Cubs broadcasters Jon “Boog” Sciambi and Jim Deshaies received some heat Wednesday night after they had a controversial reaction to the Braves’ decision to stop their game when Ronald Acuña Jr. made history by stealing his 70th base of the season. Acuña took the base out of the ground in the 10th inning after becoming the first major leaguer to tally at least 40 […]
Posted inLocal
Braves Fans, Have You Seen ‘Carrollton Blooper?’
Carrollton residents have a new reason to put on their Atlanta Braves gear and step outside. A local version of the Braves mascot, affectionately named “Carrollton Blooper,” has emerged as a symbol of both sports enthusiasm and community spirit on Spence Road. The initiative comes from the owners of the property where “Carrollton Blooper” resides. […]
Posted inCrime
When Hospitality Goes Wrong: Buford Resident Robbed in Home-Sharing Scam
The Gist: A Buford homeowner’s trust was exploited by an armed robber using a home-sharing platform to gain entry into the home. According to the Gwinnett County Police, 26-year-old Khalil Hamilton tricked the resident into assisting with a bathroom repair, only to pull out a handgun and rob the homeowner. The Details: On September 26, […]
Posted inYour Government
Controversial Call for Special Session Puts State Senator Colton Moore in Hot Water with Republicans
State Sen. Colton Moore ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate Republican Caucus has suspended freshman Sen. Colton Moore after he unsuccessfully pushed for a special legislative session to investigate Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Moore, R-Trenton, mounted his bid for a special session despite Gov. Brian Kemp publicly dismissing […]
Posted inRepresenting You
Georgia Republicans and Democrats Play Blame Game Over Government Shutdown
ATLANTA – With the federal government barreling toward a shutdown later this week, Georgia Democrats are warning of lost paychecks for service members and federal civilian employees, interrupted Social Security and welfare benefits, and closed national parks. While the U.S. Senate is moving forward with debate on a bipartisan stopgap funding bill aimed at keeping […]
Posted inCrime
Home Depot Employee Severely Injured as Thieves Make Off with Power Tools in Norcross
Law enforcement is seeking the public’s help in identifying four people connected to a shoplifting case that resulted in a severe head injury for a Home Depot employee. The crime unfolded on September 22 at about 1 p.m. at the Home Depot at 4136 Jimmy Carter Blvd in unincorporated Norcross. According to authorities, two men […]
Posted inIn The News
Powerball Jackpot Hits $925 Million
The Gist: Hopeful ticket-holders take note, the Powerball jackpot has reached an eye-popping $925 million for the Saturday drawing, the fourth-largest jackpot in the game’s history. The Details: The substantial prize comes after a Wednesday night draw failed to produce a grand prize winner. The numbers rolled were white balls 1, 7, 46, 47, 63, […]
Posted inCrime
Violence Erupts in Daylight: Williamson Road Shooting Details
The Gist: Late afternoon gunfire and a subsequent vehicle collision on Williamson Road near Brad Walsh Parkway resulted in the hospitalization of a 24-year-old man, who is now in stable condition. The Details: According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, at around 4:30 p.m., individuals in a Dodge Durango fired shots at a 23-year-old male […]
Posted inYour Government
How Will a Government Shutdown Impact Georgia?
As the possibility of a federal government shutdown looms large, Georgia braces for the potential fallout. The impact could be far-reaching, affecting several sectors from federal employment to social services and even the state’s natural resources. Federal Employees and Services Georgia is home to about 71,000 federal employees. In the event of a shutdown, these […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Cities with the Most Expensive Homes in Georgia
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Georgia using data from Zillow.