Georgia’s pollen count reached 4,640 grains per cubic meter of air on Saturday, landing in the “extremely high” range. What’s Happening: Atlanta Allergy & Asthma recorded the count at its pollen monitoring station, the only one in Georgia certified by the National Allergy Bureau. The daily number reflects pollen grains measured in one cubic meter […]
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Have You No Shame? (Spoiler: A Lot of You Don’t)
I was talking to some Gen Z folks this week — sharp kids, genuinely — and somehow we landed on the topic of power and corruption. Now, I expected the usual back-and-forth. Maybe a little idealism, maybe a little cynicism, the usual push and pull you get when young people are still deciding what they […]
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Understanding when your pet needs urgent care versus emergency care
Acting quickly and choosing the right type of veterinary care when your pet shows signs of sudden illness or injury can make a critical difference. This article explains how to distinguish between urgent and emergency services, highlights the symptoms that indicate each level, and details what steps pet owners can take to ensure their dog […]
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Georgia DOT seeks public input on I-95 widening near Savannah
Georgia DOT is asking the public to weigh in on a plan to widen I-95 between Richmond Hill and the South Carolina state line. Feedback is open through March 27. What’s Happening: The Georgia Department of Transportation is holding a virtual public information open house for a proposed project to add one lane in each […]
Posted inFood
Coastal Georgia boba tea restaurant scores 57 on health inspection
A Kingsland restaurant is facing a follow-up inspection after earning a failing score from state health officials this week. Boba Tea & Pho LLC at 1891 Georgia Highway 40, received a score of 57 out of 100 during a routine inspection on Wednesday — a grade the state classifies as unsatisfactory. Eleven violations were documented […]
Posted inWeather
Fire weather watch covers most of Georgia
A fire weather watch is in effect for most of Georgia, covering areas from the mountains in the north to the southern border. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued fire weather watches covering nearly all of Georgia, from the northwest mountains through central Georgia and into the southwest corner of the state. The […]
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Strong winds could flip small boats on Georgia lakes this weekend
A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for parts of east central Georgia and runs through 2 p.m. Saturday. What’s Happening: North winds of 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph, are expected across area lakes. The advisory covers five Georgia counties: Lincoln, McDuffie, Columbia, Richmond, and Burke. What’s Important: The National […]
Posted inCrime
Oklahoma Man accused of killing his twin sister and her 17-month-old child caught in Georgia
A man wanted in connection with two killings in Oklahoma was arrested in Monroe County early Sunday morning after a brief car chase on I-475. What’s Happening: Monroe County deputies stopped Grant Hoffman Wilson, of Poteau, Oklahoma, at around 12:27 a.m. on March 22. They had received a BOLO, or “be on the lookout” alert, […]
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Two men charged with murder in Snellville shooting death
Two men face murder charges in the March shooting death of a 19-year-old in unincorporated Snellville, Gwinnett County police said. What’s Happening: Two 18-year-olds, Glenn Fitzpatrick, of Winder, and Michael Coker, of Loganville, were each charged with felony murder, malice murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Both […]
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Teen driver caught going 119 mph on Georgia 400
An 18-year-old driver was stopped and arrested Wednesday night after Sandy Springs police clocked the vehicle at 119 mph on Georgia 400. What’s Happening: A Sandy Springs officer pulled the driver over at approximately 8:34 p.m. Wednesday. The driver was arrested on the spot. Sandy Springs police announced the arrest Thursday on social media, calling […]
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South Fulton police officer arrested for sexual assault while on duty
A South Fulton Police Department patrol officer was arrested for sexually assaulting a person he encountered while responding to a domestic dispute call. What’s Happening: South Fulton Police arrested 30-year-old patrol officer Micheal Shealey Cockran on charges of sexual assault by a person with supervisory or disciplinary authority and violation of oath of office. The […]
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Floyd County honors lost courthouse with free decals after devastating fire
A landmark more than a century in the making is gone — but the community it served is making sure it isn’t forgotten. The Historic Floyd County Courthouse on Fifth Avenue in Rome was heavily damaged in a devastating fire Monday, leaving residents and officials across Rome and Floyd County mourning the loss of one […]
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: GOP conservatives- who should you support for Governor?
Since the good old days 20 years ago when I was a fiscally conservative Republican County Commissioner in a rural Georgia county, the political situation in the GOP has changed. You hear virtually nothing about balancing the national budget long-term through bipartisan efforts. Rather than analysis of ways to make government more efficient, you have […]
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Georgia’s Deadly Streets: Pedestrians are dying and police are blaming them
They are walking to work, crossing to a bus stop, or simply trying to get home. And in Georgia, far too many of them are not making it. From a man struck and killed on Peach Orchard Road in Augusta late on a Tuesday night, to a 23-year-old airlifted from a rural road outside Tennille […]
Posted inWeather
Georgia will remain warm and dry through Friday
A high-pressure system will keep Georgia dry through at least Friday morning, the National Weather Service said Wednesday. What’s Happening: High pressure centered northeast of the region is pushing over the Southeast United States, blocking rain and keeping skies clear. Dry conditions are expected to hold through at least Friday morning. What’s Important: Temperatures in […]
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Vehicle fire slows I-16 near Metter
A vehicle fire is causing delays on Interstate 16 eastbound near mile marker 96. Metter Fire Rescue crews are on scene working the fire. What’s Happening: Traffic in the area has been reduced to one lane. Mile marker 96 on I-16 eastbound falls near Metter, the county seat of Candler County in southeast Georgia. How […]
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Georgia proposes longer summer oyster harvest window
Georgia’s Coastal Resources Division wants public input on a rule change that would let licensed commercial oyster farmers harvest during part of the summer, when harvesting is currently not allowed. What’s Happening: The proposed change would allow certified shellfish master harvesters to collect maricultured, or farm-grown, oysters from 30 minutes before sunrise until 10 a.m. […]
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2 drivers arrested for street racing in Duluth
Two drivers were arrested on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Duluth on March 17 after a police officer watched them race side by side through moving traffic. What’s Happening: An officer spotted the two vehicles just before noon, accelerating next to each other, weaving between cars, and changing lanes aggressively. Officers stopped both vehicles. The city’s […]
