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🚗 The Gist: Gas prices in Georgia are on a steady decline, offering relief to drivers as Thanksgiving nears. The average cost for regular unleaded gasoline is now $2.82 per gallon, showing significant drops from last week, last month, and last year.

Gas Prices Down in Georgia Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel

by Thom ChandlerNovember 20, 2023

Rosalynn Carter, esteemed former First Lady and renowned for her advocacy in mental health, caregiving, and women's rights, passed away at the age of 96.

First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies at 96, Two Days After Entering Hospice

by Hannah Grace HaggardNovember 19, 2023November 19, 2023

In a solemn announcement from the Carter Center, the organization has confirmed that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has entered hospice care at her home. This news comes as a poignant reminder of the passage of time for one of America's most respected political families.

Rosalynn Carter Enters Hospice Care: A Chapter Closes for a Former First Lady

by Hannah Grace HaggardNovember 17, 2023November 17, 2023

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Special Features

From Crowds to Clicks: How Black Friday Became an Online Extravaganza

by Kelly PostNovember 17, 2023February 19, 2025

Hogg Hummock (Photo credit: Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation) ATLANTA – Several churches and schools, an old newspaper building, and one of the last remaining Gullah Geechee communities in the country are on the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual “10 Places in Peril” list. Places in Peril is designed to raise awareness about Georgia’s

These 10 Georgia Landmarks Could Be Gone Soon

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 15, 2023

Who could forget the uproarious online debates and memes about managing "30-50 feral hogs?" This quirky Internet debate may have brought the humor, but it does amplify the serious issue of feral hog invasions.

Georgia Has Way More Than 30-50 Feral Hogs

by Kelly PostNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023

🍂 The Gist: The Georgia Festival of Trees has been voted the 21st most cherished Thanksgiving tradition in the U.S. in 2023. Meanwhile, Atlanta's Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon ranks 69th in popularity.

Georgia Staples

Georgia Festival of Trees Ranks High Among National Thanksgiving Treasures

by Thom ChandlerNovember 15, 2023

On Wednesday, a Fulton County Superior Court judge is set to consider District Attorney Fani Willis’ request for a court order prohibiting lawyers from releasing witnesses statements and other confidential evidence in the 2020 presidential election interference case.

Crime

Explosive Leaked Videos: Prosecutors Fight to Block Release in High-stakes Fulton Election Case

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderNovember 15, 2023

In light of the approaching Black Friday, the renowned shopping holiday, consumers across the United States are gearing up to seize the best deals of the year. A new report from WalletHub, a personal-finance website, highlights the top retailers for Black Friday shoppers, with JCPenney, Macy’s, and Belk leading the pack.

Where To Find the Best Deals on Black Friday

by Kelly PostNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023

ATLANTA – Cases of COVID-19 are declining headed into the respiratory virus season, while cases of RSV and flu are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels. That forecast from State Epidemiologist Dr. Cherie Drenzek came Tuesday during a meeting of the Georgia Board of Public Health. While those trends represent good news, Drenzek said they shouldn’t

Here Is Georgia’s Respiratory Virus Outlook Heading Into Flu Season

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 14, 2023November 14, 2023

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Blunt Truth: Startling Rise in Teen Marijuana Use Spurs Calls for Urgent Action

by Thom ChandlerNovember 14, 2023November 14, 2023

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Health Hotspots: The Most Physically Active Counties in Georgia

by StackerNovember 14, 2023November 14, 2023

When you do something once a year, sometimes it's hard to remember.

Food

OK, Wait — When Should I Buy My Thanksgiving Turkey?

by Olivia BriaNovember 14, 2023November 14, 2023

The Gist: A sweeping federal indictment has been unveiled, targeting 23 members and associates of the notorious Sex Money Murder gang with a series of serious charges. This move signals a significant strike by law enforcement against gang violence and criminal activities across Georgia.

Crime

23 Members of the Sex Money Murder Gang Indicted in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerNovember 13, 2023November 13, 2023

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Education is launching a literacy initiative aimed at both improving literacy among students and training educators on the science of reading. The Georgia Literacy Academy, a partnership between the state and the Atlanta-based Rollins Center for Language & Literacy, will be rolled out in nine school districts and three

What Is Georgia Doing To Improve Literacy?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 13, 2023November 13, 2023

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Livin’ Large: Georgia Is Among the Most Obese States in America

by Thom ChandlerNovember 13, 2023November 13, 2023

Johnny Isakson ATHENS – A U.S. senator and a former senator traveled to the University of Georgia Friday to tout the benefits of political civility at a time extreme partisanship in Congress threatens to shut down the federal government. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and former Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., highlighted the first annual Johnny Isakson

Johnny Isakson’s Memory Serves as a Beacon of Civility in Malicious Times

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 10, 2023November 10, 2023

State Sen. Donzella James ATLANTA – Affordable housing advocates and their allies in the General Assembly vowed Thursday to push for legislation that would get rid of a ban on rent control in Georgia that dates back to 1984. Senate Bill 125 would do away with the provision in state law that prohibits local governments

‘The Rent Is Too Damn High:’ Here’s What Georgia Lawmakers May Do About It

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 9, 2023November 9, 2023