Katha Stuart is stepping down. After nine years on the Fulton County Board of Education, she announced her retirement effective August 31. Stuart attributed her decision to a personal belief in term limits and the practical timing with the new school year beginning. “I look forward to celebrating the beginning of yet another school year […]
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Video: Alligators Are Congregating in The Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge. Don’t Shoot Them
A congregation of alligators was spotted over the weekend at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Marty Welch, a refuge boater, captured the remarkable sight while en route to Billy’s Lake. The video shows numerous alligators swimming in a canal as Welch’s boat moves slowly through the water. Officials at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge say […]
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DeKalb County Grapples with CrowdStrike Internet Outage
DeKalb County is wrestling with a significant IT disruption due to a national outage of CrowdStrike’s services. County officials report that the Department of Innovation and Technology is actively deploying fixes to restore functionality across affected systems. Current outages impact the permitting system, court systems, and the DeKalb County UGA Extension Service systems, all of […]
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Fani Willis’ Photo Found on Trump Shooter’s Phone
Federal authorities uncovered a photo of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on the phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump. 🕵️♂️ Why It Matters: The discovery raises questions about the suspect’s motives and potential broader targets. Willis is currently prosecuting Trump and Giuliani. 🗂️ What’s […]
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Did The Georgia State Election Board Violate Open Meetings Laws?
A nonprofit nonpartisan watchdog group filed a lawsuit Friday charging the State Election Board with violating Georgia’s Open Meetings Act after meeting last week without legally required public notice or a quorum. The three Republicans on the five-member board gave preliminary approval during a special meeting last Friday to rules changes that would require local […]
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Street Racing Crackdown: New Georgia Law Puts The Brakes on Stunt Driving
Georgia has taken a hard stance against reckless stunt driving. As of July 1, the state has introduced severe penalties for those caught drag racing or performing similar dangerous stunts on public roads. First-time offenders will face fines ranging from $300 to $750 and a possible jail sentence of 10 days to six months. Repeat […]
Posted inWeather
Thunderstorms Threaten North and Central Georgia Today
Scattered thunderstorms hit North and Central Georgia this afternoon and evening, bringing potential hazards. Why It Matters: The strongest storms pose risks with frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and heavy rainfall bursts. Residents should stay vigilant. What’s Happening: Catch Up Quick: Stay safe and informed as weather conditions develop.
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Too Polluted for Swimming: 87% of Georgia’s Rivers and Streams Are in Crisis
Georgia’s streams are in crisis. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 87.7% of Georgia’s assessed creeks, rivers, and streams are too polluted for swimming. This alarming figure far exceeds the national average, where 42.4% of assessed streams are deemed unsuitable for primary contact recreation. Creeks, Rivers, and Streams Location Percentage of Assessed Waters Impaired (miles) […]
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How Many Athletes in the Paris Olympics are From Georgia?
Georgia is sending 15 athletes to the 2024 Paris Olympics, placing it 25th among U.S. states when adjusted for population size. This ranking comes from a study conducted by LiveSportsOnTV.com, which analyzed the birth states of Team USA’s Olympians to determine which states produce the highest proportion of athletes. Around 10,500 athletes from 206 different […]
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FBI Offers $3,000 For Leads on Unknown South Georgia Bank Robber
The FBI is putting money on the table. They’re offering up to $3,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those behind a recent bank robbery. The Atlanta Field Office, along with the Valdosta Resident Agency, needs the public’s help. On October 31, 2023, around 11:30 a.m., a man robbed the Barwick […]
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Roswell Man Indicted for Threatening FBI Director Christopher Wray on 4Chan
A Roswell man faces federal charges for threatening to injure FBI Director Christopher Wray and others. John Woodbury, 34, has been indicted for transmitting interstate threats, according to U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. “Sending threats to physically harm a public official in an attempt to thwart the administration of justice is a criminal offense,” Buchanan […]
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Looking to Escape Georgia’s Insane Heat? Here Are The Top Coolest Vacation Spots
As Georgia bakes under a relentless sun, many residents are seeking out a vacation to cooler climates, giving birth to the hottest trend in travel: “coolcations.” 🥵 Why It Matters: With temperatures in the Peach State climbing higher than a Georgia pine, finding relief has become more urgent than a sweet tea refill on a […]
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Georgia Democrats Attack Project 2025 Agenda as Biden Campaign Flounders
Georgia Democrats are joining their national colleagues in sounding the alarm about an influential conservative think tank’s presidential transition plan called Project 2025. The plan stirring controversy is a dense 922-page policy agenda from the Heritage Foundation that calls for overhauling government agencies, passing the most stringent abortion ban the next Republican administration can get […]
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Photos: Fire Engulfs Mableton Home, Residents Escape Unharmed
A residential fire broke out on Registry Oaks Lane in Mableton prompting a large-scale response from Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services. 🏠 What’s Happened: 🚒 Response Details: 🖼️ Photos: 🏘️ The Big Picture: This incident underscores the ongoing importance of fire safety measures in residential areas and the need for well-coordinated emergency response systems […]
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Plant Vogtle Nuclear Reactor Back in Service After Valve Problem
A nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle that operators shut down last week is back in service and sending power to the electric grid, Georgia Power officials reported Wednesday. Unit 3 at the nuclear plant south of Augusta, which went into full commercial operation last summer, was taken offline July 8 because of a problem with […]
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Escaped Inmate At Large After Walking Away From Towns County Work Detail
Bruce Douglas Partin Jr., a 39-year-old inmate with the Towns County Sheriff’s Office inmate work detail, escaped into the woods on Monday afternoon. 🕵️♂️ The Details: On July 15, 2024, around 2:30 p.m., Partin was working at the Towns County Transfer Station off Highway 288 when he walked away from his work duty into the […]
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Body of Pregnant Teen Found in Gwinnett County Woods: Her Ex-Boyfriend Has Been Arrested
Gwinnett Police are investigating the death of a pregnant 16-year-old girl, Mia Campos, whose body was discovered in a wooded area in Loganville on July 15. 🚔 The Details: Around 1 a.m. on July 15, officers responded to the 3600 block of Stephens Road following a 911 call from Campos’ family. They reported finding her […]
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12 Gwinnett High School Seniors Win National Merit Scholarships
Twelve seniors from Gwinnett County Public Schools have been awarded 2024 National Merit Scholarships, sponsored by U.S. colleges and universities. The winners are: Archer High School: Brookwood High School: Duluth High School: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology: Mill Creek High School: North Gwinnett High School: The National Merit Scholars are part of an […]
