Millions of users lost access to Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger Friday morning — and many still cannot get back in. Why It Matters: These platforms are how many people stay connected to family, run small businesses, and get their news. When they go dark without warning, the impact is immediate and widespread. What’s Happening: Meta […]
Posted inWeather
FEELS LIKE 111: Georgia bakes before monster storms roll in
A hot, mostly dry weekend is ahead for most of Georgia, but a round of storms is expected to move through Sunday and linger into next week. Today (Friday): Georgia is baking under mostly sunny skies Friday, with highs ranging from the low 90s in the mountains to the mid-90s across south Georgia and the […]
Posted inOpinion
Jackson or Jones: Is there a lesser of two evils?
“One of my opponents…can’t win the primary, and the other can’t win the general election.” -Georgia AG Chris Carr (St. Simons event, February) If you are like most people, versus political junkies like me, you probably have not been keeping up with the GOP primary race for Governor of Georgia. Well, the primaries are over. In the GOP […]
Posted inBusiness
Want to launch a biz in Georgia? Move to This ZIP code
A private lender that sells small business loans has declared Alpharetta’s 30005 ZIP code the best place in Georgia to start a business in 2026. What’s happening: OnDeck, a company that makes loans to small businesses, ranked nearly 10,000 ZIP codes across the country using 13 metrics, including business growth, business density, average revenue, local […]
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HURRICANE SEASON HITS: 4 steps every Georgia home needs today
Georgia residents are being urged to get ready for hurricane season before a storm is on the way, not after. What’s happening: The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is underway, and the American Red Cross of Georgia is urging households to take four steps now to be ready. Make a plan: Every household should have two […]
Posted inSpecial Features
7 signs your roof needs repair before the next Georgia storm
Georgia’s storm season can turn a minor roofing problem into a severe emergency within hours. Homeowners in Atlanta should be alert to signals that roof repair in Atlanta, GA is vulnerable before summer rains and heavy winds arrive. Understanding these seven crucial roof repair signs can help you take action early and avoid costly storm damage repair. […]
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HEAT WAVE HORROR: Georgia temps hit triple digits
Georgians spending time outside this week are facing dangerous heat. The “feels like” temperature is forecast to reach the upper 90s to low 100s by Thursday, the National Weather Service says. What’s happening: A large high-pressure system over the eastern United States is pushing temperatures above normal. Moisture coming in from the Gulf of Mexico […]
Posted inCrime
Violent prisoner escapes from Georgia jail
What’s Happening: 27-year-old James Moses Hardy escaped from the Augusta Transitional Center on Taylor Street at about 11:37 p.m. Monday. He was being held on multiple violent felony charges, including aggravated assault, home invasion, robbery, and firearm-related offenses. What He Looks Like: Hardy is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 219 pounds. He was […]
Posted inYour Government
Marietta leaders aren’t talking about data centers, but residents will still have their say
How we got here Two activist groups, A Better Cobb and Not For Us — Cobb County, began urging residents to attend the June 10 meeting at least a week ago, and this outlet reported on the planned turnout June 4. By June 5, city officials were calling the groups’ claims “misinformation” — but at […]
Posted inLocal
Brantley County ends burn ban and emergency
Brantley County residents are free to burn again after the county lifted both its burn restrictions and its Local State of Emergency on June 7. What’s New: The county had been under a burn ban and a formal emergency declaration due to the massive wildfire. Both are now lifted. What This Means for You: One […]
