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How Did Atlanta’s Buckhead Area Get Its Name?
Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, Buckhead is known today for its upscale shops, elegant hotels, and bustling business district. But the origin of its name takes us back to a more rustic, early 19th-century Georgia. The Early Days of Buckhead The story of Buckhead’s name begins with Henry Irby, a significant figure in the […]
Posted inWeather
South Fulton Opens Warming Center Due To Freezing Temperatures
📢 The Gist: South Fulton has opened a temporary warming center at Burdett Park in response to the National Weather Service’s forecast of extreme cold, providing shelter from the evening of Dec. 18 through the night of Dec. 20. 🌡️ The Details: The city of South Fulton is taking proactive steps in response to the […]
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Stolen ATV Recovered in Twiggs County
In a joint operation, the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office and Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office successfully located a stolen ATV on December 11, hidden in woods near a suspect’s residence.
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Americans Set To Spend a Whopping $24 Billion on Holiday Gift Exchanges
A new survey estimates Americans will spend over $24 billion in total for gifts this year — and many of those gifts will be given in Secret Santa or White Elephant exchanges. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults who celebrate Christmas revealed 84% participate in gift exchanges during the holiday season — 54% participating in […]
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Gives $1,000 Bonus to Teachers and State Employees
📰 The Gist: Governor Brian Kemp announced a $1,000 bonus for the state’s 308,000 state employees and educators in Georgia, along with significant funding for school safety measures. 🏛️ The Details: In Atlanta, Kemp, accompanied by key state officials, unveiled two major initiatives. The first is a retention pay supplement of $1,000 for roughly 112,000 […]
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Holiday Travel Gets Cheaper: Georgia Gas Prices Drop Ahead of Christmas
Georgia drivers are experiencing a decrease in gas prices, now averaging $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is lower compared to last week but higher than last month and last year.
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Atlanta Rents: More Choices, More Competition in 2023
📊 The Gist: Atlanta’s rental market exhibits resilience and growth, highlighted by a stabilizing effect from new apartment constructions and a robust suburban market. 🏙️ The Details: According to RentCafe, Atlanta’s rental market in 2023 was buoyed by a 2% growth in new apartment inventory, with the suburbs experiencing a nearly threefold increase in new […]
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Pedestrian Injured in Bibb County Crash Sunday Night
🚨 The Gist: A pedestrian was critically injured in a traffic collision on Arkwright Road in Bibb County, involving a Honda Civic. 🛣️ The Details: The incident occurred just after 8:30 p.m. Sunday near River Place Drive. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, A 45-year-old man, while crossing Arkwright Road, was hit by a […]
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Top Tips for Ensuring Business Wellbeing in 2024, from Jade Alexander- Esteves, of Moneypenny and VoiceNation
Moneypenny and VoiceNation, leaders in outsourced calls and communications have been consistently recognised for their people strategy, and the leadership team firmly believes that employee wellbeing and satisfaction is central to achieving business success in 2024 and beyond. Jade Alexander- Esteves, Head of people for Moneypenny and VoiceNation comments, “As we near the end of […]
