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Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are impacting Georgia, with protests in Atlanta and concerns among the large Venezuelan community in Gwinnett County. The Venezuelan-American population in Georgia has grown significantly in recent years, with many fleeing economic and political turmoil in their home country. The situation in Venezuela could jeopardize the Temporary Protected […]
There’s always something beautiful happening in the Atlanta area; this time it’s group of Buddhist monks walking all the way from Texas to Washington, D.C. on a Walk for Peace to spread love, unity, and compassion, and they’ve been making their way right through our area. They’ve already been through west Georgia and metro Atlanta […]
Atlanta is gearing up for this cold snap that’s about to hit us with freezing temps and wind chills, and the city is not playing around. They’re opening up warming centers so folks who need a place to get out the cold can stay safe and warm. They’re setting these up at spots like the […]
A Georgia-based company called Suzanna’s Kitchen had to pull over 60,000 pounds of their fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken off the map because of a serious labeling mix-up. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says the chicken actually had soy in it — a common allergen — but the label didn’t say a thing […]
In 2026, visitors to national parks will no longer have free entry on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, but will have the opportunity to visit for free on President Donald Trump’s birthday, which coincides with Flag Day. The National Park Service has added seven new free entrance days for 2026, including Trump’s birthday. […]
Starting on Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration will charge a $45 fee for passengers without a REAL ID, who will have to go through additional identity verification at security checkpoints. The fee is meant to cover the costs of the new system, including technology and administrative expenses. The new process is optional and does […]
AAA expects over 80 million people to travel for Thanksgiving this year with over 70 million getting to their Thanksgiving destinations by car. They also expect about 6 million travelers to fly; if any of them decide to drive instead you know what that means for an already busy look at holiday traffic. The FAA ended […]
Good news for DeKalb County families — free meals are available at eight locations across the DeKalb County School District! Through the SAFE Center Food Distribution Program, anyone in the community can stop by and pick up meals at no cost. Each site has specific pick-up days each month, so be sure to check the […]
If you are a Peach State Health Plan Member you could receive a grocery card. This one time grocery allowance is for members age 4-18 years old. Proof of wellness exam is required. Families with one to two qualifying children can receive a $50 grocery card, while families with three or more children are able […]
Burger King: The Jack-O-Lantern Whopper is available on Halloween, the orange bunned-burger is just $5 (in-app) Outback Steakhouse: a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée when ordered in-person or online. For online ordering use the code “SpookyFree”. Qdoba: get a free entrée when you purchase an entrée and drink (reward members only) Shake Shack: get two […]
The Federal SNAP benefits are expected to pause this weekend as the government shutdown continues. Thankfully, the community is showing up for those that are likely to be affected. Atlanta Public Schools has a program that disperses food on the last Monday of each month and the Atlanta Community Food Bank is now activating their […]
