Georgia drivers are paying $3.58 a gallon for regular gasoline as of Sunday, down 11 cents from last week, according to AAA. The state’s gas tax suspension is helping hold prices down as crude oil costs rise due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. What’s Happening: The Georgia General Assembly passed House Bill 1199 to […]
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Demand for Social Workers Rises Across Georgia as Education Access Expands
Georgia’s social services sector is currently running on fumes and a whole lot of caffeine. You don’t have to look hard to see the strain. Caseworkers at the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) are drowning in files, Atlanta hospital planners are stretched thin and rural mental health clinics are practically begging for staff. […]
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Is Adult Patient Care Becoming Georgia’s Most Essential Workforce?
On a quiet morning, a hospital case manager watches the discharge board fill up. The patient is stable. The meds are reconciled. The family wants them home. Then the plan stalls because the missing piece is outside the hospital walls: a home aide who can start today, a skilled nurse who can cover complex wound […]
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Tennille man wanted in fatal hit-and-run on Waco Mill Road
Washington County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a 22-year-old Tennille man tied to a deadly hit-and-run crash. What’s Happening: Derrion Daquan Yorker, 22, of Tennille, is wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on Waco Mill Road in Tennille. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office posted the update Sunday, March 29. What’s Important: The crash killed […]
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Atlanta police remind parents of youth curfew hours
The Atlanta Police Department is reminding parents and guardians of the city’s curfew rules for anyone under 18 years old. What’s happening: Under the city’s curfew, children under 18 must be off public streets during set overnight hours. The hours differ depending on the day of the week. The curfew hours are Friday and Saturday […]
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Child nearly kidnapped at Vidalia park: What we know
Vidalia police are investigating a reported attempted kidnapping at a city park that happened Friday evening. What’s Happening: Officers were called to the Vidalia Recreation Department at 102 Stockyard Road at about 7:28 p.m. Friday. A child was reportedly approached by an unknown person. Polic say the child was not seriously injured and made it […]
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Macon No Kings rally ends abruptly when sheriff tries to address concerns about ICE
Hundreds of people gathered Saturday in Macon, about 80 miles south of Atlanta, for another round of No Kings demonstrations. But the event abruptly ended when the local sheriff was invited up to address concerns about his agency’s cooperation with federal immigration officers. Agitated protesters prevented Bibbs County Sheriff David Davis from speaking at No Kings because […]
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Wildfire danger high across Georgia Sunday
Fire danger is elevated across much of Georgia today, stretching from the north Georgia mountains to the coast, due to dry air and dry vegetation. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued Special Weather Statements for large parts of the state warning of elevated wildfire risk. The warnings cover two broad regions: north Georgia […]
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Thousands turn out throughout Georgia for ‘No Kings’ rallies
Georgians turned out in force Saturday, from big blue areas like Atlanta to tiny red areas like Calhoun, for the third round of “No Kings” demonstrations protesting the Trump administration. Why It Matters: The protests stretched across more than 40 locations statewide, reaching deeply conservative communities where public dissent is rare — a sign the […]
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Georgia pollen count hits 4,640 Saturday
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
