ATLANTA – The Republican-controlled General Assembly passed new legislative district lines Friday over Democrats’ objections that they don’t comply with a federal court order that found maps lawmakers drew in 2021 violate the Voting Rights Act. House lawmakers passed a new House map 101-77, voting along party lines. The state Senate followed suit, adopting a […]
Posted inLocal Heroes
From Dunkin’ to the SEC Championship: A Special Gift for a Brave Young Fan
🌟 The Gist: Dunkin’ brightened the day of 9-year-old Brookhaven resident Caroline Brewer, a patient at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, by giving her and her family tickets to the upcoming SEC championship game featuring the Georgia Bulldogs. 🍩 The Details: On their usual morning trip to Dunkin’, Caroline Brewer and her family from Brookhaven received […]
Posted inIn The News
Georgia Audubon Going the Way of the Dodo as Bird Enthusiasts Distance Themselves From Enslaver’s Name
The birds that call Georgia home, including hooded warblers, tufted titmice and common grackles, will not be changing their signature tweets, squawks, chirps or peeps, but a well-known group dedicated to protecting the state’s favorite feathered friends is adopting a new moniker amid scrutiny of its former namesake’s racist acts. The name “Georgia Audubon” is […]
Posted inCrime
DeKalb Woman Gets 15 Years in Prison for Shooting Man Over $30 Beer Dispute
🚔 The Gist: Bianca Echols, 34, was convicted of Aggravated Assault and Firearm Possession for shooting a man over a $30 beer dispute in DeKalb County. 📜 The Details: The incident occurred at Aspen Woods Apartments, Decatur, on February 25, 2021. Echols, unknown to victim Michael Wilder, 41, demanded $30 for beer, which he refused. […]
Posted inFire
Can Roswell Residents ‘Keep the Wreath Green’ This Year?
🚒 The Gist: The Roswell Fire Department launches its “Keep the Wreath Green” campaign, aiming to reduce holiday-related fires in the community by using a wreath with green bulbs as a visual reminder, turning bulbs red for each structure fire. 🔥 The Details: The initiative, held at the Roswell Fire Department Headquarters and other locations, […]
Posted inIn The News
Georgia Lawmakers Call For More Investment in Public Fishing Areas
ATLANTA – A legislative study committee recommended Thursday that the state step up its investment in public fishing areas as a way to discourage trespassing on private property. The House Study Committee on Fishing Access to Freshwater Resources held several hearings around the state in October as a follow-up to legislation the General Assembly passed […]
Posted inCrime
Drug Cartel Courier Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking in Cherokee County
🔒 The Gist: James Aaron Aldred IV, a 36-year-old resident of Canton, Cherokee County, was sentenced to 45 years for his involvement in drug trafficking, with 25 years to be served in prison. 🚓 The Details: Aldred pled guilty to charges of manufacturing, trafficking, and selling methamphetamine in a negotiated plea on August 17. The […]
Posted inBusiness
Are You Experiencing ‘Shift Shock’ at Work? How About ‘Quiet Cutting?’
As 2023 comes to a close, the workforce in Georgia has coined some catchy phrases that speak volumes about the year’s work trends. A study by USDictionary.com highlights these phrases, offering a glimpse into the real talk of the workplace. “Shift Shock” is at the forefront, a term that nails the feeling when a job […]
Posted inNational
U.S. Statesman Henry Kissinger Dies at 100
Henry Kissinger, the renowned American statesman, scholar, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, died at his home in Connecticut at the age of 100. Born in southern Germany in 1923, Kissinger and his family fled Nazi Germany in 1938, settling in the United States. He became an American citizen in 1943 and served in the U.S. […]
Posted inGeorgia People
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Rosalynn Carter
Rosalynn Carter, the former First Lady of the United States led a life full of remarkable achievements and contributions, many of which have flown under the radar. While known primarily for her role alongside her husband, President Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn’s own story is rich with unique experiences, activism, and a profound impact on various social […]
