Try your luck at one of these hotels if the jingling slot machines, bright lights, and electric excitement of the gaming floor entice you. Quite a few of these winning properties are out of the usual; for example, one in Palm Springs has a hidden casino in the middle of the desert, while another in […]
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Sudden Illness Threatens Homelessness: Why This Georgia Family’s Story Could Be Yours
A Cartersville family has just days to avoid homelessness after a medical emergency wiped out their income. It’s a crisis that illustrates how close millions of American families are to losing their homes when unexpected medical issues strike. Jennifer Porter is racing against time to raise funds for her family’s housing deposit. Her partner Adam’s […]
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Cat Rescued From Alpharetta House Fire
Alpharetta firefighters successfully contained a garage fire Saturday afternoon, saving both human and feline lives while preventing the blaze from destroying the entire home. 🚨 What Happened: Crews responded to reports of a structure fire around 3 p.m. in northern Alpharetta and immediately spotted heavy smoke from the area. The first engine on scene found […]
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Power Restored to Over 190,000 Georgia Residents After Severe Storms
Severe weather continues to pummel Georgia this weekend, leaving widespread power outages in its wake as utility crews race to restore electricity to affected communities. Georgia Power has restored power to more than 190,000 customers since Saturday, according to company officials. The severe weather system brought high winds, heavy rains, and lightning across the state, […]
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Summer Camp Adventures Await at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
Parents searching for summer camp options for their children can find adventure close to home at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. The nature preserve is offering weekly themed summer camps for children ages 5 through 13. Camp sessions run from through August 1. Each week features a different theme designed to engage young campers. The lineup […]
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Meet The Candidates For Georgia State Senate District 21
The spot opened in this off-year election after Alpharetta Republican Sen. Brandon Beach stepped down following his appointment to serve as U.S. Treasurer under President Donald Trump. Election Day is scheduled for Aug. 26. Senate District 21 includes much of Cherokee County and some of north Fulton County. With seven candidates on the ballot, it’s […]
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Severe Weather Alert for Georgia Today: Key Details
Severe weather is bearing down on Georgia today, with portions of north and central Georgia facing significant threats through the afternoon hours. The National Weather Service has issued a Level 2 threat for severe weather, with the highest risk concentrated across central Georgia. The peak danger window runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according […]
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Millions Of Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Outbreak In 9 States
August Egg Company recalled 1.7 million dozen eggs sold at major grocery chains after potential salmonella contamination. 🥚 Why It Matters: If you bought brown eggs at stores like Walmart, Safeway, or Raley’s since February, you could have contaminated eggs in your refrigerator right now. Salmonella can cause serious illness or death in children, elderly […]
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Elvis and Barbecue Have Never Let Me Down
If I had to make a list of the most dependable things in my life, it would be a pretty short list. I’ve lost a ton of faith in humanity over the years, my favorite TV shows keep getting cancelled, and I’m pretty sure my smartphone is plotting against me. But there are two things […]
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Shooting in Sandersville: What We Know
A person was shot at Sunrise Apartments in Sandersville during overnight hours and remains hospitalized in stable condition, according to police. The Sandersville Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at the apartment complex, Chief Victor K. Cuyler said in a statement. The victim was taken to the hospital and remains in stable condition. […]
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She Knew Something Was Wrong. Her Doctors Didn’t Listen
Brittney Powell took what control she could when diagnosed at age 35 with invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer. “I decided that I would shave my head before I started all of this because I didn’t want the cancer to take my hair,” Powell said. “I wanted to be in control of this.” The now 37-year-old […]
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DeKalb High School Basketball Coach Fired After Video Shows Him Hitting Players With Shoe
A legendary Columbia High School basketball coach lost his job after a parent shared video showing him hitting players with his shoe during a team trip. 📱 What’s Happening: DeKalb County Schools fired Dr. Phillip McCrary on Monday after reviewing footage from a November team trip to the Bahamas.• The video shows McCrary telling a […]
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Peachtree City’s Famous Gator Flat Creek Floyd Killed in Hit-and-Run
He was the most unexpected neighbor in Peachtree City—an alligator living peacefully among golf carts and greenways. And now he’s gone. Flat Creek Floyd—named for the winding creek where he was most often seen sunning himself—died early Tuesday morning morning after being hit by a car. It happened just after 1:30 a.m. along Highway 74, […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Regrets Voting for Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Until She Doesn’t
Georgia’s own Marjorie Taylor Greene just admitted to doing what most voters hope their lawmakers never would. She voted for a massive federal bill without reading it. Not only that, she publicly said she’d undo the vote if she could. And then, less than a day later, she changed her mind again and said she’s […]
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Drugs, Cell Phones, and McDonald’s Burgers Smuggled Into Fulton County Jail
Two security breaches at Fulton County jails this week show how easily contraband reaches inmates. Deputies found drugs, phones, and McDonald’s burgers after smugglers cut holes in prison fences. 🔍 What’s Happening: Deputies discovered the breaches after spotting damaged fencing at both facilities.• Rice Street Jail: Officers seized 131 cigarettes, marijuana, four phones, and drug […]
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Fifth Measles Case Reported in Georgia
Georgia health officials have confirmed a secondary case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. The person is a family member of someone else who contracted measles outside the country in May, demonstrating how the highly contagious virus spreads from one person to another through close contact. This marks the fifth measles case in […]
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Three-state Dogfighting Ring Members Are Going to Jail
The 14 defendants convicted in a large-scale federal dogfighting case in Albany have been sentenced to a total of more than 28 years in prison. Defendants from Georgia, Florida, and Alabama were arrested following a large-scale dogfighting event that took place in Donaldsonville in 2022, according to court records. Police responding to a 911 call […]
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16-Month-Old Georgia Child Dies From Methadone Overdose: What We Know
A 16-month-old child died from a suspected methadone overdose early Tuesday morning at his Augusta home, according to a Richmond County Sheriff’s Office incident report. Trae’son Kevin Dunn was found not breathing around 4:09 a.m. on June 3, the report states. Emergency medical services told deputies the child had overdosed on what they believed to […]
