In response to the unpredictable path of Hurricane Milton, Glynn County Schools will close on Thursday, October 10. The district has also canceled all after-school and extracurricular activities scheduled for that day. The closure comes as part of a precautionary effort, allowing families to prepare for potential storm impacts. The Details: The school district announced […]
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Cherokee County
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Tornado Hits I-75 as Florida Prepares for Hurricane Milton’s Wrath
A powerful tornado tore through I-75 in Florida early Wednesday morning, a grim precursor to Hurricane Milton’s arrival. The National Weather Service in Miami confirmed the twister’s impact. Why It Matters: Floridians face a double threat: devastating winds from Hurricane Milton and dangerous tornadoes spinning off from the storm. The storm’s arrival threatens widespread damage, […]
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Atlanta Restaurant Offers ‘Pay What You Can’ to Hurricane Evacuees
Amalfi Cucina & Mercato, an Italian restaurant with locations in downtown Atlanta and Buckhead, is welcoming hurricane evacuees with a “Pay What You Can” offer on meals. The offer is open to individuals displaced by mandatory evacuations, allowing them to pay only what they can afford for the food portion of their bill, excluding alcohol. […]
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Survey Ranks Georgia Among Worst States for Healthcare Access
A recent survey from Gallup and West Health reveals that just over half—55%—of U.S. adults feel they can access and afford quality healthcare when they need it. But this challenge is not spread evenly across the nation. According to a new report by Forbes Advisor, which evaluated healthcare access across all 50 states using 14 […]
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Have You Seen Missing Georgia 17-Year-Old Corbin Wilson?
Columbus Police have issued a critical missing person alert for 17-year-old Corbin Wilson, last seen in the early hours of October 9 near the 4200 block of Ridgefield Court. The Details: The Columbus Police Department’s Special Victims Unit is requesting your assistance in locating Corbin Wilson, who was reported missing on October 9. He was […]
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Cherokee County Has a Second Ballot Drop Box
As the number of active registered voters in Cherokee County surpasses the 200,000 mark, election officials have announced the addition of a second ballot drop box to meet state requirements and improve access. The new drop box is located at the Oak Grove Fire Station Community Center in Acworth, and both boxes will be available […]
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Southwest Georgia
Southwest Georgia News Here’s what’s happening around Southwest Georgia this week. You Might Like The Georgia SunPO Box 95Roswell, GA 30077 If you’d no longer like to receive our emails, you can unsubscribe here.
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Is The Peach Drop Returning to Atlanta This Year?
Atlanta’s beloved Peach Drop is on track to make a grand return this New Year’s Eve, lighting up Underground Atlanta once more. After years of cancellations due to venue issues and the pandemic, the city is reinvesting $650,000 into the event to deliver a memorable night for more than 50,000 expected revelers. Known for its […]