Georgians are taking on more debt at an alarming rate, landing the state in eighth place nationwide for fastest-growing consumer debt. 💳 What’s Happening: New data from WalletHub shows Georgia residents now carry an average credit card balance of $8,657. That marks a nearly four percent jump in just three months. 🚗 The Numbers That […]
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Cobb Schools Add Firearm Sniffing Dogs to School Safety Arsenal
Cobb County schools are adding a new layer of security with highly trained Vapor Wake detection dogs. These dogs can sniff out explosives and firearms in motion, making campuses safer for students and staff. 👮 Who Made It Happen: The Cobb County School District is partnering with Global K9 to bring these advanced detection teams […]
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Heavy Rain Leads to Flooding in Roswell
Heavy rain is causing serious flooding near the Chattahoochee River. Early this morning, Roswell fire crews set up barricades to block off dangerous areas. But fire officials say at least one driver thought the warning signs didn’t apply to them—going around the barriers and ending up stuck in rising water. ⚠️ Why It Matters: Flooded […]
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Man Killed by Train in Downtown Macon
A man is dead after being hit by a train Thursday afternoon near downtown Macon. What Happened: Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 34-year-old Richard Allen Disbro was struck just after 1 p.m. near Riverside Drive, between Second and Third streets. Between the Lines: Railroad tracks in downtown Macon run through areas with both pedestrian […]
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Police Search for Liberty County Woman in Animal Cruelty Case
Police in Liberty County are searching for Stephanie-Anne Cantu after a disturbing case of alleged animal cruelty. Authorities responded to a call on February 10, where they found multiple decaying and malnourished dogs at a residence in Hinesville. The Details Liberty County deputies were called to a home on East B. Cooper Highway around 6:11 […]
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New York Man Pleads Guilty in Buckhead Real Estate Fraud
A New York City man has pleaded guilty to running a massive investment fraud scheme involving a planned commercial real estate project in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. Elchonon “Elie” Schwartz, 46, admitted his guilt on one count of wire fraud in federal court Wednesday and faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. According […]
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Georgia is The 5th Most Caring State in the Nation
Georgia has been recognized as one of the most caring states in the U.S., securing the fifth spot in a new study by Mirador Living. The study, based on data from multiple agencies, assessed states on factors such as healthcare professionals per capita, charitable donations, and child adoptions. ❤️ Why It Matters: Georgia’s high ranking […]
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Brunswick is Now The Top Port in The US for Automobiles
The Port of Brunswick has supplanted Baltimore as the nation’s busiest port for autos and heavy equipment. The Colonel’s Island Terminal in Brunswick handled more than 2 million tons of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo last year, Griff Lynch, president and CEO of the Georgia Ports Authority, said Wednesday at the annual Brunswick State of the Port luncheon. […]
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Man Shot at East Point McDonald’s: What We Know
A man was shot and killed outside a McDonald’s on Virginia Avenue in East Point, and police are asking for the public’s help to find the person responsible. East Point police said officers responded to the fast-food restaurant at 1203 Virginia Avenue around 2:10 a.m. on February 7 after receiving reports of a shooting. They […]
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Fire Breaks Out at Marquez Tire Shop in Valdosta
A fire broke out at a Valdosta tire shop Wednesday, but firefighters managed to stop it before it spread inside the building. 🚒 What Happened: Just before noon on Wednesday, the Valdosta Fire Department rushed to a commercial fire at Marquez Tire Shop on West Hill Avenue. Within three minutes, crews were on the scene, […]