A man died from gunshot wounds late Wednesday night near Live Oak Street and East 39th Street in Savannah. The Details: Police found the wounded man around 11 p.m. after receiving alerts about gunfire in the area. Despite emergency medical care at the scene, the man died from his injuries. How You Can Help: Anyone […]
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Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle in
President Donald Trump was asked at a press conference this month if there were any federal agencies or programs that Elon Musk’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency wouldn’t be allowed to mess with. “Social Security will not be touched,” Trump answered, echoing a promise he has been making for years. Despite his eagerness to […]
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Scam Alert: No, Burke County Deputies Aren’t Calling You to Demand Cash
Burke County residents face a new threat from scammers who’ve traded their Nigerian prince costumes for fake police badges. 🚨 What We Know: Criminals are burning up phone lines across Burke County, pretending to be sheriff’s deputies. They’re threatening residents with arrests unless they fork over cash payments. The scammers are using the phone number […]
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Four Georgia Post Offices Failed to Meet Federal Standards
Four Central Georgia post offices left residents waiting weeks for critical mail, including bills and packages, according to a new federal audit. The worst offender? Warner Robins, where nearly 800 packages sat undelivered. The other post offices that failed were Macon, Perry, and Gray. 📬 Why It Matters: Residents face mounting late fees and missed […]
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Georgia Says its Medicaid Experiment is a Success. The Numbers Tell a Different Story
In January, standing before a cluster of television cameras on the steps of the state Capitol, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp promoted his experiment in Medicaid reform as a showcase for fellow conservatives seeking to overhaul safety net benefits around the country. “What we are doing is working,” Kemp boasted about Georgia Pathways to Coverage. The federally […]
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When Will Georgia’s Weather Start to Warm Up?
Georgia residents can expect a mild winter weekend with plenty of sunshine and calm conditions across the state. 🌡️ What We Know: Temperatures will climb to 53 degrees today, with sunny skies giving way to partly sunny conditions by afternoon. Light southwest winds around 5 miles per hour will keep the air moving gently. 🌙 […]
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Georgia Congressman Gets Slammed at a Town Hall, Then Skewered Online
Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick had a rough night Thursday at a town hall in Roswell. He was met with angry constituents demanding answers and action. You can read our coverage of the heated town hall here. The next day, word of the town hall spread through social media and the rest of the country responded […]
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Piedmont Park Redesign: Share Your Thoughts Now
Atlanta’s iconic Piedmont Park is getting its first major redesign in 25 years—and residents still have a chance to influence the final vision before time runs out. 📌 What We Know: The Piedmont Park Conservancy has narrowed redesign ideas to two options after months of community input. Both proposals include new pickleball and basketball courts, […]
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Tired of Winter? Spring Weather Predictions for Georgia Released
Georgians should prepare for a warmer-than-normal spring with less rainfall than usual, according to a new seasonal outlook from weather experts. 🌡️ What We Know: The National Weather Service predicts above-normal temperatures across Georgia from March through May. The forecast shows a 50 to 60 percent chance of temperatures exceeding typical spring averages. Specifically the […]
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Gwinnett County Murder-Suicide: What We Know
A man and woman were found dead in a Gwinnett County apartment this week in what detectives are calling a possible murder-suicide, prompting a grim investigation that began with a family’s urgent plea for help. The Details: Family members requested a welfare check at a home on Centerview Drive around 10:30 p.m. Thursday after receiving […]