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Promised Land Farm announces passing of longtime owner Robert Johnson
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Promised Land Farms in Port Wentworth announced that one of their longtime owners and operators, Robert Johnson, passed away on Saturday. Johnson, affectionately known as ‘Uncle Bob’, was a revered Elder in his church and a cherished figure in the Savannah community.
For nearly 1.4M Georgians, affording rent means you need to work 3.5 full-time, minimum wage jobs
The 2024 “Out of Reach” report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says that not only is Georgia the 20th highest housing wage requirement in the country, but that to afford an apartment, you may need to work as many as 3.5 full-time jobs.
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site
The historic Ebenezer Baptist Church on Auburn Avenue is one of 11 Civil Rights Movement sites that could potentially be added the UNESCO World Heritage List. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced in a press release that she has authorized the National Park Service to prepare a nomination for sites in Alabama, Arkansas, […] The post Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Law enforcement on high alert for speeding drivers during ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’
From Local 3 News: To combat aggressive driving, Georgia and Tennessee law enforcement agencies kicked off the 8th annual 'Operation Southern Slow. From Local 3 News: To combat aggressive driving, Georgia and Tennessee law enforcement agencies kicked off the 8th annual ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ Monday morning in Ringgold.
Georgia Chamber Hosts Future of Small Business Summit
Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark polling Future of Small Business summit attendees on their business needs. (Georgia Chamber) Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the Future of Small Business summit, designed to equip small businesses with the tools they need for their future success. The Atlanta BeltLine served as presenting sponsor of the Future of Small Business summit. Around 100 people attended the Future of Small Business summit, which was held at the headquarters of Invesco.
Nuclear reactor taken offline in Georgia due to ‘valve issue’
One of the two nuclear reactors at Georgia’s Plant Vogtle has been taken offline due to a “valve issue”. The announcement came roughly a week after Unit 3 of the reactor was powered down, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Georgia Power did not immediately...
Heat continues...potential for heavy rain lurking for late week
A couple more hot and humid days are expected this weekend before increased rain chances return. Rain chances are set to jump later this week as a weak cold front dips into Georgia and the Carolinas. The front will help to produce more numerous showers and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday....
How many postal workers in Georgia were attacked by dogs? Here's what the data shows — and how it compares to the nation
MACON, Ga. — Dogs and postal workers have long had a tumultuous relationship. But in an effort to raise awareness of the risks postal workers face each day, the United States Postal Service shares data about dog attacks against postal workers in the U.S. each year. While their campaign...
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