The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed two additional measles cases Friday in unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents. These two cases are family members of the case confirmed earlier this year in January. The individual acquired the virus while traveling within the United States. That marked the first reported measles case in Georgia in 2025; […]
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Name of Roswell Police Officer Killed in The Line of Duty Released
Residents of Roswell are coming together to honor Officer Jeremy Labonte, who tragically lost his life while serving the community Friday night. What’s Happening: A memorial vehicle stands outside the Roswell Police Department on Hill Street. It’s a place for the public to leave tributes and pay their respects to Officer Labonte. About The Fallen […]
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First Officer Sam Lilley’s Body Returns Home to Georgia
The body of First Officer Sam Lilley, a Richmond Hill native, returned to Savannah on Saturday morning. Lilley, who was 28, was among the 67 individuals who perished in the tragic mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., on January 29. His remains were honored with a water cannon salute at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport before being […]
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Savannah Police Investigate Drive-By Shooting
A man was shot Tuesday night in a drive-by shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and Savannah police are asking for information as they investigate. Just The Facts: The Details: Savannah police responded to reports of gunfire and found the victim at the scene. Officers provided initial aid before he was transported to the […]
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Roswell Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty
A Roswell police officer was shot and killed while responding to a suspicious person call. The officer, whose name has not been released, was performing their duty when the situation turned deadly. The suspect was taken into custody immediately, but details about the shooting remain limited. Just The Facts: The Details: While the suspect is […]
Posted inHealth
Are Georgia Republicans Warming Up to Medicaid Expansion?
Advocates seeking health insurance for more low-income Georgians are encouraged that Medicaid expansion is starting to draw support among what for years has been unified Republican opposition. Although just four GOP state senators joined 17 Democrats when Senate Bill 50 was introduced late last month, it was still a milestone for Laura Colbert. “This bill […]
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Georgia Ranks High for Nosy Neighbors
They know how much your house is worth. They ask too many questions. And some of them have even invited themselves over. 🔎 What’s Happening: A new survey by Secure Data Recovery found that Georgia has some of the nosiest neighbors in the country. The survey reveals that more than 40% of residents say they’ve […]
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New Bill Would Stop Georgia Power From Passing Data Center Costs to Consumers
Georgia Power would not be allowed to pass on the costs of providing electricity to data centers under legislation before the state Senate. “I support data centers coming to Georgia. … They can be a significant contributor to property taxes,” Sen. Chuck Hufstetler, R-Rome, the bill’s chief sponsor, told members of the Senate Regulated Industries […]
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Suspect Opens Fire on Deputies in Snellville
A quiet Snellville neighborhood turned into a crime scene Tuesday morning when a man opened fire on deputies attempting to serve a warrant. Authorities say no officers were injured, and the suspect is now in custody, facing serious charges. Just the Facts: The Details: Authorities say the situation unfolded when deputies arrived at the residence […]