The checks are about to go out in the mail. The Georgia Department of Revenue will begin issuing one-time state income tax refunds to taxpayers this week, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday. The General Assembly approved the rebate – the third this decade – during this year’s legislative session. “Because we’ve managed our state’s resources […]
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Jay Paterno’s Top 3 Parenting Tips Inspired by His Dad
With Father’s Day coming up), what are three parenting lessons that Jay Paterno — Member of the Penn State Board of Trustees and son of Hall of Fame football coach Joe Paterno — picked up from his father, and has used while raising his own five children? “My father was an extraordinary coach, but an […]
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Update: Teen Shot and Five Others Detained in Augusta Gunfire Exchange
A 16-year-old boy is recovering from gunshot wounds after violence erupted in Augusta’s Harrisburg neighborhood Sunday evening, prompting a temporary public safety alert for the area. What We Know: Multiple 911 calls reported gunfire around Crawford Avenue at approximately 7:41 p.m., according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Callers described several armed teenagers in the […]
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Teens Open Fire in Augusta: What We Know
Law enforcement officials are responding to shootings in the Harrisburg area of Augusta involving teenagers. Some of the young people involved are in custody, while authorities are still searching for others. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, and Augusta University Police Department have all responded to the scene. Five suspects are in […]
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The Northern Lights Are Coming South Again Tonight: When to See Them in Georgia
Georgia residents might catch a rare glimpse of the northern lights tonight. The solar flare that erupted Friday has triggered a powerful geomagnetic storm heading our way. 🌠 Why It Matters: This unusual celestial event could bring the aurora borealis much farther south than normal, giving Georgians a rare opportunity to witness a phenomenon typically […]
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Downtown Connector in Atlanta Shut Down After Man Threatens to Jump From Bridge
Traffic came to a standstill yesterday on the downtown connector northbound through Atlanta when authorities closed the interstate to respond to a person threatening to jump from an overpass. The situation was resolved safely, with the individual receiving help. 🚧 What Happened: 💡 Between The Lines: These incidents require specialized crisis intervention techniques that prioritize […]
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Gator Invasion: Bibb County Deals With Reptilian Residents
Bibb County faces an unusual crime wave this week. The suspects? Cold-blooded, scaly, and apparently house-hunting in all the wrong neighborhoods. 🐊 What We Know: Animal Enforcement Officer Rebecca Galeazzo removed a nearly six-foot alligator from a yard on Killarney Circle near Georgia Highway 247 on Friday. The young gator, which Galeazzo playfully nicknamed “Nile […]
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I Got Called a Commie and a Redneck in the Same Week: Thanks, Y’all
Every once in a while, I check the comment section under a news article and wonder if maybe the Internet should come with a breathalyzer. Because the things people say to journalists—often to local, small-town, barely-making-it print journalists—should honestly come with a warning: “Might cause hair loss and a sudden craving to live off-grid.” Print […]
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Weekend Weather: Sunshine Sticks Around, But Georgia Gets a Sunday Surprise
If you have been waiting for a reason to finally mow the lawn or just sit outside and judge your neighbor’s landscaping, this is your week. Georgia is about to enjoy a rare stretch of dry, sunny weather—unless you live in north Georgia, where Sunday could bring some of those famous summer showers. ☀️ What […]
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Are You Trading or Responding? Designing Systems for Cognitive Load Reduction
Ever looked at your screen, seen five alerts go off, glanced at three different charts, and felt your brain just freeze? You’re not alone. Most traders think they’re trading. But what they’re really doing is responding, reacting to stimuli instead of executing a system. And there’s a huge difference between the two. Let’s talk about […]
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The Latest on Georgia’s Bid For its First National Park
After more than a century of trying, Georgia may soon get its first national park, as the state’s congressional delegation puts aside partisan differences to upgrade the status of ancient mounds in Macon. That city, long a champion of promoting Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park into a major national attraction, has already begun adding street […]
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Visit Georgia’s Newest Beach at Fort Yargo State Park
Summer just got a serious upgrade for anyone within driving distance of Fort Yargo State Park. The park’s shiny new swimming beach is open, and it is not just a patch of sand. It is a full-on invitation to ditch your couch and get outside. 🌞 What We Know: The new beach at Fort Yargo […]
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A New Wellstar Hospital is Coming to Acworth
The Marietta-based Wellstar Health System is planning to build a 230-bed hospital in Acworth. Wellstar has filed a letter of intent with the Georgia Department of Community Health, the first step toward obtaining a certificate of need (CON) for the project, the company announced Thursday. Wellstar Health System President and CEO Candice Saunders cited population […]
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Woodstock Woman Dies After Head-On Collision With Ambulance
A Woodstock resident lost her life Tuesday afternoon after her car crashed into an ambulance on Arnold Mill Road, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. The collision left two others injured and sent emergency crews scrambling to respond. 🛣️ What We Know: Deputies say Jennifer Brennan, 56, was driving east on Arnold Mill Road […]
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Severe Storms Threaten Georgia With Damaging Winds And Hail Today
A line of strong storms is set to sweep across Georgia today, bringing the risk of damaging winds, large hail, and even a brief tornado or two. Residents should stay alert as the storms move quickly from the northwest to the southeast. ⛈️ Why It Matters: Severe weather can cause power outages, property damage, and […]
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Moneypenny Proms it Up Proper to Mark 25 Years
Continuing its year-long celebration of its 25th anniversary, Duluth’s Moneypenny kept with spring tradition and held a prom for its local team. The chance to “celebrate good times” came on as Jesper With-Fogstrup, Group CEO, and Richard Culberson, North America CEO, joined in the fun with the obligatory boutonniere and corsage exchanges, posed photos by […]
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Georgia Firefighter Arrested For Rape
A Columbia County Fire Department employee faces two rape charges in separate cases involving different victims, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Zander Ean McDade, born in February 2005, was arrested in connection with two ongoing rape investigations. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office charged McDade with two counts of rape involving different victims at […]
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Woman Charged in Death of Elderly Man at Marietta Home
An elderly man was found dead in his Marietta home early Tuesday morning, leading to the arrest of a 62-year-old woman on charges of neglect of an elderly person. Cobb County Police officers responded to a residence on Stoneridge Drive at approximately 4:33 a.m. on May 28 after receiving a report of an unresponsive man […]
