A new survey shows 62% of people are spending longer on the phone to businesses than three years ago, a figure that was only 46% the previous year. The research from Moneypenny, which handles over 20 million calls and chats for businesses annually, also found that 76% of customers cite a company not putting their […]
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Marietta Tragedy: Local Woman’s Death Leads to Murder Charge
The Gist: In Marietta, a family’s welfare check revealed a tragic scene, leading to a significant murder charge. The Details: Police say 44-year-old Melinda Jolly was found dead in her home on Perch Drive during a welfare check by a family member. The case was escalated to Cobb County Police’s Major Crimes unit. According to […]
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Community Alert: Urgent Search for Missing 13-Year-Old in Richmond County
The Gist: Stormy Newland, a 13-year-old girl, has been reported missing and endangered in Richmond County, prompting an urgent call for community assistance. The Details: Stormy was last seen in the vicinity of Walton Way and 7th St. She is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, and was wearing a green […]
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Georgia’s Weather This Week Will Move from Cold to Rainy
🌦️ The Gist: Georgia’s weather this week starts off clear and chilly, then shifts to rainy and warmer conditions. What seems like an endless cold snap will finally come to an end. 🌡️ The Details: Georgia begins the week with clear skies. Monday sees a high of 48°F and a low of 28°F. Temperatures slightly […]
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Buford Family and Two Dogs Safe After Devastating House Fire
Buford Family and Pets Safe After Devastating House Fire
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QR Codes Will Remain on Georgia Ballots This Year
There isn’t time to remove QR codes from paper ballots in Georgia, as Republican legislative leaders have proposed, before this year’s elections, GOP Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Wednesday. “I would support moving to human-readable text,” Raffensperger said during the second day of legislative hearings on Gov. Brian Kemp’s budget recommendations. “The challenge is […]
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Cobb County’s Water Is Safe Again: Boil Water Advisory Lifted
💧 The Gist: The boil water advisory affecting parts of south Cobb County has been lifted following negative bacteria tests, signaling safe water consumption. 💡 The Details: Residents in south Cobb County can now use their water without boiling, as recent tests confirm its safety. This update follows a water main break in Powder Springs, […]
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A Body Was Found in A Chimney in Bibb County
🏠 The Gist: In a startling incident, a man was found dead in a chimney in Bibb County, leading to an investigation by local authorities. 🔍 The Details: On Friday night, Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a distressing discovery at a home on Courtland Ave., where a deceased man was found inside a chimney. […]
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Hearing Date Set for Fani Willis Misconduct Accusations
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee has scheduled a Feb. 15 hearing to discuss accusations that District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in a romantic relationship with a special prosecutor she hired to assist with the racketeering and conspiracy case accusing Donald Trump of illegally orchestrating a multi-state attempt to overturn the 2020 election. According to […]
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Buford Teen Accused of Organizing Illegal Street Racing
🚨 The Gist: Mathew Dylan Mccullock, a 19-year-old from Buford, was arrested by Gwinnett County Police for organizing and participating in illegal street racing events. 🔍 The Details: Mccullock faces charges for his role in illegal street racing, identified with the aid of a specialized crime response center. Police say he is linked to events […]