Looking for a cozy leaf drive? A new survey of couples picked Georgia’s top routes for color, calm roads, and time together this fall. What It Means For You: Plan your trip now. North Georgia often peaks from late October into early November. Weekdays are calmer than weekends on popular roads. What’s Happening: A survey […]
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International Paper Chip Mill in Georgia Catches Fire Before Dawn
A pre-dawn fire at the International Paper chip mill in Eden was put out fast Tuesday, according to Effingham County Fire Rescue. Crews found a chip conveyor and a nearby chip pile burning and kept it from spreading. What’s Happening: Effingham County Fire Rescue says units arrived just after 5 a.m. and brought the conveyor […]
Posted inEconomy
Georgia Gas Prices Edge Up 1 Cent
Georgia drivers are paying just a penny more at the pump this week, with the state average for regular unleaded gasoline now at $2.90 per gallon. Why it matters: While prices have ticked up slightly, Georgians are still paying 4 cents less per gallon than they were at this time last year, saving about $1 […]
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Georgia Amazon Warehouse Shooting: What We Know
A man who fired multiple shots at a Columbus Amazon facility early Monday morning died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a brief standoff with police, according to Columbus Police Department officials. What’s Happening: Columbus police officers responded to an active shooter call at approximately 4:47 a.m. Monday at the Amazon delivery station located in […]
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Roswell Tears Down Dangerous Buildings at Leita Thompson Park
Roswell has begun demolishing five deteriorating structures at Leita Thompson Memorial Park and the Bowen/Highway 92 property, removing what officials call “hazards to the community.” Why It Matters: The $238,315 project eliminates safety risks in one of Roswell’s most visited parks while addressing structures that have become magnets for vandalism, rodent infestations, and pose environmental […]
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Grandma May Be Dead, But She Was Right
They say history repeats itself, usually because we’re too stubborn to learn from it the first time. But in today’s case, history is less about collapsing empires and more about collapsing comment sections. If we’d listened to Grandma, half of the nonsense online wouldn’t exist. Our grandmothers may not have had Wi-Fi, but they knew […]
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What Are The Chances of Rain in Georgia Next Week?
Rain might finally be on the horizon for Georgia—with forecast models hinting at a possible shift in the drought pattern just as September wraps up. Why It Matters: For Georgia, even whispers of decent rainfall count as good news, as drought conditions continue to build and residents look for signs of change. A wetter end […]
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Community Rallies For Georgia Barber Detained by ICE
A group of supporters called for the release of Rodney Taylor, a disabled Georgia barber detained by federal immigration officials outside of the Atlanta Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office Friday. Taylor has been in ICE custody at South Georgia’s Stewart detention center since January. The 46-year-old Atlanta-area barber and double amputee arrived in the […]
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Head-On Crash in Marietta Kills Chicago Man
A head-on crash on Powder Springs Street near Laurel Springs Lane at 6:42 a.m. Saturday killed a 32-year-old man and sent three others to Kennestone Hospital. According to the Marietta Police Department, a 2007 Lexus crossed into the southbound lane and struck a Chevrolet Silverado. What’s Happening: Marietta police say 18-year-old Keondre Robinson of Mableton […]
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Child Dies at Decatur Swimming Pool
A child was found unresponsive at Oakhurst Pool in Decatur on Friday and later died at a hospital, city officials said. The pool and recreation center are closed while authorities investigate. What’s Happening: Decatur Fire Rescue responded at 3:55 p.m. Friday to 450 East Lake Drive after staff began CPR on an unresponsive child. The […]
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How Close Will Tropical Storm Gabrielle Come To Georgia?
Tropical Storm Gabrielle is spinning in the Atlantic, but Georgia can breathe a little easier tonight. Forecasters say the storm is expected to stay out to sea and steer clear of the U.S. coast. What’s Happening: Gabrielle formed late this week and is moving northwest with winds near 60 miles per hour. The National Hurricane […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Want to Regulate Social Media for Children
In a rare bipartisan act to protect children, Georgia legislators adopted a law last year that regulated social media companies. But the industry sued and, for now, has sidelined the prohibition on advertising to children. The law also required platforms to obtain parental consent when minors signup for service. The age verification mandate forces everyone […]
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Judge Orders Jailed Georgia Journalist to be Deported
An immigration judge ordered Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara to be deported on Friday despite a pending First Amendment case in federal court, setting off a frenzied attempt by his attorneys to stop the deportation from happening. Guevara was arrested earlier this summer while covering an anti-ICE protest in DeKalb County. His arrest has alarmed free […]
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Free Speech is in The News: What You Need to Know
Some Georgia workers are learning the limits of free speech as they face discipline for social media comments in the wake of the fatal shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. Cobb County schools, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Delta Air Lines and a piano bar, Savannah Smiles, are among Georgia employers that have either fired or […]
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Joro Spiders Surge Across Georgia: What You Need to Know
The bright yellow and blue Joro spiders are now a part of everyday life in Georgia. From Atlanta porches to North Georgia trails, their wide golden webs are hard to miss this fall. What’s Happening: Researchers say Joro numbers have exploded over the last three years. A University of Georgia study found that in metro […]
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Augusta Raid Finds Drugs and Guns After Gang Probe
A sheriff’s gang unit executed a search warrant at a Brookshire Road home on Sept. 18 and found hundreds of grams of marijuana, pills and nine firearms, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said. Two men face drug and weapons charges tied to the search. What It Means For You: The raid reflects local law enforcement […]
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Former Georgia Poll Worker Gets 20 Months in Jail For Bomb Threat
A man who threatened to bomb a Macon area polling place will serve 20 months in prison. Nicholas Wimbish, 26, of Milledgeville, must also serve a year of supervised release and pay a $2,000 fine under the sentence issued by U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell Thursday. The former poll worker pleaded guilty in February to […]
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Georgia’s Credit Card Habits Cost Residents More Money
If your wallet feels a little lighter each month, you’re not imagining it. A new study finds Georgia is the third-least disciplined state when it comes to credit card use — and that could mean higher interest bills for many Peach State residents. What It Means For You: More Georgians are carrying bigger balances and […]
