If you love fireworks and horses, you might want to keep them at least two football fields apart. Cherokee County just made it official: No more fireworks within 200 yards of any equine facility. That means barns, pastures, and arenas are now off-limits for your backyard pyrotechnics. 🎆 What We Know: The Cherokee County Board […]
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When Will You Get Your Georgia Tax Refund?
Some Georgia residents woke up to extra cash in their bank accounts this week. If you’re still checking your balance and seeing nothing, here’s what you need to know about the state’s surplus tax refund and how to find out if you’re next in line. 💸 Why It Matters: For many families, a few hundred […]
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Mother’s Memory Inspires Spikes Brothers to Triumph at Columbus State
This spring, Columbus State University proudly graduated two brothers, Nicholes and Micah Spikes. Raised in Newnan, Georgia, the brothers have shared many chapters of life, and now they proudly share the title of CSU alumni. Nicholes earned his degree in communication with a concentration in film. His passion for content creation sparked his interest into taking a […]
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Georgia Scrapes Bottom of the Bowl For Public Restrooms
Georgia residents searching for a clean, accessible public restroom might want to lower their expectations. A new study places the Peach State near the bottom of national rankings for bathroom access. 🚽 What We Know: TENA ranked all 50 states and 150 cities on public restroom quality and accessibility. Georgia landed in the bottom 10 […]
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Shakeup Under The Gold Dome: Republicans Elect New Senate Leaders
A major shakeup is underway in the leadership of the Georgia Senate, after the Republican caucus elected a new majority leader and tentatively named a new president pro tempore. The two positions rank just below the lieutenant governor, who is elected by voters statewide. Republicans, who control the Senate, selected Sen. Jason Anavitarte, R-Dallas, Tuesday […]
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Baby of Brain Dead Georgia Woman Kept Alive by Machines Delivered
The brain-dead pregnant woman who became a flashpoint in the national debate over reproductive rights and Georgia’s six-week abortion ban has delivered her baby, her family has announced. Doctors told the family of 30-year-old mother and nurse Adriana Smith she had no chance of recovery after a series of blood clots in her brain left […]
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Georgia Sheriff’s Office Posts Hilarious Message After Wanted Man Trolls Facebook Page
The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office posted a snarky and pointed message to a man wanted for parole violation who posted comments on their facebook page. As you know, sheriff’s departments often have the best sense of humor on social media and this was no exception. Here’s what they had to say. John, Buddy… We Gotta […]
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July 4th at Lake Tobesofkee: What You Need to Know
Lake Tobesofkee will host its 28th annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, 2025. The event brings together families for a day of swimming, boating and fireworks. All three Lake Tobesofkee parks will open at 8 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. The parks include Claystone, Sandy Beach and Arrowhead. […]
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What is Juneteenth?
Across Georgia, communities are preparing to mark Juneteenth this week as the state joins the rest of the nation in celebrating what has become America’s newest federal holiday. While the June 19th observance has gained widespread attention in recent years, the celebration has deep roots stretching back more than a century and a half. For […]
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Norcross Shooting Claims Life Of 29-Year-Old Man
A 29-year-old man died after being shot in the chest Tuesday night in Norcross, while a second person was wounded in what police say appears to be an unrelated injury during the same incident. Andre Jones of Norcross was found with a gunshot wound to his chest around 11:47 p.m. on June 17 at a […]