The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has released draft permits for a controversial proposed titanium mine near the Okefenokee Swamp. Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals is planning to mine titanium dioxide on Trail Ridge, the Okefenokee’s eastern hydrologic boundary. While company executives have said the project would not harm the swamp, scientific studies have concluded the […]
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DeKalb County Opens Warming Centers Amid Cold Weather Forecast
🌡️ The Gist: In response to the chilly forecast, DeKalb County is set to open five warming centers on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m., providing refuge for residents seeking warmth. 🏠 The Details: The warming centers will be located across the county, including at four fire stations and the North DeKalb Senior Center, as […]
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Gwinnett County Introduces Safe Spaces for Online Purchase Exchanges
📍 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police Department has set up designated parking spaces at precincts and headquarters for safer E-Commerce transactions, complete with round-the-clock video surveillance. 🔍 The Details: In a move to bolster safety for online buyers and sellers, Gwinnett County now offers specially designated parking areas at police precincts and the main headquarters […]
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Savannah Partners with Local School for Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting
Savannah’s Park and Tree Department, in collaboration with the Park and Tree Commission, will join forces with Andrea B. Williams Elementary School for an Arbor Day celebration set for Thursday, February 15. This adjustment from the traditional third Friday of February accommodates the school’s e-learning schedule. The celebration, aimed at underscoring the importance of urban […]
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In the Shadows of Canton: A Predator Unmasked and Sentenced
In a gripping climax to a harrowing tale of manipulation and terror, Mariano Delfino Diego-Tercero, a 35-year-old Canton resident, has been condemned to life behind bars. This sentence was handed down by Chief Superior Court Judge Ellen McElyea on February 9, sealing the fate of a man who used fear, violence, and deceit to prey […]
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Here Are The Budweiser Clydesdales’ 24 Best Super Bowl Commercials
After sitting out the 2021 and 2023 Super Bowls, the Budweiser Clydesdales are back for 2024 with a full 60-second spot. Watch the touching ad titled “Old School Delivery” which shows a team of six horses galloping through a snowstorm to the rescue a small town that has lost power. The Band’s classic song “The […]
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Travis Kelce and Andy Reid Respond to Viral Super Bowl Sideline Outburst
Travis Kelce had his fairytale ending on Sunday night (February 11), celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl win with a kiss with superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift. However, a not-so-fairytale moment from earlier in the night stole some of the spotlight. As the Chiefs trailed against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half, a hot-headed Kelce got […]
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Thunderstorms and Potential Tornadoes Expected in Georgia on Monday
🌩️ The Gist: Residents across North and Central Georgia faced a tense night as an advancing low-pressure system brought the potential for severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes from Sunday evening into Monday. 🌀 The Details: The National Weather Service forecasted a “Slight Risk” of severe weather, indicating a second level of concern on […]
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Georgia Gas Prices Edge Higher: A Closer Look at Current Trends
Georgia drivers are experiencing a slight uptick in gas prices, with the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline now at $3.03, marking a modest rise of 1 cent from last week and 8 cents from last month. But it isn’t all bad news for drivers. The current price is notably 23 cents […]