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Concord Road Covered Bridge Damaged After Car Carrier Ignores Warnings

The historic Concord Road Covered Bridge near the Smyrna and Mableton line was damaged Friday after a car carrier attempted to cross, despite multiple warning signs and a designated turnaround. Cobb County Department of Transportation crews responded to repair the bridge, which suffered cosmetic damage. The car being hauled was also seriously damaged. The driver […]

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Georgia International Students Filed a Lawsuit and ICE Backed Off

The federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S. In an Oakland, Calif., federal court, a lawyer for the government announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was manually restoring the student status for students whose records were terminated in recent weeks. Immigration […]

Posted inCrime

Teen Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run at Marietta Shopping Plaza

A 19-year-old Virginia resident, Jeremias Escalante Perez, suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car performing burnouts in a Marietta shopping center. The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25 at Westside Plaza near the intersection of Powder Springs Road and Sandtown Road. According to police, the driver of a silver Infinity […]

Posted inGeorgia Places

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Decatur

From the past to the present, Decatur has been an important Georgia city with culture, history, and a dynamic community. There is so much to this city that even residents may not know, so let’s investigate the unique story of Decatur. Early History Prior to European colonization, Decatur was located where two Native American trails […]

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Former CDC Workers Demand Action at Jon Ossoff’s Town Hall

Sen. Jon Ossoff faced pointed questions from fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention workers and others at a Marietta town hall meeting Friday. The Atlanta-based CDC has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration’s widespread government cuts. Frustrated former employees at the town hall said the firings are misguided and will harm […]

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Georgia Secretary of State Asks Trump Administration Not to Deport Afghan Christian Refugees

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger asked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem yesterday to hear asylum claims from Afghan Christians before deporting them to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Raffensperger learned several Afghan Christians in the U.S. face deportation after Easter celebrations. Many of these refugees worked with American forces in Afghanistan, risking their lives for religious freedom […]

Posted inBusiness

Opposition Grows Against Titanium Mining Near Okefenokee

Shareholders of The Chemours Company are urging the chemical producer to assess the impacts on ecologically sensitive areas before plunging into a mining project, a move aimed largely at plans to mine titanium near the Okefenokee Swamp. Green Century, an environmentally responsible mutual fund, and the Felician Sisters of North America filed a resolution that […]

Posted inGeorgia Places

Best Places to Fly a Kite in Georgia

Springtime in Georgia brings gentle breezes and clear skies—perfect conditions for kite flying. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a family looking for a weekend activity, the Peach State offers numerous spots to let your kite soar. Here are some top locations across Georgia:​ Tips for a Successful Kite-Flying Day Whether you’re in the mountains, […]

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Savannah Gears Up For Derby Day Bash

Savannah residents are getting ready for one of the city’s most talked-about spring events — the Premier Kentucky Derby Party. The celebration takes over East Saint Julian Street on Saturday, May 3, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., right outside The Olde Pink House. 🎉 What To Expect: Organizers promise a lively block party, rain […]