Traffic is at a standstill this morning in DeKalb County. A crash has completely blocked all lanes on Interstate 20 East at Panola Road, near mile marker 71.4. What’s Happening: Authorities report that the crash has caused significant delays in the area. The estimated time to clear the lanes is set for around 9:15 a.m. […]
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Sandy Springs Parents Rally to Save Spalding Drive Elementary as Closure Looms
Parents and local leaders are coming together tonight in Sandy Springs to urge the Fulton County School Board to reconsider closing Spalding Drive Elementary School. The meeting will include Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney’s recommendation to shut down the school as part of a redistricting plan. What’s Happening: Parents, alongside elected officials like Sandy Springs Mayor […]
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Will it Snow Again in Georgia Next Week?
Arctic air is expected to sweep across Georgia next week, bringing temperatures well below seasonal averages. Could the polar vortex cause it to snow again in Georgia? What’s Happening: According to the National Weather Service, a cold front will move into the Eastern United States, with Georgia experiencing its coldest weather on Tuesday. Forecasts indicate […]
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U.S. Senate Will Debate The Laken Riley Act Today
The Laken Riley Act, a new immigration bill named for a murdered Georgia nursing student, is headed to the Senate floor Tuesday, reigniting America’s bitter fight over illegal immigration and public safety. 🔎 Why It Matters: This bill’s fate could alter immigration enforcement, spark community fears, and test the line between protecting lives and eroding […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Act Quickly on Men Participating in Women’s Sports
(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate’s first bill of the 2025 session will seek to ban men from participating in women’s sports. Sen. Greg Dolezal, R-Cumming, filed the proposal Monday. He chaired the Senate Special Committee on the Protection of Women’s Sports, which made the recommendation. The bill applies to the state’s middle and high […]
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Here’s What Brian Kemp Wants to Do to Make Schools Safer
Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday he will ask the General Assembly to provide an additional $50 million in state grants to improve security in Georgia schools. The added funding would bring the total for the current fiscal year to $158 million, Kemp said during a news conference at the state Capitol. “This is going to […]
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Aylo Health Expands in Cherokee County With New Hickory Flat Primary Care Center
Aylo Health, an independently owned network of primary care practices, is set to open a new location in Hickory Flat on February 3. The facility, located at 6613 Hickory Flat Hwy., marks the company’s 20th location in Georgia and eighth in the North Atlanta region. An open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on […]
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Cobb County Man Arrested After Chick-fil-A Dumpster Fire
A man is behind bars after authorities say he set fire to a Chick-fil-A dumpster in Marietta, causing significant damage. Investigators say video evidence links the suspect, Michael Ray Anthony Rowe, to the scene. 🔥 Why It Matters: Acts of vandalism like this disrupt businesses and communities, leaving them to shoulder repair costs and safety […]
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New Dome, Who Dis?
New dome, who dis? Georgia lawmakers will return to the state Capitol Monday for the start of a new legislative session ready to champion their priorities, block the legislation they can and cast their vote on hundreds of bills – all while hustling under the shine of a recently regilded Gold Dome. Lawmakers – including more than […]
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Snow Storm Stirs Snowpocalypse Sentiments
This week’s snowfall reminded me why Southerners treat snow like an unexpected guest— rare, charming, and worthy of celebration. The flakes came down steadily, painting the neighborhood in white and giving kids and adults alike an excuse to step outside and play. It wasn’t the kind of snow that wreaks havoc, but the kind that […]