Another Georgia state lawmaker accused of pandemic fraud
ATLANTA — A Georgia state representative, who left her seat at the start of the year, is now being accused of pandemic fraud. An indictment filed Jan. 5 in the U.S. District Court for Georgia's Northern District accuses Karen Bennett of collecting $13,940 after filing a false application. The document states she...
Black-Owned Flight School In Metro Atlanta Pledges $1 Million To Train 1,000 Diverse Pilots
With a shrinking talent pool for pilots, Lookup Flight Academy hopes to fill the gap with diverse applicants. A Black-owned flight school in Metro Atlanta has pledged a million dollars to get more diverse pilots in the air. Owned by Michael Ojo, Lookup Flight Academy is Gwinnett County’s first Black-owned...
Chop shop just outside of Gainesville busted, two stolen vehicles located
A chop shop just east of Gainesville was busted on Friday and a Gainesville man was arrested according to authorities. The Hall County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) reports that they conducted a follow-up investigation at an over-50-acre property on Gaines Mill Road regarding a stolen Polaris ATV. A deputy spoke with...
Susana Morales Killed By Police Officer in Norcross Georgia
On July 26, 2022, sixteen year old Susana Morales left a friend’s apartment in Norcross, Georgia, and started the short walk back toward her home. It was late, the kind of humid summer night when familiar streets can feel quieter than usual and routine habits can blur into the background. Susana was a teenager with a...
Paul checks out Activate Atlanta Alpharetta
Activate Atlanta (Alpharetta) is an immersive gaming facility which recently opened at 3020 Winward Place (just off of Georgia 400 at Exit 11).
Gwinnett Chamber Introduces Elevate Business Series
Program replaces Small Business Series, Launches in February 2026. Gwinnett County, Ga. (January 5, 2026) — The Gwinnett Chamber announced the launch of the Elevate Business Series (EBS), a rebranded and expanded version of the organization’s long-standing Small Business Series. Beginning in 2026, the program will...
Chattahoochee Tech Celebrates Graduates at Three Commencement Ceremonies
Chattahoochee Technical College honored graduates during three commencement ceremonies held Wednesday, Dec. 17, and Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Clarence Brown Conference Center in Cartersville. There were over 1,000 Chattahoochee Tech students who petitioned to graduate this fall, with nearly 500 of them participating...
Let’s Go Inside The Beautiful Tate House Conservatory!
Welcome to the 884th Metamorphosis Monday! Today, I’m taking you back to the beautiful Tate House, aka The Pink Palace, in Tate, Georgia. You may recall that a friend and I visited the Tate House in December, when it was decorated for Christmas. The Tate House, built from a...
Alpharetta invites residents to witness start of new city council term set for January...
Alpharetta, Georgia – Residents of Alpharetta are being invited to come to a ceremony that will formally start the next term for the city’s leaders. On Monday, January 5, the City Council will meet in Alpharetta City Hall for the 2026 City Council Swearing-In Ceremony. This will mark the official start of service for...
City of Flowery Branch issues comprehensive plan survey
The City of Flowery Branch is asking the public to provide input as officials update the city’s comprehensive plan. According to a social media post from the city, the Comprehensive Plan guides future growth, development, and investment decisions for the city. The city is offering a survey for residents to share...
