I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. I also don’t believe in low-fat ice cream, honest politicians, or the idea that my tires are really low on air when my car keeps insisting they are. Yet every year, sometime between when the clock strikes midnight and I’m halfway through my ham and black-eyed peas, my […]
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Teen Arrested After Mall of Georgia Shooting Leaves 15-Year-Old Injured
A Saturday night shooting outside the Mall of Georgia sent a 15-year-old boy to the hospital and left shoppers shaken. Police have arrested an 18-year-old suspect and charged him with aggravated assault. Just the Facts: The Details: Authorities say the gunfire erupted just after 9:30 p.m. outside the popular shopping center. An officer working security […]
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North Georgia Braces for Monday Morning Snow Showers
A strong cold front is moving through north Georgia, bringing the chance of snow showers and sharply colder temperatures early this week. What’s Happening: Overnight, gusty rain showers with isolated thunderstorms are expected ahead of the approaching front. Severe weather is unlikely, but heavy rainfall and strong winds may occur. By Monday, temperatures will drop […]
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Gwinnett County School Board Wants to Opt Out of Georgia’s Property Tax Cap
Gwinnett County school officials want to opt out of a property tax cap that Georgia voters approved by 63% in November. The school district is just the latest in a mad dash by local governments throughout the state to buck the will of voters and allow themselves to raise taxes beyond the inflation rate. What’s […]
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Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral: A Tribute in Georgia
Former President Jimmy Carter’s contributions to his country will be remembered next week at a national funeral in Washington, D.C. But on Saturday, it was Georgians’ turn to remember and honor their native son, as mourners lined streets and highways from Americus to Atlanta to say goodbye to the 39th president, who died Dec. 29 […]
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What Did Chick-fil-A Do to Its Waffle Fries?
Chick-fil-A is facing backlash from loyal customers over a change to its beloved Waffle Potato Fries. Fans say the fries no longer taste the same, and many are venting their frustrations online. What’s Happening: The popular Georgia-based fast-food chain recently updated its Waffle Potato Fries recipe. The company says the new formula is designed to […]
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WATCH: Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Motorcade in Georgia
Jimmy Carter’s state funeral has started. Today, the former president’s remains made their way from Sumter County to Atlanta where a private funeral will be held and he will lie in state until Tuesday. The funeral services have ended, but you can watch them on C-Span here.
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How to Watch Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Procession Through Georgia on Saturday
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter begins Saturday, January 4, in Georgia, as the nation prepares to honor the 39th president’s life and legacy. What’s Happening: The ceremonies start at 10:15 a.m. with a departure ceremony at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. Carter’s remains will be carried by pallbearers from the […]
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Ending Inhumane Conditions: Fulton County Jail Update
The Justice Department has entered into a consent decree with Fulton County calling for a series of improvements at the county jail aimed at ending violations of prisoners’ constitutional rights, the federal agency announced Friday. The feds launched an investigation into conditions at the Fulton County Jail in July 2023 based on complaints that jail […]
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Could it Snow in Georgia This Weekend?
North Georgia residents could see light snow early Sunday and Monday mornings as colder air moves into the area. What’s Happening: Higher elevations in north Georgia may experience brief, light wintry precipitation early Sunday and Monday mornings. No significant accumulations are expected, but slick roads could develop in isolated spots. Why It Matters: Even a […]