The craft store chain is shuttering permanently— including a dozen Georgia shops— leaving employees jobless and DIY communities without local fabric hubs. 📌 Why It Matters: Thousands of Georgians who relied on Joann’s for last-minute sewing supplies or crafts now face limited in-person options, while workers at 12 locations lose steady paychecks in a tightening […]
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Kennesaw Man Charged in Murder of His Mother
Cobb County police arrested Daniel Sarris, 28, on Feb. 24, 2025, after officers found his mother, Melanie Sarris, 67, dead in her Kennesaw home during a welfare check. The Details: Officers responded to a welfare check request at Melanie Sarris’ residence on the 1000 block of Evian Way around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24. […]
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Major Drug Bust Takes Down Marijuana Operation in Gwinnett County
Two people face trafficking charges after authorities seized 153 pounds of marijuana at a Duluth storage facility, along with more than $20,000 cash. The Details: Gwinnett County investigators arrested Jian Yi Wu and Hieu M. Quach on February 14 following a tip about a marijuana delivery. Police searched both the storage facility and a hotel […]
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CDC Layoffs: Fired Workers Rally for Support in Georgia
Public health employees and contractors who lost their jobs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gathered at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta on Friday to put a face on the mass terminations and demand that state officials speak up for them with the Trump administration. The federal agency laid off hundreds of workers […]
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Will It Rain in Georgia? A Look at This Week’s Forecast
Rain makes a fleeting appearance in the forecast this week, though calling it “rain” might be generous. 🌧️ What We Know: Georgia will flirt with precipitation Thursday when a cold front creeps through the state. The National Weather Service predicts most areas will collect less than a quarter-inch of rainfall — just enough to mess […]
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Georgia One Step Closer to Protecting IVF
Georgia families seeking to have children would have a guaranteed right to pursue in vitro fertilization (IVF) under legislation that cleared a state House committee Monday. While in vitro fertilization is already being practiced in Georgia, House Bill 428 would codify it into state law, protecting it from any litigation that might seek to prohibit […]
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A Man Was Shot in The Leg in Savannah: Police Hunt For The Shooter
A man was shot in the leg Sunday evening in Savannah, sending him to the hospital as police work to identify who pulled the trigger. The Details: The shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. on February 23 in the 1900 block of Live Oak Street. Police officers arrived to find a man with a gunshot wound […]
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Fire at Valdosta Home: What We Know
A fire at a home in Valdosta on Sunday night left one person displaced but caused no injuries, according to officials. The Details: At 9:02 p.m. on February 23, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at a home on Langdale Drive. Firefighters arrived in less than three minutes to […]
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Cobb County Crash Leaves 22-Year-Old Seriously Injured
A crash on Dallas Highway in Cobb County left a 22-year-old Marietta man seriously injured Sunday night. The Details: Jackson Vasquez was outside his disabled Toyota Camry at 7:36 p.m. when a Ford Thunderbird struck the car and hit him. Vasquez was checking on passengers from a previous crash when the second collision happened at […]
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How Atlanta United Became An Unlikely Success Story
When Atlanta United entered Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2017, few could have predicted the rapid success the team would achieve. Expansion teams in any league often struggle in their early years, needing time to build a competitive roster, develop a fan base, and establish a winning culture. However, Atlanta United defied expectations, quickly becoming […]