President Donald Trump will be in Marietta this afternoon to pitch Georgia families on a new federal program that deposits $1,000 into a savings account for every child born in the past two years. What’s happening: Trump is scheduled to speak at Wheeler High School in Cobb County at 3 p.m. The visit centers on […]
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Should Georgia adopt Florida’s child gun access laws?
A Georgia mother is facing a recommended felony charge in Florida after investigators say her 2-year-old son was shot and killed when his 4-year-old cousin found a loaded handgun left within reach. Now, the case is also putting a spotlight on a key difference between Florida and Georgia, what happens in the eyes of the […]
Posted inHealth
Dead bat found on Chatham County porch tests positive for rabies
A dead bat found on a Bloomingdale porch earlier this month has tested positive for rabies. Health officials say no people are known to have come into contact with the animal. What happened: A resident near Highway 80 and Pooler Parkway found the bat dead on her porch July 15. The Chatham County Health Department […]
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FLAPJACK FIASCO: Lawrenceville breakfast spot fails health inspection with 44
Pancake House Lawrenceville, at 585 W. Pike St., scored a 44 out of 100 during a routine inspection July 20, earning a U grade. The Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Department warned the restaurant that a permit suspension is possible if violations continue. What inspectors found The list of problems was long. Inspectors found […]
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How will Tropical Storm Bertha impact Georgia?
A tropical storm has formed in the northeast Gulf of Mexico. It is not headed for Georgia, but it will still make Tuesday uncomfortable for people in the central part of the state. What’s happening: The National Weather Service in Peachtree City says Tropical Storm Bertha developed over the northeast Gulf. North and central Georgia […]
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Georgia mom could go to jail after 4-year-old killed 2-year-old with unsecured loaded gun
The mother of a 2-year-old Georgia boy killed by a loaded, unsecured gun at a Florida vacation rental now faces a felony charge, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. What happened: Brayden Tennyson died after a 4-year-old family member found a loaded handgun inside a car parked outside an Airbnb on Scrapbook Street in […]
Posted inClark Chronicles
Common sense used to include not fouling your own well
A group of volunteers in Roswell started something in 1976 with 6.7 acres and the conviction that people ought to have a place to fall in love with the natural world. No corporate backing. No capital campaign. Just people who looked at the Chattahoochee River and thought, this is worth protecting. Fifty years later, the […]
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Where do Georgia’s gamers gather these days?
Gaming is everywhere. It’s on Netflix, mobile gaming is booming, and even classic browser games are still around. However, when they aren’t at home playing their favorite titles with friends and family members, where does Georgia’s community of gamers tend to assemble in 2026? Of course, gaming should be combined with exploring some of the gorgeous […]
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Heat index hits 106 in parts of Georgia this week
A dangerous heat index is the main story across Georgia Monday, with temperatures climbing into the low-to-mid 90s from the mountains to the coast and the air feeling as hot as 106 degrees in some areas. What’s happening: Most of Georgia stays dry and sunny through Tuesday, but afternoon storm chances grow through the middle […]
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One person dead after crash on I-285 in Sandy Springs
What happened: The wreck happened around 3:22 a.m. on I-285 eastbound, near the New Northside Drive bridge. Both drivers were taken to a hospital. One of them died from their injuries. The other driver was hurt but is expected to survive. The investigation: Sandy Springs police are working to determine what caused the crash. No […]