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Gang Activity Prosecution Grant application scheduled to open in July
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has announced the opening of the application period for the State of Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution (GAP) Grant for July 16. The State of Georgia set aside $1,250,000 in funds from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 state budget for a competitive grant […]
All 410 public libraries in Georgia offer updated Zoo Atlanta free passes
Do you and your family want to go to Zoo Atlanta, the Atlanta History Center, or the Center for Puppetry Arts but get sticker shop at the prices? The Experience Pass Program provides free passes to those and a number of popular destinations. The Georgia Public Library Service recently announced...
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 […]
City of Valdosta names new Director of Utilities
VALDOSTA – The City of Valdosta announces the appointment of Jason W. Barnes as the new Director of Utilities for the City. The City of Valdosta is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason W. Barnes as the new Director of Utilities. Barnes, who began his career with the city in 1995 as a laborer, has progressively advanced through various roles, culminating in his promotion to Water Treatment Plant Superintendent in 2014.
Georgia Today: Peachtree Road Race; Macon firefighter shortage; SCOTUS ends Chevron Deference
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 3 edition of Georgia Today: Runners gather in Atlanta for tomorrow's Peachtree Road Race; Macon looks to boost its firefighting staff; and we'll look at how the Supreme Court may have opened the door to more partisanship in federal regulations. Peter Biello: Welcome to the...
Warner Robins man arrested after over 2 pounds of cocaine found during search of home, police say
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — A Warner Robins man was arrested on drug trafficking charges Wednesday after he was found with over two pounds of powder cocaine, according to a press release from the Warner Robins Police Department. They say Gregory Ford, 50, was arrested after a search warrant was...
Valdosta Wildcats 2024 Football Preview
We tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 Valdosta High School football team in this preview, including roster changes and what fans can expect from the Wildcats this season. 2023 Stats. Overall Record: 8-4 Points Scored: 391. Points Allowed: 262. Key Losses. Valdosta loses one of the...
Burke County candidate drops out of sheriff race
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Lewis Blanchard, a Burke County sheriff candidate, announced on Wednesday that he is ending his campaign. In a statement, Blanchard says the primary election outcome shows strong support for the current sheriff’s office and Sheriff Alfonzo Williams. “I sincerely thank everyone who supported me throughout...
Westminster Christian eighth grader leaves massive impression on varsity baseball team
David Norris got the chance to play baseball for a high school that he wasn't quite yet a part. Norris was an eighth grader at Westminster Christian Academy this past spring when he was brought up to the varsity baseball team by coach Juan Ranero as an infielder and pitcher. He was one of four eighth graders to work with the already young high school roster during the 2024 season.
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