Starting October 7, riders who use the Brookhaven Station on the MARTA Gold Line will need to adjust their travel plans. The station will temporarily close until November 15 while construction crews work on replacing the 40-year-old pavers on the rail platform. Though rail service on the Gold Line will continue, trains will not stop […]
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Tropical Storm Milton Approaches: What Will it Do To Georgia?
Tropical Storm Milton, currently swirling in the Gulf of Mexico, is on track to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane before it makes landfall on Florida’s west coast, likely by midweek. According to the National Hurricane Center, Milton is forecast to take an eastward to northeastward path, which could mean heavy rainfall and wind impacts […]
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Georgia Mayor Suspended After Indictment
In a significant development, Benji Cranford Jr., the mayor of Thomson, Georgia, has been suspended from office by an executive order from Brian Kemp, following his indictment on multiple charges. Cranford was indicted on August 14, on one count of Furnishing Prohibited Items to Inmates and one count of Criminal Attempt to Commit a Felony. […]
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Georgia Weekend Weather: Pleasant Conditions Expected
Residents across Georgia can look forward to a mild and enjoyable weekend. Temperatures will remain high, but not sweltering. Sunshine will dominate much of the forecast, though there will be some clouds rolling through Saturday evening. Here’s what to expect: Saturday: The day will be partly sunny, with a high near 84 degrees. Winds will […]
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Georgia High School Football: Week 7 Scores, Photos, and Videos
Week 7 of Georgia’s High School Football kicks off with Apalachee High School’s first home game since the school shooting last month. Below are the scores, photos, and videos from this week as they come in. The Scores: The Photos
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Scam Alert: No, Chatham County Officials Will Not Request Payment to Remove Storm Debris
Residents in Chatham County are being warned to be on high alert for potential scams related to storm debris removal. As the community continues to recover from Hurricane Helen, county officials have emphasized that no County employees will come to your home requesting payment for debris or tree removal services. Anyone posing as a government […]
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Four More Counties Added to Georgia’s Major Disaster Declaration
Federal disaster relief funding has now been extended to include four additional Georgia counties. Residents in Effingham, Elbert, Tift, and Rabun counties can now access much-needed federal aid following the severe weather that ravaged parts of the state. This brings the total number of counties receiving assistance to 45. 🌩️ Why It Matters: This federal […]
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DeKalb County to Host ‘Registered and Ready’ Block Party Ahead of November Election
DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections is inviting residents to its inaugural “Registered and Ready” Block Party on October 5. The event aims to help the community get prepared for the upcoming General Election, offering essential voter services in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere. With voter registration closing on October 7, this event provides a timely […]
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Charges Dropped in 2021 Macon Hit-and-Run Death of Irene Stubbs: Here’s Why
A Macon man will no longer face prosecution in a 2021 hit-and-run case that resulted in the death of Irene Stubbs, as the Bibb County District Attorney’s Office has withdrawn charges due to insufficient evidence. 🚨 What’s Happening: The DA’s office has filed a motion signaling their intent to drop the case against Nathan Charles […]