A southern cuisine restaurant in Atlanta failed its routine health inspection Tuesday, scoring a 64 out of 100 — a grade the state classifies as unsatisfactory. Why It Matters: A score below 70 triggers a required follow-up inspection. That visit is scheduled for March 3. Until then, Zion Delight Southern Cuisine at 808 McDonough Blvd. […]
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A health care executive is running for Georgia governor. His company has had about $1 billion in state contracts.
This article was originally published by Healthbeat, a nonprofit newsroom covering public health published by Civic News Company and KFF Health News The latest candidate to enter the Georgia Republican primary for governor is a health care executive whose company supplied hospital and nursing home workers during the Covid emergency under a state contract. Billionaire […]
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‘I pray for peace:’ Warnock responds to U.S. attack on Iran
Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock released the following statement after President Trump announced U.S. forces had carried out strikes in Iran. Americans have long been weary of forever wars in the Middle East and the painful lessons that should have already been learned. The Trump administration’s dramatic and deadly escalation in Iran risks yet […]
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Atlanta woman shot inside her own home by drive-by shooting
Why It Matters: A woman was shot inside her own home. Residents on Greenleaf Circle SW woke up to an active crime scene, and police say the shooter has not been identified. What We Know: Police responded to 4367 Greenleaf Circle SW at approximately 5:59 a.m. on Friday, February 27, according to a department release. […]
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Dad testifies he gave Colton Gray the gun he used in a fatal school shooting to improve his grades
A Georgia father on trial for his son’s deadly school shooting took the stand Friday, telling jurors he gave the teenager the rifle as a Christmas gift to bring them closer together. Why It Matters: Four people are dead, and now a father’s decision to hand his son a rifle is at the center of […]
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Power outage in Brunswick after crash knocks down power lines on 341
A vehicle hit a power pole on Norwich Street Extension (U.S. 341) at McKinna Place in Glynn County Saturday, pulling power lines down across the road and forcing a full closure of the roadway. What’s Happening: Glynn County Police Department closed all lanes at the scene after the crash brought live power lines onto the […]
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Dense fog advisory covers large parts of Georgia Saturday morning
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for dozens of Georgia counties until 10 a.m. EST today. Visibility has dropped below one mile in some areas. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued the advisory for portions of central, north central, northwest, west central, and south central Georgia. Affected counties include: How This Affects Real […]
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Hall County sheriff busted for DUI in his own county
The man in charge of law enforcement in Hall County was arrested Friday morning on drunk driving charges — in the very county he was elected to protect. Why It Matters: When the person responsible for enforcing the law breaks it, residents deserve to know. This arrest raises real questions about accountability at the top […]
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Water Wars between Georgia, Alabama and Florida finally dry up
No blood was shed, but it will go down as one of the longer conflicts in memory. Last week, Alabama finally raised a white flag after nearly four decades of legal battles with Georgia in one front of what came to be known as the “Tri-State Water Wars,” which included Florida. The Eleventh U.S. Circuit […]
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Will Georgia have a warm weekend?
The National Weather Service is calling for dry, warm weather across Georgia this weekend, following a stretch of rain. What’s Happening: Saturday morning will bring patchy fog and low clouds, but skies will clear to mostly sunny by the afternoon. Highs Saturday will range from 68 to 73 degrees, with morning lows between 45 and […]
