Georgia waterfowl hunters will need to adjust their plans for the upcoming season. The state has approved new hunting dates for 2025–26, including a shorter early teal season. 🦆 Why it matters: Teal populations dropped during last year’s survey, prompting wildlife officials to reduce hunting days for one of Georgia’s most popular waterfowl seasons. 🗓️ […]
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Milton Bans Fireworks Near Horse Properties
Horse owners in Milton can finally breathe easier this Fourth of July. The city just banned fireworks within two hundred yards of any property with horses, donkeys, ponies, or mules. 🐎 What We Know: Milton City Council voted Monday night to protect equines from fireworks. The new rule takes effect July 1st, just days before […]
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Georgia Joins $7.4B Big Pharma Settlement for Opioid Crisis
Georgia will join other states and U.S. territories in a settlement that extracts $7.4 billion from Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, as recompense for their role in the opioid crisis that ravaged the country for a generation. “For years, the Sackler family profited off other people’s pain – destroying lives and families […]
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Gwinnett High School Student Wins Competition With Toilet Video
A Gwinnett County high school student has taken top honors in a major regional competition focused on water conservation education. Matthew Richey from Mill Creek High School claimed first place in the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District’s 13th annual High School Video Contest. The competition challenges students across Metro Atlanta to create compelling videos […]
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Semi-Truck Sought In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash That Killed Pedestrian On I-75
A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene on I-75 in Dooly County early Tuesday morning, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The fatal crash happened just before 6 a.m. on I-75 southbound near mile marker 109. The pedestrian was struck in the right lane and died at the scene, […]
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Georgia Ranks Dead Last For Safe Meat in New Study
Another day, another health-related failure in Georgia. New research from Trace One shows that Georgia shoppers face the highest risk of buying contaminated meat at grocery stores compared to other states. Nearly 30% of chicken samples in Georgia tested positive for dangerous bacteria that can make you sick. 🔬 What’s Happening: A new study analyzed […]
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SWAT Team in Cherokee County? It’s Just a Drill
Residents near Cumming Highway and Scott Road will hear loud sounds today as law enforcement conducts training exercises. 🚨 Why It Matters: The Cherokee County Multi-Agency SWAT Team wants residents to know the sounds are part of a planned exercise, not an emergency situation. 🎯 What’s Happening: The training is taking place in the Cumming […]
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Over 100 Softball Teams to Compete in Alpharetta Tournament
More than 100 fastpitch softball teams will compete in Alpharetta this summer during a four-day tournament that marks its 10th year in the city. The Triple Crown Southeast Nationals will take place July 17-20 at multiple sports facilities, including North Park in Alpharetta. Girls teams in 14-and-under, 16-and-under and 18-and-under age groups will compete for […]
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Do You Snoop on Your Partner? Georgia Leads The Nation in Spying
More than half of Georgia residents admit they would investigate their partner’s suspicious behavior. A new survey reveals which states are most likely to snoop and why Americans are crossing privacy boundaries in relationships. 🔍 Why It Matters: Rising infidelity rates and relationship surveillance show trust issues are becoming a national problem. Understanding these patterns […]