Credit cards have been among the most in-demand payment systems since the introduction of digital gambling. Their advantages can hardly be underestimated, as users can enjoy the accessibility and the opportunity to borrow some extra money when playing. The US is the largest iGaming market globally, with over 45% of the population reporting regular engagement […]
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6 Arrested at Buford Highway Protest After Protestors Throw Fireworks at Police
Chaos erupted Tuesday night when what began as a peaceful immigration demonstration on Buford Highway ended with protesters allegedly throwing fireworks at police officers. 🚨 What’s Happening: Police say six people were arrested after the protest took a violent turn. 🔥 Why It Matters: Local families who gathered to voice concerns about immigration enforcement now […]
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Immigration Protest on Buford Highway: What We Know
Families and activists lined Buford Highway Tuesday evening, demanding an end to what they call targeted immigration raids across metro Atlanta. 🔍 Why It Matters: Local immigrant communities fear increased enforcement threatens to separate families and silence political dissent. The demonstration highlights growing tensions between federal immigration policies and local residents and follows protests in […]
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Photos: Car Crashes Into Georgia Home and Sparks Fire
A vehicle slammed into a Union City home today, causing a fire that forced residents to evacuate as emergency crews rushed to the scene. 🔥 What Happened: Union City Fire & Emergency Services responded to the scene alongside Fairburn Fire Department and City of South Fulton Fire after a vehicle veered off the roadway, struck […]
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Atlanta Man Busted With Massive Fentanyl Lab and an Arsenal of Weapons
A convicted felon in Atlanta allegedly ran a pill pressing operation capable of producing 25,000 fentanyl pills per hour – enough to kill millions of Georgia residents. 💊 Why It Matters: The massive drug operation posed an immediate danger to communities across Georgia. Authorities seized enough fentanyl to potentially kill millions of people, along with […]
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Two Georgia Beaches Named Hidden Gems
Two Georgia coastal treasures just earned national recognition as places worth hiding from your out-of-state friends. 🏝️ What We Know: Cumberland Island ranked 33rd and Jekyll Island’s Driftwood Beach placed 36th in a nationwide survey of “hidden gem” beaches. Travel site Frugal Flyer asked locals to name the beaches they secretly hope tourists never discover. […]
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Murder-Suicide in Marietta Home Claims Two Lives
A Marietta woman was killed in an apparent murder-suicide at her Research Drive home Saturday morning, according to Cobb County Police. 🚨 Why It Matters: This incident has shaken the local community, as police continue investigating what led to the deadly violence in this residential neighborhood. 🔎 What Happened: Officers discovered two bodies with gunshot […]
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Are Federal Officers Violating The First Amendment Rights of The Press in L.A.?
Journalists and press freedom advocates are raising the alarm after federal officers allegedly targeted reporters covering protests in Los Angeles. 🚨 Why It Matters: When law enforcement interferes with journalists documenting protests, it threatens the public’s right to information about important events and violates constitutional protections for press freedom. 📝 The Complaint: The National Press […]
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These Georgia Counties Face The Greatest Hurricane Risk This Year
Chatham County ranks 7th nationally for hurricane vulnerability, with most Georgia coastal areas facing severe storm threats according to a new study. 🌀 Why It Matters: Most hurricane-prone Georgia counties have experienced increasingly powerful storms, with 83% seeing Category 3 or stronger hurricanes in the past decade, putting residents and property at significant risk. 🌊 […]
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New Area Code Coming to Southeastern Georgia: What to Know
Georgia will be getting an 11th area code soon, with the new 565 area code being added as an overlay to the existing 912 area code in the southeastern part of the state, the Georgia Public Service Commission announced Tuesday. Once new phone numbers for the 912 area code have been exhausted, some new users […]
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How to Build a Strong Car Accident Case in Georgia
Car accidents are life-altering events that, most of the time, lead to physician harm, emotional trauma, and financial losses. You can easily establish your claim if you were involved in an accident in Georgia so that you can be adequately compensated. Whether the damage is minimal or expansive, taking the proper steps will work extensively […]
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Georgia Supreme Court Shoots Down All But One Change Made By The State Election Board
The Georgia Supreme Court Tuesday upheld only one of seven controversial changes to state election laws the Republican-controlled State Election Board (SEB) approved before last November’s elections. In a unanimous ruling, the justices declared four of the other changes invalid and sent the remaining two back to a lower court for further review. The lawsuit […]
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What to Know About Filing Claims After a Car Accident in Georgia
Car accidents are never easy, especially when you live in Georgia and are suddenly faced with deadlines, confusing paperwork, and insurance issues. Below, we walk through the steps you’ll need to follow, explain how long you have to file a claim, and point out what to do if the process isn’t going your way. Immediate […]
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Gwinnett Teen Accused of Crimes Against a Child May Have Had Access to More Kids
Gwinnett County Police are urging potential victims to come forward after an 18-year-old was jailed on charges of crimes against a child last month. 🚨 Why It Matters: Parents and community members need to know authorities believe Lucas Costea may have had access to multiple children through his involvement with a local youth organization. 👮♀️ […]
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What Are the Odds of Online Casinos Becoming Legal in Georgia?
Online betting is currently illegal in Georgia in most forms, and state lawmakers haven’t been in a rush to change that. But with more and more U.S. states jumping on the legalization bandwagon, the question keeps popping up—will Georgia eventually follow suit? California, for instance, seems like it’s edging closer to opening its digital casino […]
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Tonight’s Full Moon is The Strawberry Moon
Tonight, Georgia residents will see the full “Strawberry Moon,” a June lunar spectacle named for the ripening of wild strawberries. It’s the lowest full moon of the year—making it extra stunning. 🌕 What’s Happening: The Strawberry Moon will reach peak illumination tonight, June 10–11, lighting up skies with a warm amber or golden hue. 🍓 […]
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Trump Deploys Marines to L.A.: What We Know
President Donald Trump called for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to be arrested Monday and dispatched Marines to Los Angeles, shortly after Trump’s mobilization this weekend of California National Guard troops to quell protests without the governor’s consent. Protests of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents’ activity in Los Angeles sparked a weekend of conflict between protesters […]
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Atlanta’s Bed Bug Problem is Alive and Biting
Atlanta residents might want to check their mattresses tonight. The city remains firmly entrenched among America’s bed bug capitals, according to new data released Monday. 🐜 What We Know: Atlanta sits at number six on Terminix’s annual list of the most bed bug-infested cities in America. The pest control company compiled the rankings using service […]
