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State Transportation Board elects new executive leadership
ATLANTA – The State Transportation Board of Georgia elected its new executive leadership team at its monthly board meeting on held at Georgia DOT headquarters in Atlanta last week. Ann R. Purcell was named chairwoman; Jamie Boswell was named vice chairman, and Dennis McEntire was named secretary. Purcell, who resides in Chatham County, represents Georgia's 1st Congressional District and was a ...
NEW PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INITIATIVE LAUNCHED FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA, COMMUNITY INPUT SOUGHT
Media release from NWGA Charter Academy Initiative:. On Tuesday, August 20, elected officials and community leaders came together at Georgia Highlands College as the founding group unveiled plans for a transformative public charter school in northwest Georgia, aimed at providing innovative educational opportunities for local families. With over 80 public...
DPH confirms measles case in Georgia
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health announces a confirmed measles case in Georgia from an individual who was not fully vaccinated. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a metro Atlanta resident who was not fully vaccinated. The individual was exposed to measles while traveling out of the country. DPH is working to identify anyone who may have had contact with the individual while they were infectious.
John McClellan's Picks For High School Football Week 2
The weather was the top story of the opening Friday night of high school football in northwest Georgia. The rain, thunder and lightning that started shortly before or even after the scheduled kickoff of games did not stop for several hours forcing the suspension, delay or even cancellation of opening night action. There were more than the usual share of upsets and surprises as the 2024 season got underway for most area teams. ...
Regulators approve plans for new Georgia Power plants driven by rising demand
Utility regulators on Tuesday approved a plan for Georgia Power Co. to expand a power plant southwest of Atlanta. The Georgia Public Service Commission voted 5-0 for the unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co. to build three new fossil-fuel burning units at Plant Yates, near Newnan. The company has declined to...
Georgia Today: New election board rule; Legacy business grants; The Black church and dementia
LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Aug. 20 edition of Georgia Today: The state board of elections adopts a new rule critics say could delay certification; A new program offers financial assistance to Atlanta business owners; And a Georgia church makes efforts to reduce the stigma of Alzheimer's disease, and help those affected by it.
REPORT: Mental illness, suicides and drug overdoses lead preventable pregnancy-related deaths
LISTEN: A report from an organization that advocates for equity in health care ranks Georgia among the worst states for women’s health. The Commonwealth Fund says the state has several key issues to address. Georgia findings rank the state's performance on maternal and infant mortality rates, access to maternity providers and uninsured rates among pregnant women. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge has more.
Wieuca’s Insight Into the Band and New Album Truth Management
The psychedelic-tinged rock band Wieuca has always kept a platform-wearing foot firmly planted in Athens as a creative base and source of inspiration. Spanning genres from garage rock and indie punk to emo, you may never know exactly what you’re going to get sonically, but the colorful and unmistakable art of band member Will Ingram provides a solid identity for Wieuca.
Vicki Casella Appointed Human Resources Director
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) Acting Manager Niki Jones has appointed Vicki Casella as Human Resources Director. Her first day at the ACCGov Human Resources Department was August 20, 2024. Casella has over 20 years of human resources experience with most of those years in public service. Most recently, she...
Keep Oconee County Beautiful Holds Quarterly Program at Oconee County Senior Center
Keep Oconee County Beautiful Executive Director Cindy Pritchard hosts quarterly seminars at the Oconee County Senior Center focusing on a variety of topics related to litter, recycling, and beautification. During the August session, Pritchard introduced a special program for Senior Center participants that assists them with hard to recycle items, keeping these items out of landfills. For more information about Keep Oconee County Beautiful, visit www.oconeecounty.com/kocbc.
Could SEC Championship Game Come Down to "Random Draw?"
ATHENS - New Southeastern Conference, new rules. For the first time since 1991, the SEC no longer has divisions. The additions of Texas and Oklahoma to the conference have moved things around a little bit. In a season where Kirby Smart and UGA Football have to face Texas, Alabama and Ole Miss on the road, a lot of things can happen, especially ties. It is very possible that more than one team finishes at or near the top with the same record.
Classic Center Arena announces official name for hockey and concert venue
The $151 million Classic Center Arena has a name attached to it, and its a familiar one to Athens hockey lovers. Akins Ford will sponsor the Classic Center addition, with the name officially being Akins Ford Arena. Akins Ford, located in Winder, sponsored the arena in the Classic Center's Grand Hall where the...
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