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The High-Stakes Broadcast Tech Behind Live Table Gameplay

Digital gaming interfaces have undergone a massive shift recently. It is not just about simple animations anymore. It is about high-pressure production. We are talking about environments that mirror a live TV studio. This tech, specifically the broadcast infrastructure, is the bridge between a physical room and your screen. It ensures every single card flip […]

Posted inCrime

Woman killed in I-75 shooting near Atlanta Airport

A 34-year-old woman is dead after a shooting on Interstate 75 near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Tuesday evening — and police are still trying to figure out exactly where the gunfire came from. What’s Happening: Atlanta Police responded just after 6:15 p.m. to reports of a shooting near I-75 North and North Central Avenue. Officers […]

Posted inEducation

Georgia college tuition will increase next year

Tuition will rise 1% for Georgia students attending one of the state’s public colleges or universities, the state Board of Regents decided Tuesday. The regents also increased tuition 3% for out-of-state students attending one of the University System of Georgia campuses. “With enrollment at record levels, we’re focused on limiting new financial hurdles and delivering […]

Posted inLocal

Fraser Street closed in Roswell through October for hotel construction

A stretch of Fraser Street in Roswell has been closed since April 10 and will remain closed through October 30 while construction continues on the nearby Chambray Hotel. What’s Happening: The closure affects Fraser Street between Alpharetta Street and Norcross Street. Detour routes are marked along both of those streets. What’s Important: Residents and businesses […]

Posted inRepresenting You

Photos surface of Georgia Republican lawmaker in blackface

Dalton Republican state Rep. Kasey Carpenter is facing criticism after a photo of him dressed in blackface has been circulating on social media.State Rep. Kasey Carpenter, left, has come under fire for this photograph of a costume party he attended in blackface portraying Kanye West. Photo via Rep. Kasey Carpenter’s Facebook page The grainy photo […]

Posted inOpinion

8 in 10 Georgians want health insurance subsidies kept

Americans are very divided on major issues, as are Georgians. But there is one thing we agree on- our citizens need healthcare insurance, as will be discussed below, examining polling data.  Unfortunately, it is very difficult to even understand our non-system of health insurance. So first, let’s understand how Americans are covered now, including- government programs (34%), […]

Posted inTalk of The Town

Did you see a bright streak over Georgia’s skies this morning? Here’s what it was

A glowing streak lit up Georgia’s pre-dawn sky Tuesday, drawing attention from residents across the northern part of the state who spotted the unusual sight before sunrise. What happened: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at approximately 5:33 a.m., carrying 29 broadband satellites into orbit. The […]

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