Child nearly kidnapped at Vidalia park: What we know
Vidalia police are investigating a reported attempted kidnapping at a city park that happened Friday evening. What’s Happening: Officers were called to the Vidalia Recreation Department at 102 Stockyard Road at about 7:28 p.m. Friday. A child was reportedly approached by an unknown person. Polic say the child was not seriously injured and made it […]
Macon No Kings rally ends abruptly when sheriff tries to address concerns about ICE
Hundreds of people gathered Saturday in Macon, about 80 miles south of Atlanta, for another round of No Kings demonstrations. But the event abruptly ended when the local sheriff was invited up to address concerns about his agency’s cooperation with federal immigration officers. Agitated protesters prevented Bibbs County Sheriff David Davis from speaking at No Kings because […]
Wildfire danger high across Georgia Sunday
Fire danger is elevated across much of Georgia today, stretching from the north Georgia mountains to the coast, due to dry air and dry vegetation. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued Special Weather Statements for large parts of the state warning of elevated wildfire risk. The warnings cover two broad regions: north Georgia […]
Thousands turn out throughout Georgia for ‘No Kings’ rallies
Georgians turned out in force Saturday, from big blue areas like Atlanta to tiny red areas like Calhoun, for the third round of “No Kings” demonstrations protesting the Trump administration. Why It Matters: The protests stretched across more than 40 locations statewide, reaching deeply conservative communities where public dissent is rare — a sign the […]
Georgia pollen count hits 4,640 Saturday
Georgia’s pollen count reached 4,640 grains per cubic meter of air on Saturday, landing in the “extremely high” range. What’s Happening: Atlanta Allergy & Asthma recorded the count at its pollen monitoring station, the only one in Georgia certified by the National Allergy Bureau. The daily number reflects pollen grains measured in one cubic meter […]
Have You No Shame? (Spoiler: A Lot of You Don’t)
I was talking to some Gen Z folks this week — sharp kids, genuinely — and somehow we landed on the topic of power and corruption. Now, I expected the usual back-and-forth. Maybe a little idealism, maybe a little cynicism, the usual push and pull you get when young people are still deciding what they […]