Buckle is set to move its store to The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta in Woodstock. The new location will open on April 1, replacing its previous space at Town Center at Cobb. Buckle offers a wide range of clothing, shoes, and accessories for men and women. The store features popular denim brands and exclusive labels […]
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Search Intensifies for Missing Georgia Hiker at South Carolina’s Table Rock State Park
Rescue teams are racing against time and treacherous terrain to find Stephanie Womacks, a Temple, Georgia woman who vanished last week during a hike at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina. 🔍 What We Know: Crews have scoured the park for six straight days, with nearly 100 responders daily. On Friday, search teams […]
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It’s Not a Good Idea to Burn Things in North Georgia Today: Here’s Why
North Georgia residents face heightened wildfire risks today as extremely dry conditions create dangerous fire potential across the region. 🔥 What We Know: A Fire Danger Statement remains in effect until 8 p.m. today for north Georgia counties. Weather officials warn humidity levels will drop to 25 percent or less throughout the afternoon and evening […]
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Did ICE Violate The First Amendment By Arresting a Palestinian Activist?
A lawful permanent resident who helped organize Palestinian protests at Columbia University remained in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody Monday after his arrest over the weekend. ICE agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil on Saturday, initially saying they were acting on a State Department directive to revoke his student visa. Khalil’s attorney, Amy Greer, told The Associated Press that […]
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City of Cumming Employee Killed in Workplace Parking Lot Accident
A 44-year-old woman died Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of her workplace at the City of Cumming Water Facilities. The Details: The fatal accident occurred around 7 a.m. when the Forsyth County 911 Center received multiple calls about a pedestrian hit by a vehicle at 1835 Dahlonega Highway. […]
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Georgia Lawmaker Takes Bold Stand Against Trump Cuts to Veterans Affairs
A Georgia state representative with combat experience just unleashed a blistering critique of proposed cuts by the Trump administration that would eliminate tens of thousands of Veterans Affairs jobs. 🔥 What We Know: State Rep. Floyd Griffin from Milledgeville condemned what he calls an “attack on U.S. veterans” after learning about plans to slash 80,000 […]
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Does Atlanta’s Downtown Connector Make You Re-Think Your Life Choices? You’re Not Alone
Thousands of Atlanta drivers contemplate their life choices while stuck in gridlock on the infamous Downtown Connector, a new poll reveals. 🚗 What We Know: A survey of drivers by Potamkin Hyundai found Atlanta’s I-85/I-75 Downtown Connector tops the list of Georgia roads most likely to trigger an existential crisis during rush hour. The notorious […]
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Digital Driver’s Licenses Are Legal in Georgia, But Police Can’t Accept Them
Drivers in Georgia would be able to leave home without their wallet, so long as they bring their smartphone, if legislation that seeks to require police to accept a digital version of drivers’ licenses becomes law. House Bill 296 passed the Georgia House of Representatives by a wide bipartisan majority last week, and on Monday […]
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Former Falcons Linebacker Sentenced for $5M Ponzi Scheme
John Robert Leake, a former NFL linebacker who once played for the Atlanta Falcons, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded six victims of more than $5 million. The Details: Leake, 43, of Plano, Texas, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John F. Walter on Friday […]
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Driver Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Light Pole in Kennesaw
A 56-year-old Acworth man suffered serious injuries Monday morning when his car veered off Hickory Grove Road and struck a light pole in Kennesaw. The Details: The crash happened around 8:44 a.m. on March 10 at the intersection of Hickory Grove Road and Northgate Way. The man was driving a blue 2008 Hyundai Accent westbound […]