The state Senate unanimously approved a bill Wednesday that would expand Georgia’s law governing telemarketing calls. The bill would allow Georgians to hold companies liable for telemarketing calls made by third-party contractors as well as pursue class-action lawsuits against telemarketers. “What we’ve seen in Georgia is a proliferation of telemarketing calls,” said Sen. Blake Tillery, […]
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Sports betting bill filed in Georgia legislature. Here’s what we know
The Gist: Sports betting in Georgia may be one step closer to reality. The “Georgia Lottery Game of Sports Betting Act,” which seeks to legalize mobile sports betting in the state was filed this week. The bill proposes that the revenue generated from sports betting be used to support educational programs under the Georgia Lottery, […]
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Wait, Is It Bad To Put Milk in Your Coffee?
The relationship between coffee and gut health isn’t black and white. While some people might experience heartburn or digestive issues from drinking coffee on an empty stomach, for others drinking that cup of joe first thing in the morning prior to eating or drinking anything else actually offers some health benefits. In fact, there is a misconception that drinking your coffee black irritates the […]
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Teenage boy shot and killed in Norcross
A teenage boy was fatally shot on Tuesday evening in Norcross, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the scene on Windward Lane at about 5:40 p.m. Upon arrival, they found the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound in the street near his home. The victim was rushed to a […]
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Drive Alert, Georgia: We’re Among America’s ‘Least Improved’ Drivers, According to 5-Year Study
Georgia drivers have been ranked among America’s “least improved” drivers, according to a study conducted by Gunther Volvo Coconut Creek. The study analyzed five years of driving data and found that Georgians ranked 31st overall in terms of driver improvement, compared to other states. Arizona drivers were named the most improved over the five-year period, […]
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Georgia’s ‘Tripledemic’ is Finally on the Decline. Here’s What You Need to Know
Georgia’s “tripledemic” — the simultaneous outbreaks of flu, COVID, and respiratory synctical virus (RSV) — is on the decline, state epidemiologist Cherie Drenzek said Wednesday. The flu season started early and peaked in October both nationally and in Georgia, Drenzek told members of the Georgia Board of Public Health during its first meeting since November. […]
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Doraville police officer arrested in connection with Gwinnett teen’s death: What we know
NORCROSS — Miles Bryant, a 22-year-old Doraville police officer from Norcross, has been arrested in connection with the death of 16-year-old Susana Morales. The Gwinnett County Police Department charged Bryant with concealing the death of another and false report of a crime. He is being held without bond at the Gwinnett Detention Center. The Doraville […]
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Comparing The Best Temp Agencies in Atlanta
If you are the manager of a busy dental practice in Atlanta, Georgia, you know how hard it can be when one of your employees calls in sick. You will have to find a temporary dental professional to fill in for the absent employee, or you will have delayed appointments, frustrated workers, and angry clients. […]
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Vehicle fire stops traffic on I-575 in Woodstock
WOODSTOCK — Northbound traffic on I-575 is at a standstill due to a vehicle fire near Exit 7, according to a statement from the Woodstock Police Department. Fire units are currently on scene to handle the situation, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes until the road is cleared. The Woodstock Police Department has […]
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Altercation Leads to Fatal Shooting at Vinings home
The News: A fatal shooting took place in Atlanta, GA on February 10, 2023, resulting in the death of Timothy Bennett and the arrest of Deandra Benson-Perryman on charges of murder. What Happened?: On Friday, February 10, at 6:42 p.m., a shooting and resulting homicide occurred at a home on Allegretto Circle, in Vinings. The […]
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Early Spring? This week’s Georgia weather sure looks like it
According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the next few days are going to bring sunny skies and warm temperatures to The Peach State. Today, the high will reach 65 degrees, with clear skies in the evening and a low of 39 degrees. Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a […]
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4 Steps To Become A Registered Nurse
Nursing is a noble profession, best suited for persons with extraordinary compassion and selflessness. Read our blog on the steps to becoming a registered nurse.
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NFL World Is Furious With Tonight’s Super Bowl Ending
The Chiefs and the Eagles played a classic in the Super Bowl on Sunday night. Until the final minute, that is. A questionable penalty called on the Eagles secondary led to the game-winning field goal for the Chiefs. NFL fans are pretty furious. “Classic NFL. Two powers. Great games. Elite, gutsy QB play. And the […]
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‘Breaking Bad’ PopCorners Commercial Goes Viral During Super Bowl
Walter White and Jesse Pinkman reunited in this ad. One of the best-received commercials during the Super Bowl featured a call back to one of the best television shows of all time. PopCorners recruited Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul to reprise their Breaking Badcharacters for the ad. In the commercial, Walter White and Jesse Pinkman are […]
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Snow Update: Here’s how Georgia’s snow chances have changed
Another change in the forecast for north and central Georgia has been issued by the National Weather Service as the low-pressure system moves across the southeast states. The weather service reports that rain may begin to mix with snow at times, mainly above 2,500 feet and generally after midnight tonight, and then change over to […]
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White House: Statement About Biden Super Bowl Interview ‘Inaccurate’
The back-and-forth between the network and the White House continued into Friday evening. President Joe Biden’s pre-Super Bowl interview with a Fox streaming service appears to be off once again in the latest chapter of the bizarre back-and-forth between the White House and the network. A White House official told the Associated Press on Friday evening that […]
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Snow Update: The latest on when and where it may snow in Georgia
If you were hoping for snow this weekend, you’re probably going to be disappointed. If you didn’t want snow, you will be happy. Right now, it looks like snow will be limited to the mountains of North Georgia, while the rest of the state will get heavy rains. Widespread rain will overspread north and central […]
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Buckhead Cityhood is back on the table. Here’s what we know
(The Center Square) — A group of Georgia lawmakers has introduced legislation to incorporate a portion of Atlanta as Buckhead City. Senate Bill 114 has been assigned to the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations-General. A similar measure failed during the last session. “For nearly two decades there has been a reasoned process […]
