Floyd County Public Works is stepping in to help residents of Celanese Village clean up after a severe storm caused significant damage Thursday night. The storm toppled approximately ten trees onto homes in Celanese Village, with many more falling in yards, on fences, and pulling down power lines. Some trees also blocked roadways, requiring crews […]
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Georgia Moms Name the Most Cringe Mother’s Day Gifts
Planning to wrap up a vacuum cleaner or weight loss shake for mom this Mother’s Day? You might want to reconsider your life choices. 🔍 What We Know: Georgia moms have spoken, and they’re tired of receiving passive-aggressive “gifts” that suggest they should be thinner, cleaner, or better cooks. A recent Mixbook survey of 2,504 […]
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Free Advice For The Class of 2025
Congratulations, Class of 2025! You’ve survived a global pandemic, a TikTok ban scare, and the existential threat of $8 iced coffee. You’ve weathered more “unprecedented times” than a meteorologist in Atlanta predicting snow. As you prepare to launch into adulthood, college, or that gap year you’re telling your parents is “for self-discovery,” allow me to […]
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Student Arrested After Bringing Gun to River Ridge High School
A student at River Ridge High School in Cherokee County was taken into custody Friday morning after being found with a handgun on campus, according to school officials. What We Know: Principal Todd Miller informed families that the Cherokee County School District Police Department took the student into custody “without incident” after discovering the handgun. […]
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Roswell Hotel Employees Involved in Sex Trafficking of 2 Children
Roswell police arrested six people on a combined 51 criminal charges related to the trafficking and exploitation of two children under 16 years old. The investigation began March 16 when officers responded to a report of a young girl asking drivers for rides near 100 Creekside Way. Officers discovered two sisters who had been reported […]
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Barrow County Schools on Lockdown After Multiple Bomb Threats
Multiple Barrow County schools received bomb threats Wednesday morning, prompting district-wide lockdowns as authorities conduct security sweeps across affected campuses. What We Know: The first threat came via telephone to County Line Elementary School around 8:20 a.m., according to the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office. Within minutes, four additional schools received similar threats: Yargo Elementary, Kennedy […]
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Alpharetta is One of The Greenest Small Cities in America
Alpharetta residents can breathe easier — literally — as the city secures seventh place among America’s greenest small cities with the cleanest air in the entire ranking. 🌿 What We Know: Alpharetta outperformed hundreds of other small cities across the nation in a comprehensive environmental study by Compare the Market Australia. The city dominated in […]
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Severe Storms Target Northwest Georgia Today
🌩️ What We Know: A cold front approaching Northwest Georgia brings the threat of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service warns scattered storms could produce damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail up to quarter size between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 🔍 By The Numbers: The weather service has […]
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Tell The Woodstock Police What You Think of Them
Woodstock residents now have a direct way to share their thoughts about local police performance as the department seeks to maintain its elite national accreditation status. 🔍 What We Know: The Woodstock Police Department opened an online portal where community members can submit comments about the department’s compliance with Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement […]
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Teen Arrested in Shooting Near Marietta Park That Injured Two
Marietta SWAT officers arrested 17-year-old Xavier Ivan Moreno early this morning in connection with the April 21 shooting near North Marietta Parkway and Allgood Road, across from Elizabeth Porter Park. Moreno faces 14 charges, including nine counts of aggravated assault with intent to murder, criminal damage, criminal trespass, possession of a pistol by a minor, […]
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Weekend Lane Closures On I-20: What We Know
Drivers on I-20 in Douglas County will face lane closures starting Friday night as crews begin a major resurfacing project. The Georgia Department of Transportation will close alternating lanes between Liberty Road and State Route 5 beginning at 9 p.m. May 3 and continuing until 5 a.m. Saturday. 🛣️ Why It Matters: The $29 million […]
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IVF is Finally Protected Under Georgia Law
Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Thursday codifying into state law the right of women struggling to get pregnant to receive in vitro fertilization. House Bill 428, which the General Assembly passed with just one “no” vote, was among a half dozen health-care measures the governor signed during a ceremony at the Savannah Convention Center. The legislation’s chief […]
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Body of Missing Canton Man With Dementia Found
Family members confirmed the death of 85-year-old Byron “Gene” Jones, who had been missing since April 21. The announcement came through a social media post in a group dedicated to finding the elderly Canton resident. What We Know: A family member posted that Jones “has been found” but indicated it was “not the outcome we […]
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Free Concerts in Roswell: What to Know
Roswell residents can enjoy free outdoor concerts featuring everything from disco to Billy Joel tributes this summer as the Music on the Hill series returns to City Hall. The popular concert series will run the second Friday of each month from May through September, with performances from 7 to 9 p.m. on the rear lawn […]
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Storms Are Brewing in Georgia Today
Mother Nature plans to crash the party in north Georgia this afternoon, with scattered thunderstorms rolling through the region like uninvited guests. 🌩️ What We Know: Northwest Georgia faces the highest risk today, where strong or isolated severe thunderstorms could whip up gusty winds. The National Weather Service issued the alert early this morning, giving […]
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How Much do Georgia Residents Know About Tariffs?
For the last 100 days, the word “tariff” has sparked more debate than a family group chat—especially since Donald Trump made it a household term. But here’s the real question: Do people actually know what a tariff is, or are they just nodding along at the dinner table? 🧐 What We Know: A new quiz […]
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The Public Record: Did Marjorie Taylor Greene Say Catholic Bishops Are Controlled By Satan?
The News: Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene sparked controversy yet again, with inflammatory remarks directly accusing Catholic bishops of being “controlled by Satan.” The comments came as part of a clarification following an earlier social media post that many interpreted as celebrating Pope Francis’s death. The Players: Marjorie Taylor Greene, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 14th […]
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Cobb School District Bans ‘American Psycho:’ What We Know
Cobb County Schools has removed “American Psycho” from its libraries, adding to an already extensive list of banned books that students can no longer access. 🔍 What’s Happening: District officials confirmed the removal during an April board meeting, bringing the total number of banned books to 35. 📋 The Complete Ban List: All 35 books […]
