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Biden Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2024July 21, 2024

Pringles is set to ignite the taste buds of snack enthusiasts everywhere with its latest addition: Bourbon BBQ potato crisps. This new flavor promises a unique blend of nutty bourbon undertones and the sweet, savory zest of classic barbecue, offering a new twist to the beloved snack lineup.

Food

Pringles Introduces Bourbon BBQ: A Delicious Twist on Snack Time

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2024July 21, 2024

Steven Craig Johnson, 70, thought he had escaped justice. On Tuesday afternoon, his three-decade run of the Oregon fugitive came to an abrupt end in Macon. The arrest, a culmination of years of dogged pursuit, closed a cold case that had puzzled law enforcement since 1994.

Crime

Fugitive Using Child’s Identity Caught in Georgia After 30 Years on the Run

by Thom ChandlerJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

Georgia-based Chick-fil-A lost its nine-year reign as America’s best fast-food restaurant, dropping to third place in USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards.

Food

Fast Food Shocker: Chick-fil-A Dethroned as America’s Best Fast Food Restaurant By Del Taco

by Thom ChandlerJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

A man standing in front of a counter filled with food

Food

Listeria Outbreak: Could Your Deli Meat Be Making You Sick?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

⚡ Why It Matters: Residents need to stay alert to rapidly changing weather conditions. Lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds pose risks to safety and property.

Weekend Weather: Scattered Thunderstorms Expected in North and Central Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

High bacteria levels persist in the Chattahoochee River, flowing from the R.M. Clayton wastewater treatment plant in Atlanta. This week, the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper reported alarming levels of harmful bacteria at the plant’s outfall. One sample revealed bacteria concentrations 35 times above the EPA's safe recreation threshold.

High Bacteria Levels Detected in Chattahoochee River Near Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2024

Gov. Brian Kemp will lead a weeklong trade mission to Italy to strengthen existing economic ties with Italian businesses and develop new partnerships, the governor’s office announced Friday.

Your Government

Brian Kemp is Going to Italy For a Week: Here’s Why

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

A congregation of alligators was spotted over the weekend at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Marty Welch, a refuge boater, captured the remarkable sight while en route to Billy’s Lake. The video shows numerous alligators swimming in a canal as Welch's boat moves slowly through the water.

Talk of The Town

Video: Alligators Are Congregating in The Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge. Don’t Shoot Them

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Federal authorities uncovered a photo of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on the phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump.

Fani Willis’ Photo Found on Trump Shooter’s Phone

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

A nonprofit nonpartisan watchdog group filed a lawsuit Friday charging the State Election Board with violating Georgia’s Open Meetings Act after meeting last week without legally required public notice or a quorum.

Your Government

Did The Georgia State Election Board Violate Open Meetings Laws?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Georgia has taken a hard stance against reckless stunt driving. As of July 1, the state has introduced severe penalties for those caught drag racing or performing similar dangerous stunts on public roads.

Your Government

Street Racing Crackdown: New Georgia Law Puts The Brakes on Stunt Driving

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Lightning

Thunderstorms Threaten North and Central Georgia Today

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Georgia's streams are in crisis. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 87.7% of Georgia’s assessed creeks, rivers, and streams are too polluted for swimming. This alarming figure far exceeds the national average, where 42.4% of assessed streams are deemed unsuitable for primary contact recreation.

Georgia By The Numbers

Too Polluted for Swimming: 87% of Georgia’s Rivers and Streams Are in Crisis

by Thom ChandlerJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

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How Many Athletes in the Paris Olympics are From Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

As Georgia bakes under a relentless sun, many residents are seeking out a vacation to cooler climates, giving birth to the hottest trend in travel: "coolcations."

Looking to Escape Georgia’s Insane Heat? Here Are The Top Coolest Vacation Spots

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Georgia Democrats are joining their national colleagues in sounding the alarm about an influential conservative think tank’s presidential transition plan called Project 2025.

Georgia Democrats Attack Project 2025 Agenda as Biden Campaign Flounders

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderJuly 17, 2024

A nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle that operators shut down last week is back in service and sending power to the electric grid, Georgia Power officials reported Wednesday.

Plant Vogtle Nuclear Reactor Back in Service After Valve Problem

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024