In May, Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana use. After decades of activism, marijuana users and advocates are finally seeing a large-scale relaxation of marijuana restrictions at the state level. The District of Columbia and Guam have also legalized recreational pot. THC, one of the psychoactive compounds in marijuana, can cause euphoria […]
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Justice Department opens investigation into conditions at Fulton County Jail
Kristen Clarke ATLANTA – The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into conditions at the Fulton County Jail following the death of an inmate covered in lice and filth. “People held in jails and prisons do not surrender their constitutional and civil rights at the jailhouse door,” Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, head of […]
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Bibb County
Birthplace of the Kazoo The kazoo, a quirky and beloved musical instrument, has a unique connection to Bibb County. Bibb County’s history and that of the kazoo are intertwined in a fascinating tale that not everyone knows. The Kazoo was patented in the United States in 1876, but its roots trace back to African musical […]
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Which counties have the highest cancer rates in Georgia
Stacker ranked the counties with the highest cancer rates in Georgia using data from the CDC.
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Police Say Mother Shot Her Daughter in Lawrenceville Homicide
The Gist: A shooting incident in Lawrenceville has resulted in the death of a 47-year-old woman. The shooter, whom police identified as the deceased’s mother, has been taken into custody and is currently being questioned by detectives. What Happened?: On July 11, at about 8:45 p.m., authorities received a report of a person shot at […]
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New ads airing in Georgia blast Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents
ATLANTA – A Washington, D.C.-based group chaired by longtime Republican activist Bill Kristol is doubling down on an ad campaign taking former President Donald Trump to task for his handling of classified documents. The Republican Accountability Project (RAP) launched a $500,000 ad campaign this week airing on Fox News and CNN in swing states including […]
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Armed robbery in broad daylight at Macon Circle K
The Gist: A man with a firearm robbed a Circle K store on Pio Nono Ave. in Bibb County. No injuries were reported during the armed robbery, and the suspect managed to flee the scene with an undisclosed amount of money. What Happened? Just before 5 p.m., Bibb County Sheriff’s officials say a man entered […]
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Georgia Health Alert: Black women are twice as likely as white women to die due to pregnancy
A new and long-awaited report shows the rate of pregnancy-related deaths in Georgia increased during a three-year period that includes the first year of the pandemic. Dr. Kathleen Toomey, the commissioner of the state Department of Public Health, had warned lawmakers early this year the report would show an increase. The June 30 report was […]
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Woman Dead After Shooting in Lawrenceville
The Gist: A shooting last night in Lawrenceville has left one woman dead. What Happened?: Gwinnett County Police Detectives are currently investigating a shooting that occurred on Spanish Moss Court. in Lawrenceville. At around 8:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult female who had succumbed […]