I swear, parenting in the school years is just one long series of Sign Up Genius emails. Every time I open my inbox, there’s another prompt: bring cookies, bring pencils, bring a costume, bring yourself to the classroom at 1:30 on a Wednesday for a themed celebration of something I didn’t know needed celebrating. Somewhere […]
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Election Results: Republican Cruises to Victory in Georgia’s District 21 Runoff
Jason Dickerson will head to the Georgia State Senate after capturing nearly 61% of the vote Tuesday night, defeating Democrat Debra Shigley in a runoff that drew unusual national attention to a reliably Republican district. 📊 Why It Matters: The outcome locks in GOP control of the seat long held by Brandon Beach and signals […]
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Three New Measles Cases Hit Georgia As Outbreak Spreads
Georgia health officials found three more measles cases this week. All three people had close contact with someone who got sick in September. What It Means For You: If you or your children aren’t vaccinated, you face a higher risk of getting this highly contagious disease. Check your vaccination records and talk to your doctor. […]
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Georgia Senators Blast ICE Over 14 Deaths And Detention Conditions
Georgia’s two U.S. senators are demanding answers from federal immigration officials after 14 people died in custody this year, including two men at a south Georgia detention center they say faces serious problems. What It Means For You: Your elected officials are questioning whether people held in Georgia’s immigration facilities are getting basic medical care, […]
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Trump and RFK Jr. Are Making Claims About Autism. What Do Real Doctors Say?
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stirred up major concerns and considerable speculation earlier this year when he announced the administration would release a report revealing the causes of autism by the end of September. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer with no medical degree, stood next to President Donald Trump on Sept. 22 as […]
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Georgia Man Wanted For Identity Fraud
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 44-year-old Macon man wanted on identity fraud charges. What It Means For You: If you see James Curtis Morgan or know where he is, police want you to call them right away. What’s Happening: Deputies are looking for Morgan, who is 6 feet tall and weighs […]
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What Are The 3 Best Colleges in Georgia?
Georgia’s two public flagships for higher education placed in the top 100 again along with Emory University in the annual U.S. News rankings for 2026. The Georgia Institute of Technology moved up a spot to 32nd. The University of Georgia remained at 46th and Emory at 24th. All three were tied with others in the […]
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Brookhaven Police Arrest Woman Who Stole Nearly 100 Packages
Police caught the woman they say stole packages from apartment mailrooms across metro Atlanta. What It Means For You: If you live in an apartment complex and had packages stolen recently, this arrest might be connected to your case. What’s Happening: Police say 44-year-old Amanda Noble was arrested Sunday when Fulton County deputies found her […]
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Active Shooter At Augusta Mall Leads To 2 Arrests
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people after reports of an active shooter at Augusta Mall today. What It Means For You: The mall is closed until further notice. Stay away from the area to let deputies finish their work safely. What’s Happening: Deputies responded to active shooter reports and secured the scene. Two […]
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3 Georgia Cemeteries Named Among America’s Most Beautiful Hidden Gems
A new survey reveals that Georgia’s quiet burial grounds hold their own against the nation’s most stunning memorial landscapes. 📊 What’s Happening: Choice Mutual surveyed people about the most beautiful hidden gem cemeteries they’ve visited, with three Georgia sites making the national list. 🌳 Between the Lines: These aren’t your typical manicured memorial parks. Each […]
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Georgia Code Officer Arrested For Stealing Photos From Woman’s Phone
A Macon-Bibb code enforcement officer was arrested Monday after police say he took photos from a woman’s phone during a traffic stop. What’s Happening: Sheriff’s officials say Christopher Tyler Willcox pulled over a driver on Hawkinsville Road on September 11. He took her phone to check her information, but police say he sent her photos […]
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Georgia Bus Monitor Arrested For Showing Inappropriate Images to Students
A Troup County school bus monitor was taken into custody after officials say the staffer showed students improper images. The district says it happened in the afternoon on Monday, Sept. 22. What It Means For You: If your child rides a Troup County school bus, you may see added attention from staff and questions from […]
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What is Filming in Downtown Lawrenceville This Week?
Downtown Lawrenceville is getting a soft reset this week — not a festival, not a parade, but a film set, with the city itself drafted as background. From Wednesday, September 24 through Saturday, September 27, the city says filming will move through the heart of downtown. Expect temporary closures: sidewalks, parking lots, alleyways. Lawrenceville Police […]
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Things To Do in Roswell For Fall 2025
Roswell is rolling out a packed fall schedule, and it’s built for families, arts lovers and anyone ready for a night out. The City of Roswell and Roswell Cultural Arts Fall 2025 lineup brings award-winning touring acts, local favorites and youth performers to the Roswell Cultural Arts Center all season long. From glow-in-the-dark dinosaurs to […]
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How to Handle Aggressive Drivers Without Becoming One
It starts with a glance, a honk, a car edging too close. One flare, then another. Before long, the whole commute feels charged. According to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, that sensation isn’t imagined. It’s viral. In a nationwide survey of licensed drivers, 96% admitted to at least one aggressive act […]
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Richmond County Deputies Search for Teen Considered Armed and Dangerous
Richmond County deputies say they are searching for an 18-year-old wanted in a shooting on Alene Circle in south Augusta. The sheriff’s office says the teen should be considered armed and dangerous. What It Means For You: Stay alert if you live or work near Meadowbrook, Deans Bridge Road, or the nearby side streets. Do […]
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Thief Steals ATM From Georgia Bank
An enterprising thief in Albany yanked an ATM off its base at a Colony Bank on Philema Road, whisking it away like a very heavy souvenir and depositing it at a nearby park. Dispatchers with the Dougherty County Police Department got the call just before 10 a.m. on September 21. The report was simple and […]
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2 Georgia Men Get 10 Years for Mail Theft
Two Augusta men were sent to federal prison for using a postal key to steal mail and cash fake checks. They each got 10 years. What’s Happening: Between the Lines: This scheme hit hundreds of victims, prosecutors said. That means local residents and small businesses lost time and money fixing fraud, closing accounts, and chasing […]
