Lt. Gov. Burt Jones presides over the Georgia Senate. ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate will take up legislation this winter aimed at protecting teenagers from cyberbullying and other negative effects of social media use. “So many bad actors now are targeting our children,” Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who presides over the Senate, said Monday during […]
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How pet-friendly is Atlanta?
The Gist:Atlanta ranks as the seventh most pet-friendly city in the U.S., according to a new report from WalletHub. What Happened?:With National Homeless Animals Day on the horizon and U.S. households splurging a whopping $136.8 billion on their furry friends last year, WalletHub dived deep to reveal the most pet-friendly cities of 2023. The study […]
Posted inWeather
Severe weather prompts after school closures in Richmond County
As severe weather blows through Georgia and the Eastern United States, one school system has asked all schools to end all outdoor activities today. Out of an abundance of caution in advance of severe weather in the area, The Richmond County School system is asking all schools to cease all outdoor activities beginning at 6 p.m. […]
Posted inCrime
Argument inside a Tucker pharmacy leads to shooting
A Stone Mountain resident, Malcolm Emmanuel Nicholas, 30, was arrested on August 3, following a shooting incident at a Tucker pharmacy, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Nicholas is accused of firing a handgun inside a LaVista Road pharmacy on July 28, during an argument with another person. The incident, which did not result […]
Posted inThe Georgia Chronicles
A look back at UFO sightings in Georgia
Uncle Sam is trying to decide if he believes in UFOs — Unidentified Flying Objects. They’re even talking about them in Congress, where some of its members are sounding more and more like aliens as each year passes. All I know about UFOs I learned as a reporter for newspapers in north Georgia. I’ve talked […]
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‘Pants on the Ground’ Performer Was at Selma, King’s March on Washington
Nearly thirteen years ago, Larry Platt, dubbed the “General,” shook up the TV world, becoming an “American Idol” sensation at 64 years old with his song “Pants on the Ground,” but many do not know there is more to his story. Decades before his viral performance, Georgia’s most famous pants puller-upper championed a much different […]
Posted inYour Family
Gas prices continue to soar in Georgia
The Gist: Georgia drivers are feeling the pinch at the pump as gas prices continue to rise, with the average price for regular unleaded gasoline now at $3.66 per gallon. However, relief may be on the horizon as oil prices soften and refinery operations normalize. What Happened?: The average price of gas in Georgia has […]
Posted inHealth
Georgia ranked as one of the worst places to have a baby. Here’s why
The Gist: Georgia ranks low in WalletHub’s 2023 report on the best and worst states to have a baby, with particularly concerning figures in areas such as infant mortality rate, low birth-weight rate, and availability of pediatricians and family medicine physicians. What Happened?: Personal-finance website WalletHub released a comprehensive report comparing the 50 states and […]
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Hate Hits Home: Alpharetta is the Most Recent City in Georgia Littered with Antisemitic Fliers
The Gist: Antisemitic flyers, similar to those seen in other Georgia cities, have been found in several Alpharetta neighborhoods, sparking an active investigation by local law enforcement. What Happened?: Residents of Alpharetta were shocked and appalled when they woke up to antisemitic flyers scattered throughout their neighborhoods. The flyers bear a striking resemblance to those […]
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Milton Leaders Want to Regulate Golf Carts and ‘flag Lots’ in the City
The Gist: Milton residents could soon see changes in how their city handles Personal Transportation Vehicles such as golf carts (PTVs), as well as how the city handles “flag lots.” The City Council is considering a new registration system for PTVs and amendments to city code related to flag lots, both of which could have […]