In Atlanta, April 4 isn’t just any day—it’s a social media-driven celebration known as 404 day. This date offers a moment to reflect on how a simple series of numbers has come to represent Atlanta’s vibrant community and history. It Wasn’t Always Just For Atlanta Introduced in 1947, the 404 area code was part of […]
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Will Lawmakers Kill DEI in Georgia?
After lengthy debate that plumbed the depths of racism in American history, Georgia’s Senate Democrats were unable to convince their Republican colleagues to drop legislation that would ban preferential treatment in public colleges and schools based on race and other factors. With this year’s legislative session ending Friday, Republican senators were rushing their measure through. […]
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Cherokee Hits Brakes on New Gas Stations and Car Washes
Cherokee County officials have slammed the brakes on new gas stations, convenience stores, and car washes in unincorporated areas for the next three months. Residents’ concerns about oversaturation prompted the unanimous vote. 🚨 Why It Matters: The temporary halt gives county leaders time to assess where these businesses should be located in the future, potentially […]
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Moneypenny Unites Under One Brand as It Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence
Moneypenny the world’s customer conversation expert, proudly marks 25 years of delivering exceptional service and innovation. As part of this milestone, Moneypenny is unifying all of its brands across the US, including VoiceNation, Alphapage, Sunshine Communication Services, and Choice Voice, under one internationally recognized name. This transition reinforces Moneypenny’s dedication to a clear and dynamic future […]
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Record Fentanyl Bust in North Fulton Leads to Federal Charges
A Sandy Springs drug investigation has resulted in what officials call the largest fentanyl seizure in district history, with approximately 240,000 pills and 4.5 kilograms of powder taken off the streets. What We Know: Antwuan Brown, of Alpharetta, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker on federal charges of possession with intent to distribute […]
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Severe Allergy Alert: Today’s Pollen Count Remains High
If your nose feels like it’s hosting an unwelcome rave right now, blame the trees. They’ve decided to release their reproductive materials into the air with reckless abandon, pushing today’s pollen count to a tear-jerking 5,382. 🌳 What We Know: Today’s pollen count has hit 5,382, with trees being the primary culprit. Grass pollen remains […]
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Georgia Lawmaker Calls Arrest of Woman After Miscarriage ‘Insanity’
A Georgia lawmaker is calling on the state legislature to repeal the fetal personhood language in the state’s six-week abortion ban, after a Tifton woman was arrested following a miscarriage. State Sen. Sally Harrell of Atlanta made her appeal from the Senate floor, just days after 24-year-old Selena Maria Chandler-Scott was charged with concealing a […]
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Georgia Man Gets Sentence in Domestic Violence Case That Left One Dead
A Conyers man will spend the rest of his life in prison after murdering a man who was helping his girlfriend escape their relationship. What We Know: Clinton Eric Johnson was found guilty on multiple charges including Malice Murder and Aggravated Assault for the November 5, 2020 shooting. Judge Nora L. Polk sentenced Johnson to […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Are Working Hard to Keep You in The Dark
A late-emerging proposal in the Georgia Legislature would limit what the public can access in police reports and communications with state lawmakers. The proposed changes to Georgia’s Open Records Act were tacked onto another bill, Senate Bill 12, late in the day Wednesday in the gatekeeping House Rules Committee, bypassing the usual legislative committee process […]
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Kitchen Fire in Savannah Leaves Multiple Families Homeless
Savannah Fire rushed to a residential fire in the 10000 block of Queen Ann Court late Monday night, quickly extinguishing flames that originated in a kitchen. 🔥 What We Know: Firefighters responded around 11:49 p.m. and immediately launched a fast attack, containing the blaze within minutes. The fire started in one unit’s kitchen but affected […]
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Rare April Heat Wave Could Set Record Temperatures in Georgia
A powerful early April heat wave threatens to shatter temperature records across Georgia over the next three days. 🔥 What We Know: Unusual warmth will blanket Georgia Thursday through Saturday, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s statewide. Atlanta faces its highest chance of breaking records Friday at 95 percent. Macon follows […]
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Your Horoscope for The First Week of April
Neptune Enters Aries (March 30): This significant shift brings a surge of assertiveness and pioneering spirit, influencing personal ambitions and collective trends for the next 14 years. The dreamer planet enters the sign of warriors, which is going to boost your imagination, spiritual awakening and reckless idealism. Think visionary meets the adrenaline junkie. Venus Retrograde […]
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The Great DEI Reversal Sweeps Georgia
Following President Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, over 20 executive orders dealing with issues ranging from climate change, immigration, energy production and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices were signed on that same day. Notably Executive Order 14151 titled “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing” specifically targeted dismantling DEI programs. The order labels DEI […]
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Community Rallies to Support Georgia Trooper’s Family After 5-Year-Old Daughter’s Death
A Georgia State Trooper and his wife are facing an unimaginable loss — and fellow officers are now stepping up to help. On March 28th, Sgt. Royce Zah and his wife Brittany lost their 5-year-old daughter, Navi, following a sudden medical illness. Despite the efforts of doctors at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Navi died surrounded […]
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Fatal Crash on Riverstone Parkway at I-575 in Canton Claims One Life
A collision between a tractor-trailer and an SUV on Riverstone Parkway at the I-575 South Bound on-ramp in Canton has left one person dead. Police have cleared the scene and reopened the roadway, but continue investigating the cause of the crash. “We have now cleared the scene, and the roadway is back open,” said Chief […]
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Plane Evacuated at Augusta Airport After Smoke Scare
Passengers rushed off an American Airlines flight at Augusta Regional Airport Tuesday after smoke appeared in the cabin. 🔥 Why It Matters: The evacuation came as visitors are coming into the city for Masters Tournament week, one of Augusta’s busiest times when thousands of golf fans flood the city. ✈️ What Happened: 🧳 For Travelers:
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Photos: Storms Rip Through Carroll County
Several roads across Carroll County were closed Monday following severe storms that swept through the area March 31. 🌳 What We Know: Trees fell on multiple homes on Cypress Circle and damaged several mobile homes on Memory Springs Drive. The storm knocked down trees on Highway 5 at multiple intersections including Reavesville Road, Old Columbus […]
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Georgia Woman Charged After Newborn Baby Found in Trash Bag on Porch
A Macon woman faces multiple charges after police say she abandoned her newborn son in a trash bag, leaving the infant outside for hours before he was discovered by chance. What We Know: Alaynah Marie Rappuhn, 22, was arrested April 1 after being released from Piedmont Macon Emergency Room. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s […]
