A new study from SmartAsset ranks the top counties in Georgia for economic growth, measuring business expansion, GDP increases, and new building permits. 💰 What’s Happening: Fulton County leads the way with the highest GDP growth in the state, but other counties are also seeing major economic gains. Gwinnett, Cobb, and DeKalb counties rank among […]
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East Point Student Arrested For Trespassing at Apalachee High School
A teenager from East Point was arrested at Apalachee High School Wednesday after being caught on campus illegally. School Resource Officers took Herson Galindo, 18, into custody, charging him with criminal trespass and drug possession. The Details: Authorities say Galindo, a student at Tri-Cities High School in East Point, rode the bus to Apalachee High […]
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Teen Charged in Murder Plot at Carroll County High School
A 17-year-old Mount Zion High School student has been charged after authorities uncovered a murder plot targeting another student. The Details: Dylan Gable, 17, is accused of planning to kill a fellow student and discussing the details of the attack with two other teenagers. Investigators say Gable made threats against students at both Mount Zion […]
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Georgia Man Steals Ambulance
A Warner Robins man is facing a long list of charges after police say he stole an ambulance and took it for a joyride— at high speeds, through neighborhoods, and ultimately into a ditch. Authorities say 29-year-old Brandon Hill finally gave up after his getaway plan hit a literal dead end. 🚨 Let’s Think: Emergency […]
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How Will Trump’s Tariffs Impact Georgia?
Tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed since taking office last month pose the greatest risk to Georgia’s economy, State Economist Robert Buschman told state lawmakers Wednesday. Broad and high tariffs on imports likely will drive up prices for Georgia consumers, while retaliatory tariffs levied by America’s trading partners could damage export industries, Buschman said during […]
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DeKalb County Wants Out of State Property Tax Cap
DeKalb County homeowners may see higher tax bills as county officials plan to opt out of a statewide property tax cap. ✨ What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners wants to remove the county from House Bill 581, a statewide property tax cap that limits how much property taxes can increase each year. If […]
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How Did Butts County Get its Name?
Butts county has a rich history and a beautiful outdoor landscape. However, the main thing that distinguishes this county is its cheeky name. So, how did this come to be? The county is named after Captain Samuel Butts, a Georgia military officer. He fought in the Creek War, which was part of the War of […]
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Another Georgia Drug Ring Dismantled: 38 Members Sentenced
A major drug ring with ties to Georgia prisons has been dismantled, leading to the convictions of 38 people for trafficking methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl throughout metro Atlanta. The Details: Federal investigators uncovered that the network was orchestrated from inside Georgia state prisons, where incarcerated individuals used contraband cell phones to coordinate drug shipments from […]
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Jon Burns
Jon Burns is the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, serving since 2023.
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Lehman Franklin
Lehman Franklin serves as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives for District 160.