Somewhat guilty mom admission – birthday parties stress me out. I’ve long held the belief that birthdays don’t need to be blowout affairs. A cake, a few balloons, a couple of presents – done. But somewhere along the way, kids’ birthday parties morphed into mini-weddings. There are themes, color-coordinated decorations, elaborate goodie bags, and some […]
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Weekly Horoscope Insights for All Zodiac Signs
Aries This week lights you up with optimism and a noticeable boost in charm, thanks to Jupiter’s generous influence. You may find yourself the center of attention in both personal and professional spaces, with people eager to hear what you have to say. Midweek is especially favorable for brainstorming or pitching ideas that have been […]
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Drunk Driver Convicted in Fatal Head-On Crash in Northwest Georgia
A Chattooga County jury has convicted Daniel James Craig on all counts related to a deadly 2017 crash on Taylor’s Ridge that claimed one life and seriously injured two others. The Collision and Its Aftermath On July 20, 2017, at approximately 6:47 a.m., a head-on collision occurred at the top of Taylor’s Ridge in Summerville. […]
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Milton Will Honor 9/11 Victims in Annual Ceremony
Milton residents will come together Thursday to mark the anniversary of one of America’s darkest days in what has become a cherished local tradition of remembrance and unity. The annual 9/11 commemoration ceremony will take place September 11 at 10 a.m. on the front lawn of Milton High School, bringing together students, families, first responders, […]
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Woodstock to Honor 9/11 Victims in Annual Remembrance Ceremony
Woodstock residents will have the opportunity to come together for a moment of collective reflection as the city hosts its annual 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony. The free community event will take place on Thursday, September 11 at 7 p.m. in The Park at City Center, offering a space for locals to honor those who […]
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80-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Collision on Cobb Parkway
An 80-year-old Kennesaw woman lost her life Monday morning after being struck by an SUV while walking along Cobb Parkway, according to police. The Cobb County Police are investigating the fatal collision that occurred at approximately 5:13 a.m. on September 8 at the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Crater Lake Drive in Kennesaw. What happened […]
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Why Did Corrections Officials Keep a Murderer’s Escape Quiet for 5 Days?
A convicted murderer walked away from his work assignment last week, but the public wasn’t notified until five days after his disappearance, raising serious questions about communication between law enforcement agencies. Timeline Reveals Troubling Gaps Stacy Huggins disappeared from his assigned work site on Wilson Road in Hephzibah on September 4. According to the Richmond […]
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Atlanta Restaurant Fails Health Inspection With a 47
A local Atlanta eatery faces serious food safety concerns after health inspectors found multiple critical violations during a routine check earlier this month. BGR Grille, at 1603 White Way in Atlanta, received a failing score of 47 during its September 2 inspection, according to records from the health department. Temperature Troubles Top List of Violations […]
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Judge Says Georgia’s Absentee Ballot Restrictions Can Stay
A federal judge has upheld a portion of a controversial 2022 Georgia election law dealing with absentee ballots. In a 50-page ruling Monday, U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee declared that the state had a “compelling governmental interest” in restricting the distribution of absentee ballot applications by third-party voting rights activists. He ruled that the state […]
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Hung Jury in Case of Georgia Nurse Accused of Killing His Wife of 59 Days
A deadlocked jury has brought the high-profile murder trial of Ben Whitaker to an abrupt halt in Dublin. After just eight hours of deliberation, Judge Jon Helton declared a mistrial when jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the case of the Dublin nurse accused of killing his wife in 2021. One Holdout Juror […]
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Is This Another False Fall in Georgia, or is it The Real Thing?
Georgia residents currently enjoying a brief respite from summer’s sweltering embrace might want to hold off on breaking out the pumpkin spice just yet. The current cool-down—with delightfully decent daytime temperatures hovering in the low-to-mid 80s—appears to be nothing more than Mother Nature’s meteorological mirage. The Teasing Temperatures Today’s forecast features mostly sunny skies with […]
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Woodstock Residents Are Getting a Tax Cut
In a move that bucks the national trend of rising costs, Woodstock property owners will soon see their lowest tax bills in decades, even as the city expands parks, trails, and public safety services. The Woodstock City Council voted Monday to approve a historic tax decrease for the upcoming fiscal year, reducing the millage rate […]
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Georgia’s Hidden Gems: 3 Local Gas Stations Named Among America’s Best
While much of the nation is dominated by corporate gas chains, three Georgia-owned fuel stops have earned national recognition for turning everyday fill-ups into memorable experiences. A recent survey of drivers across America revealed the country’s most beloved independent gas stations, with three Georgia establishments making the prestigious list. Gas Bros in Hapeville claimed the […]
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A KSU Researcher is Creating an Electronic Nose to Sniff Out Foodborne Illness
KENNESAW — The presence of a strong, unpleasant odor in food is an indication that bacteria has contaminated the food past the point of human consumption. However, oftentimes pathogens such as salmonella and E. coli are difficult to detect. Taeyeong Choi, assistant professor of information technology in Kennesaw State University’s College of Computing and Software […]
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Brothers in Crime Convicted in Back-to-Back Drug Trafficking Trials
ROME — Two brothers from Rome are heading to prison after being convicted on major drug charges in separate trials held on the same day in the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit. Fentanyl and Meth: A Family Business Shut Down On August 26, Superior Court Judge Brian House convicted 25-year-old Trevion Williams of trafficking fentanyl and […]
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Meet The 2025 Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame Class
The Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame has inducted 15 new members, recognizing men and women from across the state whose service stretches from Korea to Iraq. With this class, more than 200 veterans have now been honored since the Hall was created in 2013. The Hall recognizes veterans in three categories: Valor for heroism […]
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Georgia Ranks Near Bottom in National Vaccine Rates
Georgia is falling dangerously behind in protecting its residents through vaccination, ranking 48th nationwide according to a new WalletHub study on states that vaccinate the most. The report, which analyzed vaccination rates across 16 key metrics, reveals concerning gaps in Georgia’s immunization coverage that could leave communities vulnerable to preventable disease outbreaks. The Numbers Tell […]
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A Man Was Shot in His Car in Macon Then Crashed Into a Fire Hydrant
A 23-year-old man is fighting for his life after what began as a report of a traffic accident turned into an aggravated assault investigation early Tuesday morning. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2300 block of Shurling Drive at 3:33 a.m. after receiving calls about a disabled vehicle that had struck a fire hydrant. […]
