One man is dead and a woman remains hospitalized after a Friday night accident on 5th Avenue near 20th Street in Columbus. The crash, which happened around 9:30 p.m., has left local police searching for answers. 🚔 What’s Happening: 🛑 Between the Lines:While the incident is still under investigation, authorities have labeled the crash an […]
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Georgia High School Football: Week 6 Scores, Photos, and Videos
We’ve entered week 6 of the high school football season in Georgia. Here are the scores and photos from Friday night’s games. The Scores: The Photos
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Weekend Weather: Warm Temperatures Expected in Georgia
Residents in Georgia can expect warm and mostly dry weather over the upcoming weekend and into next week, with temperatures projected to remain well above average for this time of year. The National Weather Service forecasts high temperatures that will hover between 87°F and 92°F from Friday through Monday, offering residents plenty of sunshine and […]
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Georgia’s State Election Board Approves Controversial Hand-Count Rule
Georgia’s State Election Board voted on Friday to implement a new rule requiring poll workers to manually count paper ballots at each precinct, despite objections from top state officials. The decision was passed by a 3-2 vote, overruling advice from the state attorney general’s office, the secretary of state, and county election officials. 🔍 What’s […]
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See Them Soon: Giant Pandas are Leaving Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta’s giant pandas, Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun, will be returning to China in mid-October 2024, marking the end of the zoo’s long-standing panda agreement with China. Fans and visitors are encouraged to visit the pandas at the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Giant Panda Conservation Center over the next […]
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These Gun Laws Could Curb Teen Gun Violence
The deadliest school shooting in Georgia history occurred earlier this month when a 14-year-old gunman, armed with a military-style rifle, killed two students and two teachers and injured nine others at Apalachee High School in Winder, a city about an hour northeast of Atlanta. And on Sunday, former President Donald Trump was the target of […]
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Could DFCS Records Shift Blame in Apalachee High School Shooting?
The attorney representing Colt Gray, the 14-year-old charged in the Apalachee High School shooting, has filed a motion to access records from Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS). Gray, facing charges for killing four and injuring nine, claims the records could be crucial for his defense. 🔎 Why It Matters: The request for […]
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Georgia Ranked 8th Most Haunted State in U.S.
As Halloween draws near, Georgia has earned a spot as one of the top haunted states in the U.S., according to a new report by AirportParkingReservations.com. The state came in 8th with a spooky score of 49.3 out of 100, based on a range of data measuring paranormal activity. The Details:Georgia has long been a […]
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Six More Books Banned From School Libraries in Cobb County
Cobb County School Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced yesterday that six more books have been removed from school media centers due to sexually explicit content. The announcement comes as part of the school district’s ongoing book review process, which has so far resulted in the removal of 26 titles. The Details: Speaking at a public meeting, […]
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Here’s How You Can Help Apalachee High School Students as They Return to Class
Following the heartbreaking events at Apalachee High School on September 4, where a school shooting left two students and two teachers dead, the community has been coming together to support those affected. Local nonprofit Adventure Bags Inc. is working to provide comfort to the students as they return to school, acknowledging the immense emotional toll […]