A man was shot multiple times Tuesday morning near Broad Street, sparking a three-hour manhunt that ended in a car crash and foot chase through downtown Augusta. 🔍 What Happened: Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at Aiken Tires on Broad Street around 9:30 a.m., but quickly learned the actual shooting occurred moments earlier […]
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Warner Robins Waives Utility Fees As Federal Shutdown Hits Air Force Base
Warner Robins and Houston County are getting ready for a long haul as Robins Air Force Base workers face missing paychecks due to the government shutdown. 💰 Why It Matters: When the federal government stops paying its workers, the ripple hits hardest in places like Warner Robins, where Robins Air Force Base anchors the local […]
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Government Shutdown Hits Home For 110,000 Georgia Workers
More than 110,000 federal employees across Georgia woke up this week without a paycheck — or a clear timeline for when the next one might arrive. 💼 Why It Matters: A federal government shutdown doesn’t stay in Washington. It ripples through Georgia households, local economies, and industries that depend on stable government contracts, from defense […]
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Georgia Church Elder Accused of Stealing $200,000 From Congregation
A man who once guided spiritual life at Broad Street Church of Christ in LaGrange now faces felony theft charges after police say he took more than $200,000 from the church’s accounts. ⚖️ What Happened: Howard Lester, a former elder at the church, was arrested after LaGrange police issued a warrant for his capture. Investigators […]
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Georgia Families Work 16 Days a Month Just to Pay The Bills
A new survey of households across the country reveals what many already feel in their bones: the money doesn’t stretch like it used to. 💰 Why It Matters: Families in Georgia are spending more than half their monthly income on basic expenses before they can think about saving, investing, or planning for anything beyond next […]
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Government Shutdown: Renewal of Health Subsidies Backed by 78% of Americans, Including Trump Voters
The vast majority of Americans, including Republicans and those who identify as strong supporters of President Donald Trump, want Congress to renew the enhanced tax credits for people who buy their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, according to a poll released Friday. More than 78% of people surveyed by the nonpartisan health […]
Posted inWeather
Is Georgia Headed For a Drought?
The rain isn’t coming. And for Georgians watching their lawns brown and their water bills climb, the forecast through winter offers little relief. 🌡️ Why It Matters: Drought conditions that took hold across western and southern Georgia in September could spread across more of the state over the next three months, threatening water supplies, agriculture […]
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When is Primitive Weapons Deer Hunting Season in Georgia?
The woods open up to muzzleloader and air rifle hunters starting Saturday, and state wildlife officials say last year’s harvest numbers suggest thousands will answer the call. 🦌 Why It Matters: Nearly 6,000 deer were taken during last year’s primitive weapons season by more than 26,000 hunters — and this year’s expanded donation program means […]
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Red Honda Dirt Bike Stolen In Burke County
Someone in Keysville is missing their ride, and Burke County investigators want it back. 🏍️ What Happened: A 2022 red Honda dirt bike vanished from the Keysville area, and the Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to come forward. 📞 What You Can Do: If you’ve seen the bike or know where it might […]
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Bomb Threat Clears Northgate High School
Students and staff evacuated a Coweta County high school Thursday after someone called in a bomb threat. 🚨 What Happened: School Resource Officers and firefighters swept Northgate High School on October 2nd after the threat came in. Every hallway, every classroom, every locker bay got checked. The building came up clean. Students are safe, and […]
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How Safe Are Georgia Students on The School Bus?
When parents put their children on a yellow school bus each morning, they trust the driver to deliver them safely to class. That trust was shaken earlier this month when a Georgia school bus driver was arrested for driving under the influence with an open container, and students still on board. According to the arrest report, the […]
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Recall Alert: Children’s Pajamas Recalled Over Burn Risk
About 630 sets of Blossom-branded children’s loungewear are being pulled from shelves after the company discovered the garments violate federal flammability standards for kids’ sleepwear. 🔥 Why It Matters: The pajamas could catch fire more easily than federal law allows, putting children at risk of serious burns or death while they sleep. 🛏️ What’s Happening: […]
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Johnston & Murphy Opens At Mall Of Georgia
A 174-year-old American footwear brand has planted its flag in Buford, bringing handcrafted leather and polished menswear to the state’s largest shopping center. 👞 Why It Matters: Mall of Georgia now carries a brand older than the Civil War — one that’s dressed presidents and CEOs — giving local shoppers access to dress shoes, sneakers, […]
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DeKalb Police Seize Fentanyl and Guns After 9-Hour Raid
Two men sit in custody after a daylong sweep through three DeKalb County properties turned up enough narcotics and weapons to fill an evidence locker — and enough questions to keep investigators working. 🔍 Why It Matters: Fentanyl has become one of the deadliest drugs on American streets, and its presence in local neighborhoods puts […]
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Atlanta Police Major Demoted After DUI Arrest: Was it Enough?
A high-ranking Atlanta police officer lost his rank after a late-night arrest last month in Cobb County, but the details of what happened remain mostly hidden. 📋 What Happened: Atlanta Police Major Kevin Knapp was arrested just after midnight on Sept. 13 by Cobb County officers. He was charged with DUI, failure to maintain lane, […]
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Underwood Ammo Adding 120 Jobs in Coastal Georgia
(The Center Square) – An American ammunition manufacturer is building a $41 million plant in Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday. Construction in Effingham County begins in 2026 with hiring for the 120 jobs commencing in 2027, according to a release from Kemp’s office. The company makes ammunition for rifles and handguns used for hunting and […]
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Georgia Deputy Shot Multiple Times After Robbery Suspect Opens Fire
A Richmond County deputy is recovering after being shot in the torso during a foot chase that turned into a gunfight outside a Waffle House just after midnight Wednesday. 🚨 Why It Matters: The shooting unfolded in a busy commercial corridor off Washington Road near I-20, where two deputies exchanged gunfire with a robbery suspect […]
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The Rent is Too Damn High: 90% Rental Properties in Savannah Are Unaffordable
Finding a place to rent in Savannah without sacrificing your grocery budget, gas money, and dignity has officially become an Olympic sport, and most residents are losing. What It Means For You: If you’re renting in Savannah, you’re competing in one of America’s toughest housing markets. Only about 1 in 10 rental properties here cost […]
