Georgia State

Columbus, OH

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Louisiana State

Mississippi State

Black Enterprise

New Mexico came out on top of a list highlighting the states with the highest poverty rates throughout the U.S. New Mexico was ranked first on a list highlighting the states with the highest poverty rates in the U.S. The southwestern state boasted the highest score of 18.2% on a...

New Mexico, Mississippi, And Louisiana Top List of US States With Highest Poverty Rates

The New Republic

Earlier this month, the Georgia state election board voted to make it easier for county election officials to delay or refuse certification of election results. But internal emails obtained by Rolling Stone and American Doom reveal that the 3–2 vote along MAGA lines was fueled by a “wishlist” of documents to the board’s Donald Trump supporters from conservative county election officials.“Thank you all for agreeing to provide input on this proposed Rule for Certification Documents needed for Superintendents prior to certification,” Dr. Janice Johnston, a Georgia State election board member, wrote on May 12. “What documents and reports do you...

How Trump Supporters Conspired to Help Him Influence Georgia Election

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

South Carolina State

Greenwood, SC

New York Post

Susan Smith, in prison for the 1994 murder of her two young sons, has a parole hearing in early November — but if her former husband has anything to do with it, she’ll remain in prison.

The killer mom has reached out to her ex, David Smith, asking him not to oppose her bid for freedom. But a family member tells The Post that Smith will “100% oppose” her release from prison. 

“He has every right to stand in her way, and that’s exactly what he’s about to do,” says the Smith relative. “She killed his kids, caused him a lifetime...

Killer mom Susan Smith begging father of kids she drowned not to oppose her parole this year

Crystal River, FL

One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

ATLANTA, Ga. — The Hands Across the Border traffic enforcement campaign kicks off every year leading up to Labor Day weekend, when Georgia law enforcement will join fellow officers, troopers and deputies in Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee to conduct joint road checks in their respective states. State...

Five states participating in Hands Across the Border

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Dacula, GA

CDLLife

A Georgia man has been sentenced to federal prison for operating illegal trucking businesses and for stealing pandemic relief funds. 
The post Georgia man sentenced to federal prison for operating illegal trucking businesses, PPP fraud appeared first on CDLLife.

Georgia man sentenced to federal prison for operating illegal trucking businesses, PPP fraud

Texas State

The Republican attorney general of Texas sent armed police officers after Hispanic voters—some in their 80s—to intimidate, threaten, and destroy them financially by forcing them to hire lawyers to defend themselves, even though they are perfectly legal voters. It’s a manifestation of the new unofficial Republican slogan: “If...

GOP: If We Can’t Win, We’ll Cheat. If We Can’t Cheat, We’ll Intimidate

Fulton County, GA

Atlanta, GA

The Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia Senate committee says more cooperation among county officials would improve conditions in Fulton County’s jail, but it also called on the city of Atlanta to hand over all of its former jail to the county to house prisoners. The committee was formed last...

Georgia lawmakers say the top solution to jail problems is for officials to work together

J. Souza

Tipping on cruise ships is always a controversial topic. Some cruise passengers believe that tipping should be a personal choice, and others argue that automatic tipping policies are necessary to ensure fair compensation for crew members.

Carnival Responds to Cruise Passenger Wanting to Remove All Tips from Bill

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

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NewsBreak

Georgia DPS warns drivers of high-visibility patrols over Labor Day Weekend

GEORGIA, — With the Labor Day holiday drawing close, many in the Peach State plan to hit the road to celebrate the unofficial end of summer....

Georgia DPS warns drivers of high-visibility patrols over Labor Day Weekend

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