An Atlanta holiday ride that became a seasonal tradition for many families returns to this year’s Georgia Festival of Trees. GPB’s Amanda Andrews reports. An Atlanta tradition returns this year with Penny the Pink Pig debuting at the Georgia Festival of Trees. The pig-themed ride is the successor to Prisicilla, the original Pink Pig that […]
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4-Month-Old Georgia Infant Dies: Investigation Underway
A 4-month-old boy from Hephzibah died at the hospital Wednesday morning, prompting an investigation. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is working to determine the cause of death. What We Know: • Aiden Wood, a 4-month-old infant was transported by first responders to WellStar Children’s Hospital. • He was pronounced dead at 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, […]
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Georgia Promise Scholarship Launches New Website
Residents across Georgia now have a centralized resource to explore the new Georgia Promise Scholarship program. The Georgia Education Savings Authority launched the website mygeorgiapromise.org, offering families detailed information about eligibility, application processes, and how to use the program, which begins in July 2025. Just the Facts: • The Georgia Promise Scholarship offers up to […]
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Teenager Stabbed By Family Member in Southwest Atlanta
Atlanta police are investigating a stabbing involving a 14-year-old boy and a male relative following a domestic dispute on Sunday afternoon. Police say the stabbing occurred at a residence on Thornton Place SW. Just the Facts: • On Nov. 17, at approximately 3:04 p.m., officers responded to a report of a stabbing. • A 14-year-old […]
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76-Year-Old Macon Woman Dies Following Train Collision
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that 76-year-old Cheryl Rawls, of Macon, has died following injuries sustained in a collision involving a train and her SUV on Tucker Road near Forsyth Road. The collision occurred on the afternoon of November 15, 2024. Just the Facts: • The crash was reported to the Macon-Bibb E-911 […]
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What Are The Thanksgiving Food Trends for 2024?
According to a new study, one in five Americans plan to host friends and family for the first time ever this holiday season. The study of 2,000 U.S. adults who celebrate the winter holidays found 42% plan to host in the upcoming months — 19% of whom have never hosted before. Commissioned by The Honey […]
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Warm Start to the Week in Georgia, But Rain Looms
Georgia residents will enjoy mild temperatures and partly sunny skies to kick off the week, but rain showers are expected to move in starting Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know to plan ahead. Just the Facts: • Today: Foggy conditions will clear by mid-morning, giving way to partly sunny skies that turn fully sunny […]
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Do Your Carrots Have E.coli?
Health officials are warning residents across the United States about an E. coli outbreak linked to recalled organic carrots. While these products may no longer be in stores, they could still be in homes, posing a serious health risk. What You Need to Know: • Cases Reported: 39 across 18 states. • Hospitalizations: 15. • […]
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Verify This: When Ordering Lunch Becomes a Two-Factor Trust Exercise
I’ve had it. It was bad enough when we all had to memorize 3,000 passwords, endure pop quizzes about the name of our first pet, and prove we weren’t robots by identifying blurry fire hydrants. But now, thanks to two-factor authentication, ordering lunch has turned into an episode of CSI: Cybersecurity. On a rather soggy […]
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Could Six Flags Over Georgia Be Sold?
Six Flags Entertainment Corp., the parent company of Six Flags Over Georgia and White Water, is considering selling some of its properties. This comes after a merger with Ohio-based Cedar Fair and a corporate restructuring under a new initiative called “Project Accelerate.” 🚨 Why It Matters: Potential changes at Six Flags would directly impact local […]