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The Georgia Chronicles: The Saga of The Georgia State Flag
The state flag of Georgia has undergone multiple transformations since its inception, each change reflecting the state’s shifting political and social landscape. The story of Georgia’s flag is one marked by controversy, public outcry, and legislative battles, culminating in two significant redesigns in the early 2000s. Early Designs.
Trump immunity ruling could shatter Georgia RICO case
The Supreme Court‘s ruling this week that presidents have some immunity from criminal prosecution came in response to arguments Donald Trump made about his case in Washington, D.C., but the decision could also dramatically affect the former president’s case in Georgia. The high court ruled that a lower court judge will have to sift through Trump’s federal election interference […]
High court passes on case of Georgia man on death row who says Black jurors were wrongly purged
ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to consider the case of a Black man on death row in Georgia who says his trial was unfair because the prosecutor improperly excluded Black jurors. Warren King, 48, was convicted of murder and other crimes in the September...
Lower personal, business income taxes take effect in Georgia
(The Center Square) — Several tax changes took effect on Monday, the start of fiscal 2025, including a decrease in Georgia's personal and corporate income tax rates. House Bill 1015 lowers Georgia's personal income tax rate to 5.39% from 5.49%, while HB 1023 sets the corporate income tax rate — previously 5.75% — to the same level as the personal rate. Additionally, HB 1021 increases Georgia's income tax exemption from $3,000 to $4,000 per dependent. ...
Ga. High Court Allows Case Against Atrium Health Floyd To Continue
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that pandemic measures, which suspended court filing deadlines, do not bar a case against Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center from moving forward. The lawsuit filed by Jami Lynn Golden alleges that protocol at the hospital for sepsis infection was ignored by staff when she went for treatment in July 2016, leading to a significant sepsis infection. That infection was later treated at another hospital. However,...
New law quietly comes into effect and drivers risk arrest – and you don’t have to be behind the wheel to be punished
DRIVERS and pedestrians have been warned about a new law that outlaws dangerous driving maneuvers with deadly consequences. The road law threatens to arrest speedy drivers but there are easy ways to avoid getting in trouble. Georgia passed a bill strengthening punishment for drivers and spectators at illegal street racing events. New penalties went into […]
Hot Dogs, Music and Lots of Fireworks in Lakeland, June 29th
LAKELAND, LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – The 2nd Annual Independence Day brought a parade, food, music and ended with a BIG BANG!. The location for the Lakeland Independence Day Event was the old primary school, Lakeland Farmers Market and Miller-Lakeland Library in the heart of downtown Lakeland. Kids bounced to...
Brooks County Man Arrested by GBI in Homicide Investigation
QUITMAN, BROOKS COUNTY, Georgia – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has announced its arrest of Nathanial Brinson (65) of Dixie, Georgia. Brinson has been charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Initially...
Holsendolph Arrested by VPD for Aggravated Assault
VALDOSTA, LOWNDES COUNTY, Georgia – Valdosta Police Department (VPD) Chief Leslie Manahan has released information about a recent aggravated assault. Manahan indicates that VPD officers responded to the 400 block of Hightower Street in response to a citizen E911 call about 11:30 p.m. The citizen reported that another Valdostan had been stabbed.
Valdosta Woman’s Grandson Involved in Her Death
VALDOSTA, LOWNDES COUNTY, Georgia – The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) have provided details of a Saturday, June 29th death. VPD states that at about 6:00 p.m. (5:49 p.m.) their officers responded to an address in the 100 block of Jackson Drive. A citizen call to E911 indicated that an unresponsive female was at the residence.
Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce accepting leadership applications
MOULTRIE, Ga. – The Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce aims to cultivate the next generation of community leaders. The Chamber has announced it is now accepting applications for its prestigious leadership program. “Leadership Colquitt County applications are open right now. We are still taking applicants and we’ll be taking...
Tiny but Destructive: UGA Entomologist Discusses Thrips Research
Thrips management is an annual challenge for specialty crop producers. One University of Georgia Extension entomologist is hopeful a new insecticide will be registered in the fall to help manage the tiny but destructive pest. Stormy Sparks, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension vegetable entomologist, talked about his latest research...
Man facing 13 charges connected to Tifton car break-ins
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - A man has been charged following an investigation into car break-ins in Tifton. Around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, Tifton police officers were called to reports of attempted car break-ins along the Windsor Drive area. After an investigation, officers arrested Ni’Heim Wright and charged him...
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