When someone you care about is arrested, you’re not thinking about legal strategy or long term consequences yet. You just want to make sure they get home safely. You’re thinking about what to do next. And in Alamance County, NC, that means finding a reliable bail bondsman fast. The reality is that the bail process […]
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Georgia House passes income tax cut worth $60 for low earners and $2,000 for millionaires
Gov. Brian Kemp is halfway to getting his income tax rate cut approved by the Legislature after the state House passed it in a mostly party-line vote Wednesday. “It’s not the government’s money. It’s the peoples’ money,” said Rep. Will Wade, R-Dawsonville, who carried House Bill 1001 for the governor. The measure would cut the […]
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Low voter turnout so far in race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Only 4,059 of Floyd County’s 68,389 registered voters had voted by end of business Feb. 24 in the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene. What’s Happening: The turnout represents 5.9 percent of registered voters in Floyd County. The special election takes place March 10. Early voting continues through March 7. What’s Important: Floyd County […]
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2 arrested after deputies find over 3 pounds of fentanyl in Gwinnett home
Gwinnett County Sheriff’s deputies arrested D’Evin Brown and Serina Johnson on Feb. 18 after finding approximately 1,450 grams of fentanyl and a firearm during a search at a Gwinnett County home. What’s Important: Deputies recovered more than three pounds of fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger […]
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Georgia man paralyzed after tree branch falls on him
Pendergrass resident Evan Parker was paralyzed from the shoulders down after a dead tree limb fell and struck his helmet while he worked on a jobsite. Though the helmet likely saved his life, the impact left him with life-altering injuries. Parker has a girlfriend and a 1-year-old son. What’s happening: A GoFundMe campaign is raising […]
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Freeze warning issued for 11 Georgia counties through Wednesday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for parts of southeast Georgia, effective from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday. What’s Happening: Temperatures are expected to drop as low as 30 degrees overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning across 11 Georgia counties. The warning covers Baker, Pierce, Brantley, inland Glynn, Clinch, inland Camden, northern […]
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DeKalb County will continue to provide free meals to children under 18 this summer
DeKalb County will provide free meals to children 18 and under from June 8 through July 17, and is now accepting applications from agencies that want to serve as distribution sites. What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is partnering with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and […]
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Stabbing at Marietta trailer park
A 31-year-old man is facing murder charges after another man was stabbed to death early Sunday morning at a mobile home park in Marietta. What Happened: Cobb County police responded to the Eden Gate Mobile Home Park at 254 Clay Drive around 1:34 a.m. on February 22 after a 911 caller reported a stabbing. Officers […]
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Richmond County schools will have class on April 3 instead of remote learning
Richmond County School System is converting April 3 from a remote learning day to a full in-person school day to make up for days lost to bad weather earlier this year. What’s Happening: The district announced the calendar change on February 24. April 3 was originally scheduled as a PowerUp Asynchronous Learning Day, which allows […]
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Georgia lawmakers push for harsher penalties against protesters
Bills that aim to restrain public protests advanced in Georgia’s House and Senate in the wake of shooting deaths in Minneapolis that shocked the nation. One would expose people charged with blocking roads to stiffer financial penalties. Another would make it a felony to use a vehicle, whether moving or stationary, to block local, state or […]
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Addison Elementary School principal resigns after DUI Arrest
A Cobb County elementary school principal has resigned following her DUI arrest last month, ending a four-year tenure at the East Cobb school. What’s Happening: Dr. Kevin Carpenter, a Cobb County School District assistant superintendent, told the Addison community Monday that Jill Spiva “has resigned and will not be returning to Addison.” Catch Up Quick: […]
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Proposed Georgia law would treat clergy the same as teachers when it comes to sex crimes
Georgia lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow clergy members to be charged with improper sexual contact offenses under the same law that currently applies to teachers, probation officers, and hospital workers. What’s Happening: Senate Bill 542, introduced by Senator Randy Robertson of the 29th District and five other senators, would add clergy members to […]
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Forsyth County gets new fire rescue boat for Lake Lanier
The Forsyth County Fire Department now has a new fire rescue boat to respond to emergencies on Lake Lanier. What’s happening: The fire department announced the addition Monday. The vessel lets fire crews perform emergency services directly from the lake. What’s important: The boat improves response capabilities and allows faster service during water emergencies. Fire […]
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Atlanta doctors have long waits but patients say they are thorough
Atlanta ranks 14th among 50 major U.S. cities for both the longest wait times at doctors’ offices and for having the most attentive doctors, according to a January 2026 analysis of 1.36 million patient reviews. What’s Happening: Solitaire Bliss analyzed Google reviews from 6,139 doctors’ offices nationwide, searching for 80 keywords related to wait times, […]
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E-bikes cause thousands of injuries as metro Atlanta usage jumps 62%
As the popularity of e-bikes grows in metro Atlanta, police departments are warning residents about the dangers that accompany them. E-bikes have risen in popularity amongst Generations Z and Alpha, with 9,000 people applying for Atlanta’s rebate program and a reported 100,000 trips taken through metro Atlanta by E-bike—a statistic that has increased the usage […]
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Peaceful ICE walkouts spark debate over student rights in Georgia schools
Across the nation, students are responding to ICE actions through walkouts at their schools. In Georgia, over 100 schools participated in ICE walkouts in late January and early February 2026. All protests have been peaceful, however, some students have faced backlash across several Fulton County schools regarding the logistics of in-school walkouts. With pushback from […]
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Georgia is under a freeze watch as temperatures drop to 24 degrees
Parts of south Georgia are under a freeze watch from late Monday night through Tuesday morning, with temperatures expected to drop as low as 24 degrees. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a freeze watch for 23 Georgia counties, including Dougherty, Lowndes, Thomas, Colquitt, and Grady. A cold weather advisory is also in effect […]
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Strong winds in Georgia today
Gusty northwest winds and low humidity are creating elevated wildfire conditions across much of Georgia today, with wind gusts reaching up to 30 mph and relative humidity dropping as low as 20 percent through 7 p.m. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued special weather statements for counties across southeast, east-central, and central Georgia. Wind […]
