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ATF: Illegal device that turns handguns into machine guns is now on the streets of Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. — It is an object small enough to fit in the palm of your hand but can cause fear. The device is often referred to as a “Glock Switch.”. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives warns that criminals use it to turn a semi-automatic firearm into an illegal machine gun.
Beaufort Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating early morning shooting that injured 1
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is investigating a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday and left one individual injured. Around 3:45 a.m., BCSO deputies were called to Seaside Road on Saint Helena Island for the report of shots fired. Once on scene, officers discovered a […]
Rolling Monkey's annual National Ice Cream Day Celebration is Sunday, July 21
Rolling Monkey will be hosting its annual National Ice Cream Day Celebration on Sunday, July 21st from 12-6pm. The theme this year is Christmas in July! The festivities will include: Car Show Mascot Race Santa stopping by from vacation to take photos with the kids Water Slide Trivia Small Business Giveaways Ava's Lemonade Stand Two lucky winners will receive free ice cream for a year! Rolling Monkey will also have a special Flavor of the Day, which they will be announcing on their social media this Friday, July 19, 2024. Follow the Facebook event page for updates. Rolling Monkey is located at 430 Northside Dr E #166 in Statesboro.
Georgia Chamber Hosts Future of Small Business Summit
ATLANTA – 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.
Ga. teens spend break in lab preparing for STEM careers
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A group of Georgia high schoolers are not spending their summer at the pool like many of their other friends. They are spending eight weeks in a laboratory doing chemistry research. Organizers of the program said they are gearing up for careers in STEM.
Have you seen her? Police in Georgia searching for 14-year-old girl not seen in more than a year
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Above video: Your Tuesday headlines. Police in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenage girl. Taylor Brown, 14, disappeared back on February 6, 2023 after last being seen in Columbus. The Columbus Police Department reissued a notice Tuesday in hopes of finding her. Taylor is...
Georgia Woman Triumphs in $90K Solar Panel Arbitration Victory (Video)
Georgia Woman Stuck with Defective Solar Panels Wins Arbitration Case. Stephanie Parker, a resident of Byron, Georgia, was left with an $89,000 bill for a non-functional solar panel system installed by a company that later went out of business. The company, initially known as Power Home Solar and later as Pink Energy, went bankrupt, leaving Parker to deal with the finance company, GoodLeap.
DOE announces nearly $2B to convert facilities for electric vehicles
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $1.7 billion in grants to help convert 11 shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing and assembly facilities. The facilities are across eight states – Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia – and will retool or retrofit 11 existing motor vehicle manufacturing facilities and will […] The post DOE announces nearly $2B to convert facilities for electric vehicles appeared first on Transportation Today.
Safe Streets for All Plan to address road improvement needs in Effingham County
Effingham County is scheduled to hold an open house from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 for the Safe Streets for All Plan. The event will be held at the Clarence E. Morgan Complex Gymnasium. The goal of the meeting is to collect information regarding traffic concerns. Residents are encouraged to drop...
'Trust in His timing': Fire Chief Freddy Howell retiring from post in Bryan County
Bryan County Fire Chief Freddy Howell announced his retirement Tuesday. After more than a decade of service, Howell said his faith led him to make the decision. “I have faith in God, pray, and trust in His timing,” said Howell. “I believe it is His will for me to step away from public safety and pursue something different for a few years before retiring for good. On July 3, I completed 39 years in public safety with a government agency, and many of my colleagues have already retired or moved on to other opportunities.”
City Event | Pickleball & Tennis Court Ribbon Cutting
Join Us for the Pickleball & Tennis Court Ribbon Cutting. Mark your calendars and join us for a momentous occasion: the unveiling of our brand new Pooler Recreation Complex pickleball and tennis courts! Don’t miss out on this exciting event where you can be the first to experience our newly constructed, state-of-the-art facilities. Free play will follow the ceremony, so bring your racket and join in! Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, these courts are for everyone to enjoy.
Georgia State Law Students Shine Under the Gold Dome
Each year after the Georgia General Assembly concludes its annual legislative session, new laws go into effect on July 1. This year, the legislators closed out their 40-day odyssey of making those laws on March 28. Sine die, the Latin term assigned to the adjournment of the legislative calendar, was met with the usual frenzy of finalizing bills and the time-honored tradition of scattering the legislative chambers with shredded paper tossed about in a confetti like celebration.
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