Deputies are searching for 16-year-old Julia Bridges-Lora, last seen Aug. 6 on the 1000 block of Alexander Drive in Augusta. They believe she may be in the areas of Alexander Drive, Washington Road, or Cabela’s Drive. 🧭 What It Means For You: If you live, work, or shop near Alexander Drive, Washington Road, or Cabela’s […]
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‘Selfless Love:’ Mother Drowns Saving Child at Stone Mountain Lake
A family walk at Stone Mountain Park turned tragic when a mother jumped into the lake to save her young daughter and did not survive, according to a GoFundMe campaign created by the family. The organizer says the incident happened on a Saturday afternoon near the water at Stone Mountain Park, east of Atlanta. While […]
Posted inScience
The Meteorite That Hit a Georgia Home Was Older Than Earth
The rock that punched a Georgia roof now has a name and a backstory. The name they have chosen is the McDonough Meteorite. UGA scientists say the McDonough Meteorite is older than Earth, and they can show their work. 🛰️ Why It Matters: Space rocks are receipts from the start of the solar system. When […]
Posted inWeather
How Long Will Georgia’s Cool Weather Last?
A fresh breeze from the northeast is keeping temps down across Georgia for several more days. You will feel it this afternoon, even with a few pop-up storms around. 🌡️ What It Means For You: Highs stay in the low to mid 80s through the weekend, with mornings in the upper 60s. That means cooler […]
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Former Georgia Lt. Governor: Loving My Neighbor Meant Leaving the GOP
Georgia’s former Republican lieutenant governor Geoff Duncan has made a dramatic political shift, citing the GOP’s failure to address healthcare, poverty, and immigration with compassion. 🔄 The Journey: Duncan’s transition wasn’t triggered by a single event—not even Trump’s attempts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results, which caused his initial conflict with his political party. Instead, […]
Posted inRecreation
Georgia Squirrel Hunting Season Opens August 15
Hunters across Georgia can take to the woods starting August 15 for the opening of squirrel hunting season, one of the state’s longest-running small game seasons. The season, which runs through February 28, 2026, allows hunters to pursue both gray and fox squirrels with a daily bag limit of 12 per hunter. “There’s no better […]
Posted inEducation
What’s Happening With Fulton County School Taxes?
Fulton County homeowners will pay the same school property tax rate for the seventh straight year, though many will still see higher bills due to increased property values. 💰 What It Means For You: Your school tax rate stays at 17.08 mills, but your total bill may rise if your property was reassessed at a […]
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TikTok Influencer Faces Backlash Over Custom Labubu Reveal
It all began when Lily Feltham, a TikTok creator known as @lizbullzofficial, claimed to own a “24-karat gold Labubu”—an obviously fake but hilariously exaggerated take on the collectible fuzzy toy craze. With imaginative skits, fake luxury reveals, and with deadpan skits featuring a metal detector, Grindr sounds, and mock-serious “proof” of her toy’s value, she […]
Posted inCrime
7-Year-Old Safe After Georgia SWAT Standoff
A 7-year-old boy is safe after police spent hours at a home in Jonesboro. Officers say they had to call in their SWAT team before the child was released without harm. 🚨 What’s Happening: According to the Clayton County Police Department, officers went to a home on Emerald Drive for a welfare check on a […]
Posted inBusiness
Georgia is Number 1 in The Nation For Workplace Sex Discrimination
The Peach State has earned yet another shameful distinction as the state continues to turn back the clock and refuses to advance with the rest of civilization. This time, a study has revealed that Georgia leads the nation in workplace sex discrimination. As usual, the state doesn’t just lead the nation in this dubious honor, […]
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Quick-Acting Soldiers Prevented Tragedy in Fort Stewart Shooting
(The Center Square) – Five soldiers injured Wednesday at Fort Stewart in Georgia are stable and expected to recover from a shooting by an active-duty soldier, military officials say. Three of the five wounded required surgery. The suspect has been identified as Army Sgt. Quornelius Radford, of the 2nd Brigade combat team. Radford has never […]
Posted inFood
Beloved Braves Legend Dale Murphy’s Restaurant is Closing: Here’s Why
Dale Murphy’s restaurant, Murph’s, will close its doors for good on August 12 as the Galleria Mall undergoes renovations. Fans have just days left to enjoy the popular spot known for its cheese curds and burgers. 🍔 What It Means For You: If you’re a Braves fan or foodie who enjoys Murph’s famous cheese curds […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Serious Crash on I‑285 Leaves One Person Seriously Hurt
A three‑vehicle crash on Paces Ferry Road near the I‑285 northbound exit left a driver with serious injuries, police said. The accident happened Tuesday afternoon and is still being investigated by the Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit. 🚗 What It Means For You: If you travel this ramp, expect possible delays and watch for police […]
Posted inWeather
Hurricane Season is Heating Up: Here’s What it Means For Georgia
The tropics are heating up with multiple opportunities for storms to develop in the Atlantic basin that could bring impacts to the United States over the next week. “The tropical development potential map in the Atlantic is lit up like a Christmas tree with four different risk zones,” AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. “We […]
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Stone Mountain Woman Faces Murder Charges After Fatal Little Five Points Crash That Killed 19-Year-Old
A Stone Mountain woman has been indicted on murder charges after allegedly causing a crash that killed a 19-year-old while fleeing from police in Little Five Points. 🚔 The Charges: 24-year-old Faduma Mohamed faces multiple serious charges including Felony Murder and DUI after the April 14 crash that killed Cooper Schoenke. A DeKalb County Grand […]
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Suspect Apprehended in Fort Stewart Shooting
(The Center Square) – Five soldiers were shot Wednesday morning at Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia following an active shooter incident on the installation, the base confirmed. Base officials said the suspect was apprehended at 11:35 a.m. local time Wednesday, ending the threat to the community. He has been identified as Quornelius Radford, […]
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‘This Is a Crisis:’ Four Decades of Roswell Leaders Break Silence on City’s Direction
In the often peaceful suburb of Roswell, a political earthquake is rumbling beneath the surface. Twenty-one former elected officials—spanning four decades of the city’s leadership—have done something unprecedented: they’ve joined forces across party lines to publicly rebuke their successors. The letter they delivered to City Hall this week reads less like a political statement and […]
Posted inYour Vote
Mike Thurmond Enters Georgia Governor’s Race
Mike Thurmond, former DeKalb County CEO, announced he is running for governor, saying he will fight high costs and protect health care for working families. ⏳ Catch Up Quick: Thurmond is no stranger to Georgia politics. He has served as a state legislator, Labor Commissioner, CEO of DeKalb County, and Superintendent of DeKalb County Schools, […]
