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Is it legal to collect rainwater in Georgia?
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)- With mild droughts taking place all around Georgia, collecting rainwater when it does come through may sound appealing, but is it legal? In Georgia, it is legal to harvest rainwater if it is for outdoor use only. This means that harvested rainwater can be used unregulated for watering gardens and plants but […]
Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers
U.S. Representative Hank Johnson, Georgia State Senator Sonya Halpern, and State Representative Derrick Jackson held a press conference in Atlanta during the Republican National Convention to highlight Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda and its dangerous implications for Georgians, from women’s reproductive rights to Social Security and Medicare, and our democracy. What is Project 2025 and […] The post Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Bryan County officials address concerns of ‘toxic workplace’ from former employee
BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – The work environment within the Bryan County Fire and Emergency Services is being called into question after several claims on social media made by a former employee. “Bryan County has had a long history of discriminatory and unfair practices,” Joel Paskauskas III said. Paskauskas, with the county since January 2022, was […]
'Reporter' who ran with Tom Hanks across Beaufort bridge still getting paid 30 years later
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Juan Singleton now works as the public information officer for the City of Hardeeville. But you may recognize him as 'Hannibal Reporter' from the iconic bridge scene in 'Forrest Gump.'. "I had one line," Singleton said. "And it was, 'Are you running for the homeless?'" While...
Savannah police employee logs nearly 3,900 overtime hours she didn't work, records show
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A WJCL 22 Investigation has uncovered how a Savannah police employee logged nearly 3,900 overtime hours in what the chief calls an “egregious theft of taxpayer money.”. Tiffany Welch-Nealy was an administrative assistant at SPD’s southside precinct, until she was fired in March. In...
Former Savannah Fire employee alleges racial discrimination in new civil lawsuit against city
Former Savannah Fire Department (SFD) Battalion Chief Jeffrey Croslen filed a civil lawsuit in federal court against the City of Savannah and SFD Chief Elzie Kitchen that claims he was passed over for an assistant chief position, partially due to racial discrimination. In the suit, filed on July 10, Croslen claims that Kitchen ultimately terminated his employment in retaliation for raising concerns about SFD’s promotional process and SFD’s tendency to “stifle dissent.” ...
Boarded up buildings in downtown Savannah set to be transformed into hotels and housing
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Rhino Collective, a group known for restaurants, has purchased several downtown buildings, but not all for dining. Metropolitan Planning Commission CEO Melanie Wilson said the collective's plans are to turn the buildings into housing, which could help with the demand in downtown Savannah. "I think...
Jagged Edge singer Brandon Casey hospitalized with broken neck, ribs, and skull
Jagged Edge's Brandon Casey is recovering from a horrific car crash. Casey, who fronts the R&B group with his twin brother, Brian Casey, posted on social media this week that he's recovering in the trauma center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after sustaining extensive injuries on Thursday. "After bein...
Beer Festival, Water Festival, Shrimp Fest: 10 events in and around Savannah this weekend
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above file video:May River Shrimp Fest 2023. This weekend has a lot in store for you in and around Savannah. Check out these 10 events that range from festivals to an exclusive dining event. Beaufort Water Festival. When: July 12-21 Where: Waterfront Park. Price: Free to...
Update: Missing South Carolina teen found safe
ANDREWS, S.C. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Update: He has been found safe. Initial report: Authorities in South Carolina need your help finding a missing teenage boy. According to the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office, Dontavias Dollard, 16, was reported as a runaway by his family. He was last...
Brooklet prepares for new housing developments
BROOKLET, Ga. (WTOC) - The small city of Brooklet is preparing for massive growth in their population with new housing. Brooklet city officials have plans to annex two massive housing developments in the heart of the small town. Brooklet Mayor Gwinnett says this is the biggest project this city has...
Two more Georgia Southern home game times announced
Georgia Southern has announced two more game times for home football games this fall at Allen E. Paulson Stadium, as released Monday. The Eagles and Marshall will kick off at 6pm Oct. 12, and Georgia Southern and James Madison will kick off at 4pm a week later, on Oct. 19. Both of these kick times could change if one of the Sun Belt Conference's television partners pick up the game when the selection window opens 12 days before kick. If neither game is selected, they will be streamed through an ESPN platform. The Marshall game serves as the Hall of Fame contest and the Tackling for a Cure game. JMU will serves as the Homecoming game. Seven of the Eagles' game times are now announced, and the full schedule can be found here. Tickets can be purchased at GSEagles.com/Tickets.
List | Impacts around Central Georgia from Crowdstrike tech disruptions
MACON, Ga. — People and businesses from around the world suffered setbacks Friday morning, as computer systems using Microsoft went offline following a defect in an update with the IT security company CrowdStrike. Many of these disruptions have continued throughout the day, as many businesses are affected. CrowdStrike President...
Georgia Democrats sue to overturn law allowing unlimited campaign cash, saying GOP unfairly benefits
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Democrats are suing to overturn the ability of Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and others to raise unlimited political contributions and spend them on behalf of any political cause. The Democratic Party of Georgia on Thursday filed suit against the governor in federal court in Atlanta. The lawsuit asks a judge to declare that a 2021 […]
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