Three Georgia outdoor destinations are gaining national recognition as adventure-seekers increasingly trade beach vacations for adrenaline-pumping getaways. 🏞️ Why It Matters: The growing popularity of Tallulah Gorge, Providence Canyon, and the Okefenokee Swamp could bring significant tourism dollars to these smaller Georgia communities while highlighting the state’s surprisingly diverse natural landscapes. 🧗♀️ What’s Happening: A […]
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Will Tropical Storm Erin Miss Georgia?
(The Center Square) – Coastline states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina may be poised to miss a major hurricane. The National Hurricane Center, an arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, on Thursday morning was sporting a cone of probability map showing a turn to the north this weekend into Tuesday […]
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Pregnant Wife of Former Atlanta Hawks Player Attacked by Shark
Eleonora Boi, the six months pregnant and wife of former Atlanta Hawks player Danilo Gallinari, is recovering after a shark bit her thigh while swimming in Puerto Rico. The family was enjoying shallow waters when the unexpected attack occurred. 🏥 What Happened: Boi was in waist-deep water with her husband and children when she felt […]
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Milledgeville Water Main Break: What You Need to Know
A large water main break knocked out pressure today along Blandy Road from Highway 22 West to the Allenwood Subdivision, according to the City of Milledgeville. Crews expect to finish repairs by the end of the business day. 🚰 Why It Matters: Homes and businesses in the corridor may have little to no water until […]
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Georgia Woman Mauled by 5 Unleashed Dogs Moved to Comfort Care
Lives change fast. Neighbors in Union City are on edge after a brutal dog attack left a 62-year-old woman fighting to survive. Her family says doctors will shift her to comfort care on Thursday. What’s Happening: Family members say 62-Year-Old Donna Nguyen is unconscious on a ventilator at Grady Memorial Hospital after five off-leash dogs […]
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Residents Sued Georgia to Stop The Rivian Plant. The State Wants to Make Them Pay
A judge in Morgan County could set a precedent by forcing Georgia property owners who sued to halt development of a massive state-backed auto factory near their properties to pay for the other side’s legal costs. The case involves the proposed Rivian electric automobile plant on a rural stretch near Social Circle off Interstate 20. […]
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Savannah Opens Cooling Centers As Heat Index Hits Triple Digits
And just like that, Georgia’s cooler weather was over, giving way to extreme heat. Savannah is bracing for a dangerous heat day Thursday, with the National Weather Service warning heat index values could push between 106 and 111. City facilities, pools and splash pads will be open to give residents relief. 🌡️ Why It Matters: […]
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Kicking and Streaming: The Ultimate Platform for Georgia Soccer Fans
Whether you’re cheering for Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium or catching every goal from your favorite international club, Xfinity just made it easier than ever to follow the beautiful game. Comcast has officially launched World Soccer Ticket, a new all-in-one video package designed specifically for soccer fans and it’s a game-changer for Atlanta’s vibrant soccer […]
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Van Catches Fire Outside Atlanta Airport
Plans changed fast for travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Wednesday night. A parked van caught fire outside the South Curb, forcing drivers and families to shift routes. 🚦 Why It Matters: Pickup lanes can shut without warning. Quick updates help you avoid delays and stay safe. 🚒 What’s Happening: 🕒 What’s New: 🧩 What’s […]
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Help Find Sandra Walker Missing From Riverdale
Police are asking for help to find missing 58-year-old Sandra Walker, who was last seen leaving the 1900 block of Conkle Road in Riverdale, Georgia, around 7 a.m. on August 11. What We Know Sandra Walker is a Black woman, 5 feet 7 inches tall and about 165 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. […]
Posted inHealth
Inside a Crisis at The CDC: Shooting Adds to Trauma
This article was originally published by Healthbeat, a nonprofit newsroom covering public health published by Civic News Company and KFF Health News. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention workers whose jobs have been reinstated after dizzying Trump administration disruptions say they remain stuck in a budgetary, political, and professional limbo. Their work includes major agency […]
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Georgia Election Law Gets Another Day in Court
Lawyers representing the state and the Republican National Committee asked a federal appellate court Wednesday to reverse a lower court order blocking two provisions of a controversial election reform law the GOP-controlled General Assembly passed in 2021. A U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction in 2023 to civil rights and voting rights groups […]
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How a Challenge Coin Made Its Way Back Home to Cobb County
It wasn’t supposed to end up in Hamburg, New York. But there it was — a 75th anniversary Cobb County Police Department challenge coin, buried among a handful of local keepsakes in a plastic bag at a garage sale just south of Buffalo. Most were tied to nearby towns. This one wasn’t. It didn’t belong. […]
Posted inCrime
Georgia Man Impersonated Police and Threatened ATV Riders
A Jenkins County man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly posing as a police officer and threatening a group of people riding ATVs on a rural road. 👮♂️ What We Know: Wayne Leo Chance of Perkins, was arrested August 12 after turning himself in at the Jenkins County Jail. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Gwinnett Greenlights Big Road Projects: What to Know
A bridge replacement. A major intersection overhaul. And millions of dollars in new road projects. Gwinnett County is pressing ahead with a slate of transportation upgrades meant to keep cars moving and commuters sane. 🚧 What’s Happening: At its August 5 meeting, Gwinnett’s Board of Commissioners approved a series of transportation improvements. Among them: 💡 […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Woodstock Will Add 2 New Fire Stations
Woodstock’s city leaders just signed off on a plan to double the city’s fire stations—without doubling the budget. 🧯 What’s Happening:The city already budgeted for 12 new firefighters and one new station. Then, contractor Spratlin Construction offered a discount if Woodstock built both stations at once. 💰 The Big Picture: The Woodstock City Council unanimously […]
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Her Name Was Nicole Alston: Mystery of Murdered and Dismembered Woman Solved
For nearly two decades, she was a nameless victim in a cold case file. Now, she is Nicole Alston again. In 2007, authorities in Georgia found a dismembered body—13 parts, carefully scattered. Missing were the hands, the feet, the head. With no way to identify her, and no one yet linking her disappearance to this […]
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Marietta Hit-And-Run on I-75 Kills Truck Driver
Before dawn on Wednesday, traffic crawled past blue lights on I-75 in Marietta as investigators marked tire tracks and broken parts on the shoulder. Police say a driver hit a man on the entrance ramp and kept going. They are now classifying the case as a hit-and-run. What We Know: 🛑 Why It Matters: Northbound […]
