Many individuals enjoy the winter scenery while taking part in skiing for a sense of adventure. However, it comes with risks of accidents and injuries of varying degrees of seriousness on the slopes. This prompts the need to know one’s options and steps for proper action and possible compensation. Steps to Take Right After a […]
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Georgia’s Top Restaurant for Valentine’s Day Revealed
Valentine’s Day is all about finding the perfect romantic dinner spot—without the hassle of months-long reservations. A nationwide survey has ranked Cork & Flame in Evans as Georgia’s top hidden gem for a memorable Valentine’s meal. The restaurant was the number one restaurant in Georgia and ranked number 46 nationwide. 🍷 Who Made it Happen: […]
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13 Kids Saved From Child Sexploitation in Operation Byte Down
A statewide investigation targeting online child exploitation has led to the arrest of 17 people in Georgia. “Operation Byte Down,” conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit, involved 33 law enforcement agencies working to identify and apprehend individuals suspected of sexually exploiting children. Investigators identified 13 children living in […]
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Another Inmate Dies in The DeKalb County Jail
A man held at the DeKalb County Jail has died, and officials are now investigating. What Happened: Jail officers found 35-year-old Regis Darnell Jackson unresponsive inside a housing unit Wednesday morning. Staff immediately performed emergency medical care, and DeKalb EMS transported him to Emory Decatur Hospital. Despite treatment, he was pronounced dead. Who He Was: […]
Posted inYour Government
Should Georgia Residents Get a Firearms Sales Tax Holiday?
The Georgia Senate’s Republican majority passed legislation Wednesday seeking a waiver on sales taxes for firearms over an 11-day period in October. Senate Bill 47 passed 31-21 in a party-line vote following a partisan debate, with Republicans touting gun rights and Democrats pointing to the mass school shooting at Apalachee High School in September. “Are […]
Posted inEconomy
Which Georgia Counties Had The Most GDP Growth?
A new study from SmartAsset ranks the top counties in Georgia for economic growth, measuring business expansion, GDP increases, and new building permits. 💰 What’s Happening: Fulton County leads the way with the highest GDP growth in the state, but other counties are also seeing major economic gains. Gwinnett, Cobb, and DeKalb counties rank among […]
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East Point Student Arrested For Trespassing at Apalachee High School
A teenager from East Point was arrested at Apalachee High School Wednesday after being caught on campus illegally. School Resource Officers took Herson Galindo, 18, into custody, charging him with criminal trespass and drug possession. The Details: Authorities say Galindo, a student at Tri-Cities High School in East Point, rode the bus to Apalachee High […]
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Teen Charged in Murder Plot at Carroll County High School
A 17-year-old Mount Zion High School student has been charged after authorities uncovered a murder plot targeting another student. The Details: Dylan Gable, 17, is accused of planning to kill a fellow student and discussing the details of the attack with two other teenagers. Investigators say Gable made threats against students at both Mount Zion […]
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Georgia Man Steals Ambulance
A Warner Robins man is facing a long list of charges after police say he stole an ambulance and took it for a joyride— at high speeds, through neighborhoods, and ultimately into a ditch. Authorities say 29-year-old Brandon Hill finally gave up after his getaway plan hit a literal dead end. 🚨 Let’s Think: Emergency […]
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How Will Trump’s Tariffs Impact Georgia?
Tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed since taking office last month pose the greatest risk to Georgia’s economy, State Economist Robert Buschman told state lawmakers Wednesday. Broad and high tariffs on imports likely will drive up prices for Georgia consumers, while retaliatory tariffs levied by America’s trading partners could damage export industries, Buschman said during […]