Colin Gray, father of Apalachee School shooter Colt Gray, has been sentenced to 15 years for providing the rifle used in the 2024 murders. Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm heard testimony from family members of the four slain victims, Richard Aspinwall, Cristina Irimie, Mason Schermerhorn, and Christian Angulo, as well as survivors of […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
SNAIL FAIL: Atlanta post offices ranked worst in the nation
What’s happening: Sudoku Bliss, a puzzle website, analyzed about 216,000 Google reviews across 1,235 post offices in 58 cities, flagging reviews of three stars or fewer that mentioned problems with waits, staff, or mail. Half of all Atlanta post office reviews contained a complaint — the highest rate in the country and well above the […]
Posted inEducation
Kennesaw State opens new 462-bed dorm for first-year students
About 462 first-year students at Kennesaw State University will have a new place to live when the Fall 2026 semester kicks off next week. What’s happening: Summit II, a five-story, suite-style residence hall on KSU’s Kennesaw Campus, opens for the upcoming semester. The building sits next to The Summit, a dorm that opened in 2022, […]
Posted inCrime
Georgia lawmaker busted for stealing $18K in COVID cash she never earned
A suspended Georgia state representative admitted in federal court Thursday that she lied to collect nearly $18,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits she had no right to receive. What happened: 67-year-old Sharon Henderson, a Democrat who held the District 113 seat in the Georgia House, pleaded guilty to making false statements to get money from a […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Savannah school zone speed cameras turn back on next week
What’s happening: The cameras switch on Monday, Aug. 3, but will only send warnings for the first two weeks. Starting Aug. 17, anyone caught speeding will get a fine in the mail. The cameras run from 45 minutes before school starts through 30 minutes after dismissal, on school days only. They are off on weekends, […]
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Apalachee school shooter’s dad will be sentenced today
On Thursday, Colin Gray, the father of convicted school shooter Colt Gray, will appear in court to be sentenced for providing the rifle his son used in a school shooting at Apalachee High School which killed four people. In March, Colin Gray was convicted on more than two dozen charges, including two counts of second-degree […]
Posted inHealth
Wellstar slashes 761 jobs despite 9 months of stronger earnings
Wellstar Health System told 761 employees this week they are out of a job, cutting 2% of its 35,000-person workforce from corporate offices, administrative departments, and shared services. What’s happening: The cuts do not affect doctors, nurses, or other frontline care workers. The people losing jobs work in back-office and administrative roles, including certain administrative […]
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Billionaire Rick Jackson is spending $87 million on campaign ads to fight Keisha Lance Bottoms
Starting Saturday, Georgians who watch television or go online will likely encounter campaign ads from Rick Jackson, the Republican candidate for governor. The wealthy entrepreneur announced this week that he will spend $87 million on an initial ad buy to promote his campaign against former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democrat. “This is the […]
Posted inFood
Roaches crawling on food: Alpharetta Mexican restaurant fails health inspection
A Mexican restaurant in Alpharetta failed its most recent health inspection last week, scoring a 63 out of 100 after an inspector found live roaches crawling on exposed food and a cutting board. The Georgia Department of Public Health inspection at Senor Patron, located at 3005 Old Alabama Road, took place July 23. A score […]
Posted inWeather
Tybee Island lifeguards warn heat is making beachgoers sick
Lifeguards on Tybee Island have been responding to a growing number of heat exhaustion calls as temperatures climb. What’s Happening: Tybee Island Ocean Rescue says heat exhaustion calls have increased during the current heat. Children, older adults, and anyone spending long stretches outside are at the greatest risk. Know the difference: Heat exhaustion can turn […]