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Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a cooler than average 2024 fall season is ahead for Georgia
Don't fear, the days of sweltering heat won't last too much longer. The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a cooler than average fall this year for Georgia. The publication also says the northwest section of Georgia will see above average amounts of rain. ...
Katie Janness murder: What we know 3 years after Piedmont Park stabbing
ATLANTA - Sunday marks the grim anniversary of the brutal killing of Katherine Janness and her partner's dog Bowie near one of the entrances to Atlanta's Piedmont Park. The crimes shocked Atlanta, leading many residents to be concerned for their safety in one of the city's biggest parks and renewed calls for more security.
Nick Saban gives his take on Georgia's 2024 defense
Georgia has fielded the nation's No. 9, 2, No. 2, and No. 3 defense over the last four years, finishing last season fifth in scoring defense. An improvement is possible this season. Speaking at SEC Media Days last week, Nick Saban discussed why Georgia's defense has a chance to once again be elite.
Alabama nurse, mother of six, killed in Georgia crash
An Alabama woman died Wednesday afternoon following a collision with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 20 in Georgia. Brandy Rodgers, 39, of Oxford, died in the crash at 4:02 p.m. Wednesday. The Georgia State Patrol said Rodgers was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. According to a GoFundMe page...
GNTC HOLDS BASIC POST CERTIFICATION CLASS GRADUATION
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):. Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun on July 22 to honor 12 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class #BPC1-2024-07. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is...
Juvenile Justice welcomes new correctional officers
DECATUR – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice held a graduation ceremony for 44 newly trained Juvenile Correctional Officer cadets recently at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. The cadets, which includes two Albany natives, have joined the ranks of other JCOs at DJJ secure facilities across the state. “Juvenile Correctional Officers help provide a safe environment to ...
Trump-friendly panel shapes Georgia’s election rules at long, often chaotic meetings
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia State Election Board, which once toiled in relative obscurity, now hosts raucous meetings where public comment spans several hours and attendees regularly heckle its members. The shift highlights how election administration has become increasingly scrutinized and politicized, particularly in Georgia and other states that...
The Little Sober Bar to Open in Canton This Fall
The Little Sober Bar is growing, with a brick-and-mortar location planned for this fall. The Woodstock-based mobile, non-alcoholic bar announced it will be opening a retail location at 160 Lee St. Suite A in Canton, scheduled for September. The space will have a diverse selection of non-alcoholic beverages, including alcohol-free spirits and wines to beers and unique mixers. ...
Meet the Principal: Mark Vance of Creekview HS!
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and this month we’ll be introducing you to each of our school district’s new Principals. Please help us celebrate Principal Mark Vance, who this school year will lead Creekview High School!. Creekview High School’s new Principal is very well known in the school...
Georgia companies deconstruct buildings instead of demolishing them
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. At the Re:Purpose Savannah warehouse on the city’s east side, staff and volunteers spent a recent morning unloading wooden panels from a pickup truck, reglazing old windows and using a metal detector to find and pull out nails in used wood.
Georgia leaders reflect on the success of the Certified Peer Specialist movement
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new documentary will chronicle the last 25 years of the Certified Peer Specialist movement. From Stigma to Strength: Georgia is the Birthplace of the Certified Peer Specialist Movement will premiere at a special event on Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Carter Center in Atlanta.
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