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Man, 41, killed in shooting on East Chapman Street in Augusta
An Augusta man is dead after a fatal shooting early Thursday on East Chapman Street in Augusta. Willie Lee Gonder, 41, of the 700 block of East Chapman Street, was shot at least once and pronounced dead, according to a news release from the Richmond County Coroner's Office. Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded...
Georgia To Allow State Funding To Teach AP Black Studies After Growing Outrage
A Georgia State superintendent has changed his tune and will allow the state to pay districts to teach a new AP course in Black Studies. The post Georgia To Allow State Funding To Teach AP Black Studies After Growing Outrage appeared first on NewsOne.
Three on News 3: Alabama lawmakers on prison change, New Georgia 2024 election poll, Local hair salon helps women with alopecia
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our digital exclusive series, “Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. TODAY’S STORIES:
Electric ‘air taxis’ built in GA could offer a rideshare option in big cities. Here’s when
A billion-dollar company wants to replace taxis and rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft with an electric helicopter service, and they plan to make the choppers in Georgia. California-based air taxi tech company Archer Aviation will soon manufacture its electric helicopters, which they call “eVTOL’s” — electric vertical take off and landing — in Covington.
Environmentalists ask state PSC to pause Georgia Power’s plan to use more natural gas
Atlanta resident Jean Millkey told state regulators Wednesday she has come to grips with her belief that Georgia Power is probably not acting in the best interests of its customers who continue to see their electric bills rise. She spoke to the Georgia Public Service Commission on Wednesday as the five-member panel held a certification […]
Deli meat outbreak hits before students return to school
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Two cases of Listeria have been reported in Georgia according to the CDC. The outbreak has been reported in 12 states, including Georgia with 28 deaths. News 3 spoke with a local infection preventionist who says listeria is common and the CDC and local health agencies identify an outbreak once or […]
Construction On Georgia’s Largest Buc-ee’s Has Begun
After breaking ground in January, construction has finally begun on what will be Georgia’s biggest Buc-ee’s. The project, located off I-95 near Brunswick, is hard to miss if you’re traveling along the Georgia coast. According to Savannah Morning News, Buc-ee’s is currently building a 74,000 square-foot location with 120 fuel pumps, making it the largest location in the state. The new Brunswick location will surpass Georgia’s two other Buc-ee’s (in Fort Valley and Adairsville) by more than 20,000 square feet.
Lawmakers call for Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission challenge end
(The Center Square) — A superior court judge has denied a request to prohibit the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission from moving forward with its work while a lawsuit challenging its authority proceeds. Following Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker's ruling, two leading Republican state lawmakers are calling on Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney Sherry Boston, Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jonathan Adams and Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jared Williams to drop their challenge. ...
From one box to another: Criminal history questions on Georgia job applications
ATLANTA — Applying for a job can be tough as the competition for a role is fierce, with every person trying to stand out. For some applicants, they’re worried that checking a single box could be all the potential employer is judging them on. This is the reality...
Big Lots closing more than 30 stores, these 2 in Augusta area
If you're a fan of Big Lots, you may want to visit them sooner rather than later. In a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the retail chain announced it would close 35 to 40 stores across the U.S. while opening three new ones. While they did not name specific locations, the...
UGA leads several Georgia universities in liquor law arrests since 2020—And by a wide margin
The University of Georgia has recorded the highest number of liquor law violation arrests combined over a three year span compared to several other major universities in the state. According to the most recently released Clery reports, UGA had a total of 193 arrests for liquor law violations from 2020 to 2022, significantly outpacing its peers. ...
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