Legislation would make the driver’s license on a smartphone official for Georgia police
ATLANTA – Drivers in Georgia would be able to leave home without their wallet, so long as they bring their smartphone, if legislation that seeks to require police to accept a digital version of drivers’ licenses becomes law. House Bill 296 passed the Georgia House of Representatives by a wide bipartisan majority last...
Ross Stores opens more than a dozen new locations
In a reversal of a trend of store closings by other retailers and restaurants, Ross Stores announced that it has opened more than a dozen new locations across the country this month.
Mystery deepens after Atlanta teacher’s body found in lake weeks after floating shoes
The body of a missing Atlanta teacher was found in a lake about a month after he and his fiancée disappeared, with only their circling fishing boat and his shoes remaining
Man Found with Gunshot Wound at Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta PD Investigates Shooting...
An incident unfolded early Monday morning at Emory University Hospital Midtown, where a 42-year-old man was found suffering from a gunshot wound to his right arm. The victim, who was both conscious and breathing when law enforcement arrived, received immediate medical attention from hospital staff. The initial...
Longtime Atlanta Public Radio Voice To Retire After 45 Years
Atlanta radio fixture Lois Reitzes has announced that she will retire from daily hosting duties at WABE 90.1 at the end of June, concluding a 45-year career. Reitzes joined WABE in 1979 as a music programmer and host of Early Morning Music. In 2015, she launched City Lights, a platform...
Explore This Under-The-Radar Antique Store In Georgia With Rare Vintage Treasures And Collectibles
You know that feeling when you stumble upon something so unexpectedly wonderful that you can’t believe it wasn’t on your radar before?. That’s the Marietta Antique Mall experience in a nutshell. Tucked away in Marietta, Georgia, this sprawling wonderland of yesteryear isn’t just a store – it’s...
Social security office closures raise questions for some Central Georgia seniors
GEORGIA, USA — Several Social Security offices in Central Georgia have recently closed, leaving many residents—especially seniors—wondering where to turn for assistance. The closures, affecting communities like Thomasville and Vidalia, are part of a broader effort by the government to streamline operations and reduce...
After-prom party shooting kills former Cobb County student
The shooting happened on Saturday night at a house in Powder Springs. Police have one person in custody.
These 17 Slang Terms Only Make Sense If You Live in Georgia
From the bustling streets of Atlanta to the quiet charm of the Georgia countryside, the Peach State has a language all its own. Whether you’re sipping sweet tea on the porch or tailgating at a Braves game, Georgia slang adds that special Southern flair to every conversation. So, if you want to sound like a true...
Tesla drivers named worst drivers on Georgia roads
A new study of car accidents and driver incidents across the United States found who the worst drivers are, by brand of vehicle, for each of the 50 states.
