A tragic car crash in Clayton County claimed the lives of four people and a dog, as reported by the county police department. Among the victims were siblings aged 21, 18, and 12 from the same family, whose relatives have been informed about this heart-wrenching incident. The identity of the fourth victim, a woman, remains […]
Posted inWeather
Will it storm in Georgia this weekend?
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for northern and central Georgia, urging residents to brace for potential thunderstorms. This afternoon and tonight, thunderstorms will scatter across the region, with a higher concentration expected in middle Georgia. Although these thunderstorms should not reach severe levels, some could briefly intensify, resulting in heavy […]
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Atlanta’s Ecoslay Partners With Local Urban Farm For Haircare Products
Atlanta-based haircare company, Ecoslay has partnered with local urban farm, Truly Living Well Center For Natural Urban Agriculture to harvest ingredients for their popular plant-based hair care products. Through this partnership, Ecoslay and Truly Living Well have planted okra, chamomile, marshmallow, and amaranth. On top of that, the two will soon plant flax, slippery elm, […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Here are the cities with the most expensive homes in the Valdosta metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Valdosta metro area using data from Zillow.
Posted inCrime
Georgia Man Found Guilty of Obtaining Unlawful U.S. Citizenship
The Gist: Mezemr Abebe Belayneh, a 67 Snellville man, has been found guilty by a jury for obtaining U.S. citizenship unlawfully by concealing his past involvement in human rights violations during Ethiopia’s Red Terror era. What Happened?: Belayneh, previously a civilian interrogator at the makeshift Menafesha prison in Dilla, Ethiopia, was charged with persecuting and […]
Posted inIn The News
Georgia Lottery tops $1.5 billion in profits for education
ATLANTA – The Georgia Lottery raised more than $1.5 billion for education during the fiscal year that ended June 30. Fiscal 2023 marked the eighth consecutive year the lottery surpassed the $1 billion mark in profits for education – specifically the HOPE Scholarships and statewide pre-kindergarten programs – and brought the total transferred to education […]
Posted inHealth
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock wants to do something about maternal death rates
The Gist: Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) recently introduced the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023, a bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting maternal health and reducing disparities in maternal health outcomes. The act would provide states with the necessary resources to improve the quality of healthcare and outcomes for […]
Posted inTips and Knowledge
Are Payday Loans Legal in Georgia?
Unexpected expenses can occur in the worst moment, making people look for various ways to borrow money. Payday loans are one of the most common ways to get extra cash online among Americans. They allow even borrowers with bad credit scores to get approval and receive funds through a direct deposit to their bank accounts […]
Posted inGeorgia People
Atlanta Pays Tribute to Marvin S. Arrington Sr.
ATLANTA — The city of Atlanta is preparing to pay tribute to the late Marvin S. Arrington Sr., an iconic leader who served as Atlanta City Council President and Fulton County Superior Court Judge. Funeral services have been scheduled to honor his remarkable life and legacy. On Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
81-year-old Calhoun man dies in motorcycle crash
The Gist: A tragic incident claimed the life of an 81-year-old motorcyclist, Tomas Garcia Marquez Jr. of Calhoun, following a crash Red Bud Road on Tuesday afternoon. What Happened? While heading westbound on Red Bud Road, police say Marquez lost control of his motorcycle, causing it to fishtail. The motorcycle then crossed over into the […]