Parents and seniors at East Coweta High, circle your calendars. The school will host Senior Information Night on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. in the main cafeteria. 🎒 What It Means For You: This is the one stop for key dates, costs, and steps to graduate on time. Show up, get answers, and avoid […]
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Trenton Adds Second Garbage Truck: Follow New Rules To Get Picked Up
Trash pickup in Trenton should move faster this week. The city says its vendor will run two trucks starting tomorrow, but your cans must be out on time and packed right. 🧹 What It Means For You: Put your trash cans at the curb tonight or by 6 a.m. Wednesday. If your trash is not […]
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New Information Released on CDC Shooter
GBI officials released new information today about CDC shooter Patrick Joseph White. According to the GBI, the shooter had no known criminal history. Evidence indicates that he recently had thoughts of suicide and police had been in contact with him. Documents found during the search showed White’s discontent with the COVID-19 vaccine. White died from […]
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Atlanta Police Search For 67-Year-Old Shelton Turner Who Has Ben Missing Since June
A 67-year-old man vanished from a Northwest Atlanta block, and police say time matters. 🛰️ What We Know: 📞 How to Help: Police ask anyone with information to call 911 or APD’s Adult Missing Persons Unit at 404-546-4235. 🔎 Between the Lines: The Adult Missing Persons Unit is handling the case, according to APD. That […]
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Georgia Deputies Arrest 61-Year-Old in Bibb County Stabbing
A late-night fight on Tela Place in west Macon ended with one man stabbed and another in handcuffs, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the 33-year-old victim is in stable condition. 🚓 What’s New: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested 61-year-old Dennis Coney in connection with a stabbing on the […]
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Six Flags’ Fright Fest Adds ‘Conjuring’ And ‘SAW’ Mazes
Two blockbuster horror franchises are moving into Mableton this fall. Six Flags Over Georgia says Fright Fest will debut haunted mazes based on The Conjuring Universe and SAW. The park is also quietly retire Holiday in the Park for 2025. 🎃 Why It Matters: Families plan fall weekends around this park. New, high-profile haunts raise […]
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Moneypenny Pops Up for its Pupils for Back-to-School
Atlanta (August 2025) – To help employees prepare for the Back-to-School crush, Moneypenny staged its 3rd annual School Supply Pop-up at its Gwinnett County office for any of its local employees to stock up on supplies from. The one-stop shop helped alleviate the stress of the return to school by offering employees free essential school supplies […]
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visits CDC after Friday’s shooting
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta Monday in the wake of a deadly shooting near the agency’s Roybal Campus that left both the suspected gunman and a police officer dead. Police said the suspect opened fire shortly before 5 p.m. Friday from across […]
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Woodstock’s Busiest Intersection Set For Major Makeover: Here’s The Plan
Relief is finally coming to one of Woodstock’s worst choke points. Cherokee County has approved construction on a full rebuild of the Highway 92 and Trickum Road intersection, a project set to take about a year once the contractor gets the green light. 🛣️ Why It Matters: Thousands of drivers drive through this junction daily. […]
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Here’s How AI Could Drive up Your Back to School Costs
Back-to-school shopping in Georgia now comes with a sneaky surcharge: keeping up with your kid’s classroom artificial intelligence without melting the family modem. As schools plug in more AI-powered tools, many households are discovering the hidden homework is financial, upgrading laptops, boosting Wi-Fi and paying for subscriptions just to keep pace. 💸 Why It Matters: […]
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Photos: 17 Dogs Rescued From Georgia Home
A complaint about a house in Butts County ended with 17 dogs being pulled from filthy conditions and one arrest, according to Butts County Animal Control. Now the county is asking neighbors to step in with fosters, food and time. 🚨 What Happened: Butts County Animal Control says deputies helped serve a warrant at a […]
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510 Reports of Human Rights Abuse at Immigration Detention Centers
An investigation led by U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., has uncovered 510 credible reports of human rights abuses at immigration detention centers across the country. The list included 14 credible reports of mistreatment of pregnant women and 18 credible reports of mistreatment of children. “These detention facilities … are no place for children or pregnant […]
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Georgia Rallies: Nearly $150,000 Raised For Family of Police Officer Killed in CDC Shooting
Support is pouring in for the family of Officer David Rose, the DeKalb County officer killed in the line of duty on Aug. 8. A verified GoFundMe, created by his wife, has already brought in nearly $150,000 to help his loved ones navigate the days ahead. 💙 Why It Matters: In moments like this, neighbors […]
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Trump Claims Control of D.C. Police and Orders Guard Troops Into The City
President Donald Trump is sending the National Guard to Washington D.C. and is federalizing the city’s police force. 🧭 What’s Happening: 🔎 Between the Lines: 🚨 Why It Matters: Streets change when chains of command change. Residents need to know who answers 911 calls, who sets rules for force, and how long this lasts. ⏱️ […]
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Uber Had 400,000 Sexual Misconduct Reports in 5 Years
Rides feel routine. The numbers say risk is real. Sealed court records reviewed by The New York Times show Uber received 400,181 reports of sexual assault or misconduct in the U.S. from 2017 to 2022. 🧭 What’s New: The Times reports newly unsealed case files show far more complaints than Uber has disclosed in its […]
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Stop For School Buses, Georgia. Yes, You in The Other Lane
School is back. That big yellow bus is not a suggestion. Georgia law says when its red lights flash and the stop-arm swings out, most drivers on most roads must stop. Your coffee can wait. A kid’s life cannot. 📍 What’s Happening: Police across Georgia are reminding drivers what the law actually says, because “I […]
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Douglas County Traffic Alert: Cedar Terrace Road Closed
If you drive in Douglas County, plan around a full closure on Cedar Terrace Road. The county will shut the road from Lee Road to Mt. Vernon Road from 9a.m. August 11 to 9 a.m. August 13. 🚗 What It Means For You: Leave early, expect delays, and follow detours. This may affect school drop-offs, […]
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$25,000 in Drugs Seized in Paulding County
Deputies say they took drugs off the street in Paulding County during a night sweep last week, and six people went to jail. The sheriff’s office shared the news in a social media post and asked neighbors to send in tips. 🚓 What’s Happening: 🔔 What It Means For You: You may see more drug […]
