📊 The Gist: Atlanta ranks as the 83rd best city for renter financial health, a dubious honor when you consider the balancing act between rent and income. 🔍 The Details: RentCafe’s analysis throws Atlanta into the spotlight—not for its vibrant culture or lush greenery, but for the financial gymnastics its renters perform monthly. Basic utilities […]
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It’s Back: Georgia Republicans Resurrect ‘Religious Liberty’ Bill
The Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a divisive bill on Thursday that its backers contend will give people more protection from government intrusion while practicing their faith. It now heads to the full Senate for a vote that could clear the way for it to make a crucial Crossover Day deadline Thursday. Acworth Republican Sen. […]
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Nursing Student Found Dead in Athens: What We Know
The Gist: A nursing student from Augusta University’s Athens campus was found dead, leading to campus-wide alerts and safety measures. The Details: On Thursday, February 22, the body of a nursing student was discovered in a wooded area near Lake Herrick. The student was identified as attending Augusta University College of Nursing in Athens, not […]
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High Winds and Lightning Expected Today in Georgia
⚡ The Gist: A line of showers and thunderstorms is set to sweep across the metro Atlanta area today, featuring winds up to 40 mph and frequent lightning. 🌧 The Details: North and Central Georgia are on alert as the storm front moves southward through Atlanta, posing threats of strong winds and lightning especially during […]
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Milton Launches Program to Slow Down Speeding in Neighborhoods
🚗 The Gist: A new Residential Speed Zone program in Milton aims to curb speeding and enhance safety on neighborhood streets. 🔍 The Details: Milton’s City Council greenlit the initiative on Wednesday night, enabling neighborhoods to apply for measures that slow down traffic. This program, stemming from a Local Road Safety Plan adopted in August […]
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East Lake MARTA Station Overhaul Begins March 13
🚀 The Gist: East Lake MARTA Station’s north pedestrian bridge and parking lot will close for renovations starting March 13, aiming to enhance ADA accessibility and safety. 🛠 The Details: MARTA is set to start deconstructing and replacing the north pedestrian bridge at East Lake Station as part of its Service, Experience, and Expansion initiative. […]
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Will Georgia Voters Get to Decide on Casinos?
Casinos are back on the table in the General Assembly. The state Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee approved a proposed constitutional amendment late Thursday calling for Georgia voters to decide whether to legalize not only sports betting but casino gambling. Other gambling legislation before the General Assembly this year is limited to sports betting. […]
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Arnette’s Chop Shop in Atlanta Will Host The Fourth Annual Mother Shucker Oyster Festival
Arnette’s Chop Shop, the renowned Atlanta steakhouse, is gearing up to celebrate its Fourth Annual Mother Shucker Oyster Festival. This eagerly awaited event is set to take place in the restaurant’s courtyard on March 10, 2024, offering attendees an exclusive culinary experience from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will feature an expansive selection […]
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Election Integrity: Georgia Lawmakers Take Aim at Deepfakes in Political Ads
Legislation that criminalizes the use of “deepfakes” generated by artificial intelligence to impersonate candidates in political campaign ads cleared the Georgia House of Representatives Thursday. House Bill 986, which passed 148-22, creates the crime of fraudulent election interference. Anyone who knowingly perpetrates a political deepfake within 90 days of an election would face two to […]
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Is Sports Betting Legal in Georgia?
Well, the very simple answer to that question is: “No, sports betting is not legal in Georgia”. At least not yet anyway… That sports betting is not yet legal in Georgia isn’t for the lack of trying. Many of the state’s legislators want it. Many of the residents also want to be able to place […]
