Gas prices are slipping down in Georgia, giving drivers a little relief — but it may not last long. ⛽ What We Know: Georgia drivers are paying an average of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gas. That is 1 cent cheaper than last week, 4 cents less than a month ago, and a big […]
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High-Speed Pursuit in Gordon County: What Happened?
A police chase Sunday night in Gordon County ended with a crash and one person injured. Around 8:15 p.m., a deputy tried to stop a car on Belwood Road. The driver sped away, leading deputies on a pursuit that continued to the intersection of I-75 and Highway 53. The driver then turned onto the 312 […]
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Your Horoscope for Each Zodiac Sign For The Week of April 28 – May 4
April 30: Mars enters Virgo — Mars shifting from Leo into Virgo emphasizes precision, responsibility, and service. Collective energy moves away from flashy displays toward detail-oriented action. We may feel more critical, methodical, and focused on health, work habits, and problem-solving. Productivity increases, but so does perfectionism. Everyone’s feeling a little more “type A” about […]
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Columbia County Deputy Killed in RV Standoff That Led to Shooting
A Columbia County deputy is dead and another is recovering after a traffic stop turned violent Saturday evening near I-20 and Belair Road. The suspect, identified by authorities as James Blake Montgomery, was later found dead inside an RV after a tense standoff. 🕯️ What We Know: According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, two […]
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Deerfield’s Future Takes Center Stage in Milton on Monday
Residents in Milton will want to keep a close eye on City Hall this Monday. The future of Deerfield is front and center as city leaders gather for their next council meeting. 🗓️ What We Know: The Milton City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on April 28 inside the Council Chambers at 2006 Heritage […]
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Storms Could Disrupt Outdoor Plans In Central Georgia Today
If you live in central Georgia, keep an eye on the sky this afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms could pop up between 3 p.m. and midnight, and while these storms are not expected to be severe, they could still bring some trouble. ⛈️ What We Know: The National Weather Service says scattered storms may develop across central […]
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Concord Road Covered Bridge Damaged After Car Carrier Ignores Warnings
The historic Concord Road Covered Bridge near the Smyrna and Mableton line was damaged Friday after a car carrier attempted to cross, despite multiple warning signs and a designated turnaround. Cobb County Department of Transportation crews responded to repair the bridge, which suffered cosmetic damage. The car being hauled was also seriously damaged. The driver […]
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Y’all Keep Using These Words, But I Do Not Think They Mean What You Think They Mean
If you’ve been following the news lately—and by “following,” I mean angrily commenting on Facebook posts you haven’t actually read—then you know Georgia’s literacy rates are, shall we say, not exactly the pride of the nation. In fact, if there were a spelling bee for state rankings in education, we’d be the kid who sits […]
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Peachtree City Restaurant Scores 29 on Health Inspection
Green Ginger, a restaurant in Peachtree City, received a failing score of 29 out of 100 during a routine health inspection on April 22. The inspection revealed temperature control issues with cold foods stored above the safe temperature of 41°F, including chicken, tofu, shrimp, sprouts, milk, and raw beef. The inspector noted that cooling methods […]
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Georgia International Students Filed a Lawsuit and ICE Backed Off
The federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S. In an Oakland, Calif., federal court, a lawyer for the government announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was manually restoring the student status for students whose records were terminated in recent weeks. Immigration […]