Governor Brian Kemp has expressed support for recent federal job cuts, including the dismissal of nearly 1,300 employees at Atlanta’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 💬 The Quote: In an interview with Politico during the Munich Security Conference, Kemp stated, “I know they had some layoffs at the CDC and other things, but you […]
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Georgia Supreme Court Has ‘Serious Questions’ About New Child Custody Law
The Georgia Supreme Court is raising “serious questions” about a 2019 state law that allows a judge to give someone joint custody over a former lover’s child, but the law remains intact. The Equitable Caregiver law that went into effect in July 2019 allows someone who is not a legal parent of a child to […]
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How Could Trump Cuts Impact The Push For Georgia’s First National Park?
Money problems and staff cuts threaten a plan to turn Macon’s Ocmulgee Mounds into Georgia’s first national park. 🏛️ The Economics of a National Park: Macon residents could see their property values rise and local businesses boom if the historic site becomes a national park. Tourism experts say similar upgrades brought millions in revenue to […]
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Rabid Cat Scratches Savannah Resident
A Savannah resident is undergoing medical treatment after a scratching incident with a rabid feral cat near the city’s old fairgrounds. 🚨 What We Know: The encounter happened February 11 on Montgomery Street when a resident tried to help what looked like a sick cat. The cat scratched the person’s leg during the rescue attempt. […]
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Snow is Back in Georgia’s Forecast for Wednesday: Who Will See it?
North Georgia residents could wake up to a winter wonderland Wednesday morning, marking one of the region’s infrequent snow events of the season. ❄️ What We Know: Light snow will dust the northern part of the state Wednesday, with most areas seeing less than half an inch of accumulation. Higher elevations above 2,500 feet might […]
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Will Bryan County Schools Vote for Higher Property Taxes Today?
Bryan County’s Board of Education is poised to decide today on opting out of Georgia’s property tax cap, a move that could raise taxes for many homeowners. This decision aims to secure funds for the rapidly expanding school district. Why It Matters: Opting out could lead to higher property taxes, impacting household budgets, especially for […]
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Flu Cases ‘Worst in 15 Years,’ Macon Health Officials Say
Japanese magnolias may already be in bloom, but Georgia is still experiencing a robust flu season that is the worst in more than a decade. Macon emergency medicine specialist Dr. Ali Kamran judges how bad it is locally by the number of patients coming into the emergency room at Piedmont Macon Medical Center. “We are […]
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64-Year-Old Cobb Man Accused of Fatally Shooting 67-Year-Old
A 67-year-old Kansas City man died from gunshot wounds at a Powder Springs home early Thursday morning, with police charging a local resident in connection with the death. The Details: Police found Gerald Atkins with fatal gunshot wounds at a home on Katie Emma Drive around 3:33 a.m. Bryon Canady, who lives in Powder Springs, […]
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Lake Oconee Search Continues as Missing Coach’s Family Speaks Out
A grieving family refuses to give up hope as the search for Westminster coach Gary Jones enters another week on Lake Oconee. ❤️ Why It Matters: The disappearance has united Georgia’s boating community, drawing volunteers from across the state in a show of support that transcends county lines. 👥 Family Statement: The Jones family expressed […]
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Should Georgia’s Secretary of State Be The Election Board Chair Again?
A new bill in the Georgia House aims to return the Secretary of State to the helm of the State Election Board, marking a potential shift back to the state’s traditional election oversight structure. 📋 What We Know: Democratic Representative Floyd Griffin of Milledgeville introduced House Bill 40, which would place Georgia’s Secretary of State […]