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Law enforcement on high alert for speeding drivers during ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’
From Local 3 News: To combat aggressive driving, Georgia and Tennessee law enforcement agencies kicked off the 8th annual 'Operation Southern Slow. From Local 3 News: To combat aggressive driving, Georgia and Tennessee law enforcement agencies kicked off the 8th annual ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ Monday morning in Ringgold.
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site
The historic Ebenezer Baptist Church on Auburn Avenue is one of 11 Civil Rights Movement sites that could potentially be added the UNESCO World Heritage List. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced in a press release that she has authorized the National Park Service to prepare a nomination for sites in Alabama, Arkansas, […] The post Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Georgia Chamber Hosts Future of Small Business Summit
Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark polling Future of Small Business summit attendees on their business needs. (Georgia Chamber) Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the Future of Small Business summit, designed to equip small businesses with the tools they need for their future success. The Atlanta BeltLine served as presenting sponsor of the Future of Small Business summit. Around 100 people attended the Future of Small Business summit, which was held at the headquarters of Invesco.
Nuclear reactor taken offline in Georgia due to ‘valve issue’
One of the two nuclear reactors at Georgia’s Plant Vogtle has been taken offline due to a “valve issue”. The announcement came roughly a week after Unit 3 of the reactor was powered down, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Georgia Power did not immediately...
4-way stop coming to Highway 80
EMANUEL COUNTY, Ga. (WFXG) - Changes are coming to major highway in Twin City near Swainsboro. Starting Monday, July 29, the intersection of SR 26/US 80 and SR 121, located between Twin City and Portal, GA, will go from a 2-way stop to a 4-way. Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)...
Heat continues...potential for heavy rain lurking for late week
A couple more hot and humid days are expected this weekend before increased rain chances return. Rain chances are set to jump later this week as a weak cold front dips into Georgia and the Carolinas. The front will help to produce more numerous showers and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday....
How many postal workers in Georgia were attacked by dogs? Here's what the data shows — and how it compares to the nation
MACON, Ga. — Dogs and postal workers have long had a tumultuous relationship. But in an effort to raise awareness of the risks postal workers face each day, the United States Postal Service shares data about dog attacks against postal workers in the U.S. each year. While their campaign...
Georgia technology leader Lee Herron dies of cancer
One of the longest-serving technology leaders in Georgia, Lee Herron, has died after a long battle with cancer. On March 31, Herron retired from the Georgia Research Alliance, where he served for 16 years in various roles. When he retired, he was serving as GRA’s senior vice president, and he was leading the Greater Yield Initiative, which nurtures promising agricultural technologies to boost Georgia’s farm and agribusiness industries.
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