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"Organized conspiracy": Experts warn Trump allies on Georgia election board are "sowing chaos"
Allies of former President Donald Trump on the Georgia state election board are stirring up chaos by passing new mandates ahead of the November election in a bid to dissuade voters and overwhelm local election officials, election experts warn. The Georgia elections board passed a handful of rule changes this...
Female Ga. inmates learn construction skills, help build houses
ATHENS, Ga. — The construction crew was waiting quietly when Jonathan Sims arrived, lumber and tools in tow. Within minutes, the work site stirred to life. Hammers pounded. Saws buzzed. And banter flowed like an open tap – a bit of sarcasm, a few boasts, a whole lot of encouraging shoutouts.
11 to 15-years-old aged juveniles arrested after robbing Hazlehurst vape shop
HAZLEHURST, Ga. (WTOC) - Juveniles aged 11 to 15-years-old have been arrested after robbing a vape shop, according to the Hazlehurst Police Department. Officers responded to The Vape Shop on 6 North Tallahassee street on August 30th just before midnight in response to an alarm. When they arrived, the front door glass had been shattered. It was also discovered that several items were stolen and later recovered. Officials reviewed video evidence, and after the investigation was completed, the juveniles were identified and arrested for burglary the following day.
A Georgia Democrat seeks to unseat an indicted Trump elector who says he only did what he was told
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — A young Georgia Democrat is raising big money from voters across the country by labeling a suburban Atlanta senate race as a chance to unseat a Republican election denier. Although incumbent Shawn Still was one of 18 people indicted alongside Donald Trump in Georgia’s Fulton...
Georgia Residents Are Less Interested in Gold Investing Than U.S. Average
Gold has long been valued as a safe-haven asset, particularly during economic instability and inflation. For thousands of years, civilizations have valued gold for its intrinsic qualities, which have made it a reliable store of wealth and the basis for currencies. Today, gold remains a key part of consumer portfolios because it holds its purchasing power even when other assets, such as stocks or real estate, may falter. In recent years, interest in gold has seen significant growth, largely driven by uncertain global economic conditions....
Flint River Fresh receives youth agriculture grant
ALBANY – Flint River Fresh has received a $25,000 grant from Archer-Daniels Midland Company through the ADM Cares program to expand its successful holistic Farm to School model focusing on agriculture and conservation education among students in southwest Georgia. The investment scales up efforts to increase agricultural skills development and environmental stewardship that will support equal ...
Sally D. Meadows Students of the Month
Sally D. Meadows Elementary School recently celebrated the Students of the Month for August. Recognized were: (Back Row (left to right): Mr. Mike Manning (SOTM sponsor), Jim Wilkerson, Aylen Mixon, Tomijah Jackson, Carley Grubbs, Ellie Wall, Jay’len Barden, Brayden Shivers, Jim Wilkerson, Colt Page, Jay’len Barden, Amelia Lewis, Jamie Mikell, Bryson Taylor, Elianna Smith, Jessa Crump, and Jase Allen; Middle Row (left to right): Joel Taylor, Bryce Boston, Jaxson Porter, John Hayes, Jaslynn Cerillo, Zy’Marlei Hooks, Landyn Wallace, Miracle Guest, Laila Middleton, Edith Phillips, and Joshua Snell; Front Row (left to right): Brayden Shivers, Kylie Johnson, Jru Brown, Rosy Abarca, Ryan Sasser, Ezekiel Mocorro, Jaycee Lowther, Jemima Ambrokio-Pedro, Nolan George, Omariyon Hunt, and Dilan Patel; Not Pictured: Angel Robinson.
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