During Monday night’s address at the Democratic National Convention, Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock mentioned his hometown of Waycross, Georgia. He quipped that it was named Waycross because it was “Way across Georgia.” Waycross, Georgia, might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of fascinating destinations, but this charming little city […]
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5th Measles Case Confirmed in Georgia: Public Health Alert
A case of measles has been confirmed in a metro Atlanta resident, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The patient, who was not fully vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally and is now back in the United States. Public health officials are working to trace and identify anyone who may have come […]
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Have You Seen This Hilarious Post From The Candler County Sheriff’s Office?
Georgia Sheriff’s Offices are known for their humorous social media posts. Usually, these are short quips, but a much longer post chock full of hilarity is garnering quite a bit of attention today. Below is today’s offering from the Candler County Sheriff’s office. 🚨 Attention, Candler County: Common Sense Isn’t So Common 🚨 Folks, it’s […]
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Georgia Deputy Was Killed in an Ambush While Responding to Domestic Dispute
More details have emerged about Deputy Brandon Cunningham, who was killed in the line of duty on Saturday. The incident occurred at approximately 6:13 p.m., as Cunningham responded to a domestic dispute on Foggy Creek Lane in the Harmony Creek subdivision in Hiram. The Details: Deputy Cunningham, alongside his partner, arrived at the residence following […]
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Warnock: Trump Should Try Reading the Bible
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock didn’t mince words at the Democratic National Convention tonight. Addressing the crowd to support Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate, Warnock delivered a scathing critique of former President Donald Trump. Warnock labeled Trump as “a man too small for the office entrusted him or the task set before him.” He […]
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Fulton County Students Are Making Major Gains in Literacy
The Fulton County school district has made significant progress in literacy, addressing the challenges that grew during the COVID-19 pandemic. The district invested $90 million from COVID relief funds into the “Every Child Reads” program, aimed at ensuring that every student has access to the resources necessary to succeed in reading. The Details: The “Every […]
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Georgia is The Most Coupon-Crazy State in The Nation
Georgia residents are more enthusiastic about coupons than any other state in the country, according to new data from the online discount platform Wethrift. The study revealed that Georgia had the highest search volume for coupons, with 23,884 searches per 1 million residents in the past year. The Details: Wethrift’s analysis of Google search data […]
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Sunny Skies and Lower Temperatures Expected Across Georgia This Week
Residents across Georgia can expect a stretch of sunny weather this week, with temperatures hovering in the high 80s and low 90s. The Details: Today will be sunny, with temperatures reaching a high near 92 degrees. Winds from the northwest will blow at 5 to 10 mph, with occasional gusts up to 15 mph. Tonight, […]