The Gist: A pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Powder Springs on Monday afternoon. The Details: The incident occurred at around 12:42 p.m. at the intersection of Forest Hill Road and Buck Road. According to police, An 18-year-old driver from Powder Springs, in a 2016 black Toyota Corolla, was traveling […]
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Your Guide To Renting an Apartment With the Most Space in Atlanta
The Gist: RentCafe.com conducted an analysis on apartment sizes in the 50 largest U.S. cities, focusing on what $1,700 monthly rent can fetch in terms of space in Atlanta. The study revealed significant variations in apartment sizes across different zip codes, with some areas offering more than double the space for the same price as […]
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Oglethorpe Christmas Parade Scheduled for December 1
The City of Oglethorpe is set to celebrate the festive season with the Oglethorpe Christmas Market & Parade on Friday, December 1. Scheduled from 6 to 8 pm, the event promises an engaging evening for families and visitors. The parade is slated to begin at 6 p.m., with the market following immediately after. Attendees will […]
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Man Dead After Five Car Pileup on I-75 in Macon
The Gist: A fatal traffic collision involving five vehicles occurred on I-75 South near the Pierce Avenue On-Ramp in Bibb County Monday afternoon. The crash, reported in the afternoon, resulted in one fatality and several injuries. The Details: Investigation: Public Appeal: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is requesting anyone with information about the collision to […]
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Here Is a First Look at Georgia’s New Proposed Senate Districts
ATLANTA – A proposed state Senate redistricting map released Monday would create two additional Black majority districts in the General Assembly’s upper chamber in keeping with a federal court order. Senate District 17 in Henry and Newton counties and Senate District 28 in Douglas and Fulton counties would become majority Black under the proposed map, […]
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Atlanta Will Open a Warming Center for the Next Three Nights
The Gist: The City of Atlanta is set to open a warming center in anticipation of the impending cold weather. The center, located at the Central Park Recreation Center, will be available from the evening of November 27 to the morning of November 29. The Details: This initiative by the city is in response to […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Want To Spend More Tax Dollars on Foster Care
ATLANTA – A combination of legislation and spending increases are needed to improve Georgia’s foster care system, according to a report a legislative study committee adopted Monday. The state Senate Study Committee on Foster Care and Adoption unanimously recommended legislation to shorten the time it takes children entering the foster care system to reach a […]
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District Attorney’s Decision Sparks Legal Backlash in Appling County Jail Assault Case
⚖️ The Gist: William Rentz, a jailor at Appling County Jail, was arrested by the GBI on charges including Aggravated Assault after an incident with detainee Tremar Harris. However, the local District Attorney’s office has elected not to pursue the Aggravated Assault charge, a decision that has prompted Harris’s attorney to consider a lawsuit. 🔎 […]
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Why Would You Be Interested in Playing the Call of Duty Game Series
In November, a new version of the re-released Modern Warfare is released and players can now go through the storyline, or go to the Warzone servers for battles for survival and earn experience, or turn to the mw3 boosting service in order to get to stronger and stronger ones as quickly as possible interesting opponents. […]
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Don’t Forget About Giving Tuesday in Georgia
🎁 The Gist: You have the opportunity to contribute to the 2023 GAgives on Giving Tuesday campaign, a crucial initiative supporting nonprofits across Georgia. This campaign culminates on November 28, and offers several ways for you to engage and make a difference in your community. 🤝 How You Can Help: 🔍 The Details: 🌐 Global […]
