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Savannah ranked as one of the top places in the country to have an outdoor wedding

March 29, 2023
Georgia By The Numbers

The Gist: Savannah recently ranked as the fourth-best city in the United States for outdoor weddings, according to a Lawn Love study comparing the 200 largest cities. Charleston, South Carolina, tops the list, with Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida, rounding

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Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens says homicides are down 56%

Tuesday morning, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivered his 2023 State of the

March 29, 2023

Do Georgia hospitals need their own police departments?

Georgia lawmakers have signed off on legislation allowing hospitals to start police

March 29, 2023

Is Roswell’s new open records policy the end of anonymous public records requests?

ROSWELL — Residents wishing to make an anonymous open records request in

March 28, 2023

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Georgia is under a state of emergency due to tornadoes that hit Sunday morning

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Representing You: Georgia lawmakers champion gas leaf blower bill

Glynn County community unites for justice for hospitalized teen Trenton Lehrkamp

Body of 4-year-old who went missing in Yellow River found

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Rome police remind residents not to leave guns in their cars

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Meet Woodstock’s new fire chief Shane Dobson

March 28, 2023
Georgia People

WOODSTOCK — Shane Dobson, a seasoned firefighter with 30 years of experience, is set to return to his roots as the new Fire Chief for the City of Woodstock. Dobson, who began his firefighting career with Woodstock in 1993, will

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Morgan Freeman’s Net Worth Revealed

Find out how much it pays to have one of Hollywood’s most

March 26, 2023

Cute Video of Bunny Enjoying His Hay Snack Is Such a Gift

Walter couldn’t possibly be any cuter. Everyone knows how exciting and enjoyable

March 26, 2023

UGA Announces Kickoff Time for Spring Game

The University of Georgia has announced its kickoff time for its upcoming

March 26, 2023

57 Hidden Meanings Behind the Most Common Dreams, Decoded by Experts

Dream analysts share what these common dreams *really* mean. Research shows we forget

March 26, 2023

Crime

Police investigate fatal shooting in Lawrenceville

Decatur Murder Suspect Arrested in Atlanta after Multi-Agency Manhunt

Marietta man killed in fatal shooting. The suspect is still on the run

16-year-old stabbed outside Macon apartment complex

When Fun Goes Too Far: South Fulton Police Tackle Toy Gun Dangers

Your Family

Dooly County education chief decries profiling of students during field trip

March 25, 2023
Education

The Dooly County School Superintendent is standing up for Dooly County students who he says were profiled and wrongly accused of theft during a recent field trip. In a letter released to parents, Craig Lockhart stood up for the students

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Should Georgia expand its school voucher program?

A bill to expand Georgia’s school voucher program moved forward in a

March 21, 2023
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Gas prices are dropping in Georgia. Here’s why

The Gist: Georgia drivers are currently paying an average of $3.22 per

March 20, 2023

Recalls at Multiple Major Grocery Chains Nationwide: Walmart, Costco, Trader Joe’s

Multiple retailers recalled products this week that should have consumers checking their pantries and freezers

March 18, 2023

Slashed in the face? At a Georgia middle school? Here’s what we know

A serious incident unfolded at Ola Middle School in McDonough on Wednesday,

March 17, 2023

Local & State Government

Fight over medical care for transgender youth moves from state house to courthouse

March 24, 2023
Your Government

A new Georgia law limiting medical care for transgender children is likely to face serious legal challenges, experts say.  Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law Thursday that prevents Georgians under 18 from obtaining gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy

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Gwinnett County will be getting 97 more Flock security cameras

The Gist: Gwinnett Police are set to increase safety measures by installing

March 24, 2023
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Do you own a VRBO or AirBNB home in Cobb County? You need to register it with the county

Cobb County has recently implemented a new Short-Term Rental Code that requires

March 21, 2023

Don’t forget to vote in Mableton’s first election

Mableton residents gear up to cast their votes in the city’s first-ever

March 19, 2023

Sports betting in Georgia back on the table

Legislation to legalize sports betting in Georgia left for dead after Crossover

March 16, 2023

Georgia By The Numbers

OMG! Georgia uses the most text abbreviations

March 9, 2023
Georgia By The Numbers

Y’all ready for some news that will make you lol or omg? Well, it turns out The Peach State is leading the way when it comes to textspeak. According to a recent study by WordTips, Georgia residents are the most

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How does Georgia stack up to other states in police department spending? The answer may surprise you

High-profile unlawful killings by police officers in recent years have put American

March 4, 2023

Here’s how many guns were sold in Georgia last month

A shooting at Michigan State University in February left three students dead

February 26, 2023

Georgia ranks as one of the nation’s slowest-talking states

Georgia has been named as one of the top 10 slowest-talking states

February 19, 2023

Drive Alert, Georgia: We’re Among America’s ‘Least Improved’ Drivers, According to 5-Year Study

Georgia drivers have been ranked among America’s “least improved” drivers, according to

February 14, 2023

Local Heroes

Young girl saves family from fire in Lawrenceville

March 23, 2023
Local Heroes

The Gist: A young girl’s quick thinking saved her family from a house fire in Lawrenceville on March 22. The fire, which originated in the garage, caused heavy damage but no injuries. What Happened?: Firefighters were dispatched to a house

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A Savannah nonprofit is collecting items to support soldiers in Ukraine

TYBEE ISLAND — A local non-profit group, Savannah Supports Ukraine, is sponsoring

January 26, 2023

Photos: Divers recover vehicle that sank in the Chattahoochee River

Divers in Cobb County were able to recover a vehicle that sank

January 23, 2023

Cobb County police officer pays for man’s hotel room ahead of freezing weather

A Cobb County Police officer noticed a man in need of a

December 22, 2022

Atlanta firefighters make Christmas bright for neighborhood children

ATLANTA — Similar to the commitment of firefighters who answer the call

December 10, 2022

In Case You Missed It

Emergency crews search for 4-year-old boy missing in Yellow River

March 25, 2023

One killed in helicopter crash in Hall County

March 25, 2023

Have you seen missing 11-year-old Georgia girl Havana Alexander?

March 25, 2023

Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth to Divorce—Inside the Oscar Winner’s Marriages and Relationships

March 24, 2023

He lost his special Braves hat. The Braves and his wife stepped in

March 24, 2023
Heavy rain

Weekend weather: Showers, thunderstorms, and a cold front are moving through Georgia

March 24, 2023

Get your tickets today for the 2023 Down Home Derby

March 23, 2023

The dog adoption center in Athens-Clarke County is closed. Here’s why

March 22, 2023

First Mableton mayor’s race goes to a runoff

March 22, 2023

What We Learned From Week 1 of Georgia’s Spring Practice

March 22, 2023

How safe are Georgia’s banks from collapse?

March 22, 2023

Men, Women, and Makeup – It’s a Thing

March 20, 2023

Weather Update: Freezing and fire possible in Georgia today

March 20, 2023

Here’s what caused all the heavy smoke in Cobb and Cherokee Counties Sunday

March 19, 2023

Justice for Montevious Flentall: GBI Appeals for Public Assistance in 9-Year-Old Toccoa Murder Case

March 18, 2023
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Which city has the worst traffic in Georgia?

March 18, 2023

Fatal shooting leaves one dead in Albany

March 18, 2023

Discover the Secret to Lower Water Bills with Cobb County’s Flume Monitor Offer

March 18, 2023

Atlanta opens warming centers ahead of freezing temperatures

March 18, 2023

Zero Perfect Brackets Remain After Fairleigh Dickinson’s Upset

March 18, 2023
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Largest Heroin Bust in Cherokee County Leads to 45-Year Prison Sentence for Woodstock Man

March 18, 2023

18 Irish Stars Who Really Know How to Celebrate on St. Patrick’s Day

March 17, 2023

What happened in March in Georgia history?

March 17, 2023

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Representing You: Georgia lawmakers champion gas leaf blower bill

Glynn County community unites for justice for hospitalized teen Trenton Lehrkamp

Body of 4-year-old who went missing in Yellow River found

Airsoft gun replica on dark background

Rome police remind residents not to leave guns in their cars

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