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Investigation Into South Fulton Mayor’s Trip Spending Ordered

The South Fulton City Council voted unanimously to approve a forensic audit of the mayor’s spending during a council meeting this week. The investigation was sparked by resident concerns about Mayor Khalid Kamau’s spending after took at 21-day trip to Ghana. The city has hired an independent auditing team to investigate Kamau’s spending dating back […]

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Here’s Your Chance to Tell DeKalb Officials How You Feel About Water Rates

DeKalb County residents have a chance to voice their concerns about proposed water rate increases. County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is hosting a series of town hall meetings this week, inviting the community to engage directly with local leaders about the future of water services. 💧 What’s Happening: DeKalb County Government is holding three Water Rate […]

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Warm Temperatures in Georgia: What to Expect This Week

Georgia residents can expect a warm, spring-like start to the week with above-normal temperatures and plenty of sunshine. But don’t put away the umbrellas just yet—rain chances return by Thursday, though expected rainfall amounts remain light. 🌡 What’s Happening: The National Weather Service predicts a stretch of sunny and dry weather through midweek, with temperatures […]

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Hall County Animal Shelter Offers ‘Shelter Speed Dating’ This Month

The Hall County Animal Shelter is helping connect pets with new families throughout February with its “Shelter Speed Dating” initiative, offering potential adopters a chance to spend quality time with adoptable dogs before making a commitment. “‘Shelter Speed Dating’ is an amazing opportunity for people looking to adopt or simply spend the day with one […]

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What is Georgia Doing to Prevent School Shootings?

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns introduced school-safety legislation Monday stemming from last year’s school shooting in Barrow County that killed two teachers and two students. The comprehensive proposal calls for improvements in information sharing among schools through a new anonymous app, increases penalties for those who make terroristic threats, and provides tax incentives to encourage gun owners […]

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Aerospace Company Lands in Roswell

Roswell city officials announced today that PBS Aerospace will be making its new North American home in Roswell. PBS Aerospace is a designer and manufacturer of world-class small turbojet engines. The company will invest up to $20 million to establish its North American headquarters, manufacturing, and research and development operations in Roswell. “This is a […]

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Georgia Residents Wake Up to Dense Fog

🌫 What’s Happening: A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect across central, eastern, and southern Georgia until mid-morning. Visibility is expected to drop to a quarter-mile or less, making travel conditions dangerous. 🚗 What You Need to Know: 🌤 What’s Next: The fog is expected to clear by late morning as temperatures rise. However, drivers […]

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Latino Protestors Speak Out: ‘They Love Our Cheap Labor, But They Don’t Love Our People’

On Wednesday night in Hall County, Ga., hundreds from the Latino community gathered to support each other and speak out against recent federal immigration policy changes. Protestors called for an end to the Trump administration’s expedited removal policy, which has put many of their family members, or themselves, at risk of deportation.  Under expedited removal, […]

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Groundhog Day 2025: Did Georgia’s Groundhog General Beauregard Lee See His Shadow?

For Georgians hoping for an early spring, the groundhog had bad news. General Beauregard Lee saw his shadow this morning, signaling six more weeks of winter for the Peach State. 📅 What’s Happening: The annual Groundhog Day tradition drew spectators eager to see whether Lee would declare winter’s end or its extension. This year, the […]

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What Happened to 104.7 The Fish?

If you turned on the radio this morning expecting to hear The Fish 104.7, you may have been surprised—Atlanta’s longtime Christian music station is no longer on the air. 🎵 What’s Happening: As of January 31, The Fish 104.7 has signed off. The station, which played contemporary Christian music in Atlanta for 24 years, was […]