A man is recovering after being shot Wednesday evening in Savannah. Police are searching for answers, but so far, no arrests have been made. 🚨 What’s Happening: Savannah Police responded to reports of gunfire around 6:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of East Bolton Street. When officers arrived, they found an adult male suffering from […]
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What Happened to 104.7 The Fish?
If you turned on the radio this morning expecting to hear The Fish 104.7, you may have been surprised—Atlanta’s longtime Christian music station is no longer on the air. 🎵 What’s Happening: As of January 31, The Fish 104.7 has signed off. The station, which played contemporary Christian music in Atlanta for 24 years, was […]
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Marietta Man Gets Life Sentence For Rape and Child Molestation in Cherokee County
A Marietta man faces a lifetime behind bars after a Cherokee County jury found him guilty of raping and molesting a 14-year-old girl. The verdict came after a four-day trial that revealed harrowing details of abuse and a second victim’s testimony of similar crimes. Just The Facts: The Details: The case began in April 2023 […]
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Gwinnett School Superintendent Fired: What We Know
Gwinnett County Schools Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts is out. The school board voted 3-2 on Friday to end his contract early. 🔴 Why It Matters: A superintendent oversees the administration of a school district, setting the vision and goals for academic success. They manage district operations, allocate resources, and ensure compliance with educational policies. Effective […]
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Meet Gwinnett County’s Teacher of The Year
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 […]