A bomb threat triggered a full evacuation of Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Saturday afternoon, halting operations and rerouting traffic as authorities responded to the security threat. What We Know: Airport officials evacuated the terminal building around midday on May 3rd, directing all passengers to proceed to parking garage areas for safety. The airport announced the […]
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Georgia Workers Unite: May Day Rally at State Capitol
Hundreds of workers and union members from around the state gathered at the Georgia state Capitol on Thursday for a May Day labor rally. The event was part of a national day of labor organizing. The rally began with a variety of speakers from farm laborers to baristas to teachers all stressing the importance of […]
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Labor
🛠 What Is Labor?: Labor means people who work for a living. That includes folks who punch a clock, work hourly shifts, or get paid a salary. If you pack boxes, teach school, build houses, run a machine, wait tables, drive a bus, clean buildings, answer phones, fix things, care for kids, or pretty much […]
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16 New Transportation Projects Proposed for I-85 Corridor in Gwinnett
Georgia transportation officials have identified 16 potential projects to improve travel along the I-85 corridor between I-285 and I-985. The Georgia Department of Transportation and Gwinnett County are now seeking public input on these recommendations at upcoming community meetings. The projects aim to improve safety and traffic flow, help commercial vehicles, explore public transit options, […]
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New Mexican Grill Spices Up Perry Shopping Center
Perry’s food scene just got a flavor boost. Cozumel Mexican Grill has opened its doors at Perry Market Place, taking over the former Shane’s Rib Shack location on Sam Nunn Boulevard. 🌮 Why It Matters: Local diners now have more diverse food options without leaving town. The restaurant brings authentic Mexican cuisine with Caribbean influences […]
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Floyd County Offers Debris Removal Help After Storm Damages Celanese Village
Floyd County Public Works is stepping in to help residents of Celanese Village clean up after a severe storm caused significant damage Thursday night. The storm toppled approximately ten trees onto homes in Celanese Village, with many more falling in yards, on fences, and pulling down power lines. Some trees also blocked roadways, requiring crews […]
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Georgia Moms Name the Most Cringe Mother’s Day Gifts
Planning to wrap up a vacuum cleaner or weight loss shake for mom this Mother’s Day? You might want to reconsider your life choices. 🔍 What We Know: Georgia moms have spoken, and they’re tired of receiving passive-aggressive “gifts” that suggest they should be thinner, cleaner, or better cooks. A recent Mixbook survey of 2,504 […]
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Free Advice For The Class of 2025
Congratulations, Class of 2025! You’ve survived a global pandemic, a TikTok ban scare, and the existential threat of $8 iced coffee. You’ve weathered more “unprecedented times” than a meteorologist in Atlanta predicting snow. As you prepare to launch into adulthood, college, or that gap year you’re telling your parents is “for self-discovery,” allow me to […]
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Student Arrested After Bringing Gun to River Ridge High School
A student at River Ridge High School in Cherokee County was taken into custody Friday morning after being found with a handgun on campus, according to school officials. What We Know: Principal Todd Miller informed families that the Cherokee County School District Police Department took the student into custody “without incident” after discovering the handgun. […]
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Roswell Hotel Employees Involved in Sex Trafficking of 2 Children
Roswell police arrested six people on a combined 51 criminal charges related to the trafficking and exploitation of two children under 16 years old. The investigation began March 16 when officers responded to a report of a young girl asking drivers for rides near 100 Creekside Way. Officers discovered two sisters who had been reported […]