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 […]
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Is Your Home as Safe as You Think it is?
Atlanta’s shiny new homes offer a false sense of safety as burglary rates soar five times above national average. 🔍 Why It Matters: While 64% of Atlanta’s new-home residents believe their fresh drywall doubles as a security system, the city’s burglary rate of 754.4 per 100,000 residents tells a different, more break-in-prone story. 🏠 The […]
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California Drug Kingpin Gets 28 Years for Georgia Fentanyl Ring
A California man who ran a massive drug operation from his barbershop will spend nearly three decades in federal prison for flooding North Georgia with deadly fentanyl and methamphetamine. 🚔 The Takedown: Wilfort Foster III, 41, of El Monte, California, received a 28-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to running a drug trafficking and money […]
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Tybee Island Home Engulfed In Flames: Resident Leaps From Second Story
A Tybee Island resident was forced to jump from a second-story window to escape a house fire that broke out today on 7th Avenue. 🚒 What Happened: Emergency crews responded to the structure fire earlier today, finding one person trapped inside the burning building. 🚧 Current Status: Officials are asking residents and visitors to continue […]
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Atlanta Restaurant Makes Top 100 Hotel Dining List
Georgia’s iconic Polaris restaurant in Atlanta has been named among America’s top 100 hotel restaurants in a new national ranking. 🏨 What’s Happening: OpenTable and KAYAK have released their first-ever list of the Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America, with Polaris being Georgia’s sole representative. The list comes as new research shows 73% of Americans […]
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Body Found With Gunshot Wound in Gwinnett Church Parking Lot
Gwinnett County residents woke Monday morning to news of a fatal shooting in a Snellville church parking lot, as police launched a homicide investigation. 🔍 What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Police discovered a man with a fatal gunshot wound around 6 a.m. in the parking lot of Cannon United Methodist Church. 🚨 Why It Matters: The […]
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Ride Turns Violent: Two Arrested in Warner Robins After Box Cutter Attack and Car Theft
A Warner Robins man was attacked with a box cutter and a stick before his car was stolen during what started as him giving two acquaintances a ride. 🚔 What Happened: Charlie Haslem was giving Tameisha Carter and Neal Speer a ride when Carter allegedly attacked Haslem with a box cutter. Haslem managed to pull […]
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Your Weekly Horoscope: What the Stars Say for July 21 to 27, 2025
Sun entered Leo (July 22) — Leo season kicks in with creative spark, courage, and bold self-expression. New Moon in Leo (July 24) — A powerful reset around self-worth, authenticity, and launching fresh intentions. Mercury Retrograde in Leo (Jul 18–Aug 11) — Time to revisit, reimagine, and revise—especially around creative projects and romance. Saturn in Pisces […]
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Youth Shot in Head at Austell Home
A teenage boy lies in critical condition after a bullet tore through his skull at an Austell residence yesterday afternoon, while three young suspects now sit behind bars. 🔍 What Happened: The shooting unfolded around 4 p.m. at 1985 Padgett Drive, where Cobb County police officers arrived to find a young teen with a catastrophic […]
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Whataburger is Now Open in Acworth
Acworth residents have a new dining option as Whataburger officially opened its doors on Cobb Parkway, with Mayor Tommy Allegood and city officials hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, July 21. 🍔 Why It Matters: The new restaurant brings additional jobs to the local economy while expanding fast-food options for Acworth families. The Texas-based chain’s […]
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What Are Georgia’s Best Main Streets For Walking?
Two Georgia towns have earned bragging rights as home to some of America’s healthiest strolling spots, where fitness meets small-town charm. 🚶♀️ Why It Matters: Walking just 30 minutes daily can boost your heart health and mental wellbeing, but when you’re wandering past historic storefronts with mountain views, you might forget you’re exercising at all. […]
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Georgia Cities Rally to Shield Themselves After $32 Million Roadside Death Verdict
A concrete planter, a Yale senior, and a deer on a dark Georgia road: the kind of collision that leaves a family shattered and a city government scrambling. Now, as the fallout from Joshua Chang’s fatal crash ricochets through courtrooms and city halls, more than 60 Georgia cities are lining up—not to mourn, but to […]
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Georgia Cops Tow Vehicle With Racist Slurs Parked Near Children At Gym
Police removed a car covered in racist and sexual language from a Centerville fitness center after multiple violations were found. 🔍 What Happened: Centerville Police responded to reports of a disturbing vehicle parked outside Crunch Fitness on July 19. Officers found the car displayed both racist slurs and sexual language while parked where children under […]
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Houston County Faces Deadly Surge in Domestic Violence Homicides
Houston County residents are facing a disturbing trend as 9 of 12 homicides this year are linked to domestic violence, prompting local officials to unite in an urgent call for community action. 🔍 The Crisis: Sheriff Matthew Moulton gathered leaders from Perry, Warner Robins, and Centerville police departments, along with the County Coroner, District Attorney, […]
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Georgia is Under a Heat Advisory Until 8 p.m.
Georgians will be sweating through their shirts today as heat index values climb to a scorching 106 degrees. The state is under a heat advisory due to the extreme temperatures. 🔥 Why It Matters: This isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s dangerous. Heat-related illnesses can strike quickly, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly and young children who […]
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Shocking Photos: See the Aftermath of 70 mph Crash Into a Georgia Sheriff’s Vehicle
A Twiggs County Sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized after a motorist slammed into his marked patrol vehicle at highway speed while he was helping to redirect traffic at a crime scene on I-16. 🚔 What Happened: In the early morning hours of July 19, a driver traveling at approximately 70 mph crashed into the deputy’s stationary […]
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Jellyfish Invasion Hits Tybee Island Beaches
Summer just got a bit more spicy for Tybee beachgoers as an unwelcome guest crashes the party. Jellyfish have arrived in force along Tybee Island shores, bringing their special brand of vacation-ruining stings with them. 🌊 What We Know: The gelatinous visitors have made themselves at home in Tybee waters. Their stings cause pain, redness, […]
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Georgia Mothers Face Deadly Health Care Crisis
Georgia mothers are dying at the ninth-highest rate in America, with 32 deaths per 100,000 births – 37% above the national average. 🏥 The Numbers: Georgia recorded 32.15 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, compared to the national average of 23.48. This places Georgia firmly in the nation’s bottom ten states for maternal health outcomes. […]
