Alpharetta Wants to Deliver Flowers to All Assisted Living Residents
A community effort in Alpharetta is raising money to bring flowers—and a little companionship—to residents in local assisted living homes. The “Shower with Flowers” fundraiser, launched last week by the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, hopes to raise three thousand dollars to buy and deliver flowers to seniors across the city. The department said that […]
Food Truck Event Brings Local Flavor to Downtown Fayetteville
Fayetteville residents will have a chance to try a wide variety of local food options during the upcoming Food Truck Frenzy on April 17. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 140 Stonewall Avenue and is hosted by Fayette County Parks and Recreation. Food vendors include Lobster Dogs, Essential Bowls, […]
The Magnolia Soap Box Derby is Today in Macon
The hills of Washington Park are alive with cheers and competition today. The Magnolia Soap Box Derby is back.. 🛞 What We Know: Racers of all ages will be flying downhill in homemade cars, hoping to earn prizes and bragging rights. The first heat kicks off at 11 a.m. on Magnolia Street, and the derby […]
What is The Pollen Count in Georgia Today?
Georgia residents face high tree pollen levels today as the total count reaches 342, according to the latest pollen report. 🌳 What We Know: Tree pollen dominates Saturday’s count, reaching high levels on the measurement scale. Grass pollen remains low while weed pollen registers at moderate levels. Mold activity stays in the low range, offering […]
‘We’re Done.’ Volunteer Firefighters Resign in Mass Exit From Chatham County Fire Department
Chatham County’s tradition of volunteer firefighting is over—brought to a close not by fire, but by friction. After more than 60 years of service, every remaining volunteer firefighter has stepped down, capping nearly a year of growing tension between volunteers and county leadership. The final blow came last month, when new training rules and response […]
Trump Tariffs Hit Home: ‘We Don’t Know What to Charge Our Customers’
President Donald Trump’s decision on Wednesday to pause a huge hike in tariffs on dozens of countries for 90 days gave the slumping stock market a one-day bump. But that surge was short-lived amid investors’ fears that tariffs remained historically high – 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% for nearly all other nations. Of […]
Krista Simmons – 2025-04-11 13:31:38
Please consider sharing with your readers. It’s a worthy cause! Free Oral Cancer Screenings April 14 at North Metro Oral & Implant Surgery in Canton Dr. John Carey Says Early Diagnosis is Key CANTON, GA. (APRIL 11, 2025) … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … In honor of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, North Metro […]
Fallen Oak Tree Closes Zebulon Road in Macon
A large oak tree has fallen across Zebulon Road, forcing officials to close the section between Madison Subdivision and Powers Plantation. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies now direct drivers to find alternate routes while crews work to remove the tree. 🚫 What We Don’t Know: Officials haven’t provided an estimated time for when the road […]
He’s Out There: Georgia Man Wanted in Savannah Killing
Savannah police are searching for a man wanted in a deadly shooting on North Fernwood Drive. They say he is armed and dangerous. What We Know: Keon Sanders, 20, is wanted for the killing of a man on April 7. Police say Sanders shot the man outside a home in the 2000 block of North […]