If you are thinking about getting out on the water this summer, you are not alone. But before you grab a paddle, Georgia volunteers want to make sure you know how to stay safe. 🚣♂️ What We Know: On Saturday, May 17, beginner kayakers across Georgia can sign up for a full day of hands-on […]
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Clayton County Schools Have Nearly 400 Teacher Vacancies: Parents Have Questions
If you have a child in Clayton County schools, you may be hearing more about teacher shortages. Right now, the district is facing a big jump in open teaching jobs for the next school year. That means you could see changes in your child’s classroom come August. What We Know: As of March 17, Clayton […]
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New Report Finds Alarming Increase in Cybercrime in Georgia
Cybercrime is on the rise in Georgia and around the country. Georgia ranked 11th in internet-related complaints last year, up from 13th in 2023, according to the FBI’s newly released Internet Crime Report 2024. The potential losses of $420 million represented a 40% increase between 2023 and last year. Nationally, internet crime complaints rose to […]
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Georgia Man Accused of Using AI to Create Child Sex Abuse Images
A Gilmer County man faces dozens of charges after a grand jury indicted him for allegedly using artificial intelligence to turn regular photos into child sex abuse material. What We Know: Ronald Richardson, 48, was indicted on Wednesday, April 16, on 76 counts of sexual exploitation of children. Investigators say Richardson used AI technology to […]
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Swatting Call Targets Nancy Grace’s Home
A late-night scare rattled a Buckhead neighborhood after a 911 call claimed someone had been shot at the home of television host Nancy Grace. Police rushed to the scene, but found no one hurt and no sign of a crime. 🚨 What We Know: Just after 10:25 p.m. on April 22, Atlanta police responded to […]
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Holocaust Remembrance Day Brings Faiths Together As Antisemitic Incidents Hit Record High
Neighbors in Marietta are coming together tonight for a moment that matters. Congregation Etz Chaim and the Catholic Church of Saint Ann will stand side by side to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, also known as Yom HaShoah. The event starts at 6 p.m. at Etz Chaim on Indian Hills Parkway, with a guided tour of […]
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Homeless Woman Dies at Cobb County Jail
A homeless woman died Tuesday, April 22, while in custody at the Cobb County jail. Officials are now working to determine what happened and why. What We Know: Bunnie Large, age 42, died at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Center. The Cobb County medical examiner is reviewing her death to find out the […]
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Could Transparent Wood Replace Plastic? A Kennesaw State Researcher Thinks So
Discarded plastics are among the leading contributors to pollution worldwide, but Kennesaw State University researcher Bharat Baruah believes transparent wood could serve as a viable alternative. The professor of chemistry and biochemistry is exploring whether specially processed transparent wood can replace plastic in consumer electronics, packaging, and many other goods as a more ecofriendly solution. “It […]
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Learn About North Fulton’s Growth Plans at Futures Summit
Residents and business leaders in North Fulton will get a front-row seat to the region’s future this spring. The North Fulton Futures Summit is set for May 15, bringing together leaders from six cities for a morning of big ideas and bold plans. 🌅 What We Know: The summit kicks off at 7:30 a.m. and […]
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Air Pollution in Georgia is Getting Worse: Why Should You Care?
Metro Atlanta suffers the third-worst levels of ozone pollution, otherwise known as smog, in the Southeast, according to a study released Wednesday by the American Lung Association. The group’s annual “State of the Air” report also ranks the Atlanta region fourth-worst in the Southeast for particle pollution, known colloquially as soot. The new report measured air quality […]