(The Center Square) – Two Minnesota state lawmakers who are members of the Democratic-Farm-Labor Party were shot early Saturday by a person posing as a law enforcement officers just north of Minneapolis. House Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman, and her husband, were shot and killed in what Gov. Tim Walz called a political-motivated assassination. Law enforcement issued […]
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Bluesberry Beer & Music Festival in Norcross Canceled Due to Weather
The Bluesberry Beer & Music Festival in Norcross, scheduled for 5 p.m. today, has been canceled due to severe weather concerns. Organizers say the decision was made with public safety as the top priority. The annual event, which draws crowds for live music and craft beer, will not take place as planned. Officials apologized for […]
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Savannah Mayor Vows To Protect Peaceful Protests While Promising Swift Action Against Violence
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson is drawing a clear line between peaceful demonstrations and criminal behavior, promising to uphold constitutional rights while maintaining public safety. 🛡️ Why It Matters: Residents need to know their right to protest is protected, but also that city officials are prepared to prevent any potential unrest that could threaten the community. […]
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Georgia’s Weather Forecast For The Weekend and Beyond
Georgians face another round of dangerous thunderstorms this evening, with forecasters warning the severe weather won’t stop there. ⛈️ Why It Matters: These storms pack heavy rain that could flood roads and neighborhoods, plus lightning and strong winds that make it dangerous to be outside. 🌧️ What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a hazardous […]
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Showdown Set For Saturday as ‘No Kings Day’ Protests Rival Donald Trump’s Military Parade
Tomorrow, two powerful images will unfold across America. Tomorrow, the nation will witness two very different visions of patriotism—one led by the White House, the other by protesters in cities across the country including in Georgia. In Washington, President Donald Trump is set to preside over a full-scale military parade to mark the 250th anniversary […]
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Major Drug Ring Busted in Macon After Jail Phone Investigation
Eleven people are behind bars after a months-long investigation that started with monitored jail calls led to one of the biggest drug busts in recent Bibb County history. 🔍 What’s Happening: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators seized 17 pounds of marijuana, over a pound of cocaine, three assault rifles, and $110,000 in cash during coordinated […]
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SWAT Team Called in After 70-Year-Old Georgia Man Barricades Himself Inside Home
Richmond County deputies and a SWAT team safely ended a tense domestic situation early Friday morning after a 70-year-old man barricaded himself inside his Augusta home with a gun. 🏠 What Happened: Deputies responded to Indian Trail Court around 1 am after a woman reported her husband was armed and possibly experiencing medical or mental […]
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Meet The New Superintendent For Washington County Schools
After more than three decades with the schools system, Washington County School Superintendent Vickie Harden is stepping down. The Board of Education formally accepted her retirement at its June 12 meeting. She served Washington County Schools for 32 years. In that same meeting, board members announced that Timothy May will take over as superintendent starting […]
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Georgia Bets Big on the Lottery and it Shows
Georgia residents spend nearly $500 a year on lottery tickets. That’s not a typo. It’s money coming straight out of your pocket and going into a game where the odds are stacked against you. 🎲 What’s Happening: A new study from Motley Fool Money shows Georgians spend $492 per person on lottery tickets every year. […]
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Average
Key Term: Average- Averages don’t mean everyone has the same experience. They show the overall pattern across a lot of people. Just because your cousin, neighbor, or uncle had a different outcome doesn’t make the data wrong — it means they’re one person, not the whole picture.