Sen. Jon Ossoff faced pointed questions from fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention workers and others at a Marietta town hall meeting Friday. The Atlanta-based CDC has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration’s widespread government cuts. Frustrated former employees at the town hall said the firings are misguided and will harm […]
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Georgia Secretary of State Asks Trump Administration Not to Deport Afghan Christian Refugees
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger asked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem yesterday to hear asylum claims from Afghan Christians before deporting them to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Raffensperger learned several Afghan Christians in the U.S. face deportation after Easter celebrations. Many of these refugees worked with American forces in Afghanistan, risking their lives for religious freedom […]
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Columbus Police Launch ‘Beyond The Yellow Tape’ Series To Solve Cold Cases
The Columbus Police Department has partnered with WXTX Fox 54 to shine new light on unsolved murders through a weekly segment called “Beyond the Yellow Tape.” The series debuted with the case of 70-year-old Chongcha Dyer, a Korean-American businesswoman brutally murdered in her Columbus home in 2019. What We Know: Dyer was found shot multiple […]
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Support No-Kill Initiatives: Adopt a Shelter Pet in Georgia
On April 30, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, Georgia will recognize its commitment to taking the state no-kill*. Georgia’s House and Senate passed resolutions earlier this year declaring April 30, 2025 as “No-Kill Awareness Day” at the state capitol. “No-Kill Awareness Day” coincides with Best Friends Animal Society releasing their annual dataset, which looks […]
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Deion Sanders Fires Back at ESPN Analyst Over His Son’s Draft Plunge
Coach Prime isn’t happy with the criticism. Deion Sanders took aim at ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky after the analyst offered explanations for why his son Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft position has fallen dramatically from early top-five projections. 🏈 Why It Matters: The public clash shows the personal stakes for the Sanders family as Travis Hunter was […]
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Opposition Grows Against Titanium Mining Near Okefenokee
Shareholders of The Chemours Company are urging the chemical producer to assess the impacts on ecologically sensitive areas before plunging into a mining project, a move aimed largely at plans to mine titanium near the Okefenokee Swamp. Green Century, an environmentally responsible mutual fund, and the Felician Sisters of North America filed a resolution that […]
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Dunwoody Bar Fight Spills Outside and Ends With Man Being Hit By Car
A man in his mid-40s is in critical but stable condition after a car struck him outside The Bird restaurant on Ashford Dunwoody Road early Friday morning. The crash happened around 2:20 a.m. on April 25th. Police say the man and his girlfriend were sitting at the bar when another man approached and touched the […]
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Best Places to Fly a Kite in Georgia
Springtime in Georgia brings gentle breezes and clear skies—perfect conditions for kite flying. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a family looking for a weekend activity, the Peach State offers numerous spots to let your kite soar. Here are some top locations across Georgia: Tips for a Successful Kite-Flying Day Whether you’re in the mountains, […]
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Crash Blocks Two Lanes On Jonesboro Road In Henry County
A crash early this morning blocked two of three lanes on Jonesboro Road eastbound at the I-75 Express lanes in Henry County. The crash happened near mile marker 221.3, just north of the I-75 interchange. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and a large truck and at least one passenger vehicle were involved. The crash […]