VALDOSTA — As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day on July 4, the Valdosta Fire Department and Citizens Fire Academy Alumni are raising awareness over public feting by providing yard signs to light up the impact of fireworks on Combat Veterans. The initiative is designed to ensure the military heroes are not disregarded during […]
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20-year-old man wounded in Macon shooting
MACON — A 20-year-old man is in stable condition after being shot in the foot on Thursday evening. The shooting happened just after 6:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Bartlett Street, according to the Bibb Sheriff’s Office. The victim, whose name has not been released, was walking in the area when shots were fired. […]
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The best beach towns in Georgia
Stacker crunched the numbers from a variety of sources to find the best beach towns in Georgia
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Atlanta puts $1.5 million toward grocery stores in Southwest Atlanta
ATLANTA — The lack of access to quality groceries and fresh food in southwest Atlanta could be addressed through Council Member Marci Collier Overstreet’s legislation to incentivize grocers to establish new stores, which was recently passed by the City Council. The Plan: Overstreet’s legislation will allocate $1.5 million in Economic Opportunity Fund grants towards encouraging […]
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Gwinnett woman survives after being shot at multiple times in road rage shooting
The Gist: A woman was shot during a road rage incident on Stone Mountain Highway in Gwinnett county while trying to evade a suspect’s vehicle. What Happened?: Gwinnett Police Detectives are investigating a road rage incident that injured a woman driving on Stone Mountain Highway on June 1 at about 9:30 pm. The victim suffered […]
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Dunwoody Celebrates Juneteenth with a StoryWalk
Dunwoody residents can celebrate Juneteenth in a unique way this June with the special presentation of a StoryWalk by Dunwoody Parks and Recreation. Two locations, near the playground at Brook Run Park and at the Dunwoody Nature Center, will display the children’s book “A Flag for Juneteenth” by Kim Taylor. The book shares the story […]
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Georgia expels ‘woke’ words from school
ATLANTA – The Georgia Professional Standards Commission voted unanimously Thursday to delete “woke” words including “equity” and “inclusion” from the state’s teacher preparation rules. Along with “diversity,” a word the commission voted last month to delete from the preparation standards, the changes were requested by the University System of Georgia to clarify expectations for incoming […]
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Trump Indicted, Says He Will Appear In Miami Federal Court
The former president disclosed the news on his social media platform.
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From Humble Beginnings to Beloved Atlanta Institution: The Story of This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q
This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q has been a beloved part of Atlanta’s food scene for four decades, serving up mouth-watering BBQ to countless residents and visitors. Starting as a single store in Campbellton Plaza, This Is It! has expanded to include more than ten locations throughout the city. Now, the restaurant is set […]
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DeKalb County Takes a Stand Against Youth Violence: Here’s What You Need to Know
DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson in collaboration with 100 Black Men of DeKalb will hold a Youth Voicez: Violence Prevention Summit on June 12 at 4 p.m. at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center. Commissioner Johnson’s “Enough is Enough” campaign aims for a complete approach to violence and crime prevention, emphasizing working […]
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Largest-ever indictment in Georgia history targets motorcycle gang
ATLANTA – Law enforcement officials have announced the largest indictment of a motorcycle gang in Georgia history with the arrests of 16 alleged members of the Southeast Georgia chapter of the Outcast Motorcycle Gang. The arrests and indictment were announced Monday by state Attorney General Chris Carr, working with Atlantic Judicial Circuit District Attorney Billy […]
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Warnock bill aims to restore full military housing benefits
The Gist: Senators Rev. Raphael Warnock and Lisa Murkowski introduced a bipartisan bill aimed to help service members across Georgia and the country obtain affordable housing. The Basic Allowance for Housing Restoration Act will restore the full benefit, helping service members and their families to meet living expenses by increasing the formula for housing calculations […]
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Do you know what to do if you see a bear in the woods?
Georgia is home to a healthy population of black bears, and as summer adventures take you exploring in the outdoors, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division has a great reminder: become BearWise! “Wild black bears are naturally fearful of humans and will go out of their way to avoid people, so please […]
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How to get your child’s car seat checked for safety in Valdosta
VALDOSTA — The Valdosta Fire Department will be hosting a Car Seat Safety check event to ensure child safety. The event will take place on Monday, June 12, from 9 a.m to 12 p.m at Mathis Auditorium. By visiting check stations, residents will receive one-on-one demonstration from certified car seat technicians. In a statement, Fire […]
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Georgia voter registration rate soars to 98% due to automatic voter registration
ATLANTA – The voter registration rate in Georgia increased from 78% to 98% during the first four years of automatic voter registration, according a report released Wednesday by a nonpartisan nonprofit that promotes election integrity. The Peach State implemented automatic voter registration in 2016 through state motor vehicles offices. Every time a Georgian updates his […]
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Here is the City in Georgia With the Most People on Food Stamps
The Biden Administration and House Republicans recently reached a bi-partisan deal to raise the debt ceiling. To reach the compromise, and keep the United States from a catastrophic debt default, the White House agreed to a series of spending cuts to social safety net programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps. (Here […]
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Eerie Photos Show NYC Landmarks Shrouded in Wildfire Haze
Canadian wildfires have sent massive amounts of smoke down the East Coast, with New York City enveloped in a haze as air quality plummets.
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21-year-old Atlanta resident faces multiple animal cruelty charges
DECATUR — Mekhi Jackson, a 21-year-old Atlanta resident, was indicted on Tuesday on multiple charges related to animal cruelty. He faces three felony charges of aggravated animal cruelty and an additional count of tampering with evidence. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on March 12, at an apartment complex on Flat Shoals Road. […]
