When Regina Brinson reached the middle of the aluminum walkway, she heard it crack and watched in horror as it broke just in front of her feet, plunging the elderly people ahead of her into the fast-moving water. Soon, her portion of the gangway to the Sapelo Island ferry was in the water, too, and […]
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4-Year-Old Georgia Girl Mauled By Family Rottweilers
A Morgan County child is fighting to recover after being attacked by her grandparents’ two Rottweilers while playing in their yard Friday. 🏥 What’s Happening: The 4-year-old girl suffered severe injuries including deep lacerations to her head and around her right eye, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. 🔍 Between the Lines: The grandmother […]
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Are Georgia’s New Adoption Rules Hurting Families Who Want to Adopt?
Recent changes in the adoptions process in Georgia are causing such extensive delays that the state is no longer considered “adoption-friendly,” several adoption lawyers said Wednesday. But the owner of an adoption agency in Coastal Georgia and a birth mother defended Georgia’s process as ensuring that Peach State adoptions are safe. Before November 2023, Georgia […]
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DeKalb Police Officer Crashes Into Dump Truck: What We Know
A DeKalb County police officer crashed into a dump truck early Tuesday while pursuing suspects linked to multiple armed robberies. 🚔 What Happened: The officer was chasing a vehicle matching the description of one connected to several armed robberies when he collided with a stationary dump truck around 12:32 a.m. in the 2000 block of […]
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‘Expensive and Complicated:’ Only 36% of Rural Hospitals in Georgia Have Labor and Delivery
Nine months after Monroe County Hospital in rural South Alabama closed its labor and delivery department in October 2023, Grove Hill Memorial Hospital in neighboring Clarke County also stopped delivering babies. Both hospitals are located in an agricultural swath of the state that’s home to most of its poorest counties. Many residents of the region […]
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Celebrate July 4th in Alpharetta
Alpharetta residents and visitors can choose from several Independence Day weekend events, including rooftop parties and the city’s official fireworks display. UP on the Roof will host a Fourth of July celebration with a DJ, food stations and views of the city’s fireworks. Guests will receive one complimentary nonalcoholic slushie, with the option to add […]
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Truett McConnell University President Placed On Leave Amid Campus Sexual Abuse Scandal
Truett McConnell University’s Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to place President Dr. Emir Caner on administrative leave while launching a third-party investigation into allegations of sexual abuse on campus. 🔍 Why It Matters: The decision comes amid serious allegations that former administrator Dr. Brad Reynolds sexually abused alumna Hayle Swinson, with claims that leadership […]
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America’s Gambling Boom: What’s Legal and Where
According to the 2024 reports, the country’s casino sector generated $49.8 billion in revenue, with $8.4 billion attributed solely to iGaming. The industry is projected to increase by 9.8% annually, driven by advancing regulations in different US regions. The 2018 Supreme Court’s decision enabled states to control the sector independently and initiate local laws. Regulations […]
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Rain Chances Increase Across Georgia Through This Weekend
Central Georgia residents should prepare for isolated thunderstorms today, while north Georgia’s dry spell will end as rain chances increase statewide through the weekend. 🌧️ Why It Matters: Today’s storms could bring lightning, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and pea-sized hail to central Georgia communities between 2 and 10 p.m., according to the National […]