Katie Lessard, a fourth-grade teacher at Puckett’s Mill Elementary School, has been named the Gwinnett County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The district recognized Lessard during an awards ceremony on January 30 at the Gas South Convention Center, where 141 local school Teachers of the Year, 25 semifinalists, and six finalists were honored. Lessard, […]
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Georgia Congressman Sparks Controversy Over School Lunch Comments
Some Georgia families are calling out Congressman Rich McCormick after he suggested that some children receiving free school lunches should get jobs instead. ✨ What’s Happening: During an interview on CNN, McCormick, a Republican from Georgia, defended a the Trump administration’s attempt to freeze federal aid, arguing that it would allow the government to reassess […]
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Local Governments Could Get More Time to Decide on Georgia’s Property Tax Cap
(The Center Square) – A bill that would give Georgia governments until May 1 to opt out of a homestead exemption passed out of the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday. House Bill 581 freezes property assessments at the rate of inflation. The General Assembly passed the bill last year, and 63% of Georgia voters […]
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Cobb Police Get Nearly $385,000 to Crack Down on Drunk Driving
Cobb County drivers, take note. Local police are stepping up efforts to keep drunk drivers off the roads. 🚦 What’s Happening: The Cobb County Police Department is expanding its efforts to combat drunk driving and reckless speeding. Officers will focus on high-risk areas where crashes and DUI-related incidents are most common. The goal? Fewer accidents, […]
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Remembering Ryan O’Hara and Sam Lilley: Georgia Residents Killed in Potomac Air Collision
A tragic mid-air collision over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., has claimed the lives of two young Georgians, both with deep ties to aviation and a commitment to service. Ryan O’Hara, a Parkview High School graduate from Lilburn, was the crew chief aboard the Army Black Hawk helicopter involved in the crash. Sam Lilley, […]
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Groundhog Day 2025: Early Spring or Extended Winter?
Before Punxsutawney Phil predicts a long winter or an early spring at Groundhog Day this weekend, AccuWeather expert meteorologists are offering an early look at the weather trends expected in February. Back-to-back blasts of bitterly cold Arctic air were felt across much of the central and eastern U.S., and a winter storm brought rare snow and […]
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Mattie’s Call Issued for Missing 87-Year-Old Georgia Man with Dementia
Cobb County police are asking for the public’s help in finding 87-year-old John Elmer Eaton, who has been reported missing. Just the Facts: Eaton was last seen Thursday morning around 8 a.m. leaving his home in Marietta. He was supposed to meet friends at a local McDonald’s but never arrived. Police issued a Mattie’s Call, […]
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Atlanta United to Host 2025 Block Party Ahead of Season Opener
Atlanta United will kick off the 2025 season with its annual Block Party on Saturday, February 15, at Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark Field. The event will run from noon to 6 p.m. and feature live entertainment, giveaways, raffle prizes, and drink specials. Fans of all ages are invited to attend, but tickets are required for […]
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Taken At Church: Tucker Man Arrested in Immigration Raid During Worship
A Tucker family is struggling after a father of three was taken into custody by immigration agents—right outside his church. 📍 What’s Happening: Wilson Velásquez, 36, was attending Sunday service at Iglesia Fuente de Vida in Tucker when his ankle monitor started beeping. He stepped outside to check it, and that’s when Immigration and Customs […]
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More Parking, Less Hassle: Augusta University Opens New Parking Deck
Students, faculty, and staff at Augusta University are getting a much-needed boost in parking with a brand-new deck on the Health Sciences Campus. The facility, opening ahead of schedule, adds 1,350 parking spaces, increasing capacity by 60%. 🛠️ What’s Happening: Augusta University is officially unveiling its new parking deck on Wednesday, February 5, at 3 […]