Cherokee County officials have slammed the brakes on new gas stations, convenience stores, and car washes in unincorporated areas for the next three months. Residents’ concerns about oversaturation prompted the unanimous vote. 🚨 Why It Matters: The temporary halt gives county leaders time to assess where these businesses should be located in the future, potentially […]
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Moneypenny Unites Under One Brand as It Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence
Moneypenny the world’s customer conversation expert, proudly marks 25 years of delivering exceptional service and innovation. As part of this milestone, Moneypenny is unifying all of its brands across the US, including VoiceNation, Alphapage, Sunshine Communication Services, and Choice Voice, under one internationally recognized name. This transition reinforces Moneypenny’s dedication to a clear and dynamic future […]
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Record Fentanyl Bust in North Fulton Leads to Federal Charges
A Sandy Springs drug investigation has resulted in what officials call the largest fentanyl seizure in district history, with approximately 240,000 pills and 4.5 kilograms of powder taken off the streets. What We Know: Antwuan Brown, of Alpharetta, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker on federal charges of possession with intent to distribute […]
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Severe Allergy Alert: Today’s Pollen Count Remains High
If your nose feels like it’s hosting an unwelcome rave right now, blame the trees. They’ve decided to release their reproductive materials into the air with reckless abandon, pushing today’s pollen count to a tear-jerking 5,382. 🌳 What We Know: Today’s pollen count has hit 5,382, with trees being the primary culprit. Grass pollen remains […]
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Georgia Lawmaker Calls Arrest of Woman After Miscarriage ‘Insanity’
A Georgia lawmaker is calling on the state legislature to repeal the fetal personhood language in the state’s six-week abortion ban, after a Tifton woman was arrested following a miscarriage. State Sen. Sally Harrell of Atlanta made her appeal from the Senate floor, just days after 24-year-old Selena Maria Chandler-Scott was charged with concealing a […]
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Georgia Man Gets Sentence in Domestic Violence Case That Left One Dead
A Conyers man will spend the rest of his life in prison after murdering a man who was helping his girlfriend escape their relationship. What We Know: Clinton Eric Johnson was found guilty on multiple charges including Malice Murder and Aggravated Assault for the November 5, 2020 shooting. Judge Nora L. Polk sentenced Johnson to […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Are Working Hard to Keep You in The Dark
A late-emerging proposal in the Georgia Legislature would limit what the public can access in police reports and communications with state lawmakers. The proposed changes to Georgia’s Open Records Act were tacked onto another bill, Senate Bill 12, late in the day Wednesday in the gatekeeping House Rules Committee, bypassing the usual legislative committee process […]
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Kitchen Fire in Savannah Leaves Multiple Families Homeless
Savannah Fire rushed to a residential fire in the 10000 block of Queen Ann Court late Monday night, quickly extinguishing flames that originated in a kitchen. 🔥 What We Know: Firefighters responded around 11:49 p.m. and immediately launched a fast attack, containing the blaze within minutes. The fire started in one unit’s kitchen but affected […]
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Rare April Heat Wave Could Set Record Temperatures in Georgia
A powerful early April heat wave threatens to shatter temperature records across Georgia over the next three days. 🔥 What We Know: Unusual warmth will blanket Georgia Thursday through Saturday, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s statewide. Atlanta faces its highest chance of breaking records Friday at 95 percent. Macon follows […]