The Gist: Metro Atlanta residents, especially those sensitive to ozone, children, and individuals with heart or lung ailments, are urged to limit their outdoor activities during late afternoon and early evening today, Saturday, June 10, due to a Code Orange air quality alert. What Happened?: A Code Orange air quality alert, which is indicative of […]
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How Valdosta is raising awareness for veterans during July 4 fireworks
VALDOSTA — As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day on July 4, the Valdosta Fire Department and Citizens Fire Academy Alumni are raising awareness over public feting by providing yard signs to light up the impact of fireworks on Combat Veterans. The initiative is designed to ensure the military heroes are not disregarded during […]
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20-year-old man wounded in Macon shooting
MACON — A 20-year-old man is in stable condition after being shot in the foot on Thursday evening. The shooting happened just after 6:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Bartlett Street, according to the Bibb Sheriff’s Office. The victim, whose name has not been released, was walking in the area when shots were fired. […]
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The best beach towns in Georgia
Stacker crunched the numbers from a variety of sources to find the best beach towns in Georgia
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Atlanta puts $1.5 million toward grocery stores in Southwest Atlanta
ATLANTA — The lack of access to quality groceries and fresh food in southwest Atlanta could be addressed through Council Member Marci Collier Overstreet’s legislation to incentivize grocers to establish new stores, which was recently passed by the City Council. The Plan: Overstreet’s legislation will allocate $1.5 million in Economic Opportunity Fund grants towards encouraging […]
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Gwinnett woman survives after being shot at multiple times in road rage shooting
The Gist: A woman was shot during a road rage incident on Stone Mountain Highway in Gwinnett county while trying to evade a suspect’s vehicle. What Happened?: Gwinnett Police Detectives are investigating a road rage incident that injured a woman driving on Stone Mountain Highway on June 1 at about 9:30 pm. The victim suffered […]
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Dunwoody Celebrates Juneteenth with a StoryWalk
Dunwoody residents can celebrate Juneteenth in a unique way this June with the special presentation of a StoryWalk by Dunwoody Parks and Recreation. Two locations, near the playground at Brook Run Park and at the Dunwoody Nature Center, will display the children’s book “A Flag for Juneteenth” by Kim Taylor. The book shares the story […]
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Georgia expels ‘woke’ words from school
ATLANTA – The Georgia Professional Standards Commission voted unanimously Thursday to delete “woke” words including “equity” and “inclusion” from the state’s teacher preparation rules. Along with “diversity,” a word the commission voted last month to delete from the preparation standards, the changes were requested by the University System of Georgia to clarify expectations for incoming […]
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From Humble Beginnings to Beloved Atlanta Institution: The Story of This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q
This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q has been a beloved part of Atlanta’s food scene for four decades, serving up mouth-watering BBQ to countless residents and visitors. Starting as a single store in Campbellton Plaza, This Is It! has expanded to include more than ten locations throughout the city. Now, the restaurant is set […]
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DeKalb County Takes a Stand Against Youth Violence: Here’s What You Need to Know
DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson in collaboration with 100 Black Men of DeKalb will hold a Youth Voicez: Violence Prevention Summit on June 12 at 4 p.m. at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center. Commissioner Johnson’s “Enough is Enough” campaign aims for a complete approach to violence and crime prevention, emphasizing working […]