why It Matters: The deadly crash occurred on one of Cobb County’s busiest corridors, raising safety concerns for residents who walk near […]
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Where Do Georgians Gamble? A Look at Nearby Casino Destinations
Gambling in the state of Georgia is limited. The state permits the activity in the form of the lottery, bingo, raffles, highly-rated online sweepstakes casinos, and that’s about it. If someone in Georgia wants to go to a casino, they have to go to another state, which isn’t easy since neighboring states like Alabama, Tennessee, […]
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Artist Spotlight: All Eyes on Emily Boatright
“I prefer art to be disturbing– its more fun making it” says Emily Boatright who never planned to make art about epilepsy. She was just looking for inspiration—an artist who had explored the condition in their work, but search after search came up empty. “There were artists that had epilepsy, but there wasn’t anyone who […]
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‘We get it. You hate trans people:’ Georgia Transgender Debate Heats Up
The Georgia Senate adopted a measure Monday that prohibits the state from providing medical care to inmates seeking to change their sex. Senate Bill 185 passed 37-15, with support from a handful of Democrats. No Republican voted against it. The Georgia Department of Corrections must provide medical care to inmates, but Sen. Randy Robertson, R-Cataula, […]
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Former Hapeville Police Officer Charged with Excessive Force
A former Hapeville police officer has been charged with using excessive force after allegedly tasing a handcuffed detainee multiple times without cause. What Happened: Federal authorities say Shevoy Brown, a former officer with the Hapeville Police Department, repeatedly used a stun gun on a man who was arrested for trespassing. The incident took place on […]