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John Robert Leake, a former NFL linebacker who once played for the Atlanta Falcons, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded six victims of more than $5 million.
Posted inCrime

Former Falcons Linebacker Sentenced for $5M Ponzi Scheme

by B.T. ClarkMarch 10, 2025
Forget hot cocoa and fuzzy blankets, some brave Georgians are jumping into icy waters. Three Georgia spots have just been named among the best in the nation for cold-water plunging, a trend that’s sweeping the country as people chase the rush of frigid dips.
Posted inGeorgia Places

Georgia’s Frozen Gems: 3 Spots Named Among Best in U.S. for Polar Plunging

by B.T. ClarkMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025
☀️ The Good News: Tuesday and Wednesday deliver what meteorologists technically call "gorgeous weather" with abundant sunshine and temperatures climbing into the 70s. Wednesday could hit 76 degrees – practically swimsuit weather for mid-March.
Posted inWeather

Mid-March Weather: Temperature Swings in Georgia

by B.T. ClarkMarch 10, 2025
From the mountains of North Georgia to the heart of Atlanta, there’s no shortage of quirky destinations in the Peach State.
Posted inGeorgia Places

Georgia’s Quirkiest Places

by B.T. ClarkMarch 9, 2025March 9, 2025
There is no greater theater of suburban absurdity than the hallowed halls of Nextdoor. The local neighborhood app was ostensibly created to help communities connect, share recommendations, and alert each other to genuinely important issues. Instead, it has become a swirling cesspool of paranoia, misplaced outrage, and unsolicited opinions about which grocery store has the best rotisserie chicken.
Posted inClark Chronicles

To Nextdoor With Love

by B.T. ClarkMarch 9, 2025March 8, 2025
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Posted inWeather

Rain Washes Across Georgia, Bringing Pollen Relief

by B.T. ClarkMarch 9, 2025March 9, 2025
Georgia drivers face a new digital highway robbery as scammers blast fake toll violation notices across the state.
Posted inCrime

Scam Alert: Are Those Toll Collection Texts Legit?

by B.T. ClarkMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025
“Don’t put your winter jacket and gloves away just yet. Winter is far from over,” said AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Expert Paul Pastelok. “Many parts of the central and eastern U.S. will see a surge of springlike warmth next week, but the polar vortex could contribute to a sharp drop in temperatures across parts of the U.S. during the week of March 17." 
Posted inWeather

Winter Isn’t Over: A Polar Vortex is Coming

by AccuWeatherMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025
(The Center Square) – A resolution that would allow Georgia voters to decide on legalized online sports betting failed to make it to the House floor on Thursday, which kills the bill for the 2025 legislative session.
Posted inRepresenting You

No Bet: Georgia Sports Betting Resolution Fails

by Kim Jarrett | The Center SquareMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025
Lawmakers passed a heap of bills by a key legislative deadline Thursday, signing off – again – on an accelerated income tax rate cut and a plan to slightly expand the state’s medical cannabis program while attempting to ban THC-infused drinks. 
Posted inRepresenting You

Your Tax Dollars at Work: Here’s What Georgia Elected Officials Are Doing This Year

by Ross Williams | Georgia Recorder, Jill Nolin | Georgia Recorder and Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderMarch 7, 2025
Peach State residents planning outdoor weekend activities might want to keep their options – and umbrellas – open.
Posted inWeather

Get Ready For Weekend Weather Whiplash in Georgia

by Weather ReportsMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025
It would allow children aged 13 to 17 to be tried as adults for terroristic threatening. They could also land in superior court for attempting to commit, or for conspiracy to commit, terroristic threatening.
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Should Georgia Teens Who Threaten Schools Be Tried as Adults?

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatMarch 7, 2025
Turns out Georgians spent just 21 hours outside during the entire winter season. That's less time than it takes to binge-watch a single season of most streaming shows.
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Georgia Residents Actually Do Hibernate During Winter

by B.T. ClarkMarch 6, 2025March 6, 2025
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New Tax Cuts for Georgia Families Explained

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 6, 2025March 6, 2025
You may have heard that today is Crossover Day in Georgia, but you may not be familiar with the term. It is one of the busiest days for lawmakers and they often remain in session late into the night and early morning hours. So, what exactly is Crossover Day, you ask? Read on.
Posted inYour Government

What is Crossover Day in Georgia?

by B.T. ClarkMarch 6, 2025March 6, 2025
Temperatures will drop into the mid-30s tonight, triggering a frost advisory for several Georgia counties. The advisory runs from 11 p.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. Friday morning.
Posted inWeather

Frost Advisory Tonight: Bundle Up as Winter Takes One Last Swing at Georgia

by Weather ReportsMarch 6, 2025March 6, 2025
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Famous Georgians With March Birthdays

by B.T. ClarkMarch 5, 2025
The feds can't seem to make up their mind. A list of over 400 federal federal buildings marked for potential sale or closure appeared Tuesday from the General Services Administration, only to shrink hours later and completely disappear by Wednesday morning. Several Georgia buildings were included in the original announcement.
Posted inIn The News

Will Cuts in Washington Lead to Federal Buildings Closing in Georgia?

by News DeskMarch 5, 2025

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