Savannah is rolling out a new, year-round Pothole Patrol to fix rough roads faster. A new truck arrives in October, and a naming contest for kids kicks off now. 🛣️ What It Means For You: Expect quicker pothole fixes, smoother rides, and fewer surprise bumps. Crews will rotate across every district each month to cut […]
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KSU Develops Sensors to Spot Problems In Georgia’s Aging Dams
Kennesaw State researchers are building a low-cost, solar-powered system to watch dams in real time. It could catch trouble early and help keep people downstream safe. 🔔 What It Means For You: If you live near a dam or drive past one, this tech could give earlier warnings and help prevent failures. More eyes on […]
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The Rent is Too Damn High: $1,500 Only Gets You 800 Square Feet in Atlanta
Renters in Georgia have a new reason to sigh. A fresh report says $1,500 a month buys just 800 square feet in Atlanta, while the same cash in Columbus or Macon gets you a small kingdom by apartment standards. 📦 What It Means For You: If you rent in Atlanta, expect tighter living. If you […]
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Georgia Insurance Companies Fined $20 Million For Breaking Mental Health Law
Mental health advocates gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta to urge Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King to step up enforcement of the state’s mental health parity laws just a few days after King’s office announced it would fine health insurance companies $20 million for failing to comply. The fines, announced Friday, mark the first […]
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Hurricane Erin Misses Georgia
Hurricane Erin will stay offshore. Most of Georgia will miss the wind and rain. Beachgoers will not be so lucky. 🌊 What It Means For You: If you head to the Georgia coast this week, expect rough surf, strong rip currents, and big swells. North and central Georgia should see no big impacts. 🛰️ What’s […]
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Georgia Ranks 9th Most Religious State in New 2025 Report
Georgia is one of the most religious places in America, a new report says. For many families here, faith shapes daily life — from church on Sunday to prayer at the dinner table. 🙏 What It Means For You: Expect faith to stay front and center in civic life — from charity drives to local […]
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Buck The Binary: Refuse To Choose A Side
“I’m not picking a side, and you can’t make me.” – me, since at least 1984. In a society where every viral talking point is black or white, good or bad, right or wrong, Left or Right, Republican or Democrat, I am choosing to pop a Tamiflu and dip before the conversation makes me sick. […]
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Macon Shooting Was in Retaliation For 12-Year-Old Being Shot
A 12-year-old boy was shot in southwest Macon, and deputies say a second round of gunfire followed in “retaliation” less than 90 minutes later. Six people — five teens and one 17-year-old — now face charges, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. 🧭 What’s New: Deputies say the first shooting happened Sunday around 5:11 […]
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Shooter Sentenced After Killing Georgia Man Over $1,600 Loan
A DeKalb County jury found a man guilty of murder after a friend was shot outside a Stonecrest sports bar. Prosecutors say the fight started over a $1,600 loan and ended with eight shots in a parking lot. 🗞️ What’s Happening: According to the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office, a jury found Shiva Vereen guilty […]
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Dispute Over Gun Turns Deadly in Brookhaven
Police say a suspect is in custody after a man was shot and killed early Sunday inside an apartment on Buford Highway in Brookhaven. Officers say they found the victim with gunshot wounds and tried to save him, but he died at the scene. At the center of the dispute was the suspect’s possession of […]
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New Jimmy Carter Postage Stamp Revealed
A commemorative Forever stamp honoring former President Jimmy Carter will be released on Oct. 1 in Atlanta, the U.S. Postal Service announced Monday. Representatives of the nonprofit group Friends of Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service joined the Postal Service in unveiling the new stamp at the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Carter’s […]
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Are Your Health Insurance Costs About to Skyrocket?
Georgia residents could see as much as a 40% increase in their health insurance premiums if Congress does not act to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff said at a press conference Thursday. Ossoff, a Democrat, said he is urging congressional Republicans to “reverse course” on allowing the […]
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Are Your Kids Learning DIY Skills?
Many parents say they’re stepping in to teach kids how to fix things at home. A new survey shows sons get these lessons more than daughters — and many parents fear their kids won’t be as handy as past generations. 🔎 What’s Happening: A national survey of parents points to a growing at‑home push to […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Two Georgia Volunteer Fire Departments Get $10,000 for New Gear
Two volunteer fire departments in Georgia will each receive a $10,000 grant to buy needed equipment and gear. The Double Churches Volunteer Fire Department in Carnesville and the Thurston Volunteer Fire Department in Thomaston were chosen for funding. The grants come from the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, a partnership between State Farm and the […]
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Harris County Schools Says its Bus App is Fixed
Parents in Harris County who rely on the EZ A2B bus app to watch their child’s ride may have noticed a glitch last week. The district says the glitch that knocked some devices offline earlier this week has been resolved. 🚌 What’s Happening: Harris County School District said the EZ A2B app issue that kept […]
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12-Year-Old Shot in Georgia
A 12-year-old boy is in critical but stable condition after being shot on Mint Green Lane in Macon Sunday evening, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the call came in just after 5 p.m. and they found the child wounded when they arrived. 🚓 What We Know: 🧩 What’s Unclear: 📞 How […]
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Four Injured After Stolen Car Fleeing Police Slams Into Tree in DeKalb County
A Sunday morning pursuit in south DeKalb ended with a stolen car crumpled against a tree and four people — two teens and two adults — rushed to local hospitals, according to DeKalb County police. 🚔 What’s Happening: DeKalb County police said officers got a call about a suspicious vehicle around 10:07 a.m. near Yorkdale […]
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Autrey Mill to Hold Adults-Only Ghosts and Goblins Gala Fundraiser Oct. 17
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve will host its first Ghosts and Goblins Gala on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. The adults-only fundraiser runs 6 to 8 p.m. in a Victorian-style mansion known for its haunted history. Guests can expect heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer, and a specialty cocktail. A silent auction will feature items for bid. […]
