Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is raising eyebrows once again, this time due to her disdain for some of her own constituents. What’s Happening: On Tuesday, Representative Greene made remarks suggesting that federal employees are undeserving of their salaries. This statement has sparked discussions about her stance toward federal workers, including those in her own district. […]
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Motorcyclist Dies in Late-night Crash on Bobby Jones Expressway
A motorcyclist lost his life Sunday night after losing control of his bike on Bobby Jones Expressway in Augusta. The Details: Richmond County Sheriff’s deputies found a man in the grassy median on the eastbound side of Bobby Jones Expressway around 11 p.m. on February 25. The crash happened between Laney Walker Boulevard and Doug […]
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March Weather in Georgia: What to Expect
Georgia residents will soon enjoy consistent springlike temperatures after a February filled with storms and flooding across the Southeast. AccuWeather meteorologists predict steady warm weather will settle across Georgia and the Southeast after March 10, following two more storms expected through next weekend. 🌡️ What We Know: The stormy pattern that brought heavy rain and […]
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Georgia Looks to Retired Teachers to Solve Teacher Shortage
Georgia public schools were short 5,300 teachers as of December, an ongoing problem state lawmakers have been unable to fix. They have a new proposed solution, but it would take awhile to put in place: let more retired teachers return to the classroom with both pay and pensions. Senate Bill 150 would allow former teachers […]
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Understanding Georgia’s High Car Accident Rate: Causes and Legal Rights
Georgia saw nearly 400,000 car accidents in 2023, making it the state with the third-highest number of road accidents after Texas and California. This is significant, considering the state has over 8.85 million licensed drivers. Road accidents are more than just statistics. More road accidents mean more deaths, injuries, and financial losses, which put additional […]
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Trump Mandates Federal Workers Go Back to the Office. MARTA Wants to do the Driving
Thousands of federal employees returned to downtown Atlanta offices this week, and MARTA wants them to leave their cars at home. 🚇 What We Know: Federal agencies now require staff to work in-person full-time under President Trump’s new mandate. The shift ends remote and hybrid work arrangements that began during COVID. “Let MARTA do the […]
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Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Resigns
Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs announced today that he will resign from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31, 2025, which is the last day of the Court’s current term. He plans to return to private practice in South Georgia. In his hand-delivered letter of resignation to Gov. Brian Kemp, Chief Justice Boggs noted his 25 […]
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4-Year-Old Zariyah Smith Has Been Missing for Five Days in Columbus
A 4-year-old girl has been missing from Columbus since February 20, with authorities now classifying her disappearance as critical. The Details: Zariyah Smith was last seen on February 20 in the 300 block of Urban Avenue. Her disappearance wasn’t reported until February 25, five days after she went missing. The young girl has brown eyes […]
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Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Albany Burglar
A burglar targeted a North Westover Boulevard convenience store last week, and Albany police need your help to catch them. The Details: Albany Police Department investigators released a surveillance photo of a person who allegedly committed burglary at Woodall’s at 402 N. Westover Blvd. on January 9. The department has not released details about what […]
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Holy Grail Brands for Serums
You want the best for your skin. These brands have it. Discover which top four brands have been deemed the holy grail for serums.