Jekyll Island will get eight new shops and restaurants when The District Shops at Historic Pier Road opens next month. The new shopping center will open June 7 in Jekyll Island’s National Historic Landmark District. Officials say the project balances keeping the area’s history while adding new places for visitors to shop and eat. The […]
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A New Georgia Law Forces Local Governments to be Transparent About Your Property Taxes
Georgia homeowners will see new information on their property tax bills this year. A new state law requires local governments to be more honest about tax increases. 🏠 Why It Matters: You’ll finally know if your city or county is raising your taxes before you get hit with a bigger bill. The law makes it […]
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Gwinnett Residents: Your 2025 Property Tax Assessment Notices Went Out Today
Gwinnett County mailed assessment notices to about 308,000 property owners today. Most residential properties saw their values change this year. 🏠 Why It Matters: Your property assessment determines how much you pay in taxes. If you think your assessment is wrong, you only have 45 days to appeal. 📬 What’s In Your Mailbox: The notice […]
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Deadly Shooting at Augusta Apartments: What We Know
Two people were shot Thursday night at MacArthur Park Apartments. One person died from their injuries. 🚨 Why It Matters: Gun violence continues to affect Augusta neighborhoods, leaving families grieving and communities searching for answers about their safety. 📍 What’s Happening: Richmond County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of gunshots around 10:28 p.m. on Integrity […]
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Personal Injury Law and Claims Process
In today’s fast-paced world, accidents can happen at any moment, leaving individuals with physical injuries and emotional distress. Understanding personal injury law is key for accident victims to navigate the legal landscape effectively and seek rightful compensation. This comprehensive guide explores the key aspects of personal injury law, from legal principles to real-world case studies, […]
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When Doctors Fear the Law: The Case of a Brain Dead Mother Kept Alive By Machines
Groups that promote access to abortion and medical services for Black women said Thursday that uncertainty about Georgia’s abortion restrictions were to blame for the decision to keep a brain dead, pregnant mother on life support. Georgia’s so-called “heartbeat” law bans abortion once cardiac activity is detected in a fetus, typically six weeks into pregnancy. […]
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Memorial Day Weekend Weather Forecast for Georgia
The much-anticipated Memorial Day weekend will welcome warm weather warriors with mostly magnificent conditions before Monday’s moisture moves in. Temperatures will climb into the 90s by Sunday, with rain holding off until the holiday itself. ☀️ What We Know: Friday features fantastic conditions with sunny skies and a high near 84 degrees. Winds will remain […]
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A Tornado Struck Northwest Georgia Tuesday Night
A powerful storm system spawned a tornado in Gordon County Tuesday night. No one died. 🌪️ Why It Matters: Your neighbors in Sonoraville and surrounding communities woke up to damaged property and blocked roads, showing how quickly severe weather can strike with little warning. 🚨 What Happened: Weather radar detected a tornado moving west to […]
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Georgia Hurricane Season Predictions: What to Expect
As communities continue to recover from last year’s Hurricane Helene, federal forecasters are predicting another vigorous storm season this year. The National Weather Service is expecting an above-average number of hurricanes, giving 60% odds of above-normal activity in the Atlantic Ocean, 30% for near-normal and 10% for below-normal. “Warm sea surface temperatures (are) probably the […]
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Georgia 4-Year-Old Dies in ATV Crash
A 4-year-old boy died Sunday evening when an ATV overturned in Forsyth County, throwing both him and the teenage driver from the vehicle. 🚔 What Happened: The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office responded to Valley Stream Drive near Campground Road around 7:45 p.m. Sunday after receiving reports of an ATV crash. Investigators believe the 16-year-old driver […]
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Memorial Day and Summer at Lake Lanier: What’s Open and What’s Closed
⚡ This Just In: Senator Raphael Warnock announced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will scale back Lake Lanier park closures following pressure from his office and Georgia residents. The Corps originally planned to close 23 parks indefinitely but reduced that number to 11. Warnock blamed “reckless Trump Administration policies” for creating staffing shortages that […]
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What is Georgia’s Best Memorial Day Cookout Spot?
Thousands of Georgia families have spoken, and Don Carter State Park stands alone as the state’s premier destination for Memorial Day grilling. The lakeside haven beat out dozens of competitors in a new survey that has cookout enthusiasts reaching for their coolers and charcoal. 🔥 What We Know: A survey of 3,012 families just crowned […]
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Gen Z College Graduates Are Going Blue Collar: Here’s Why
If you thought every college grad wanted a corner office and a latte machine, think again. Nearly half of Generation Z adults are trading in their diplomas for hard hats, and they are not looking back. 🔎 What We Know: A new survey from ResumeBuilder.com shows that 42% of Gen- Z adults are either working […]
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Savannah School District Faces Lawsuit Over Handling of Sexual Abuse
A Savannah-Chatham County school police sergeant says he faced pay cuts and demotion after reporting sexual abuse allegations against a fellow officer. The claims, now at the center of a new lawsuit, raise questions about how the district handles reports of misconduct and whistleblower protections. 🚨 Why It Matters: Parents and students trust school police […]
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20 Sites At Lake Lanier Will Be Closed Memorial Day: Here’s Why
A federal staffing shortage has resulted in the closure of Georgia lakeside recreational areas just ahead of the busy Memorial Day weekend. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ announcement Wednesday that it would close 31 parks and public use facilities around waterways in Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi is already drawing political heat. U.S. Rep. Rich […]
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Lawrenceville Man Killed in Early Morning Shooting
A 38-year-old man was fatally shot in Lawrenceville early Tuesday morning, with investigators now working to determine the circumstances surrounding the violence. What We Know: Police responded to a 911 call around 12:45 a.m. in the 100 block of Pine Valley Drive, where they found the victim unconscious in a driveway with at least one […]
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Toxic Healthcare: How I Was Poisoned by Medications and Doctor Ignorance
Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) kill an estimated 106,000 Americans a year and harm – sometimes permanently – another 2.7 million. But don’t expect your doctor to know that. And don’t expect them to acknowledge it if you are among the unfortunate many who have a crippling reaction to your meds. In the 10 years that […]
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Georgia Cops to Drivers: Don’t Ruin Memorial Day Weekend by Becoming a Statistic
Georgia highways will transform into an attentive classroom this Memorial Day weekend—with state troopers grading drivers on their ability to not crash, text, or impersonate a Fast & Furious extra. The 78-hour enforcement blitz kicks off Friday at 6 p.m., and officers promise extra credit for sobriety. 🚨 What We Know: Last year’s holiday saw […]
