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Search for missing Georgia girl expanded to several states, including Texas
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — The search for a 12-year-old girl from Georgia who went missing more than a month ago has expanded to more than half a dozen states around the country, including Texas. The Hall County Sheriff's Office in Georgia is looking for Maria Gomez-Perez of Gainesville, Georgia,...
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.
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.
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.
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...
TPD Searching for Armed & Dangerous Fugitive After Gunfire on W. Currahee Yesterday
Toccoa Chief of Police Jimmy Mize just advised WNEG News that the second individual being sought in connection to the gunfire yesterday at Regency on W. Currahee Street has been identified as Veon Nicely, 23, of Toccoa. Felony warrants for aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime have been issued for Nicely.
Police in Georgia searching for 'armed, dangerous' suspect following shooting at hotel
Police are searching for a man they say is considered armed and dangerous after shots were fired at a Georgia hotel. According to the Toccoa Police Department, officers were called to the Regency Inn on Tuesday regarding shots being fired. Police said they saw one person running away and were...
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....
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