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Three hundred miles away in Mooresville, North Carolina, a different business—Classy Critters Pet Resort & Spa—was the actual site of disturbing animal abuse that had gone viral on social media. Videos showed a groomer spinning a dog by its neck, slapping it, and punching another dog five times. The footage, posted on July 18, 2025, by a concerned co-worker's sister, quickly sparked outrage.
Posted inIn The News

Georgia Business Owners Get Wrongly Accused in Social Media Witch Hunt

by B.T. ClarkJuly 25, 2025July 25, 2025

In the digital rush to condemn animal abuse, a Georgia pet grooming business found itself caught in a storm of misdirected anger—all because it shared a similar name with a North Carolina facility where actual abuse occurred. A Tale of Two Critters Kayla and Deon Wooten left their full-time jobs in 2023 to pursue a […]

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday against enforcement of a 2024 Georgia law that sought to limit social media companies’ access to children.
Posted inYour Family

Georgia Judge Blocks Social Media Law for Kids

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatJune 26, 2025June 26, 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
Georgia election officials are responding to a false video alleging widespread voter fraud involving a Haitian immigrant with multiple IDs. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger labeled it as disinformation, likely from foreign interference. His office, with federal partners, is investigating its origin, urging social media platforms to remove the misleading content.
Posted inYour Vote

No, Haitian Immigrants Are Not Voting With Multiple IDs in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerNovember 2, 2024November 2, 2024
Posted inCrime

FBI Warns About Scammers Hacking Social Media Influencers

by Thom ChandlerOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024
In an era when digital connectivity has become a staple of everyday life, social media's increasing threat to children has prompted urgent action. At least two Georgia school districts are taking aim at screen time and social media use in schools and many parents set strict rules as to when children can use devices and what they can do online.
Posted inYour Family

Are Georgia Parents Letting Their Kids Use Social Media Too Much?

by Thom ChandlerJune 25, 2024June 25, 2024
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Think Twice Before You Share Those Vacation Pics Online

by Thom ChandlerMay 30, 2024May 30, 2024
Posted inIn The News

Group Representing Big Tech Tells Kemp to Veto Social Media Age Verification Bill

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 1, 2024April 1, 2024
TikTok food critic Keith Lee is making headlines after his reviews of restaurants in Atlanta have gone viral.
Posted inFood

TikTok Star Keith Lee Sparks Debate About Atlanta Restaurant Rules. Were His Criticisms Valid?

by Chris Malone MéndezNovember 2, 2023
Just say no to clipping your toenails and using your speakerphone on flights.
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These Seven Disgusting Travel Behaviors Were Officially Voted ‘most Offensive’

by Veronika BondarenkoOctober 5, 2023October 10, 2023
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ESPN’s NBA coverage influenced by rivalry between Woj and Shams, per report

by Colin SalaoOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023
Her video explaining the reasons for not allowing her 15-year-old son to get a job quickly went viral.
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Mom Who Won’t Let Teen Son Get a Job Sparks Heated Online Debate

by Devon ForwardSeptember 4, 2023September 4, 2023
The Emmy-winning actor was fondly remembered by his 'This Is Us' co-stars, among others.
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Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown and More React to Death of Ron Cephas Jones

by Marisa LoscialeAugust 20, 2023August 20, 2023
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones presides over the Georgia Senate. ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate will take up legislation this winter aimed at protecting teenagers from cyberbullying and other negative effects of social media use. “So many bad actors now are targeting our children,” Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who presides over the Senate, said Monday during
Posted inRepresenting You

Georgia lawmakers want to protect teens from cyberbullying and harmful effects of social media

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 8, 2023August 8, 2023
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Alabama Riverboat Fight Makes ‘Black Aquaman’ A Viral Sensation

by Chris Malone MéndezAugust 7, 2023August 7, 2023
Tesla is facing a host of new allegations and things took another turn at X, formerly known as Twitter.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Had a Really Bad Week

by Ian KrietzbergJuly 29, 2023July 29, 2023
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Airline Passenger Stuck on Plane to Atlanta in Triple-Digit Heat Describes ‘Traumatizing’ Conditions

by Yasmine ColemanJuly 25, 2023July 25, 2023
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Scam Alert: Georgia sheriff’s office warns of social media scammers

by Thom ChandlerJuly 22, 2023July 22, 2023

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