Pet owners who need food or supplies on Labor Day won’t be left searching. PetSmart stores will be open on Monday, September 1. Most stores will follow a holiday schedule, opening at 9 a.m. and closing earlier than usual, around 6 p.m. Regular weekday hours often run until 9 p.m., so shoppers should plan ahead. […]
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Are AI Bots Applying For Jobs in Georgia?
Georgia job seekers already know competition is fierce. Now they’re finding out some of their rivals aren’t even real. A national background-screening expert says the state’s hiring market is being flooded with AI-generated “Frankencandidates” — synthetic job applicants that look good on paper but collapse under scrutiny. Matthew J. Rodgers, President of the background-check firm […]
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Is Walgreens Open on Labor Day 2025?
If you find yourself in need of a prescription refill or a last-minute Labor Day purchase, Walgreens stores will be open on the holiday. Labor Day falls on Monday, September 1 this year, and while many government offices, banks and post offices will be closed, Walgreens will keep its doors open. Deals: Right now, you […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Let MARTA Drive You to Labor Day Events in Atlanta
Visitors heading to downtown Atlanta for Labor Day weekend will have expanded public transit options as MARTA adds extra service and safety measures to handle large crowds expected at major events. Dragon Con, the Aflac Kickoff Classic, the Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival, and the Pure Heat Community Festival are all expected to draw thousands […]
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Fentanyl Seized in Diaper Box During Arrest in Stone Mountain
Alexis Carreon Bocanegra, a 25-year-old Mexican citizen living in the United States without legal status, has been charged in Atlanta federal court with distributing fentanyl and possessing firearms. What We Know: Federal prosecutors said Bocanegra allegedly concealed 5.5 kilograms of fentanyl in a Huggies diaper box inside a Stone Mountain shed. Agents also found two […]
Posted inFood
Cluck N Mooh in Marietta Bombs Health Inspection With 57
A Marietta restaurant failed a routine health inspection last week, scoring a 57 after inspectors found raw chicken stored above vegetables, no working sanitizer in the dishwasher, and no manager present to answer basic food safety questions. What We Know: An inspector with Cobb & Douglas Public Health visited Cluck N Mooh at 3894 Due […]
Posted inHealth
Georgia Ranks Worst in Nation for Mental Health Vulnerability
Georgia now ranks first in the country for mental health vulnerability, according to a new study. The report shows that residents here face more barriers to care than anywhere else in the United States. What’s Happening: The study, from Start Your Recovery, scored states across six key indicators including risk of depression, loneliness, unemployment, insurance […]
Posted inWeather
Georgia Weekend Weather: Thunderstorms and Cool Temperatures
Georgia will head into the first week of September with cooler weather and off-and-on thunderstorms, but no severe storms are expected. What’s Happening: Friday brings scattered thunderstorms across much of the state, with highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s and lows in the upper 50s to upper 60s. That unsettled pattern will continue through […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Georgia Among Nation’s Top Hotspots for ChatGPT Curiosity
Georgians are helping drive the nation’s artificial intelligence boom, ranking in the top 10 for interest in ChatGPT and AI. What’s Happening: A new study from Lightyear reviewed Google search trends to measure how much residents in each state are engaging with artificial intelligence. The report scored states on interest in ChatGPT, overall AI learning, […]
Posted inLocal Heroes
Volunteers Pack Meals for Food-Insecure Students in Marietta
Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta and beverage company good2grow partnered to deliver nearly 1,600 weekend meals to students at Lockheed Elementary School in Marietta, where many families face food insecurity. At a recent volunteer event, good2grow employees packed 258 meal bags for delivery. Each bag included kid-friendly items and good2grow’s signature juices, totaling about 1,860 […]
Posted inLaw
Buffalo Wild Wings Pays $47,500 to Settle Religious Discrimination Case in Georgia
BWW Resources, which owns Buffalo Wild Wings, will pay $47,500 to settle a lawsuit alleging a Douglasville restaurant refused to hire a server applicant because she wears long skirts for religious reasons. What We Know: The EEOC says a server candidate asked the general manager at the Douglasville Buffalo Wild Wings about open jobs. The […]
Posted inYour Government
Roswell Says Property Tax Rate Will Stay the Same: Your Bill May Not
Roswell leaders say the city’s property tax rate for 2025 will not change. The catch: keeping the rate the same does not mean your bill will stay flat. What’s Happening: The city is proposing to hold the millage rate at 4.949 for 2025. That includes: Between the Lines: Even if the rate stays the same, […]
Posted inGeorgia Places
Secret Swims: Georgia Waterfalls Named Among Nation’s Best
A new national survey has locals pointing to three north Georgia waterfalls as some of the best places in the country for a late summer swim. What’s Happening:Mixbook, a photo book company, asked Americans to name their favorite wild swimming spots. The survey ranked 150 destinations nationwide, and three tucked-away Georgia sites made the cut. […]
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An Open Letter to Georgia’s Senators About The Latest School Shooting
Georgia Senators Warnock and Ossoff, The United States has a gun violence problem, and inaction at the local, state, and federal level is resulting in further loss of innocent life. Nearly 50,000 people died from gun violence in 2023 (CDC numbers), and, speaking of the CDC, two lives were lost and countless others irrevocably changed […]
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Hit-and-Run Incident Claims Life of 23-Year-Old Woman in Macon
MACON — A 23-year-old woman was found dead late Wednesday morning on Rocky Creek Road in Macon after what investigators say appears to be a hit-and-run crash. What We Know: Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 2200 block of Rocky Creek Road just before 11:30 a.m. Thursday as part of […]
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Gwinnett Police Arrest Suspects in Year-Long Theft Investigation
Gwinnett County Police arrested four people after a year-long investigation into hundreds of car break-ins, stolen vehicles, and related crimes across metro Atlanta. What We Know: Detectives began tracking the group on June 5, 2024, when the General Crimes Unit identified a pattern of thefts involving stolen vehicles. Police say the group targeted cars across […]
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Will End its Print Edition On December 31
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will stop printing its newspaper at the end of this year, closing a chapter that stretches back to the Civil War. Starting January 1, the AJC will be a digital-only news outlet. What’s Happening: Publisher Andrew Morse told subscribers in a letter that December 31 will be the final day a printed […]
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What You Need to Know About Labor Day in Savannah
Savannah will light up City Hall for Labor Day while police and fire officials urge safety on the roads and at cookouts. What’s Happening: Starting at sunset on Monday, Sept. 1, City Hall will glow in red, white, and blue. The city is inviting people to take photos and share them online with the hashtag […]
