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Everything You Need to Know Before Shooting Off Fireworks on July 4th in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJuly 1, 2024July 1, 2024

As we head into a long four-day weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July this year, fireworks will resonate throughout the night sky each night of the long weekend.

Groundhog Day, a widely recognized tradition in weather forecasting, holds particular significance in Georgia, thanks to the state's own celebrated groundhog, Gen. Beauregard Lee. Despite his fame, many Georgians might be unaware of the intriguing details surrounding this charismatic weather prognosticator. Let's explore eight compelling facts about Georgia's distinguished and cherished groundhog general, shedding light on the nuances of this endearing figure.
Posted inGeorgia Staples

8 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Georgia’s Celebrity Groundhog, General Beauregard Lee

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 2024
The Gist: The newest batch of Georgia State Troopers completed their 32-week training journey, graduating in a ceremony featuring an address by Governor Brian Kemp. Four standout graduates received special honors, while the second annual Patrick Dupree Leadership Award marked a poignant moment for the occasion.
Posted inCrime

Meet Georgia’s Newest State Troopers

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 8, 2023September 24, 2023
Hurricane Idalia felled a large chinaberry tree in western Bulloch County Aug. 30. PHOTO by Eddie Ledbetter ATLANTA – President Joe Biden declared Georgia a federal disaster area late Thursday, freeing up federal aid for recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. Gov. Brian Kemp formally submitted a request Wednesday for a disaster declaration
Posted inWeather

Georgia declared federal disaster area after Hurricane Idalia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 7, 2023September 7, 2023
Nearly four dozen mayors — from Adel in South Georgia to Dalton in North Georgia and cities in between — want stricter gun laws.
Posted inRepresenting You

46 Mayors Demand Gun Reform Laws in Georgia

by Donna Lowry | GA TodaySeptember 7, 2023October 10, 2023
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Posted inHealth

Shocking Study Reveals 160 Medical Records Breaches in Georgia: Are Your Medical Records Secure?

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareSeptember 7, 2023September 7, 2023
State Sen. Colton Moore ATLANTA – Freshman state Sen. Colton Moore renewed his call Thursday for a special session of the General Assembly to investigate, defund, and potentially impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for pushing to indict former President Donald Trump. “I represent 200,000 hardworking Georgians in Northwest Georgia,” Colton, R-Trenton, said during
Posted inRepresenting You

State Senator Renews Call to Punish Prosecutor Fani Willis for Trump Indictment

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 7, 2023October 10, 2023
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Posted inTraffic & Transportation

21 People Died on Georgia’s Roads Over Labor Day Weekend

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 7, 2023October 10, 2023
ATLANTA – A federal judge has lifted a preliminary injunction that was blocking a new state law limiting medical care for transgender minors in Georgia, allowing enforcement to resume. U.S. District Judge Sarah Geraghty issued the injunction two weeks ago in a lawsuit filed by four Georgia families and a national organization of parents with
Posted inYour Government

On-again, Off-again Georgia Transgender Health Care Law Back on

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 6, 2023October 10, 2023
Dr. Mandy Cohen ATLANTA – While there’s been an uptick of COVID-19 cases heading into the fall, help is on the way, Dr. Mandy Cohen, the new director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said Wednesday. A new booster shot will be available as early as next week, Cohen said at
Posted inHealth

CDC Chief says COVID is here to stay

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 6, 2023September 6, 2023
Looking for the ultimate day out this fall in Georgia? The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta has been crowned the state's most popular attraction, based on social media and Google search data for 2023, according to AirportParkingReservations.com.
Posted inGeorgia Places

Georgia’s Must-Visit Spots for Fall 2023

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 6, 2023
ATLANTA – A federal court began hearing legal challenges Tuesday to congressional and legislative redistricting maps the General Assembly’s Republican majorities drew two years ago based on the 2020 Census. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU’s Georgia chapter sued the state early last year, claiming the maps violate the federal Voting Rights Act
Posted inYour Government

Georgia’s New Voting District Maps Get Their Day in Court

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 5, 2023October 10, 2023
A mild 2.0 earthquake rumbled through Northeast Georgia on Sunday afternoon, barely enough to rattle the china but enough to serve as a reminder of the state's turbulent geological past.
Posted inThe Georgia Chronicles

What was the worst earthquake to strike Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2023September 4, 2023
The Gist: A minor earthquake struck Georgia along the Tennessee border on the Labor Day holiday.
Posted inIn The News

Did You Feel the Earthquake That Hit Georgia Sunday Afternoon?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2023October 10, 2023
What could be in store for the fourth week of games in Georgia? It's Week 4 of high school taking place throughout the Peach State and teams are getting a better look at what they may look like for the season and are eager to get back on the field. Some to build on their win from last week and ...
Posted inSports

Top 25 Week 4 Georgia high school football games to watch

by Andy VillamarzoSeptember 4, 2023September 4, 2023
The Gist: Georgia drivers are experiencing an increase in gas prices as they head out for Labor Day. The average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia now stands at $3.60 per gallon.
Posted inYour Family

Gas prices are up for Labor Day in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2023September 4, 2023
Governor Brian Kemp is a name most Georgians are familiar with, usually seen in the context of political decisions and public appearances. Yet there's more to the man than the political office he holds. Here's a closer look at the man himself.
Posted inGeorgia People

6 Things You Might Not Have Known About Georgia Governor Brian Kemp

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2023October 10, 2023
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Georgia.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers

Best counties to raise a family in Georgia revealed

by StackerSeptember 1, 2023September 24, 2023

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