There’s a stereotype about college kids surviving on instant noodles and junk food, but many say they are often unsure where their next meal will come from.
Posted inEvents
Black Music Honors Set for May 19 at Cobb Energy Centre
The 7th Annual Black Music Honors live tapping will be held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, May 19.
Posted inAround Georgia
Around Georgia: Cobb County judge named Magistrate of the Year
Around Georgia This Week: Georgians being honored, Georgians doing good.
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Children’s Book Festival Coming to Fulton County
The Fulton County Library System, in collaboration with the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation is hosting a new Children’s Book Festival, sponsored by PNC Bank and taking place at the newly renovated Central Library in downtown Atlanta.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
How much income does a family need to cover living expenses in Georgia?
The consumer price index rose an annual 8.5% in March, the highest increase since December 1981. Gas prices accounted for more than half of the rise in costs, but the cost of groceries skyrocketed 10% from the previous year, too.
Posted inYour Government
Poll shows Herschel Walker leads Raphael Warnock by 10 points
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker is leading incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock by 10 points, according to a poll released Wednesday by a political action committee supporting the University of Georgia football great.
Posted inCrime
15-year-old fatally shot at Academy Sports in Bibb County
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the parking lot of Academy Sports in Bibb County.
Posted inYour Government
Here’s what Georgia’s new tax cuts mean for your family
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the largest tax cut in Georgia history Tuesday, legislation he said when fully implemented will save a family of four with an annual household income of $60,000 more than $600 a year.
Posted inBusiness
Jack Link’s will create 800 jobs in Houston County
jobs and invest $450 million as the company expands to Georgia with a new manufacturing facility in Perry.
Posted inCrime
Biden pardons one Georgian and commutes sentences of seven others
President Joe Biden pardoned an Athens man Tuesday and commuted the prison sentences of seven other Georgians, all non-violent drug offenders, in the first acts of clemency of his presidency.
Posted inLocal
Historic Jones Building in downtown Canton sold for $2.2 million
The Jones Building in downtown Canton has been sold to developers Penn Hodge and Grant Schmeelk for $2.2 million.
Posted inCrime
Detectives still searching for clues in 2005 murder of Regan Wheeler
Detectives in Paulding County are still searching for clues and asking for the public’s help in the 2005 murder of Regan Wheeler.
Posted inCrime
25-year-old woman dies after being found shot in a parked car at Macon apartment complex
A 25-year-old woman was found shot inside of a parked car at a Macon apartment complex Monday evening.
Posted inCrime
What is Brian Kemp doing about crime in Georgia?
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a package of public safety bills Monday, one day after he and Republican primary challenger former U.S. Sen. David Perdue clashed over the crime issue during a televised debate.
Posted inFood
Give Mom the perfect Mother’s Day at these Atlanta area restaurants
Show mom all the love this year with featured menus and dining experiences at Atlanta restaurants.
Posted inIn The Know
In The Know: Fulton County School officials will take a working retreat
Your guide to knowing what your elected officials are doing this week.
Posted inGeorgia People
Bennie’s Shoes founder to be honored at Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Golf Classic
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation – Georgia Chapter is honoring Louie Shemaria for his years of service and leadership at the 30th Annual Golf Classic.
Posted inYour Government
Here’s what happened at the first debate between Brian Kemp and David Perdue
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defended his record of the last four years Sunday night against withering attacks from former U.S. Sen. David Perdue in the first televised debate of this year’s Republican gubernatorial campaign.
