The National Weather Service has released its forecast for the upcoming week in Georgia. Monday is predicted to be partly sunny, with a high near 72, the rest of the week could see more cloud cover and some showers. On Monday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, mostly after 4 a.m., with […]
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Georgia Gas Prices Decrease Slightly, Drivers Paying $3.22 Per Gallon on Average
The Gist: Georgia’s average gas price at the pump decreased by three cents compared to last week. AAA spokeswoman Montrae Waiters attributed the decrease to low demand and crude oil prices. However, she warned that if demand and crude oil costs rise again, pump prices could follow suit. By The Numbers: The current Georgia state […]
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Traffic Alert: Prepare for Delays on Ga. 400 Monday
The northbound lanes of Ga. 400 from Martin Road to Bottoms Road in Forsyth County are scheduled to have power structure transmission line installations via helicopter, starting Monday. In addition, a small portion of Bottoms Road will also see transmission line installation. The installation work is expected to take up to three days to complete, […]
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What Happens When You Die? Hospice Workers Share Conversations With Patients as They Near the End of Their Life
Talking about mortality can definitely be a frightening subject. But for some people, like those who work in hospice, discussing what happens when you die may feel like a more natural conversation to have. So, what does it feel like to be days from death? And what happens to you when you die? While some of these questions may […]
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Burger King Menu Gets ‘Angry’ to Take On Wendy’s and McDonald’s
Burger King wants to win customers back and pass Wendy’s (WEN) – Get Free Report to become the Pepsi to McDonald’s (MCD) – Get Free Report Coke. That’s why the chain’s parent company, Restaurant Brands International (QSR) – Get Free Report has hired former Domino’s CEO Patrick Doyle as its Chairman and why the company has committed to making a $400 million investment over […]
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Georgia police officer shot while performing a welfare check
RICHMOND HILL — A Richmond Hill police officer was shot during a welfare check at an apartment complex, resulting in the arrest of a 64-year-old man. Patrick William Bristow was arrested on two counts of aggravated assault. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, on Feb. 17, Richmond Hill Police officers responded to a 911 […]
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Georgia ranks as one of the nation’s slowest-talking states
Georgia has been named as one of the top 10 slowest-talking states in America, according to a new report by language learning platform Preply. The report analyzed data from two nationally conducted studies to rank each of the 50 states based on their speech rates, with Georgia coming in at number five. The study found […]
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Former President Jimmy Carter is in hospice care at home
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care after a series of short hospital stays. Carter’s decision to forego additional medical intervention was announced by The Carter Center in a statement released today. The statement also noted that the former president has […]
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Georgia’s Weekend Weather Will Bring a Mix of Sun, Clouds, and Temperature Swings
The National Weather Service is predicting a mild, but sometimes cold weekend in Georgia. As Saturday progresses, temperatures will drop slightly with partly cloudy skies and a low around 37 degrees, accompanied by an east wind around 5 mph. Sunday’s weather is predicted to be partly sunny with a high near 64 degrees, and an […]
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How Many People Are in the World in 2023? Everything To Know About the Current Global Population
If you’ve ever felt alone in the world, once you find out how many people are in the world, you may change your thinking. The global population has been growing pretty consistently year over year, but rates have slowed recently due to a number of factors. Fertility rates, urbanization, and the pandemic have all played roles […]
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Photos: Multi-vehicle crash shuts down part of I-75 near Woodstock
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a multi-vehicle collision on I-75 Northbound at Woodstock Road earlier today. According to an update released at 2 p.m., all lanes are now open. The incident caused minor injuries, but the exact number of injured people has not been disclosed. The fire department reported that two lanes […]
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The Pages Are Back at the Georgia Capitol After Pandemic Suspension
The Georgia House’s page program has long provided students as young as 12 the opportunity to interact with their state representatives and to see the legislative process firsthand. That Gold Dome tradition came to an abrupt halt the second week of March 2020. The program was shut down when the Legislature abruptly adjourned at the […]
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Flash flooding at Allatoona Creek in Cobb County
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for northwest Cobb County, specifically for Allatoona Creek at Stilesboro Road. According to the warning, some minor flooding is expected in the area in the coming hours. The warning urges residents to use caution while traveling this morning. Allatoona Creek at Stilesboro Road is known […]
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Plane Crashes at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport: What We Know
A single-engine Piper-28 plane crashed at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport on Thursday afternoon, after experiencing engine problems during a training session. The plane, which had departed the airport but returned shortly after, crashed in a grassy area on the airport grounds. Fortunately, no people, vehicles or buildings were struck by the aircraft. The pilot and a student […]
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Atlanta Mayor seals the deal on affordable housing initiative with purchase of iconic 2 Peachtree St.
ATLANTA — Affordable housing is coming to Atlanta, thanks to a big acquisition by the city. The City of Atlanta has closed on a real estate deal with the State of Georgia to purchase the property at 2 Peachtree Street, according to Mayor Andre Dickens. The property will be converted into a mixed-income, mixed-use site […]
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How do Georgia’s ACT scores stack up to the rest of the nation?
Roughly 1.3 million graduating high school students in 2022 – 36% of the total – sat down for the ACT exam. The ACT (formerly the American College Testing Program) assesses college readiness in English, math, science, and reading. Many colleges base admittance on a student’s ACT test results. In recent years, an alarming trend has […]
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Shocking Revelation: Fulton County grand jury recommends perjury charge
The Fulton County special purpose grand jury that investigated allegations of criminal interference in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia is recommending that one or more witnesses be indicted for perjury. The recommendations were part of a report the panel issued when it completed its investigation in December. The report was not released to the […]
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Dognappers take bulldog in South Fulton
SOUTH FULTON — The South Fulton Police Department is asking for your help finding a stolen bulldog. According to the police, two unidentified men walked into a garage in the 700 block of Dot Drive in South Fulton on Feb. 10 and opened the door to a dog cage. The seven-year-old bulldog walked out of […]
