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Tropics quiet for now, but Atlantic could wake up soon
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — After Hurricanes Debby and Ernesto affected parts of the United States, the Atlantic Basin has gone dormant. But, the basin could be signs of waking up. Currently, upper-level wind shear over the Main Development Region (MDR) and strong easterly winds are hampering any development for...
Democrats urge Kemp to remove State Election Board members
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp sought advice Monday from the state attorney general regarding calls to remove three GOP members of the State Election Board for approving late changes to state elections laws. Critics, including the bipartisan Democracy Defense Project, say the last-minute changes could disrupt the November elections. The board has adopted rules changes in recent weeks that, among other things, would empower local election officials to delay or...
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...
Fall Hunting Season Is Just Weeks Away
Have you ever wanted to shoot a Canada goose? Hunting season in Georgia is about to start — although you can go for an alligator right now. The dove hunting season and the early teal and Canada goose season opens Saturday, Sept. 7, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “Dove season kicks off the fall hunting season in Georgia and is a great opportunity to...
John Lewis Honored With Statue That Replaces Confederate Monument In Georgia
On Aug. 24, a new statue honoring late U.S. Congressman John Lewis was unveiled in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur. The statue replaces a former Confederate monument that once stood there. According to CNN, the John Lewis Memorial, created by Jamaican sculptor Basil Watson, was installed in Decatur Square. The square, located in front of the Historic Decatur Courthouse, features a promenade of shops and restaurants for its residents. Now, its visitors will see the 12-foot statue of the civil rights hero with his hands over his heart. Many associated him with this frequently-used gesture, indicating his love for others....
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 […]
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