Dating back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites, the holiday shaped into its current self in heavily Roman Catholic countries.
Posted inWeather
Spring weather in Georgia is expected to be warmer than usual
Spring weather in Georgia is predicted to be warmer and drier than average this year.
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More information released about woman killed at InTown Suites
Police have released more information about the woman killed at InTown Suites on Stone Mountain Highway and the circumstances surrounding her death.
Posted inYour Government
Bipartisan bill would give refugees in-state college tuition in Georgia
Legislation that would grant in-state college tuition to refugees from Afghanistan resettled in Georgia last year drew bipartisan support in a state House committee Wednesday.
Posted inYour Family
What is Georgia’s proposed “Parents’ Bill of Rights?”
The bill, which supporters call the Parents’ Bill of Rights, is part of a nationwide conservative push against what some parents see as “woke” lessons.
Posted inHome & Garden
It’s time to start working on your spring vegetable garden
You may still be scraping frost off your windshield in the early morning this time of the year, but it is not too early to begin planning your spring vegetable garden.
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Man and two dogs rescued from Gwinnett house fire
A man and two dogs were rescued from a burning home in Lawrenceville Tuesday morning. The man was hospitalized.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Georgia is one of the worst places to live for older Americans
Georgia ranks behind most of the rest of the county as a place for older Americans to live.
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Ahmaud Arbery’s killers found guilty in hate crimes trial
All three of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers were found guilty in their federal trial today. Greg McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryant were found guilty of federal hate crimes charges for interfering with the rights of Ahmaud Arbery. The three defendants were also found guilty of attempted kidnapping for trying to detain Arbery. In addition, […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
20-year-old Austell woman killed in crash on I-285
The Cobb County Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on I-285.
Posted inEvents
Are You Ready for the Atlanta Dogwood Festival’s Mimosa 5K?
With a scenic course through the historic Midtown neighborhoods, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival Mimosa 5K takes place on festival Saturday.
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Woman found dead at InTown Suites on Stone Mountain Highway
When officers arrived, they found a woman inside a room suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
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Ahmaud Arbery hate crimes trial in hands of jury
A predominantly white jury began deliberations Monday afternoon as to whether to find Ahmaud Arbery’s three killers guilty of federal hate crimes.
Posted inIn The Know
In The Know: Roswell council reviews plans, Chamblee talks redistricting
Roswell’s mayor and city council spent last weekend in Greenville, South Carolina on a planned retreat.
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Forsyth Sheriff’s Office: 16-year-old shot friend while ‘playing’ with handgun
According to the sheriff’s office, preliminary investigation revealed the teens were “playing” with the handgun and had apparently loaded and unloaded it several times.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
MARTA Reach will bring rideshare service to Atlanta transit
MARTA Reach is a six-month pilot research project with Georgia Tech to test an app-based, multimodal rideshare service designed to connect riders to MARTA bus and rail and help minimize waiting and walking.
Posted inWeather
Georgia will see rain to start the week, then temperatures push higher
This week will kick off with a 30% chance of showers throughout Georgia after 4 p.m. Monday with highs around 71 degrees.
Posted inCoronavirus
3 Ways To Maintain Patient Care Continuum In The Time Of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has immensely affected global health, education, employment, business, and the economy. It first occurred in Wuhan, Hubei Province in China in December 2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared it a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Globally, the COVID-19 situation warrants immense demand from general medical practitioners, specialists, healthcare services, and […]
