Eagle Drive is shut down near Coosa High School as crews rush to fix a damaged cross drain after heavy rains washed it 20 feet downstream. 🚧 Why It Matters: This closure hits right where school traffic flows, meaning delays and detours for students, parents, and staff. Drivers should plan ahead to avoid getting stuck. […]
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Grief: The Uniting Factor We Need To Learn To Talk About
It remains one of the tragedies of life that, the longer you live it, the more loved ones you lose. Whether that loss be to death, to distance, to disrespect, the emotional result is the same: grief. We grieve the loss of the relationship that meant so much to us, we grieve and regret the […]
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A Flood Watch Covers Most of Georgia Today
Heavy rain is expected to soak much of north and central Georgia today, with some spots seeing up to 6 inches. The National Weather Service warns this could lead to flooding on rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas. 🌧️ Why It Matters: Flooding can disrupt daily life, damage property, and create dangerous driving conditions. Residents need […]
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Driver Dies in Blackwell Road Crash in Cobb County This Morning
A 29-year-old Marietta man lost his life in an early morning single-vehicle crash on Blackwell Road in Cobb County, while his passenger escaped with minor injuries. 🔍 What Happened: According to the Cobb County Police Department, Cody Chitwood was driving a 2023 Subaru WRX eastbound on Blackwell Road west of Autumn Ridge Parkway around 2:47 […]
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2-Month-Old Infant Kidnapped in Macon Found
Update: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force safely located 2-month-old Montez Harris just after 5:20pm. Maurtez Rashaad Edwards was stopped in Liberty County Florida and taken into custody. The original article is below. A statewide Levi’s Call, […]
Posted inEducation
Back to School: 5 Things Every Child Needs to Know As School Starts
The summer light is fading, backpacks stand ready by doors, and across countless households, a familiar anxiety settles in: school is starting. While parents in several Georgia counties rush through last-minute supply checks and outfit decisions, there’s something more fundamental than new notebooks or the perfect first-day outfit. It’s about making sure your child has […]
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Lightning Strikes Force Tybee Beachgoers Out of Water
Tybee Island lifeguards cleared swimmers from the ocean Sunday morning after lightning was detected within 12 miles of the beach. 🌊 What’s Happening: Lifeguards announced the water closure at 11:30 a.m. Sunday and standard procedure is to keep swimmers out of the ocean for at least 30 minutes after the last lightning strike is detected […]
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Savannah Firefighters Rescue 4 From Flooded Vehicle
Savannah firefighters saved four people trapped in rising waters near downtown Saturday evening, narrowly avoiding disaster when they discovered a hidden danger beneath the flood. 🌊 What Happened: Fire crews responded to a stranded vehicle at Drayton and Duffy Streets Saturday evening, where they discovered four occupants trapped in floodwaters. Using standard safety protocols, firefighters […]
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Flood Watch Continues as Heavy Rain Threatens North and Central Georgia
Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for potential flooding as scattered showers bring heavy rainfall through Monday evening. 🌧️ Why It Matters: Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts up to 5 inches could trigger flash flooding in vulnerable areas, particularly in central Georgia where persistent rainfall is expected […]
Posted inCrime
No Shots Fired at Valdosta Mall Despite Social Media Claims
Valdosta police confirmed Sunday that reports of an active shooter at Valdosta Mall were false, following a heavy law enforcement response to the shopping center. 📱 What Happened: According to Valdosta Police Department, off-duty officers working at the mall were alerted to a possible fight near the food court. As officers detained those involved, social […]
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Georgia Man Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Child Under 10
Candler County deputies arrested a suspect Friday in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child under 10 years old, according to the sheriff’s office. 📋 What’s Happening: The Candler County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday to a report of possible sexual assault involving a young child. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in […]
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Camden County Mourns Death of Longtime Sheriff Bill Smith
Camden County is mourning the loss of a law enforcement legend this week. Former Sheriff Bill Smith, who served Camden County for more than two decades, has died. Current Sheriff James Chaney confirmed Smith’s Death Saturday morning. Smith led the Camden County Sheriff’s Office from 1985 until 2008, marking 23 years of dedicated service to […]
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Lilburn Skating Rink Rolls to a Close After Four Decades of Community Memories
The wheels are coming to a stop at Skate Along USA in Lilburn, marking the end of an era that has spanned more than four decades in Gwinnett County. The beloved skating rink announced it will close permanently following its final session on Sunday, August 24th from 3 to 7 p.m., according to a statement […]
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Dunwoody Detective Dies Unexpectedly, Leaving Behind Wife And 4 Children
Detective Jordan Laverty, who spent eight years protecting Dunwoody residents, died unexpectedly this week at just 32 years old. Why It Matters: Laverty’s sudden death leaves behind a young family struggling with both grief and financial uncertainty, while the tight-knit Dunwoody Police Department mourns one of their own. What Happened: The department announced Laverty’s death […]
Posted inYour Government
Getting Rid of Georgia’s Income Tax: A Look at The Issues
Policy wonks on both sides of an upcoming debate in the General Assembly over whether to eliminate Georgia’s income tax are advocating a cautious approach. “That’s a very lofty goal,” said Danny Kanso, senior fiscal analyst with the progressive-leaning Georgia Budget & Policy Institute. “The income tax represents 56% of general-fund revenues. Nineteen billion dollars […]
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It’s The End of The World As We Know It… Again
So apparently, we might all be doomed. Again. According to Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb—a man who seems to find alien technology in everything from space rocks to his morning cereal— a comet named 3I/ATLAS that is hurtling toward us might actually be “hostile alien technology.” I’m not sure how he knows this, but it probably […]
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Racism At Work? Georgia Leads The Nation in Racist Workplaces
Georgia has earned an unwanted distinction as the state with the highest rate of workplace racial discrimination complaints in America, according to new federal data. 🔎 Behind The Data: The study by HR platform Techr analyzed Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints and Bureau of Labor Statistics workforce data to calculate discrimination rates across all 50 […]
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Missing Augusta Teen Last Seen Leaving Foster Home
A 17-year-old foster child has disappeared from her Augusta home, with authorities now seeking the public’s help to locate her. 🔍 The Details: Jamya Sowell, 17, was last seen around 2 p.m. on July 31 leaving her foster home on the 1500 block of Avalon Avenue on foot. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, […]
