According to the National Weather Service there is an enhanced risk — meaning a level 3 out of 5 — for severe weather this afternoon and into the evening hours for much of north and central Georgia. A strong cold front pushes through the area and may bring damaging winds, brief tornadoes and hail. Northwest […]
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Dunwoody United Methodist will host the Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine prom for special needs kids
DUNWOODY — Dunwoody United Methodist Church announced today that they will serve as a host of Night to Shine 2023, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. The unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, celebrating people with special needs will be held in-person by host churches around the world simultaneously on Friday, Feb. 10. “We […]
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Georgia ranked one of the worst places to raise a family
With rampant inflation making raising children much more costly than usual, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family, as well as expert commentary. To determine the best states in which to put down family roots, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 51 key indicators of […]
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Brian Kemp promises Georgia residents another tax rebate
Gov. Brian Kemp vowed Wednesday to fulfill a pledge he made on the campaign trail by doubling down on a tax rebate the General Assembly passed last year. Kemp, who won reelection in November, told Georgia business and political leaders he will seek another $1 billion state income tax rebate. In addition to that, he […]
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Here’s how much grocery prices have changed due to inflation
For the last 12 months, Adams Publishing Group’s journalists from across the country collected local grocery price data, spoke with American consumers about how they’re navigating the high tide of inflation, and heard from economists on when the price pressures might subside. Here are some of their stories.
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Cobb County residents could see a higher water bill this month. Here’s why
The Gist: Some Cobb County residents may get their water bill late this month and could see a higher-than-usual water bill. What happened?: Cobb Water’s contracted meter reading vendor is experiencing a staffing shortage. The holiday breaks and the extreme weather experienced over the past few weeks added to the work force issues of reduced […]
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Atlanta mayor talks about crime as murmurs of Buckhead cityhood kick up
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, fresh off the end of his first year in office, told Buckhead residents on Monday that he has been “intentional” about dedicating time to the community. At the Rotary Club of Buckhead meeting in an upstairs dining room of Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant, Dickens gave an overview of his first 12 […]
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Mental Health in Georgia is a Top Priority for Lawmakers Again This Year
Last legislative session lawmakers stepped up state oversight for a 2008 federal law requiring insurers to provide behavioral health benefits that are on par with physical health. But what happens when consumers try to access those benefits and can’t book a timely appointment with an in-network therapist or find a substance abuse treatment provider in […]
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Is your home safe from a winter rat invasion?
Rats are predicted to plague Georgia homes in the fourth week of January as they seek shelter from freezing temperatures. Pest control experts at The Pest Dude have predicted that rodent activity in homes across Georgia is due to pick up following freezing temperatures over the past month, and as the second half of January is typically the […]
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Habersham Medical Center will become part of Northeast Georgia Health System
People living in and around Habersham County can look forward to healthier tomorrows and continued access to local hospital care for years to come, thanks to a decision reached Tuesday night for Habersham Medical Center (HMC) to officially join Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) in 2023. “This is the best possible scenario for the future of […]