Georgia ranks second in the country for immigrants in 2026, according to a new report from SmileHub, a nonprofit organization. Virginia ranked first. What’s Happening: SmileHub compared all 50 states across 16 metrics to produce its Best States for Immigrants in 2026 ranking. Georgia scored 59.34 out of 100. Virginia topped the list with a […]
Posted inHealth
Mold and food expired for over a year: Canton senior living facility fails health inspection
A Canton senior living facility’s kitchen failed its routine inspection Tuesday, racking up violations that included moldy equipment, food expired by more than a year, and salad served at nearly 60 degrees. Why It Matters: Cameron Hall of Canton serves elderly residents who are among the most vulnerable to foodborne illness. The kitchen scored a […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
One person killed in crash on Duluth Highway
One person died in a crash on Duluth Highway (Ga. 120) near Frankie Lane in Duluth, the Duluth Police Department reported Wednesday evening. What’s Happening: The department’s Accident Investigation Unit, a specialized team that handles serious and fatal crashes, responded to the scene. Duluth Highway was closed near Frankie Lane while officers investigated. What’s Important: […]
Posted inWeather
Dense fog blankets much of Georgia Wednesday morning
Dense fog is cutting visibility to less than a quarter mile across dozens of Georgia counties Wednesday morning, with weather alerts stretching from the northwest corner of the state to the southeast. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued Dense Fog Advisories and a Special Weather Statement covering more than 60 Georgia counties. The […]
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Scam Alert: Fulton Sheriff warns of toll violation scam
A notice telling people they must appear in court for a toll violation is fake, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office says. What’s Happening: The sheriff’s office says multiple people have reported receiving the notice as a text message over the past few days. Some people went to the courthouse in Atlanta and found no hearing […]
Posted inCrime
Woman arrested in Stone Mountain fast-food restaurant shooting
A Stone Mountain woman is in the DeKalb County Jail after being arrested today in connection with a February shooting that killed a woman at a Memorial Drive fast-food restaurant. What’s Happening: DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 31-year-old Kentrell Nicole Terrell this afternoon at a residence on Ficus Court in Stone Mountain. She is charged […]
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Why is health care in Georgia suddenly so expensive?
If you’ve been scrolling through your neighborhood Facebook group or NextDoor app lately, you’ve probably seen the posts. A family of four in metro Atlanta paying $2,300 a month for a Kaiser plan — and that’s the higher deductible option. Another family paying $2,800 a month. Parents of kids with Type 1 diabetes doing the […]
Posted inYour Government
Should the Georgia constitution be amended to tax the rich?
Georgia House Democrats have introduced a resolution that would ask voters to change how the state taxes personal income. What’s Happening: House Resolution 1504, nicknamed the “Tax the Rich Act,” would amend the Georgia Constitution to require a progressive individual income tax. What a progressive tax means: Right now, Georgia uses a flat income tax, […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Warner Robins community rallies around police officer shot in line of duty
The Warner Robins Police Department took to social media this week to thank the businesses, residents, and fellow officers who rallied around the department following the shooting of Officer Wojtal. Wojtal was shot during an hours-long standoff on Redmond Street in a residential neighborhood near Armed Forces Boulevard in January. Warner Robins Police, the Houston […]
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Stone Mountain woman gets life in prison for 2020 murder of ex-boyfriend
A Stone Mountain woman was convicted and sentenced last week for killing her ex-boyfriend in DeKalb County in 2020. What’s Happening: On February 27, a DeKalb County jury found Teryn Blakeney, 29, guilty of felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during a crime. After about two hours of deliberation, the jury acquitted […]
