A Laurens County elected official plans to livestream public meetings on her personal Facebook page after fellow board members rejected an official broadcast option. 🔍 Why It Matters: Residents will now have a way to watch their elected officials make decisions about tax dollars and county business in real-time, despite the board’s preference to limit […]
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Georgia Teacher Arrested and Accused of Holding Scissors To Student’s Throat
A Wilkinson County Middle School teacher faces serious charges after allegedly threatening a child with scissors in a classroom incident. What We Know: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Jamel Mikal Ashley, 46, of Danville, on May 14 following an investigation requested by the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office. Ashley has been charged with aggravated assault […]
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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Rear-Ending Vehicle on Windy Hill Road
A 23-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries Tuesday morning after police say he collided with a stopped car on Windy Hill Road in Marietta. What We Know: The crash occurred around 6:32 a.m. on May 13 near Olive Springs Road when a 2024 Honda CMX300 motorcycle struck the rear of a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta that had […]
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Kennesaw State Students Protest Termination of Black Studies Program
Dozens of Kennesaw State University students demonstrated outside the University System of Georgia offices Wednesday, protesting a decision by the school to terminate its Black Studies degree program. Opponents characterized the KSU decision as a blow to efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the schools. DEI programs have come under fire at […]
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Don’t Be Alarmed By Police Presence at Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta police will shut down Baker Street today for a major training exercise at the Georgia Aquarium. The closure will affect evening commuters and tourists in the popular downtown area. 🚨 Why It Matters: The seven-hour training will block both vehicle and pedestrian access to one of downtown’s busiest tourist areas during peak evening hours, […]
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Women’s Health Alert: Georgia Woman on Life Support After Being Ignored in Emergency Room
Doctors ignored a Georgia woman’s symptoms before she suffered a fatal brain injury. Now she’s been on life support for 90 days because of Georgia’s abortion law. Doctors plan to keep her on life support until her baby is born. 🚨 What Happened: 11Alive reported today that Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old nurse and mother, went […]
Posted inEconomy
Clean Energy Cuts Could Cost 42,000 Jobs in Georgia
Senator Raphael Warnock visited Savannah this week to sound the alarm about potential job losses across Georgia if clean energy tax credits are eliminated. 🔍 Why It Matters: Up to 42,000 Georgia jobs and $28 billion in investments could disappear if Congressional Republicans succeed in their efforts to roll back clean energy incentives from the […]
Posted inGeorgia Places
What Are Georgia’s Top Beach Towns?
Southern Living readers have spoken, and Georgia’s coastal gems are stealing the spotlight from Florida’s flashier shores. 🏝️ What We Know: St. Simons Island claimed the top position in Southern Living’s reader poll of the South’s best beach towns. The magazine gushed about the island’s allure, noting how “visitors come in waves to this alluring […]
Posted inWeather
Hail and Howling Winds Headed for Northeast Georgia Today
Powerful storms packing potentially punishing hail will pummel parts of northeast Georgia today. Residents should ready themselves for rough weather between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 🌩️ Why It Matters: These isolated severe thunderstorms could damage property and create dangerous conditions during the afternoon commute. Quarter-sized hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph might […]
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Death Investigation Underway After Man Found Shot at Freedom Park
A late-night shooting at Freedom Park in Macon left a man dead, and investigators are now searching for answers. What We Know: Deputies responded to a call about a person down near the lake in Freedom Park, located in the 3300 block of Roff Avenue, just after 11:30 p.m. Monday. When they arrived, they found […]
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Not All Slots Are Created Equal: Why Social Casinos Aren’t What You Think
Not all slots are created the same way, and there’s a lot more to it than what meets the eye. Social casinos operate on a fundamentally distinct premise in comparison with traditional online casinos. At first glance, they look alike with their familiar flashing lights, spinning reels, and popular games like blackjack and poker. Underneath […]
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Photos: Taste of Alpharetta Draws Thousands for Food, Music, and Community Spirit
Downtown Alpharetta welcomed more than 25,000 people for the 33rd Annual Taste of Alpharetta, where visitors sampled dishes from 69 local restaurants and enjoyed live music across four stages. The event featured a culinary competition judged by chefs, food critics, community leaders, and fans. Foundation Social Eatery took home two top honors, winning Best Appetizer […]
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Opinion: The Plane is a Problem
Air Force One is getting an upgrade, apparently. Courtesy of Qatar. The White House would have you think that this is a good thing: that the flying gilded palace – far from being a bribe from a foreign government – is, instead, a $400 million generous, no-strings-attached gift from a trustworthy ally. Apparently the White […]
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N-Acetyl Selank: The Research Potential of this Multifaceted Peptide
N-acetyl Selank, a synthetic derivative of the naturally occurring immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin, has attracted significant interest within the scientific community due to its hypothesized multifunctional potential. This heptapeptide, composed of the amino acid sequence Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro, has possibly been structurally modified through acetylation to support its stability and biological activity. Investigations purport that N-Acetyl Selank may […]
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New Law Bans Cell Phones in Georgia Elementary and Middle Schools
Schools across Georgia will have to figure out how to pry cellphones from students’ hands next year now that a new ban will be taking effect. House Bill 340 prohibits personal communications devices in public school classrooms from kindergarten through eighth grade. The ban goes into effect in the summer of 2026. Gov. Brian Kemp […]
Posted inEconomy
Georgia’s Commercial Construction Spending Soars
Georgia residents are seeing a building boom like never before. New numbers show commercial construction spending in the state has hit record highs, putting Georgia among the top states for investment in new projects. 🏗️ Why It Matters: This surge means more jobs, new businesses, and fresh opportunities for communities across Georgia. But it also […]
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Atlanta Sees One of the Smallest Inflation Increases Among Major U.S. Cities
Atlanta residents are catching a break at the checkout line. New data shows the city has one of the lowest inflation rates among the nation’s largest metro areas. 📉 Why It Matters: With prices rising across the country, Atlanta’s slower inflation means your dollar stretches a little further. That can help families, renters, and anyone […]
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Attempted Kidnapping Reported at Cobb County Bus Stop: What We Know
A child waiting for her school bus on Riverside Parkway in Austell reported that a man tried to kidnap her Monday morning, according to Cobb County Police. The child is safe, and police say they have arrested a suspect. What We Know: Police say the child told a school counselor that someone tried to take […]
