Residents along Georgia’s coast are being urged to brace for hazardous weather conditions starting Sunday as a low-pressure system strengthens off the Southeast U.S. coast. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for coastal flooding, dangerous rip currents, and the potential for high surf through early next week. These conditions are expected to affect areas […]
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Trump Ally Burt Jones Avoids Charges in 2020 Election Case
Georgia’s Lt. Gov. Burt Jones will not face charges related to efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 presidential election. Special prosecutor Pete Skandalakis announced Friday that there was no sufficient evidence to bring the case to a grand jury. 🎯 Why It Matters: Jones, a key figure in the controversial efforts to […]
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East Coweta High Student Arrested for Bringing Handgun to Football Game
A tense moment unfolded at a Friday night football game when a student from East Coweta High School was arrested for carrying a handgun. The incident took place at approximately 9:30 p.m. during the Northgate vs. Newnan matchup, according to a letter released by Northgate High School Principal Dr. Ashley Wilkes. The Details: The letter […]
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Stone Mountain Man Gets Life Sentence in Murder of Pastor
A Stone Mountain man has been convicted for the murder of a local pastor who had been counseling him, before attempting to cover up the crime by setting her van on fire. On Friday, September 13, a jury found 29-year-old Christopher Devonta Griggs guilty on multiple charges, including malice murder and felony murder, in the […]
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Georgia High School Football: Week 5 Scores and Photos
Welcome to Week 5 of Georgia’s High School Football Season. Here are the scores and photos from Friday night’s games. The Scores: The Photos
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Gwinnett County Student Arrested After Bringing Loaded Gun to School
A Duluth Middle School student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun onto a school bus, Gwinnett County officials confirmed. The incident occurred when the student displayed the weapon to others, prompting a swift response from administrators. What’s Happening: According to district officials, the student boarded the bus carrying a 9mm semiautomatic pistol and showed […]
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Food Trucks Are Coming to Old Town Lilburn
Lilburn is set to introduce a rotating lineup of food trucks in Old Town, expanding dining choices for residents and visitors. The city, in collaboration with the Downtown Development Authority and Lilburn Main, LLC, will open a temporary food truck site at the corner of First and Main Streets. This location, across from 1910 Public […]
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See The New MARTA Bus Honoring Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
MARTA has introduced a special bus paying tribute to late Civil Rights leader and transit advocate, Congressman John Lewis. The bus, part of a series honoring Atlanta Civil Rights icons, was revealed at College Park Station on September 12, in conjunction with a nonpartisan voter registration drive. Congressman Lewis, a key figure in the Civil […]
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21-Year-Old Arrested in Downtown Alpharetta Shooting
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Justin Mourning, 24, in downtown Alpharetta on Wednesday night. The suspect, Jaden Lewis, of Milton, was taken into custody less than 24 hours after the shooting. The Details: The shooting took place on the evening of September 11, near the intersection of […]