A Georgia Senate committee advanced legislation Wednesday that would double the amount of money that families of teachers and other public school employees would receive when their loved ones are killed at school. House Bill 105 would double to $150,000 the compensation for victims of violence “in the line of duty,” putting it in parity […]
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Top Cities for St. Patrick’s Day: Savannah’s Big Win
Get your green gear ready. Savannah nabbed the third spot on WalletHub’s list of best cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, trailing only Boston and Reno in the rankings. 🍀 What We Know: Americans will spend at least $7 billion celebrating Irish heritage this March 17, according to WalletHub’s analysis of 200 cities […]
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Ex-boyfriend Arrested in Murder of Collette Sease at Newton County Lake
Travis Abbott has been charged with murder after investigators determined his ex-girlfriend’s death in a Newton County lake was not an accidental drowning. The Details: Newton County Sheriff’s deputies discovered Sease’s body on March 3 in a lake off Highway 212 in Covington. What initially appeared to be a drowning quickly turned into a homicide […]
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Popular Woodstock Restaurant Fails Health Inspection
A popular Woodstock breakfast spot received a failing health inspection score after inspectors found multiple critical violations including improper food temperatures and sanitation issues. 🔍 What We Know: Maple Street Biscuit Company on Towne Lake Parkway scored a 64 on its March 6 health inspection. The restaurant faced several serious violations, including mold in the […]
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Negative News: Is The World Really On Fire?
Open any news app and the evidence is abundant: the world is on fire; your way of life is in danger; you should definitely panic – oh, and by the way, here’s a link to another article of ours that will tell you the very same thing. So… is it true? Is the state of […]
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How to Submit a Noise Complaint About DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Flights
Residents living near DeKalb-Peachtree Airport can conveniently report airport noise. The airport is using Plane Noise, an online system that makes filing complaints easier and faster. Here is how you can submit a noise complaint: 1. Use the Plane Noise Webform Go to pdkairport.org. You will find a link to the Plane Noise webform. Fill […]
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Pinwheel Pursuit Half Marathon and 5K to Support Children and Families in Northwest Georgia
Runners and walkers are invited to take part in the Pinwheel Pursuit Cartersville Half Marathon and 5K on May 17. The event, hosted by Advocates for Children, will raise money to help children and families impacted by abuse and neglect in Northwest Georgia. The race will start at the former Cartersville Primary School, located at […]
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Georgia Pearl Harbor Hero Finally Laid to Rest
Nearly 84 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a Georgia native lost in the early hours of America’s entry into World War II will finally be laid to rest with full military honors. Chief Warrant Officer John Gaynor Connolly was killed on December 7, 1941, when the USS Oklahoma was struck by Japanese torpedoes […]
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Avondale Estates Has America’s Best Small Town Beer Scene
Move over, Portland. Step aside, Asheville. The tiny town of Avondale Estates just schooled them all — again. 🏆 What We Know: Avondale Estates claimed the top spot as America’s Best Small Town Beer Scene in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks the fourth time in five years this Georgia gem has outbrewed […]
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What is Today’s Pollen Count in Georgia?
If you’ve been bracing for a pollen onslaught this week, you can relax—at least for today. The pollen count in metro Atlanta is pretty tame. 🌼 What’s Happening: Today’s total pollen count is 42. In pollen-speak, that lands us in the “low” category with tree pollen sneaking into the medium range. So, if your car […]