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, […]
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Georgia Deputy Killed in Line of Duty: What We Know
Paulding County is in mourning after Deputy Brandon Cunningham was killed in the line of duty on August 17. The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the news late Saturday night, expressing profound sorrow over the death of their colleague. Sparse Details: The specifics surrounding Deputy Cunningham’s death remain limited. The Sheriff’s Office has indicated that […]
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Severe Storms Threaten Parts of Georgia Today
Storms continue throughout Georgia today and will be a little more intense than yesterday, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms expected to impact much of the state. Areas south of Interstate 20 are particularly at risk, where stronger storms could bring damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. The Details: Thunderstorms will be widespread across Georgia, […]
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How Many January 6th Rioters Have Been Arrested in Georgia?
In his bid for reelection, former President Donald Trump is positioning the Jan. 6, 2021,attack on the Capitol Building as a central component of his campaign. The attack, which led to the deaths of five people and caused injury to an estimated 140 police officers, was the deadliest attack on the Capitol since 1998. While […]
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44-Year-Old New York Woman Killed in Late-Night Pedestrian Accident in Georgia
A fatal accident claimed the life of a pedestrian late Friday night near the intersection of Rocky Creek Road and Thrasher Circle in Bibb County. Cameron Rodriguez, a 44-year-old woman from New York, was struck by a Honda Accord while walking along Rocky Creek Road around 11 p.m. Witnesses reported that the driver, who was […]