An unvaccinated Fulton County resident has tested positive for measles after spending time at Georgia State University, a popular North Avenue restaurant, and local soccer facilities while infected. The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed the case Friday, marking a concerning development since most measles cases trace back to overseas exposure. The patient has not […]
Posted inOpinion
Utah’s Governor Calls Social Media a Cancer: He’s Not Wrong
In the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s shooting, Utah Governor Spencer Cox didn’t just talk about political violence — he took aim at social media itself. “Social media is a cancer on our society right now,” Cox said, urging people to “log off, turn off, touch grass, hug a family member, go out and do […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Georgia Tops Nation’s Worst List for Discriminating Against Pregnant Women at Work
If you’re pregnant and working in Georgia, the numbers aren’t in your favor. A new study analyzing workplace discrimination data shows Georgia leads the nation in pregnancy discrimination cases, with incidents happening at more than double the national average. The Reality Behind the Numbers Georgia recorded 7.87 discrimination incidents per 100,000 women workers in 2024 […]
Posted inEducation
This Historic Georgia High School Just Got a $40 Million Glow-Up
After four years of planning and construction, one of the South’s oldest public high schools is ready for its big reveal. The Academy of Richmond County in Augusta will welcome students back into its completely renovated building on September 22. The $40 million project transformed the interior while preserving the school’s 1926 exterior on Walton […]
Posted inCrime
Work-Release Inmate Arrested for Burglarizing Gwinnett Charity
Someone broke into a place that exists to help people exactly like him. Lavan Hickman, 38, was arrested for burglarizing the North Gwinnett Cooperative in Buford — a nonprofit food pantry and assistance center that’s been helping struggling families in the Gwinnett area for over 30 years. The catch? Hickman was supposed to be on […]
Posted inIn The News
Georgians React to Charlie Kirk Assassination
(The Center Square) – University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue said Thursday that Charlie Kirk’s death was a reminder of the importance of “protecting open dialogue on our campuses.” Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at the Utah Valley University in Orem when he was killed with a single […]
Posted inWeather
Georgia’s About to Get Hot Again: Here’s What to Expect From The Weather This Week
If you’ve been enjoying the slightly cooler weather, time to soak it up while you can. Georgia’s dry spell isn’t going anywhere, and temperatures are climbing back into the 90s by early next week. What’s Coming Starting today, expect sunny skies with highs between 80-88°F. But that’s just the beginning of a steady warm-up as […]
Posted inNational
Charlie Kirk Assassin Still On The Loose
The suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk still has not been identified or captured, according to FBI officials. At a news conference held just before 10 p.m., authorities released new photos of the suspect along with video tracking the suspect’s movements after the shooting. However, a suspect has not been named and the agency […]
Posted inPublic Safety
5-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Hit By a Car Early Thursday Morning
A 5-year-old girl died Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle on White Hill Road in Screven County, according to the Screven County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened around 6:25 a.m. when Screven 911 received the initial report. Emergency responders arrived at the scene within four minutes and found the child, who was then […]
Posted inIn The News
Paraglider crash at Barrow County Airport: What We Know
An man was injured in a paraglider crash at Barrow County Airport on Wednesday afternoon. He was breathing but not responsive when first responders arrived and was taken to the hospital. The FAA has been notified and will investigate. What happened: Quote: “The swift action of the citizen who called 911 ensured a rapid response […]
Posted inViral
What’s Viral: Atlanta Man’s Brazil Airbnb Drama
What was meant to be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Brazil quickly took a turn for Ethan, a regular guy from Atlanta who occasionally shares snippets of his life online. A misunderstanding with his longtime friends led to an unexpected eviction from their shared Airbnb. Instead of beach days with the group, he suddenly found himself […]
Posted inCrime
ShotSpotter Alerts Police to Daytime Shooting in Savannah
The Savannah Police Department is investigating a Sept. 10 shooting in the 500 block of W. 35th St. Officers responded at approximately 2:51 p.m. after ShotSpotter detected gunfire and found a man with a hip wound. EMS transported him to Memorial Health University Medical Center. Police say the injury is not life-threatening. No arrests have […]
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Georgia Woman Sentenced After Crash That Cost Teacher Her Leg
A Floyd County judge sentenced Shannon Marie Hampton to 22 years with 12 to be served in prison for a February 24 crash that left Armuchee Elementary teacher Hannah Nabors without her left leg. Hampton pleaded guilty to felony serious injury by vehicle. The sentence at a glance: What the court decided: Hampton entered an […]
Posted inGeorgia People
Former Walton County Sheriff Lamar Palmer Dies at 92
A lifetime of public service came to an end with the passing of former Walton County Sheriff Lamar Palmer, who died at age 92, according to an announcement from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Palmer’s career spanned decades of community dedication, beginning with service in the U.S. Air Force before transitioning to law enforcement as […]
Posted inLocal
DeKalb County Taking Down Another Eyesore This Friday
DeKalb County is continuing its fight against neighborhood blight with the scheduled demolition of an abandoned property in Decatur this week that many residents consider an eyesore. County officials will tear down a building at 2624 Old Wesley Chapel Road on Friday, September 12, at 10 a.m. CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Community Development Director Allen […]
Posted inSports
Atlanta Ranks Among Top 10 Best Cities for Soccer Fans in 2025
As the U.S. Open Cup final approaches and soccer enthusiasm continues to grow nationwide, Atlanta has secured its position as one of America’s premier soccer destinations, ranking 10th in WalletHub’s 2025 Best Cities for Soccer Fans report. The personal-finance company compared over 300 U.S. cities with at least one college or professional soccer team across […]
Posted inBusiness
Would Your Boss Feel Guilty Replacing You With AI?
In the algorithmic arms race reshaping America’s workplaces, Georgia’s corner offices have spoken—and human job security isn’t exactly their priority. A revealing new survey shows 25% of Georgia managers would replace their flesh-and-blood staff with artificial intelligence without losing a wink of sleep, surpassing the national average of 21%. The eye-opening study from Trio.dev, which […]
Posted inEconomy
Georgia’s Timber Industry Faces Crisis Amid Mill Shutdowns
The impact of International Paper’s decision to close two pulp and paper mills in Coastal Georgia at the end of this month will spread far beyond those workers directly affected, state Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper said Wednesday. “This is more than 1,100 jobs,” Harper told members of the Georgia House Rural Development Committee meeting […]
