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Election deniers in key states are newly empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local election offices, which […]
Armed robbery on Crest Club Drive in Valley
On Monday at approximately 12:15 A.M., officers of the Valley Police Department were called to the 1300 block of Crest Club Drive in reference to a robbery. Officers met with the victim, a 32-year-old man from Valley. He stated that he was walking to his apartment between 11:45 P.M. and 12:00 A.M. when he was […] The post Armed robbery on Crest Club Drive in Valley appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Georgia Dems demand governor remove three election board members
(The Center Square) — A group of Georgia elected officials has joined a coalition that includes civil rights leaders and clergy members to demand the governor remove three State Election Board members over what they see as violations of state law. Last week, state Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes, D-Lawrenceville, said her office delivered a letter to the office of Republican Gov. Brian Kemp asking him to remove Janice Johnston, Janelle King and Rick Jeffares from the board, saying they violated its code of ethics and...
A Georgia Red Lobster is closing — right up the road from Central Georgia: reports
JONESBORO, Ga. — Another Georgia Red Lobster is closing its doors, bankruptcy filings suggest, and it is right up the road from Central Georgia. Off of exit 233 on I-75, the Jonesboro Red Lobster is set to permanently close on Aug. 31, according to a CNN report. Pointing to recent filings in the company's ongoing bankruptcy case, they are "rejecting their lease" and closing the restaurant on Sunday.
National severe weather forces Red Cross blood supply to further diminish
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby and other major storms around the country have left The American Red Cross suffering from a diminished blood supply. Severe weather in the past few weeks has forced the cancellation of nearly 60 blood drives around the country. According to The American Red Cross, annually, […]
Are You Working Too Hard?: Georgia Ranks Among Top Hardest-Working States
Georgia’s reputation for hard work is solidified in WalletHub’s latest report, which ranks the state 13th among the hardest-working in America. But while the data shows the dedication of Georgians, it also raises questions about whether the state’s workers are sacrificing too much in the process. The...
Carolina Handling supports hunger relief organizations with equipment giveaway
In celebration of Carolina Handling’s 58 years in business in 2024, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based intralogistics company has awarded 58 motorized pallet jacks to hunger relief organizations throughout the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama. Carolina Handling launched its 58 for 58 pallet jack giveaway on May 1 with a new...
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