The Gist: Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson recently announced plans to close Canton Street to traffic and create a pedestrian-only district in an effort to improve the quality of life and support local businesses. The initial announcement was met by both praise and concerns from residents and businesses in the area, prompting Wilson to produce a […]
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Dialect Discrimination: Workers with a Southern accent get paid 20% less
Georgians are among the most likely to change the way they talk in job interviews, according to a recent survey by Writing Tips Institute. The study found that 45% of job applicants with a southern accent modify their speech patterns when applying for jobs, fearing negative stereotypes and potential wage penalties. Research from the University […]
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One injured in motorcycle crash in Bibb County
A collision involving a motorcycle left a 63-year-old Macon man in critical but stable condition after a crash on Thomaston Road near Heath Road shortly after 9:30 p.m. last night. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the incident. According to the preliminary investigation, the crash occurred when a Hyundai Venue, driven by a […]
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24-year-old Georgia man accused of sexually assaulting a child
HOMERVILLE — A – A 24-year-old Pearson resident, Erik Otoniel Ramos Perez, was arrested on May 2 following an investigation into a child sexual assault case. Perez faces multiple charges, including rape, aggravated child molestation, kidnapping, first-degree home invasion, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, two counts of false imprisonment, tampering with evidence, and obstructing persons making […]
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Georgia education group takes aim at ‘woke’ words
What’s the difference between diversity and difference? Would you rather your child’s teacher provide equity, inclusiveness and social justice, or fair access, opportunity and advancement for all students? These questions and more will be before the Georgia Professional Standards Commission as they consider changes to the rules for educator preparation in the state that eliminate […]
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6 Benefits of Becoming an AGACNP
Nurses pursue a nursing specialization to take their careers to the next level or earn additional job autonomy. Nurses should evaluate carefully when selecting their specialization from plenty of opportunities. One common specialization is Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nursing Practitioner. This specialized advancement in nursing involves working in trauma departments, intensive care units, or acute care […]
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Russian man living in Georgia charged with illegally transmitting $150 million
The Gist: Russian citizen Feliks Medvedev is facing charges for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and 39 counts of money laundering, allegedly using the American banking system to illegally transmit over $150 million. What Happened?: Medvedev, who resides in North Georgia, is accused of registering eight companies in Georgia, using them to transmit the […]
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A woman was shot and an officer was injured in an incident at a Georgia emergency room
A chaotic scene unfolded in the Hamilton Medical Center emergency room early this morning, resulting in one woman being shot and a Dalton Police Department officer being injured. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to conduct an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting at the request of the Dalton Police Department. Chevona […]
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Georgia’s outdoor burn ban begins today
The Gist: A summer open burning ban begins May 1 in 54 Georgia counties, lasting until September 30 to reduce air pollution. About The Burn Ban: The Georgia Environmental Protection Division is enforcing its annual open burning ban, affecting 54 counties across the state. Initiated in 2005, the ban aims to minimize air pollution and […]