Savannah’s popular Trunk or Treat event is back, offering families a safe, fun Halloween experience Friday at Grayson Stadium in Daffin Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 🎃 Why It Matters: Halloween events like this create a safe space for children and families to celebrate, especially with rising concerns about traditional trick-or-treating. It’s also […]
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A Third Assassination Attempt on Trump? What We Know
A Third Assassination Attempt on Trump? What We Know
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3-Year-Old Killed in Hit-and-Run in Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a three-year-old child found near a hotel on Riverside Drive early Monday morning. The boy was pronounced dead after deputies determined he had been struck by an unidentified vehicle. The Details: Around 3:58 a.m., Macon-Bibb E-911 received a call reporting a missing child from a […]
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Need to Get Rid of Old Paint in Cobb County?
For Cobb County residents with unwanted paint piling up, Keep Cobb Beautiful is hosting a Paint Recycling/Amnesty Collection event. Taking place on Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the event will be held at 2245 Callaway Rd. SW in Marietta. This initiative provides an opportunity for the community to safely dispose of […]
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Firestorm on Saint Simons Island: Crews Control Blaze Before it Spreads
Glynn County Fire Rescue responded to a commercial fire on Saint Simons Island around 12:30 p.m. After assessing the rapid spread, officials implemented a defensive strategy, successfully containing the blaze by 2 p.m. The Brunswick Fire Department and Camden County Fire Rescue assisted, while the fire’s cause is still under investigation.
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Will Echols County Raise Your Taxes?
Echols County residents may face a 13.34 percent property tax increase next year, pending a Board of Commissioners decision on a new millage rate of 16.987 mills. Public hearings are scheduled for October 18, where residents can voice their opinions. The increase could significantly impact homeowners and non-homestead property owners.
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Brian Jack vs. Maura Keller: A Showdown on Immigration Policy and Abortion Rights
Illegal immigration and abortion dominated a debate Sunday between the two candidates for Georgia’s open 3rd Congressional District seat. Republican Brian Jack and Democrat Maura Keller each focused on the issue that has most galvanized their respective bases, immigration for Jack and abortion for Keller. Jack, a former White House aide to then-GOP President Donald […]
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Sanford Bishop a No-Show at Congressional Debate Against Out-of-District Opponent
Republican candidate Wayne Johnson criticized long-serving Rep. Sanford Bishop for disconnecting from Southwest Georgia during a debate that Bishop skipped. Johnson, drawing from his Trump administration experience, proposed local control over abortion and supported expanding education vouchers. He emphasized his blend of business and governmental experience for effective representation.
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Harris and Trump Hit the Peach State This Week as Georgia Remains Key 2024 Battleground
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are campaigning in Georgia, highlighting its importance in the 2024 election. Both are working to win voters, with early voting underway. Harris visits on Oct. 19 while Trump hosts a town hall on Oct. 15, reflecting the state’s competitive political landscape.