🌡️ The Gist: With a heat wave expected to bring scorching temperatures to DeKalb County this weekend, local officials are opening recreation centers and libraries to the public as cooling centers on Saturday, June 14. 🌡️ Why It Matters: High temperatures can pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable populations such as the elderly and […]
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Switching Off: Marietta Schools to Vote on Personal Smart Device Restrictions
📅 The Gist: Next Tuesday, the Marietta City School Board will vote on a proposal to limit personal smart device use during school hours to enhance student learning and support mental health. 📋 The Details: On June 18, the Marietta City School Board will decide whether to implement a new policy requiring middle-grade students at […]
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Dunwoody Proposes 5.81% Property Tax Increase
🏛️ The Gist: Dunwoody announced a proposed 5.81% increase in property taxes over the rollback rate, with public hearings set for June 26, June 27, and July 8. 📋 The Details: On June 13, 2024, the City of Dunwoody revealed its plan to increase the 2024 property taxes by 5.81% above the rollback rate. This […]
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DeKalb Crews Onsite to Repair Broken Water Main on North Druid Hills Road
🚨 The Gist: DeKalb County Watershed Management crews were on site to repair a broken water main near 2015 North Druid Hills Road and Buford Highway. Some residents experienced water service disruptions during the repairs. 💧 Why It Matters: This incident follows recent major water main breaks in the Atlanta metro area, raising further concerns […]
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Joey Chestnut Banned from Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest: The Juicy Details
🌭 The Gist: Joey Chestnut, the top champion of Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, was banned from this year’s event because he made a deal with a vegan hot dog company, Impossible Foods. 🍔 Why It Matters: Chestnut’s absence is a big deal for the contest, which is a popular American tradition on July […]
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As Heatwave Approaches, Georgia Power Offers Tips for Saving Money and Energy
☀️ The Gist: With summer temperatures climbing, and a heatwave expected this weekend, Georgia Power is offering practical tips and resources to help customers reduce their energy use and keep electric bills manageable. 📋 The Details: Georgia Power emphasizes simple, actionable steps to help customers save energy and money this summer. These include: 🔢 By […]
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Atlanta to Open Cooling Center to Help Residents Beat the Heat This Weekend
🌞 The Gist: Atlanta is opening a cooling center at Selena Butler Park and Recreation Center this weekend to help residents escape the rising temperatures. 🏢 The Details: As summer temperatures soar, Atlanta is stepping up to keep its residents cool. The city will open a cooling center at Selena Butler Park and Recreation Center, […]
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Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 17-Year-Old in Lawrenceville
The Gist: A 17-year-old boy died following a shooting on Memorial Court in Lawrenceville on June 13, 2024. Police have arrested 19-year-old Uriah Sincere Hall in connection with the incident. The Details: On Thursday night, Lawrenceville Police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting on Memorial Court. Officers arrived shortly after 10:00 PM to […]
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Still Missing: 16-year-old Andrew Bates-Smith Disappeared in Georgia 1 Year Ago
🔍 The Gist: The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Andrew Bates-Smith, missing since May 24, 2023. 📋 The Details: Andrew Bates-Smith was 15 years old when he disappeared from Jonesboro. Authorities suspect he may still be in the local area or could have traveled […]
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Atlanta Man Convicted of Murder for Shooting Over Being Too Loud
📌 The Gist: Sincere Rush, 22, was convicted of murdering Marcus Bradford, 51, after Rush accused Bradford of being too loud outside a rooming house where Rush was trying to sleep. 🔍 The Details: On November 28, 2022, DeKalb County police responded to a shooting at a rooming house on Clifton Church Road. Officers found […]
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Walmart is Closing 2 Stores in Metro Atlanta: What We Know
🔔 The Gist: Walmart is set to close two of its stores in the Atlanta metro area next month, affecting close to 400 employees. 📋 The Details: On Thursday, Walmart announced that it will permanently shut down its supercenter on Ashford Dunwoody Road in Dunwoody and the Neighborhood Market on Roswell Road in Marietta. These […]
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Summer Exercise Tips: Staying Cool and Fit in Georgia
As the summer heat envelops Georgia, maintaining an active lifestyle becomes both a challenge and an opportunity. Whether you’re in the heart of Atlanta or the coastal beauty of Savannah, staying fit during the warm months is achievable with the right strategies. Here are some practical tips to keep you active and healthy this summer. […]
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Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Metro Atlanta Today
🌫️ The Gist: A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for Atlanta on Friday, June 14, due to unhealthy ozone levels, especially impacting sensitive groups. 📋 The Details: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Environmental Protection Division has announced that Atlanta will experience a Code Orange air quality condition on Friday, June 14. […]
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Summer Survival Guide: Is Your Vehicle Prepared for Georgia’s Scorching Weekend?
As Georgia braces for a surge in temperatures heading into the weekend, AAA urges motorists to take precautions to ensure their safety on the road. With temperatures soaring, the risks of vehicle malfunctions increase, posing potential hazards for drivers. “Nothing spoils a road trip quicker than an unexpected flat tire, an overheating cooling system, or […]
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Ava Max to Headline 2024 Atlanta Pride Festival
Ava Max will headline the 2024 Atlanta Pride Festival on Saturday, October 12, at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. The festival, themed “United With Pride,” celebrates love, diversity, and music. Atlanta Pride is partnering with Power 105.3 to offer this free concert to the community. Ava Max, known for hits like “Sweet but Psycho” and “Kings […]
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DeKalb County Takes Blight Fight to I-20 and I-85 Interchanges
🌿 The Gist: DeKalb County is investing in the beautification of approximately 20 acres of I-20 and I-85 interchanges, enhancing the gateways with new plantings and lighting. 🚧 The Details: DeKalb County has initiated the Gateway Beautification Project, targeting around 20 acres of high-traffic interchanges, including Chamblee Tucker and Flat Shoals Roads. The project, part […]
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Here Are The Streets That Will Be Resurfaced in Roswell This Summer
🛣️ The Gist: The City of Roswell will resurface or rejuvenate 46 city roads, totaling almost 12 miles, with work beginning this month. 🛠️ The Details: At their June 10 meeting, the Roswell City Council greenlit a $3.2 million contract with Summit Construction and Development to repave or rejuvenate 46 roads within the city. Key […]
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Dacula Resident Wins $1 Million Mega Millions Prize
👏🏽 The Gist: A lucky player from Dacula purchased a Mega Millions ticket at a local Shell Gas Station and won $1 million in the June 11 drawing. 📝 The Details: The Georgia Lottery announced that a Mega Millions ticket sold at the Shell Gas Station in Dacula has made one fortunate resident a millionaire. […]
