A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in Atlanta has pleaded guilty to stealing government checks from the very people he was supposed to serve—and faking documents to fraudulently claim pandemic relief money. Why It Matters: Vershun Weaver’s crimes undermine the basic expectation that your mail carrier won’t rifle through your letters looking for cash. The […]
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Georgia’s First Hard Freeze Arrives Tuesday With Temps in the 20s
The coldest morning of the season hits Georgia early next week, and the freeze will be widespread enough that most residents need to take action before Monday night. Why It Matters: This isn’t a light frost situation. Tuesday morning temperatures will drop into the mid-20s to low-30s across much of the state, according to the […]
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Driver Killed in Overturned Cement Truck Crash in Atlanta
A cement truck driver died Wednesday morning after his vehicle overturned into an embankment along Marietta Boulevard in northwest Atlanta. Why It Matters: The fatal crash closed a section of one of Atlanta’s busiest industrial corridors during morning rush hour, and investigators are still working to determine what caused the driver to veer off the […]
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Lawrenceville Voters Listen to Mayor and Oust Sitting Council Members
Lawrenceville voters sent two sitting city council members packing Tuesday after Mayor David Still and Councilman Bruce Johnson did something rare in local politics — they endorsed the challengers instead of their own colleagues. Why It Matters: The decisive defeats signal a shift in power at City Hall just as Gwinnett’s county seat prepares to […]
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John Bradberry Wins Johns Creek Mayor’s Election
John Bradberry, the current mayor of Johns Creek has been reelected, defeating Kelly Stewart by a margin of 23.98%. With all votes counted, Bradberry secured 61.55% of the vote, while Stewart received 38.01%. This will be Bradberry’s second term as mayor. About the Mayor: John Bradberry has served on the city council before being elected […]
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How Many People Voted In Georgia’s Election Tuesday Night?
Over 1.5 million Georgians cast ballots Tuesday in an election anchored by two Public Service Commission seats and hundreds of municipal contests across the state. Why It Matters: The 21.7% turnout for an off-year election reveals what motivates Georgians to vote when the marquee races aren’t on the ballot. That figure represents roughly one in […]
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Georgians Lead the Nation in Cheating on Partners, But Draw the Line at the Office
Georgians will step out on their spouse before they’ll steal time at work, according to new data that reveals the Peach State’s peculiar moral compass points directly away from the office and straight toward the bedroom. Why it matters: While Georgia brands itself as a business-friendly state built on reliability and ethics, a new survey […]
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Monroe County Election Results
One in five Monroe County voters showed up Tuesday to reshape Forsyth’s city council and greenlight another round of school construction funding. Why it matters: The results will determine who controls local spending decisions and whether Monroe County students get new buildings and renovations over the next five years. What’s happening: In the city of […]
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South Fulton Voters Send Scandal-Plagued Mayor Packing in Landslide Rejection
South Fulton residents delivered a decisive verdict Tuesday night, dumping embattled Mayor Khalid Kamau with less than 5 percent of the vote in a nine-candidate race that will now head to a December runoff. Why It Matters: The stunning repudiation of Kamau ends one of the most tumultuous mayoral terms in metro Atlanta history and […]
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Election Results: Roswell Mayor Forced Into Runoff as Both Council Incumbents Lose
Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson will face former state representative Mary Robichaux in a December runoff after failing to secure a majority in Tuesday’s election, while voters delivered a clean sweep against incumbent city council members. Why It Matters: Roswell voters sent a clear message about the city’s direction, with a majority of residents voting against […]
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Andre Dickens Wins Atlanta Mayoral Race in a Landslide
In an expected outcome of the 2025 Atlanta mayoral race, Andre Dickens has won the title of Mayor for another term. The early returns signal a landslide victory, showing overwhelming voter support from across the city. Dicken’s pragmatic progress campaign focused on ensuring public safety, economic development, transportation improvements, affordable housing, and infrastructure investment, resonated […]
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Marietta Mayor Wins 5th Term By Just 258 Votes
Steve “Thunder” Tumlin held off challenger Sam Foster by the narrowest margin in recent Marietta history. Why It Matters: The 78-year-old incumbent secured his fifth term by just 258 votes out of nearly 13,000 cast, according to unofficial election results. The two-point margin signals a deeply divided electorate over the city’s future direction. What’s Happening: […]
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Georgia Voters to Public Service Commission Incumbents: Go Home
Democrats Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson have delivered an upset in Georgia’s off-year special election Tuesday, defeating two Republican incumbents on the state’s Public Service Commission. The double victory marks the first time the Democratic Party has won a statewide constitutional office in Georgia since 2006 and reshapes the political landscape ahead of the pivotal […]
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Election Results: Who Won The Woodstock Mayor’s Race?
All four Woodstock incumbents on the ballot held their seats in Tuesday’s election, with Mayor Michael Caldwell and three city council members winning by comfortable margins. Why It Matters: The results signal voter satisfaction with current city leadership and ensure continuity in Woodstock’s governance as the city continues managing growth and development pressures. What’s Happening: […]
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How Do Georgia’s Taxes Compare to Other States?
(The Center Square) – Georgia ranks 22nd on the Tax Foundation’s annual State Tax Competitiveness Index, with property taxes receiving the lowest marks. Property taxes are not set by the state, but rather by local cities, counties and school boards. Georgia ranks higher than all of its neighbors except Florida, with the highest property taxes paid […]
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Boyfriend Accused Of Running Over Girlfriend’s Father
A Wheeler County man died Sunday night after being run over by a pickup truck following a disagreement, according to Sheriff Glenn Giles. What’s Happening: Randy Booker is accused of running over Sam Floyd with a Ford pickup truck around 6 p.m. on Old Glenwood Road, just east of Alamo. What’s Important: Booker was in […]
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Bulloch Schools Chief Charles Wilson Retiring After 30 Years
After three decades balancing budgets and building programs in Bulloch County Schools, Superintendent Charles Wilson is stepping down in March. Why It Matters: Wilson’s departure closes a chapter defined by financial discipline and a hands-off approach to school leadership that gave principals more control over how they run their buildings. His successor will inherit both […]
