If you think Cinco De Mayo is just an excuse to drink margaritas and wear a sombrero, you are not alone. But there is a real story behind the day, and it is not Mexican Independence Day—no matter what your local bar’s chalkboard says. 🎉 The Real Story: Cinco De Mayo marks the anniversary of […]
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Stolen Gun Thrown During Police Chase Damages Parked Car in Bibb County
A traffic stop on Rocky Creek Road in Bibb County turned dangerous when a driver sped away and threw a stolen gun out the window and damaging a parked car. What We Know: A Bibb County deputy tried to stop a Kia Soul on Rocky Creek Road because the car’s brake lights were not working, […]
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Opinion Column: MAGA, or whatever: No Clean Water, No Healthcare, and a Constitutional Crisis. But Look! A Military Parade!
Editor’s Note: This opinion column contains language and topics that are not family-friendly. Another week, another handful of essential government programs cut by Executive Order. I lost or pissed off at least half of you with the word “essential.” And, look – I actually get it. You’re sick of seeing your tax dollars spent on […]
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Lightning Strike Sparks House Fire In Snellville
A lightning strike during last night’s storms set a Snellville home ablaze, sending firefighters racing to the scene and forcing one person to evacuate. What We Know: Gwinnett firefighters responded at 9:55 p.m. to a house fire in the 4000 block of Tower View Trail. A neighbor called 911 after seeing flames coming from the […]
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Golf Legend and Augusta Native Jim Dent Dies at 85
Jim Dent, the Augusta-born golf legend whose booming drives and steady play made him a fixture on the PGA and Senior PGA Tours, died Friday at the age of 85. Dent, who grew up just blocks from Augusta National Golf Club, was a familiar face in the city’s golf community for more than six decades. […]
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Russian Ransomware Gang Claims Massive Data Theft From Cobb County Government
Hackers say they’ve stolen 150GB of sensitive information. County officials remain tight-lipped as residents wonder if their personal data is at risk. 🚨 Why It Matters: Your personal information could be compromised if you’ve interacted with Cobb County services. This attack threatens to disrupt essential government functions that thousands of residents depend on daily. 🔍 […]
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The Cherokee County Jail Earned a Perfect Score On a National Audit
The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office received a perfect score on its recent American Correctional Association audit. The inspection examined all aspects of jail operations including sanitation and inmate care to ensure compliance with national standards. 🔍 Why It Matters: This perfect score demonstrates the sheriff’s office commitment to maintaining high standards in its detention facilities. For […]
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Fun Family Activities Across Georgia for May 2025
Whether you’re in the mountains or by the coast, there’s no shortage of family-friendly fun across Georgia this May. From jousting knights in Fairburn to fireworks at Stone Mountain, the month is packed with parades, fairs, and festivals—many of them free and all of them aimed at giving families something better to do than sit […]
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This Ant Species is in Georgia and its Bite Can Cause Anaphylactic Shock
From a distance, it might look like any other ant. But the Asian needle ant is unique, and you won’t see them marching in a line up a tree. According to University of Georgia Orkin Entomologist Dr. Dan Suiter, these ants travel alone, and they have a venomous bite that can result in a simple […]
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Thunderstorms Continue in Georgia Tonight
A powerful cold front will sweep across north and central Georgia this evening, bringing thunderstorms and potentially severe weather to the region. 🌧️ What We Know: The main line of rain and thunderstorms will move through the area tonight. Residents should prepare for changing weather conditions as the system approaches. Light rain showers and isolated […]