The Gist: Relief is coming slowly at the pump for Georgia drivers as gas prices dip slightly, but the national trend suggests caution. What Happened?: After a recent surge, gas prices in Georgia have begun to ease. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline now stands at $3.63, a 3-cent drop from […]
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Therapy Could Help Social Media Addicts Improve Their Mental Health
“Mental health issues are on the rise, as is the number of people who use social media.”
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Clarence Thomas’ 38 Vacations: The Other Billionaires Who Have Treated the Supreme Court Justice to Luxury Travel
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Series: Friends of the Court:SCOTUS Justices’ Beneficial Relationships With Billionaire Donors Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ decadeslong friendship with real estate tycoon Harlan Crow and Samuel Alito’s luxury travel with billionaire Paul […]
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37-year-old Dies After Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a tragic pedestrian traffic collision that occurred on the I-475 northbound overpass over Eisenhower Parkway late last night. According to the preliminary information provided by authorities, the incident took place just before 11:00 p.m. It was reported that a 19-year-old male from Sparta was driving a Ford […]
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Dangerous heat will stick around for a while in Georgia
Residents of North and Central Georgia will have to deal with temperatures soaring to potentially dangerous levels for a few more days. According to a recent Hazardous Weather Outlook from The National Weather Service, areas along and south of a line from Washington to Fincherville to Hamilton are under an Excessive Heat Warning today, with […]
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McDonald’s menu adds a controversial Peanut McFlurry
The fast-food chain has added something new nationwide that’s sure to make some customers angry.
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Georgia is Under a Heat Advisory Until 8 P.m.
The Gist: Much of Georgia is under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. tonight. What Happened?: A Heat Advisory has been issued for parts of north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia until 8 p.m. this evening. The heat index values are expected to reach 105, which can pose a risk of heat-related illnesses. Why It […]
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Here’s how many guns are manufactured in Georgia each year
Home to many of the world’s largest gunmakers, the United States is a global leader in firearms production. Data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives shows that over 13.8 million firearms were manufactured in the U.S. in 2021 alone. While a small portion of American-made firearms are exported and sold abroad, our […]
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62-year-old man dies after use of force incident with Atlanta Police
The Gist: An investigation is underway by the GBI following a use of force in Atlanta. The incident resulted in the death of a 62-year-old man, Johnny Hollman. What Happened?: On August 10 at about 11:20 p.m., an Atlanta Police Department officer was dispatched to the intersection of Cunningham Place and Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard […]
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City of Decatur to Open Cooling Center During Heat Advisory Sunday and Monday
DECATUR — The City of Decatur has announced that it will be providing a cooling center at the Decatur Recreation Center, located at 231 Sycamore Street, on Sunday and Monday, August 13 and 14. This move is in response to a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The cooling center will be open […]