Every student at Glynn County Schools — from kindergarten through 12th grade — will have to keep their phone and other personal devices powered off and completely out of sight from the morning bell to the final dismissal bell, starting the first day of school this August. What’s happening: The district is applying its device […]
Posted inEconomy
Auto giant shifts gears into vacant McDonough warehouse
What’s happening: Highline Warren makes and distributes automotive fluids, filters, chemicals, and cleaning products. The company is taking over the former Zinus building at 830 Highway 42 South and plans to open the facility before the end of 2026. Hiring is set to begin before then. What’s new: The McDonough site will be Highline Warren’s […]
Posted inRecreation
Savannah opens 1.9-mile trail segment connecting two parks
What opened: A new stretch of the Truman Linear Park Trail now crosses the 52nd Street bridge, linking Lake Mayer Park and the Police Memorial Trail into one continuous path. Why it matters: Until now, a gap in the trail forced walkers and cyclists to turn back. That gap is gone. Stay in the loop: […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Duluth speed demon hits 104 mph and gets nowhere fast
He was arrested on the spot. What he’s charged with: The driver faces charges of reckless driving, speeding, and driving without a license on his person. In Georgia, reckless driving is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. By the numbers: At 104 mph, a […]
Posted inYour Government
Federal law now stops big corporations from buying more single-family homes
A new federal law that took effect Saturday bars large corporations from buying more single-family homes — a change that could reshape the housing market in metro Atlanta, where corporate landlords own more than one in four single-family rental properties. What the law does: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act prohibits any company that […]
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All aboard? Georgia hunts $10M train route from Atlanta to Savannah
Georgians who drive between Atlanta and Savannah have until August 6 to weigh in on a state study exploring whether passenger rail could one day connect the two cities. What’s Happening: The Georgia Department of Transportation is in the early study phase of a potential passenger rail line between Atlanta and Savannah. The study will […]
Posted inLocal
Water main break cuts service to about 100 Roswell homes
What’s happening: Steeplechase Drive is closed between Holcomb Bridge Road and Sassafras Road. The homes without water are on the west end of Steeplechase Drive and on parts of Sassafras Road. What this means for you: Repairs are expected to take about 10 hours, with road repairs to follow after that. Drivers should avoid the […]
Posted inCrime
Body found near dumpsters at Augusta business
What we know: Deputies arrived at 1409 Marks Church Road at 10:17 a.m. and found the body near dumpsters at the back of the building. Investigators were on scene as of the time of the announcement. What’s still unknown: The person’s identity, cause of death, and whether foul play is suspected have not been released. […]
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HATE WAVE: 4 charged in year-long antisemitic terror spree across Georgia
Over the past year, four men have been charged in federal court for making antisemitic threats against Jewish people and organizations in Georgia. The latest is a Texas man who allegedly called an Atlanta company and threatened to kill its Jewish employees. What’s happening: Prosecutors charged 31-year-old Jordan Nicholas Hadley of Houston on July 9 […]
Posted inFood
Cartersville Taco Macho fails health inspection with a 63
The restaurant, at 804 Burnt Hickory Road, was inspected July 6. A follow-up inspection is scheduled for July 16. Handwashing problems throughout the kitchen The inspection turned up a string of problems centered on handwashing, an area that drew four separate violations and cost the restaurant 16 points. At the time of the inspection, the […]