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Georgia To Open First Water Park Coaster At Lake Lanier Island

Georgia To Open First Water Park Coaster At Lake Lanier Island Next Month

Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands is building the state’s first “waterslide coaster” for its new Fins Up Water Park, opening this summer. During a ceremony at the water park on Wednesday, officials announced the start of construction on the Apocalypso, which will serve as the centerpiece of a tower featuring …

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Black and Woman-Owned Wine Brand Launches In Georgia

Black and Woman-Owned Wine Brand Launches In Georgia

IBest Wines, the trailblazing brand that combines wine, art, and culture, has launched in Georgia with its partner Empire Distributors. Empire is one of the largest distributors in the southern state. The launch took place on March 1st, making it a massive move for IBest, seeing that it just launched …

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Georgia Pageant Winner Arrested For Allegedly Killing 18-Month-Old Baby

Georgia Pageant Winner Arrested For Allegedly Killing 18-Month-Old Baby

A Georgia pageant winner has been arrested in connection on charges of felony murder, aggravated battery, and cruelty to children after the death of an 18-month-old boy, officials said Saturday. Trinity Madison Poague, 18, of Donalsonville, was arrested Friday according to Sumter County, Georgia, jail records. “The investigation indicates an …

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Measles Return To Georgia For The First Time Since 2020

WHO and CDC Says COVID Is To Blame For Measles Being An "Imminent Threat" Worldwide

The year 2024 is getting off to a rocky start, and now measles are seemingly creeping in. This week, Georgia health officials confirmed the state’s first measles case since 2020, part of a national trend with outbreaks tied to international travel. The individual, unvaccinated and from the Atlanta region, contracted …

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Georgia Pharmacies Become First Among States To Sell Marijuana

Georgia Pharmacies Become First Among States To Sell Marijuana

Medical marijuana is about to be available in Georgia pharmacies. The Peach State will become the first in the U.S. to legalize the purchase of products that have THC at local pharmacies, PEOPLE reported. The products will become available for purchase by the end of this year for residents “who …

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More Than 60 “Cop City” Protesters Hit With RICO Charges in Georgia

More Than 60 "Cop City" Protesters Hit With RICO Charges in Georgia

Dozens of people fighting to stop Atlanta’s “Cop City” have been indicted on RICO charges.  The Georgia Attorney General’s Office brought forth the charges against 61 individuals and is taking aim at organizations fighting against the construction, such as the Defend the Atlanta Forest group. The organization has been protesting …

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