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US suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia after passage of foreign agent law that sparked protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday suspended $95 million in U.S. assistance to Georgia after its parliament adopted legislation related to foreign agents that critics say was inspired by a Russian law used to crack down on political dissent and that sparked weeks of mass protests. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that he had decided to pause the Georgian aid, which would directly benefit the government, as the result of a review of assistance that he ordered in May after the law passed. He said he took the action in response to “anti-democratic” actions the government has taken. The U.S. has also already imposed visa bans on a number of Georgian politicians and law enforcement officials for suppressing free speech, particularly voices in favor of Georgia’s integration with the West. “The Georgian government’s anti-democratic actions and false statements are incompatible with membership norms in the EU and NATO,” Blinken said in a statement released as he was flying from Singapore to Mongolia at the end of a six-nation tour of Asia.
Senate Begins Investigation Into Abuse Of Pregnant Women in Prison
A tearful Georgia woman told a U.S. Senate subcommittee a harrowing story Wednesday of giving birth while serving a five-year sentence in a state prison. Jessica Umberger, who now serves as a care navigator for the Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative in Atlanta, said she was forced to undergo a Cesarean section against her will because she had had one 18 years earlier. She gave birth to a daughter, Jordan, in August 2018 at the state Department of Corrections’ Helms facility in Atlanta. ...
Georgia mother encourages parents to stay hopeful despite their child’s diagnosis
SHARPSBURG, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Georgia mom is using her son’s story to encourage parents to stay hopeful. Kholson Smith was born with severe heart defects. He’s had three open heart surgeries and countless other procedures. His last surgery was when he was almost four years old. Today, Kholson is eight. He golfs, skateboards, and runs — a life doctors were unsure he would ever get.
Stacey Abrams cuts off CNN’s Kaitlan Collins: ‘You’re repeating disinformation’
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams challenged CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on Tuesday, accusing the host of spreading “disinformation” after she challenged the Democrat on her refusal to concede the 2018 election. Abrams narrowly lost the 2018 gubernatorial race to Gov. Brian Kemp (R) and refused to concede,...
Portions of NWGA Could Reach Heat Index Values Of 108 Thursday
Northwest Georgia is under a heat advisory Thursday and the heat index could reach as high as 108 degrees because of the temperature coupled with high humidity. According to the National Weather Service, the heat advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday. It’s going to stay hot with a chance of rain through next week. ...
Georgia Dugout Club names Jefferson coaching legend to Hall of Fame
Tommy Knight retired as Jefferson High School’s baseball coach two years ago, but he can’t seem to stay away from the field. “I didn’t miss a home game last year and probably saw three-fourths of the away games,” said Knight, who helped new coach Kyle Hardy (a former player and assistant coach at...
Biden taps judicial nominees for New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Washington
WASHINGTON (CN) — President Joe Biden announced five judicial nominations Wednesday for federal courts in New York, Georgia and Pennsylvania and to fill two seats at the District of Columbia Superior Court. With the latest round picks, the 53rd of his administration, Biden has nominated a total 254 people...
Starlight fireworks event set for Aug. 17
The University of North Georgia (UNG) invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to the annual Starlight Celebration and fireworks event, set for Aug. 17 at UNG's Gainesville Campus. "We can't wait to celebrate the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year with one of our signature events," UNG President Michael...
President and CEO of Georgia Piedmont YMCA, to be guest speaker at TRIAD Friday
Attendees will get an update on the new Walton YMCA being built in Monroe. Angie Putman, President and CEO of Georgia’s Piedmont YMCA, is the guest speaker at the August TRIAD meeting on Friday, Aug.2, 2024 in the community room at the Retreat at Loganville. She will be giving an update and information on the new Walton YMCA that is currently under construction in Monroe.
New medical office opening as Athens tries to keep up with increasing demand for medical spaces
The grand opening of a new medical office in Oconee County next week highlights the growing demand for medical office spaces in the area. The building, located in Resurgence Park at 1715 Resurgence Dr., Watkinsville, spans 27,762 sq. ft., with 9,201 rentable sq. ft. still available. ...
Clarke County schools implement 'No Phone Zones'. What it means for students
The Clarke County School District is implementing 'No Phone Zones' for the 2024-25 school year that begins on Thursday. The policy is put in place to 'improve student engagement, decrease distractions, and overall, improve the educational experience in our classrooms,' a CCSD Facebook post said. ...
Athens-Clarke County Police Department investigates fatal car crash
Gustavo Guerra Martinez, 40, was transported to a local hospital after his 2005 Toyota Tundra struck a tree on Wednesday, July 31, at approximately 9:04 a.m. Athens-Clarke County Police Department officers responded to the 400 block of Fowler Drive to find the unresponsive driver following the single-vehicle accident. The officers began life-saving efforts, but Guerra died in the hospital from his injuries. This is the fifth fatal crash in Athens-Clarke County in 2024.
Louisiana man accused of abducting 12-year-old Leicester girl caught during traffic stop
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A Louisiana man accused of taking a 12-year-old North Carolina girl from her home is in custody after deputies in Georgia found the pair during a routine traffic stop. The Hall County Sheriff's Office said 18-year-old Kenton Jesus Enamorado Ventura was stopped along Interstate 985,...
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