Hollywood’s biggest night is always must-watch TV, never short on megawatt stars and spectacular red carpet fashion. At the 2023 Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel hosts for the third time. And this being the first Academy Awards since the infamous Will Smith slap, there are surely curious fans wondering how the awards show will address last year’s scandal (if at all). Outside […]
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Georgia has a high risk of fires this weekend. Here’s why
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning residents in portions of North and Central Georgia about high fire danger conditions. The warning was issued at 3:06 a.m. today due to low relative humidities expected this afternoon into the evening. According to the statement, relative humidities of 25 percent or less can […]
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These are the cities with the highest rate of traffic fatalities
How deadly are your local roads? Stacker used Department of Transportation data to rank the 50 cities with the highest vehicle crash fatality rates.
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Don’t forget to set your clocks an hour ahead tonight
Daylight Saving Time is coming up tomorrow, which means we all get the privilege of losing an hour of sleep. But fear not, because with a little preparation, you can make the transition a bit smoother. First things first, don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday […]
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Meet the newest Georgia State Troopers
The Georgia State Patrol graduated its 113th Trooper School Friday, March 10, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. After 32 weeks of intense training, 33 new Troopers will report to one of 52 patrol posts around the state. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp was the keynote speaker and gave the Oath of Office. […]
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Weekend Lane Closures Expected on Major Georgia Highways
The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced several weekend lane closures on major highways across the state this weekend. The closures will allow for necessary construction work on multiple projects. Here are the details of the closures by road: I-285 SR 400 I-285 SR 400 Northbound I-285 SR 400 I-285 SR 400 I-285 Both Directions […]
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Roswell eyes public records changes
The Gist: City officials in Roswell are proposing a change to its public records policy. A draft resolution proposes that public records will only be sent to entities or individuals who provide verifiable names and addresses. The resolution will be discussed at a City Council work session March 14. The Issue: According to the resolution, […]
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Former Science Teacher Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Molestation at Georgia Middle School
CANTON – Former science teacher 65-year-old Robert Allen Vandel, of Canton, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for two counts of child molestation involving a middle schooler who attended Lyndon Academy in Holly Springs. Acting District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway announced the guilty plea on March 9. Vandel admitted to intentionally making physical […]
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Cobb police shoot a man during a traffic stop. Here’s what we know
The News: The Cobb County Police Department was involved in a police shooting on Wednesday night. According to preliminary investigation, an officer shot the driver of a car during a traffic stop on I-75 South near Delk Road. What We Know: The incident occurred at around 10:22 p.m. when the officers conducted a traffic stop […]
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Your Weekend Weather Report for Georgia
The weekend weather will bring rain to The Peach State, with some clear skies on Saturday. Georgia is expected to experience showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m. on Friday, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The high temperature for the day will be around […]
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Have you seen missing Fayetteville 16-year-old Joshlynn Cole?
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help finding a missing teen. According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, 16-year-old Joshlynn Cole ran away from her home on Wildhorse Way in Fayetteville on March 2. Joshlynn is described as a bi-racial female, who is about 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing about […]
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The Atlanta Science Festival Returns with 150 Events March 10-25
Atlanta residents of all ages will have a chance to immerse themselves in the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics during the Atlanta Science Festival from March 10 through 25. The annual event, presented by Delta Air Lines, features 150 interactive and educational events throughout metro Atlanta. Meisa Salaita, co-founder and co-executive director of […]
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Georgia Launches New Statewide Voter Registration System with Enhanced Security Measures
The Gist: Georgia has launched a new voter registration system called GARViS aimed at improving the security and accuracy of voter registration process in the state. What Is It?: GARViS is a new voter registration system designed for Georgia. It is a top-down, statewide system that has been developed by MTX, Salesforce, and Transform to […]
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OMG! Georgia uses the most text abbreviations
Y’all ready for some news that will make you lol or omg? Well, it turns out The Peach State is leading the way when it comes to textspeak. According to a recent study by WordTips, Georgia residents are the most proficient users of initialisms in the entire United States. But it in’t just “lol” and […]
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Two injured in Wednesday afternoon crash in Macon
MACON — Two people have been injured in a crash in Bibb County, Georgia. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crash occurred on Burton Avenue, just south of the Winifred Way intersection, at about 3:55 p.m. Wednesday. According to witnesses, a 2003 Nissan Altima traveling north on Burton Ave. veered into the opposite […]
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A closer look at Jimmy Carter’s role in agriculture
There is, arguably, no single individual who has brought more national attention to agriculture and the state of Georgia than Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, who grew up in the tiny farming community of Archery, Georgia, about 3 miles outside of Plains. A member of the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame, which is housed at […]
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Georgia Chasing NFL Draft History… Again
The Bulldogs set a modern NFL Draft Record a year ago when they had 15 total players selected in one seven-round draft. Their five first-round picks were the second most in modern NFL Draft history and there’s a chance they will repeat the same first-round performance in 2023. The latest mock drafts give five former […]
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Buford Dam Road will be closed Thursday. Here’s why
BUFORD — Buford Dam Road will be closed on Thursday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for guardrail maintenance, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps advises using Hwy. 20 as an alternate route. Parks with entrances within the work area on Buford Dam Road will also be closed during […]
