The Gist: Georgia drivers are feeling the pinch at the pump as gas prices continue to rise, with the average price for regular unleaded gasoline now at $3.66 per gallon. However, relief may be on the horizon as oil prices soften and refinery operations normalize. What Happened?: The average price of gas in Georgia has […]
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Georgia ranked as one of the worst places to have a baby. Here’s why
The Gist: Georgia ranks low in WalletHub’s 2023 report on the best and worst states to have a baby, with particularly concerning figures in areas such as infant mortality rate, low birth-weight rate, and availability of pediatricians and family medicine physicians. What Happened?: Personal-finance website WalletHub released a comprehensive report comparing the 50 states and […]
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Hate Hits Home: Alpharetta is the Most Recent City in Georgia Littered with Antisemitic Fliers
The Gist: Antisemitic flyers, similar to those seen in other Georgia cities, have been found in several Alpharetta neighborhoods, sparking an active investigation by local law enforcement. What Happened?: Residents of Alpharetta were shocked and appalled when they woke up to antisemitic flyers scattered throughout their neighborhoods. The flyers bear a striking resemblance to those […]
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Milton Leaders Want to Regulate Golf Carts and ‘flag Lots’ in the City
The Gist: Milton residents could soon see changes in how their city handles Personal Transportation Vehicles such as golf carts (PTVs), as well as how the city handles “flag lots.” The City Council is considering a new registration system for PTVs and amendments to city code related to flag lots, both of which could have […]
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A host on ‘The View’ called Macon ‘racist.’ Here’s how the city’s mayor responded
Central Georgia Focus’s Ask Mayor Miller is a monthly interview series produced by the nonprofit Macon Newsroom and the Center for Collaborative Journalism at Mercer University. Civic Journalism Senior Fellow Liz Fabian, who covers Macon-Bibb County government entities, hosts the show. In the July edition of the program, Macon Mayor Lester Miller talked about tax rollbacks, new […]
Posted inWeather
Severe storms and high winds are expected in Georgia today and Monday
We’re looking at a potentially turbulent weather pattern for North and Central Georgia over the next week. Today and Tonight Today, we’re facing a marginal risk, that’s a level 1 out of 5, for severe weather conditions in both northern and central parts of the state. The morning will see the brunt of the storm […]
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Mega Millions jackpot soars over 1.5 billion
The Mega Millions jackpot is on a thrilling ascent, with the upcoming draw on Tuesday, August 8, poised to potentially shatter the game’s record. The current record stands at a staggering $1.537 billion, which was claimed in South Carolina on October 23, 2018. After no ticket matched all six numbers in the Friday night draw, […]
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6 Things You Didn’t Know About Gwinnett County
Named after a Signer of the U.S. Constitution Many might not realize that Gwinnett County is named in honor of Button Gwinnett, one of the signers of the U.S. Constitution. While his name might not be as recognizable as other Founding Fathers, Button Gwinnett left an indelible mark on American history. After signing the Constitution, […]
Posted inCrime
Gwinnett Police Officer Accused of Child Molestation
A Gwinnett County Police officer has been arrested and charged with child molestation. Gwinnett County Police officer Patrick Ventura faces serious charges following an internal investigation initiated by his patrol supervisor last month. According to police officials, what began as a probe into discrepancies in Ventura’s patrol activities quickly escalated, drawing in the Special Victims […]
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Family of man ‘eaten alive’ by bed bugs in the Fulton County jail gets $4 million settlement
The Gist: The tragic death of LaShawn Thompson in the Fulton County Jail culminated in a record-setting $4 million settlement, marking the largest pre-litigation sum ever in Fulton County. Thompson, described by family lawyers as being ‘eaten alive’ by bed bugs, died under harrowing conditions, raising serious concerns about the state of inmate care. Backstory: […]