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Groups ask court to speed up whale protections while GA's Rep. Carter pushes for delay
As coastal Georgia’s congressional representative seeks to delay expanding federal rules to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales, conservation groups on Tuesday asked a judge to expedite the process. The motion, filed in U.S. District court for the District of Columbia, asks for a Nov. 1 deadline to finalize...
King Love, a most distinguished scientist join list of 200 Tallahassee history makers
The TLH 200: Gerald Ensley Memorial Bicentennial Project is proud to announce the sixth installment of our rolling list of 200 people who laid the foundation for the growth of the civil society we find today in Tallahassee. As the city commemorates the 200th anniversary of its founding, the Tallahassee Democrat and Real Talk 93.3 have cast a wide...
Tallahassee New Year Homicide Results in Arrest of Charlie Adelson
On New Year’s Day, Tallahassee was shaken by a tragic incident, resulting in the arrest of Charlie Adelson. Charlie Adelson, linked to the well-known Adelson Institute in Tamarac, now stands accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot that ended in the death of his former brother-in-law, Daniel Markel. The incident...
New law will require transparency for red light cameras. Some Florida cities are making a killing
In the tiny city of West Miami, the sound of a red light camera shutter might as well sound like a cash register. Every month, the town of about 7,000 residents regularly snaps thousands of automated photos of people suspected of violating traffic laws. The money derived from six red light cameras amounts to more than 15% of the city’s total revenue, far higher than most other cities that run the programs.
MPD Reports: Suicide threats and mental health issues prompt welfare checks; domestic disputes
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period June 20 – 27, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the third part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Dispute Non-Violent –...
Corps of Engineers Reminds Lake Visitors – No Fireworks Permitted on Lake
Many lakefront property owners on Hartwell Lake might be planning to do their own fireworks tonight and for many, that’s become an annual tradition. But the Corps of Engineers Hartwell Lake office reminds visitors, campers, and private dock owners that using fireworks on Corps lands and waters is prohibited by long-standing regulations, according to Ranger Annette Dotson.
Piedmont Region Faces Dangerous Heat Wave, Heat Advisory in Effect for Charlotte and Surrounding Areas
A sweltering heatwave is set to firmly grip the Piedmont region of Northeast Georgia, North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, with astronomical heat index values that could soar up to 108, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Residents in Charlotte and surrounding areas are under a heat advisory effective from 11 AM until 8 PM EDT today, as the mercury is expected to climb near the century mark, combining with high humidity to produce potentially dangerous conditions. The NWS cautions that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Truck Driver Charged For Killing Three In April 2024 Crash
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ.- A 43-year-old Bridgeton, New Jersey man who was wanted after being charged in connection with running a red light that killed three people in an early April 2024, South Brunswick fatal crash was taken into custody in Georgia on Wednesday. According to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone,...
Charitable bail cap temporarily halted by federal judge ahead of new bail law taking effect
A federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of a key part of a controversial cash bail law in Georgia that was set to take effect this week. The law would have restricted individuals and advocacy organizations from posting charitable bail more than three times a year, while surety bonds, used by bail bond agents, would not be capped.
Amazon driver pulled out of van by Watkinsville man; they fight over a gun
An Amazon delivery driver and a resident of Oconee County engaged in a potentially dangerous scuffle over a handgun recently near Watkinsville. The fight occurred at about 2 p.m. June 20 along a rural dirt drive off Colham Ferry Road south of Watkinsville, according to an Oconee County sheriff’s report.
Tiny but Destructive: UGA Entomologist Discusses Thrips Research
Thrips management is an annual challenge for specialty crop producers. One University of Georgia Extension entomologist is hopeful a new insecticide will be registered in the fall to help manage the tiny but destructive pest. Stormy Sparks, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension vegetable entomologist, talked about his latest research...
Punk Rock Priests: New Film 'Parallel Love' Tells Story Of Georgia Band Luxury
Going from punk rock to the priesthood is not a common progression. Then again, Georgia band Luxury never followed the rules. A new film called Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury follows the Toccoa and Athens group through their brush with death and, eventually, three members becoming Eastern Orthodox priests. The documentary feature makes its Georgia premiere at the Plaza Theatre in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 19 and at Ciné in Athens on Thursday, June 20.
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