DeKalb County homeowners may see higher tax bills as county officials plan to opt out of a statewide property tax cap. ✨ What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners wants to remove the county from House Bill 581, a statewide property tax cap that limits how much property taxes can increase each year. If […]
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How Did Butts County Get its Name?
Butts county has a rich history and a beautiful outdoor landscape. However, the main thing that distinguishes this county is its cheeky name. So, how did this come to be? The county is named after Captain Samuel Butts, a Georgia military officer. He fought in the Creek War, which was part of the War of […]
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Another Georgia Drug Ring Dismantled: 38 Members Sentenced
A major drug ring with ties to Georgia prisons has been dismantled, leading to the convictions of 38 people for trafficking methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl throughout metro Atlanta. The Details: Federal investigators uncovered that the network was orchestrated from inside Georgia state prisons, where incarcerated individuals used contraband cell phones to coordinate drug shipments from […]
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Will Georgia Protect IVF This Year?
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns announced a new bill today aimed at permanently protecting access to IVF. The legislation, filed by State Rep. Lehman Franklin, would make IVF a legally protected right under state law. 📜 The Big Picture: The move comes as questions swirl nationwide about reproductive rights following court rulings that have threatened […]
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Norcross Man David Frazier Has Been Missing Since November
A Norcross man has been missing for months, and police are asking for help to find him. 🚔 What’s Happening: David E. Frazier, 44, was last seen in early November at the Motel 6 on Oakbrook Parkway in unincorporated Norcross. His family says he planned to move to Atlanta near Luckie Street, but he hasn’t […]
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Major Drug Ring in Georgia Shut Down
A major prison drug ring that funneled meth and heroin into metro Atlanta is no more. The masterminds behind it—including inmates who ran deals from inside their cells—are headed to federal prison. Investigators say the ring moved more than 14 kilos of meth and nearly a kilo of heroin, using contraband cell phones to orchestrate […]
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Meet The New President of Savannah State University
Savannah State University has appointed Jermaine Whirl as its next president, effective April 1, 2025. Whirl, currently president of Augusta Technical College, was selected after a six-month national search. “As we welcome Dr. Whirl back into the University System of Georgia family, we deeply appreciate the steadfast and dedicated leadership of interim President Cynthia Robinson […]
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Bird Flu Outbreak Update: Georgia Lifts Poultry Suspension
The state Department of Agriculture has lifted a suspension of poultry activities in Georgia following the successful completion of testing for bird flu with no additional detections. Two cases of avian influenza (HPAI) were discovered last month in commercial poultry flocks in Elbert County. That outbreak prompted the state agency to suspend poultry activities across […]
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Legal Status and Game Options of Georgia’s Online Casinos
Learn about the legal status of online casinos in Georgia, the gaming options available, and the potential future of online gambling in the state.
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Should Georgia Schools Be Required to Display The Ten Commandments?
A new bill making its way through the Georgia legislature could soon require all public elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments in multiple locations on campus. 📝 What’s Happening: House Bill 313, introduced by six Republican lawmakers, calls for the mandatory display of the Ten Commandments in Georgia’s public schools. The bill […]