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Three Georgians Sentenced for $11 Million PPP Fraud Scheme During COVID-19
Teldrin Foster, John Gaines, and Carla Jackson have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to steal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 23 individuals have been convicted and sentenced in connection with the fraudulent scheme. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan stated, “Foster,...
Georgia Wildlife Federation earns four-star rating from Charity Navigator
COVINGTON – The Georgia Wildlife Federation has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, recognizing its strong financial health, accountability, and transparency. The rating, maintained since 2016, designates GWF as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, signifying the effective use of donations based on Charity Navigator’s criteria. Charity Navigator is the largest and most utilized independent charity evaluator in the U.S., providing unbiased information to more than 11 million donors annually since 2001. ...
Underwater robots used to detect North Atlantic Right Whale
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Researchers at the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography are using these underwater robots along with Artificial Intelligence to better track the critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. The technology is new here in the Southeast and it’s already showing signs of promise. “This is Angus.”. 5...
SCSO, TPD, GSP respond to two local incidents this morning
WNEG News is reporting this morning on two incidents involving law-enforcement officials this morning. In one incident around 10 AM this morning, a vehicle pursuit that reportedly began in the area of The Pointe Church, skirted the Walmart parking lot and ended up in the Home Depot parking lot, resulted in a SCSO vehicle apparently being struck and having to be towed from the location. Also, two Toccoa Police officers received injuries from glass when the window of their patrol vehicle was broken during the attempt to subdue the suspect.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones applauds Hickman and Georgia Reads campaign
Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement in support of the Georgia Council on Literacy launching the “Georgia Reads Campaign” earlier this week. “I want to commend Senator Billy Hickman for sponsoring Senate Bill 211, which established the Georgia Council on Literacy and enabled critical initiatives like this to begin,” said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. “By working with the Council, organizations like the Georgia Municipal Association and the Share the Magic Foundation, will further encourage community engagement in our goal to improve literacy outcomes for all of Georgia’s students. Literacy is an essential skill for the future success of our children and our...
Pharmacy professor named Faculty Member of the Year by Georgia Pharmacy Association
Dr. Christine Klein, clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice and vice chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice for Experiential Education at Mercer University, has been honored as the Georgia Pharmacy Association (GPhA) Faculty Member of the Year. The award was presented at the organization’s annual convention earlier this month.
Threaded Fasteners Acquires Georgia Business
Mobile-based Threaded Fasteners, Inc. has acquired Ricco Fasteners of Thomasville, Georgia. The move marks the 17th branch of Threaded Fasteners, which is owned entirely by its 350 employees and maintains more than $16 million worth of inventory. Threaded Fasteners said the integration of Ricco Fasteners will enable it to expand its current product offerings in Georgia as it continues to invest in additional locations across the U.S. “Together, we plan to utilize the current wide range of Ricco’s inventory and manufacturing capabilities to further expand our product offerings to the Thomasville and greater Georgia area,” said Jerrad Douberly, chief operating officer of Threaded Fasteners.
Immigrants In Georgia Detention Centers To Face Legal Aid Shortage
Immigrants in Georgia's detention centers will soon find it difficult to get lawyers to help them in immigration court, making it harder for many to avoid deportation. Legal and advocacy group the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) announced earlier this month that it will stop providing legal help to detained migrants in Georgia, which they have been doing since 2017, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
Georgia Bar honors Columbia County DA Bobby Christine for work with military
The State Bar of Georgia Military/Veterans Law Section recently honored Columbia Judicial Circuit District Attorney Bobby L. Christine, of Evans, with the Marshall-Tuttle Award. The Marshall-Tuttle Award is presented annually to a lawyer who provides outstanding legal assistance to service members and veterans, according to a news release from the...
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