When grief clouds judgment, some funeral homes see dollar signs. Funeral homes are hitting Georgia families with emotional upsells, vague contracts, and overpriced packages they never wanted—all while navigating the loss of a loved one. 💰 Why It Matters: The average funeral now costs between $8,300 and $9,995 for burial and $6,280 for cremation—before any […]
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DeKalb Count Police Get 2 Murder Suspects Off The Street
DeKalb County authorities arrested two men last week in connection with separate shooting deaths, bringing closure to murder investigations spanning several months. 👮 What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit arrested 35-year-old Keenan Maxwell Williams of Lithonia on August 5 on a felony murder warrant. Williams is accused of fatally shooting Cole Pitter, […]
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Georgia Man Jailed For Sex Abuse of His Daughter and Her Friend
It began with a sleepover and a girl who spoke up. What she told police set off a case that, prosecutors say, pulled a predator into the light for sex abuse against his daughter and her friend. 📰 What’s Happening: According to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, 36-year-old Christopher Mark Tidmore of […]
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Fayetteville Restaurant Fails Health Inspection
If you eat at Southern Fire Kitchen in Fayetteville, here’s what you should know: the restaurant scored a 60 on its Aug. 7 health check. Inspectors flagged unsafe food temps, cross-contamination, and missing safety paperwork. 🔎 What’s Happening: The state inspector cited 17 violations, including several high-risk issues tied to foodborne illness. 🍽️ What It […]
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Georgia Has 4th-Highest Rate Of Uninsured Disabled Residents
A new study says Georgia has one of the widest health coverage gaps for people with disabilities. The study concludes that about 8% of disabled Georgians do not have health insurance. 🧭 What It Means For You: If you or a loved one has a disability in Georgia, getting care may be harder and cost […]
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Damn Good Dog: K9 Nitro Retires After 8 Years With Gwinnett Police
One of Gwinnett’s hardest-working police dogs is hanging up his collar. K9 Nitro is stepping back after eight years helping keep the county safe. 🚓 What’s Happening: Nitro, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois from the Special Operations Division, is retiring on a vet’s advice due to age-related heat sensitivity and mobility issues. He’ll live with his […]
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What Tropical Storm Erin Could Mean for Georgia
Tropical Storm Erin is far out in the central Atlantic and poses no immediate threat to Georgia, but forecast changes later this week could influence coastal surf and rip current risk along the Georgia coast late next week if the storm tracks farther west before turning. Current Status: As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, […]
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Four Arrested In Georgia Semi Trailer Thefts
Deputies say a months-long probe into missing semi-trailers led to four arrests in Macon and the recovery of stolen goods. The case spans trailers reported missing in metro Atlanta and tracked by GPS to Bibb County. 🧭 What’s Happening: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says its investigators, working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and […]
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East Coweta High Sets Senior Night: What You Need to Know
Parents and seniors at East Coweta High, circle your calendars. The school will host Senior Information Night on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. in the main cafeteria. 🎒 What It Means For You: This is the one stop for key dates, costs, and steps to graduate on time. Show up, get answers, and avoid […]
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Trenton Adds Second Garbage Truck: Follow New Rules To Get Picked Up
Trash pickup in Trenton should move faster this week. The city says its vendor will run two trucks starting tomorrow, but your cans must be out on time and packed right. 🧹 What It Means For You: Put your trash cans at the curb tonight or by 6 a.m. Wednesday. If your trash is not […]
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New Information Released on CDC Shooter
GBI officials released new information today about CDC shooter Patrick Joseph White. According to the GBI, the shooter had no known criminal history. Evidence indicates that he recently had thoughts of suicide and police had been in contact with him. Documents found during the search showed White’s discontent with the COVID-19 vaccine. White died from […]
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Atlanta Police Search For 67-Year-Old Shelton Turner Who Has Ben Missing Since June
A 67-year-old man vanished from a Northwest Atlanta block, and police say time matters. 🛰️ What We Know: 📞 How to Help: Police ask anyone with information to call 911 or APD’s Adult Missing Persons Unit at 404-546-4235. 🔎 Between the Lines: The Adult Missing Persons Unit is handling the case, according to APD. That […]
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Georgia Deputies Arrest 61-Year-Old in Bibb County Stabbing
A late-night fight on Tela Place in west Macon ended with one man stabbed and another in handcuffs, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the 33-year-old victim is in stable condition. 🚓 What’s New: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested 61-year-old Dennis Coney in connection with a stabbing on the […]
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Six Flags’ Fright Fest Adds ‘Conjuring’ And ‘SAW’ Mazes
Two blockbuster horror franchises are moving into Mableton this fall. Six Flags Over Georgia says Fright Fest will debut haunted mazes based on The Conjuring Universe and SAW. The park is also quietly retire Holiday in the Park for 2025. 🎃 Why It Matters: Families plan fall weekends around this park. New, high-profile haunts raise […]
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Moneypenny Pops Up for its Pupils for Back-to-School
Atlanta (August 2025) – To help employees prepare for the Back-to-School crush, Moneypenny staged its 3rd annual School Supply Pop-up at its Gwinnett County office for any of its local employees to stock up on supplies from. The one-stop shop helped alleviate the stress of the return to school by offering employees free essential school supplies […]
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visits CDC after Friday’s shooting
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta Monday in the wake of a deadly shooting near the agency’s Roybal Campus that left both the suspected gunman and a police officer dead. Police said the suspect opened fire shortly before 5 p.m. Friday from across […]
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Woodstock’s Busiest Intersection Set For Major Makeover: Here’s The Plan
Relief is finally coming to one of Woodstock’s worst choke points. Cherokee County has approved construction on a full rebuild of the Highway 92 and Trickum Road intersection, a project set to take about a year once the contractor gets the green light. 🛣️ Why It Matters: Thousands of drivers drive through this junction daily. […]
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Here’s How AI Could Drive up Your Back to School Costs
Back-to-school shopping in Georgia now comes with a sneaky surcharge: keeping up with your kid’s classroom artificial intelligence without melting the family modem. As schools plug in more AI-powered tools, many households are discovering the hidden homework is financial, upgrading laptops, boosting Wi-Fi and paying for subscriptions just to keep pace. 💸 Why It Matters: […]
