Your property tax bill is likely going up. Cobb County leaders voted to keep the tax rate the same, but rising home values mean you’ll probably pay more. 💰 Why It Matters: This decision affects your wallet. It also determines funding for essential services like police, fire departments, and road maintenance for the next year. […]
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Is it Easier to Talk to AI Than Your Doctor?
Forget Dr. Google, Americans are turning to artificial intelligence for their health needs.According to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, a little more than a third (35%) already use AI to learn about and manage aspects of their health and wellness. The top uses for this technology include: to get insight into specific medical conditions […]
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Fulton County Public Health Restores HIV Prevention Jobs After Layoffs
The Fulton County Board of Health will restore at least 14 jobs in HIV prevention and sexual health after laying off workers in May citing a lack of federal funding, officials told Healthbeat on Wednesday. The layoffs of 17 workers came amid delays in funding for HIV initiatives to state and local health departments from […]
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Flordia Deputy Arrested in Roswell on Child Sex Abuse Charges
A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputy was arrested in Roswell and is facing federal charges that she produced and received child sexual abuse material, some of which was allegedly created in Atlanta. FBI Atlanta agents took 51-year-old Carle Miranda Blum into custody in the north Fulton suburb. She is accused of producing child porn involving herself and […]
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Suspect in Savannah Murder Arrested in Alabama
A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Savannah last month has been arrested nearly 200 miles away in Alabama, bringing a major break in the month-old homicide case. Why It Matters: The arrest of a suspect provides a significant development for residents in the Waters Avenue area, where the shooting occurred. For […]
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37 Georgia Nursing Homes Could Shut Down Due to Medicaid Cuts
Cuts to Medicaid contained in President Donald Trump’s new budget bill put 37 Georgia nursing homes at risk of closing, according to a study released by Brown University’s School of Public Health. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported that the legislation, which the Republican-controlled Congress passed this month, will slash Medicaid by $1 trillion during […]
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How Will Funding Cuts to Public Broadcasting Impact Georgia?
When Congress yanked $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting with the Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4), it wasn’t just big names like PBS and NPR that lost support—it threatened Georgia Public Broadcasting’s 65-year role as Georgia’s public media anchor. 💥 GPB Funding Update In a historic and challenging move, Congress voted to defund […]
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Back To The Future: What Are The Top 3 Cities in Georgia For an 80s Childhood?
A new survey of over 3,000 parents has crowned three Georgia communities as prime real estate for recreating those mythical childhoods where kids actually played outside until the streetlights came on. 🎯 What’s Happening: We Buy Houses In Denver surveyed parents nationwide about the best places for “80s-style childhoods” — think bicycle adventures, wandering near […]
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Kelvin King Enters Race for Georgia Secretary of State
Atlanta businessman and Air Force veteran Kelvin King has entered the race for Georgia secretary of state. King, who unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate three years ago, announced his candidacy for secretary of state Tuesday in an op-ed in James Magazine Online. “I’ve spent my life serving this country through service […]
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The Georgia Sheriff Who Writes Bedtime Stories
Most sheriffs spend their days thinking about crime statistics and patrol schedules. Reginald B. Scandrett thinks about encouraging children to become heroes in their communities. Henry County’s first African American sheriff has written a children’s book. Not a memoir about breaking barriers or a procedural guide to law enforcement—a story about a sheriff who sits […]
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Former DeKalb Jailer Faces Felony Charges After Jail Assault
A former DeKalb County detention officer was arrested on felony charges after an alleged assault involving an inmate at the county jail earlier this month, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says the officer, who was fired after his arrest, is now out on bond. 🔎 What’s Happening: The DeKalb County […]
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Dog Rescued From Hot Car in Forsyth County, Owner Arrested
A small dog was rescued from a parked car in Forsyth County after a bystander spotted the animal in distress and called for help, according to a report from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. The dog’s owner was arrested and charged with cruelty to animals. 🐾 Why It Matters: Leaving pets in hot cars can […]
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Man Shot to Death in Gwinnett Church Parking Lot Identified
Gwinnett County police have identified the man found shot dead in a Snellville church parking lot as 28-year-old Oscar Alexis Cruz from Lawrenceville. What’s Happening: Authorities released the victim’s name after notifying his next of kin, confirming Cruz as the man discovered with a fatal gunshot wound early Monday morning. The shooting took place in […]
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Gwinnett Pumps $170 Million into Gas South Arena Glow-Up
Gwinnett County residents could soon enjoy upgraded concerts, shows and events at a revamped Gas South Arena, thanks to a major county investment aimed at keeping the venue competitive. This overhaul promises better security, tech and parking. 🏗️ Project Breakdown: County commissioners greenlit a partnership with the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau to fund $170 […]
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Cornelia Highway Moped Crash Shuts Down Northbound Lanes
Hall County drivers faced detours as a collision between a moped and car closed a major traffic artery at the Cagle Road intersection. 🚧 What’s Happening: The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is assisting with traffic control while Georgia State Patrol leads the investigation. 🔍 Between the Lines: Cornelia Highway serves as a critical transportation corridor […]
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Heavy Rain and Flooding Risks Loom For Georgia Through Friday
Georgia residents should prepare for scattered to widespread thunderstorms each afternoon and evening through Friday, with the greatest risk today and Thursday before conditions improve this weekend. 🌧️ Why It Matters: These slow-moving storms could dump enough rain to cause dangerous localized flooding in your neighborhood. Having multiple ways to receive weather warnings could be […]
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Go Nuts for Summer: Try This Homegrown Georgia Pecan Snack (and Wow Your Guests)
When summer gatherings call for something special, nothing impresses quite like a homegrown Georgia treat. And what could be more Georgian than the state’s beloved pecan? These nutritional powerhouses aren’t just for fall pies—they’re the secret ingredient to elevating your summer entertaining game. The Magic of Georgia Pecans Georgia has long reigned as the pecan […]
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New Bill Aims to Protect State Judges as Threats Surge 400%
A bipartisan bill introduced by Reps. Lucy McBath and Michael McCaul would create the first-ever threat monitoring center for 30,000 state and local judges who currently lack federal protection. 🔍 What’s Happening: The Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act would establish a State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource Center to: 🛡️ Why It […]
