A man died from gunshot wounds late Wednesday night near Live Oak Street and East 39th Street in Savannah. The Details: Police found the wounded man around 11 p.m. after receiving alerts about gunfire in the area. Despite emergency medical care at the scene, the man died from his injuries. How You Can Help: Anyone […]
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Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle in
President Donald Trump was asked at a press conference this month if there were any federal agencies or programs that Elon Musk’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency wouldn’t be allowed to mess with. “Social Security will not be touched,” Trump answered, echoing a promise he has been making for years. Despite his eagerness to […]
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Scam Alert: No, Burke County Deputies Aren’t Calling You to Demand Cash
Burke County residents face a new threat from scammers who’ve traded their Nigerian prince costumes for fake police badges. 🚨 What We Know: Criminals are burning up phone lines across Burke County, pretending to be sheriff’s deputies. They’re threatening residents with arrests unless they fork over cash payments. The scammers are using the phone number […]
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Four Georgia Post Offices Failed to Meet Federal Standards
Four Central Georgia post offices left residents waiting weeks for critical mail, including bills and packages, according to a new federal audit. The worst offender? Warner Robins, where nearly 800 packages sat undelivered. The other post offices that failed were Macon, Perry, and Gray. 📬 Why It Matters: Residents face mounting late fees and missed […]
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Georgia Says its Medicaid Experiment is a Success. The Numbers Tell a Different Story
In January, standing before a cluster of television cameras on the steps of the state Capitol, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp promoted his experiment in Medicaid reform as a showcase for fellow conservatives seeking to overhaul safety net benefits around the country. “What we are doing is working,” Kemp boasted about Georgia Pathways to Coverage. The federally […]
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When Will Georgia’s Weather Start to Warm Up?
Georgia residents can expect a mild winter weekend with plenty of sunshine and calm conditions across the state. 🌡️ What We Know: Temperatures will climb to 53 degrees today, with sunny skies giving way to partly sunny conditions by afternoon. Light southwest winds around 5 miles per hour will keep the air moving gently. 🌙 […]
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Georgia Congressman Gets Slammed at a Town Hall, Then Skewered Online
Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick had a rough night Thursday at a town hall in Roswell. He was met with angry constituents demanding answers and action. You can read our coverage of the heated town hall here. The next day, word of the town hall spread through social media and the rest of the country responded […]
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Piedmont Park Redesign: Share Your Thoughts Now
Atlanta’s iconic Piedmont Park is getting its first major redesign in 25 years—and residents still have a chance to influence the final vision before time runs out. 📌 What We Know: The Piedmont Park Conservancy has narrowed redesign ideas to two options after months of community input. Both proposals include new pickleball and basketball courts, […]
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Tired of Winter? Spring Weather Predictions for Georgia Released
Georgians should prepare for a warmer-than-normal spring with less rainfall than usual, according to a new seasonal outlook from weather experts. 🌡️ What We Know: The National Weather Service predicts above-normal temperatures across Georgia from March through May. The forecast shows a 50 to 60 percent chance of temperatures exceeding typical spring averages. Specifically the […]
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Gwinnett County Murder-Suicide: What We Know
A man and woman were found dead in a Gwinnett County apartment this week in what detectives are calling a possible murder-suicide, prompting a grim investigation that began with a family’s urgent plea for help. The Details: Family members requested a welfare check at a home on Centerview Drive around 10:30 p.m. Thursday after receiving […]
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Opening the Floodgates: Trump Cuts Could Mean Foreign Attacks on Elections
The Trump administration has begun dismantling the nation’s defenses against foreign interference in voting, a sweeping retreat that has alarmed state and local election officials. The administration is shuttering the FBI’s Foreign Influence Task Force and last week cut more than 100 positions at the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. President Donald Trump signed […]
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Smyrna Pride Includes Log Cabin Republicans Despite Controversy
Smyrna Pride organizers will permit the Georgia Log Cabin Republicans to join this year’s event despite earlier pushback—a move they say prioritizes unity over legal battles. The decision comes after festival organizers say the conservative group falsely claimed the festival excluded Republicans while allowing liberal organizations. 🌍 What We Know: Organizers initially banned all political […]
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Tensions Boil Over at Rich McCormick’s Town Hall as Voters Demand Answers
Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick returned to his home district Thursday night, greeted by a packed and hostile crowd at Roswell City Hall. With attendance exceeding capacity, city officials opened overflow rooms. Residents spilled into the City Hall rotunda and even onto the front steps, eager to confront their representative. Despite the effort, many were turned […]
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Banning Cockfighting in Georgia is Harder Than You Think
The Georgia Senate moved to make cockfighting illegal in Georgia in a near unanimous vote on Thursday. Senate Bill 102 seeks to align state and federal law, said Sen. Randy Robertson, R-Cataula, the chief sponsor of the measure. Intentionally making birds fight is a federal crime, but local police are not empowered to enforce it, […]
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Supervisor Kills Employee in Georgia McDonald’s Parking Lot
A work-related argument turned deadly when a Commerce man died after his boss shot him in the parking lot of a Lawrenceville McDonald’s Thursday. The Details: Police say Michael Todd shot Donald Stewart around noon in the parking lot of the McDonald’s at 4915 Sugarloaf Parkway following a work-related dispute. While Todd was Stewart’s supervisor, […]
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Read Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson’s Tribute to Fallen Police Officer
In the wake of Roswell Police Officer Jeremy Labonte’s death in the line of duty on Feb. 7, Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson has expressed his deep appreciation for the outpouring of support from the community, businesses, and public safety agencies. Labonte, a dedicated officer with the Roswell Police Department, was honored by residents who lined […]
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Uncertainty in DeKalb: Is The Police Chief Resigning or on Administrative Leave?
DeKalb County residents learned today their top cop’s future remains unclear after Police Chief Mirtha Ramos announced her resignation while county officials say she’s on administrative leave. 🔍 What We Know: Chief Ramos, DeKalb’s first female police chief and at five years, the longest-serving leader in two decades, released a statement telling her department’s achievements. […]
Posted inEvents
Popular Monthly Street Festival Returns to Historic Roswell
Roswell residents can once again look forward to their favorite monthly celebration as Alive in Roswell announces its 2025 season schedule. 🎯 What We Know: The popular street festival will run from April through October 2025, taking place on the third Thursday of each month from 5 until 9 in the evening. Gate City Brewing […]
