Back-to-school shopping in Georgia now comes with a sneaky surcharge: keeping up with your kid’s classroom artificial intelligence without melting the family modem. As schools plug in more AI-powered tools, many households are discovering the hidden homework is financial, upgrading laptops, boosting Wi-Fi and paying for subscriptions just to keep pace. 💸 Why It Matters: […]
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Photos: 17 Dogs Rescued From Georgia Home
A complaint about a house in Butts County ended with 17 dogs being pulled from filthy conditions and one arrest, according to Butts County Animal Control. Now the county is asking neighbors to step in with fosters, food and time. 🚨 What Happened: Butts County Animal Control says deputies helped serve a warrant at a […]
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510 Reports of Human Rights Abuse at Immigration Detention Centers
An investigation led by U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., has uncovered 510 credible reports of human rights abuses at immigration detention centers across the country. The list included 14 credible reports of mistreatment of pregnant women and 18 credible reports of mistreatment of children. “These detention facilities … are no place for children or pregnant […]
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Georgia Rallies: Nearly $150,000 Raised For Family of Police Officer Killed in CDC Shooting
Support is pouring in for the family of Officer David Rose, the DeKalb County officer killed in the line of duty on Aug. 8. A verified GoFundMe, created by his wife, has already brought in nearly $150,000 to help his loved ones navigate the days ahead. 💙 Why It Matters: In moments like this, neighbors […]
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Trump Claims Control of D.C. Police and Orders Guard Troops Into The City
President Donald Trump is sending the National Guard to Washington D.C. and is federalizing the city’s police force. 🧭 What’s Happening: 🔎 Between the Lines: 🚨 Why It Matters: Streets change when chains of command change. Residents need to know who answers 911 calls, who sets rules for force, and how long this lasts. ⏱️ […]
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Uber Had 400,000 Sexual Misconduct Reports in 5 Years
Rides feel routine. The numbers say risk is real. Sealed court records reviewed by The New York Times show Uber received 400,181 reports of sexual assault or misconduct in the U.S. from 2017 to 2022. 🧭 What’s New: The Times reports newly unsealed case files show far more complaints than Uber has disclosed in its […]
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Stop For School Buses, Georgia. Yes, You in The Other Lane
School is back. That big yellow bus is not a suggestion. Georgia law says when its red lights flash and the stop-arm swings out, most drivers on most roads must stop. Your coffee can wait. A kid’s life cannot. 📍 What’s Happening: Police across Georgia are reminding drivers what the law actually says, because “I […]
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Douglas County Traffic Alert: Cedar Terrace Road Closed
If you drive in Douglas County, plan around a full closure on Cedar Terrace Road. The county will shut the road from Lee Road to Mt. Vernon Road from 9a.m. August 11 to 9 a.m. August 13. 🚗 What It Means For You: Leave early, expect delays, and follow detours. This may affect school drop-offs, […]
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$25,000 in Drugs Seized in Paulding County
Deputies say they took drugs off the street in Paulding County during a night sweep last week, and six people went to jail. The sheriff’s office shared the news in a social media post and asked neighbors to send in tips. 🚓 What’s Happening: 🔔 What It Means For You: You may see more drug […]
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1-Year-Old Shot in Southwest Atlanta Home
A 1-year-old child and a 64-year-old woman were hospitalized early Saturday after being shot at a home on Olympian Way in southwest Atlanta. What We Know: Police said they arrived at 1605 Olympian Way SW around 12:07 a.m. to find the child with a gunshot wound to the hand and the woman with a gunshot […]
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3 Arrested After Chase Through Glynn County Ends in Crash
A police chase across Glynn County ended with a crash and three arrests, after officers say a driver fled a traffic stop and a passenger tossed a handgun from the moving car. What We Know: Three people were arrested August 9 after a vehicle fled a traffic stop in Glynn County and led officers on […]
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CDC Staff: Anti-Vaccine Hostility Led to Targeted Shooting
A deadly shooting outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta left a police officer and the suspected gunman dead Friday. The suspect claimed the COVID-19 vaccine caused his depression and suicidal thoughts. 🔍 What Happened: Police say 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White tried to enter the CDC campus but was stopped by security. He then crossed the […]
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Marietta Highway Shut Down in Canton
Marietta Highway is closed tonight between Univeter Road and Ridge Road in Canton while crews from Georgia Power work alongside police. The closure is expected to last until around 9 p.m., forcing drivers to detour through surrounding streets. 🛑 Why It Matters: This stretch is a main east-west artery for commuters and commercial traffic. Even […]
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Georgia Weather This Week: Cloudy Days Are Here to Stay
Tropical moisture and a weak wedge front will keep much of Georgia under a thick cloud blanket through the first half of the week, holding temperatures below seasonal norms. ☁ What’s Happening: The National Weather Service says mid- and upper-level tropical moisture combined with a weak wedge front will generate widespread cloud cover, especially in […]
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Relive Recess: Savannah Hosts Adult Field Day This September
Adults in Savannah can take part in a day of schoolyard games and friendly competition during Adult Field Day on September 27 at Minick Ball Field. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to participants 18 and older. Activities will include classic playground games and team challenges designed to encourage […]
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Columbus Man Arrested With $155K in Meth After Police Raid
A months-long investigation in Columbus ended with the arrest of 34-year-old Joshua Alexander, accused of trafficking drugs and illegally carrying a gun. 🚨 Why It Matters: Police say the bust took a large stash of meth, cocaine, and a firearm off the streets, and put a repeat offender back behind bars. 🔍 What Happened: On […]
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Rapper T-Hood Shot to Death at Home in Snellville
A man is in custody after Gwinnett County police say 33-year-old rapper T-Hood was shot at a Snellville home and later died at the hospital. 🚨 What Happened: Police say the shooting happened just before 7 p.m. Friday at a home in the 3900 block of Lee Road. Officers found T-Hood, whose real name was […]
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Early Morning Fire in Downtown Ball Ground: What We Know
A pre-dawn fire tore through a vacant commercial building in Ball Ground’s historic downtown Sunday, drawing a massive response from Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services. 🚒 What Happened: Fire crews were called just after 3:30 a.m. to Gilmer Ferry Road, where they found heavy smoke and flames breaking through the roof. Multiple hose lines […]
