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Georgia Senate to Review Prison Challenges at Upcoming Atlanta Hearing
The Senate Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee is slated to convene for its second hearing on August 28 at 9:00 a.m. Taking place in Atlanta at Mezzanine I, 18 Capitol Square SW, this meeting aims to dissect the operational challenges currently faced by the Georgia Department of Corrections, specifically pertaining to the security and safety of the state's correctional facilities, as announced by the Georgia State Senate.
Election deniers in key states are newly empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local election offices, which […]
Harris-backed lawsuit challenges recent changes to Georgia’s election certification rules
A new lawsuit brought by the Democratic Party and backed by the Harris-Walz campaign was filed Monday to challenge recent changes to Georgia’s election certification rules. The lawsuit, targeting Georgia’s State Election Board, contends that “chaos” will ensue in November if a series of last-minute rule changes by the unelected panel are allowed to stand.…
A Georgia Red Lobster is closing — right up the road from Central Georgia: reports
JONESBORO, Ga. — Another Georgia Red Lobster is closing its doors, bankruptcy filings suggest, and it is right up the road from Central Georgia. Off of exit 233 on I-75, the Jonesboro Red Lobster is set to permanently close on Aug. 31, according to a CNN report. Pointing to recent filings in the company's ongoing bankruptcy case, they are "rejecting their lease" and closing the restaurant on Sunday.
National severe weather forces Red Cross blood supply to further diminish
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby and other major storms around the country have left The American Red Cross suffering from a diminished blood supply. Severe weather in the past few weeks has forced the cancellation of nearly 60 blood drives around the country. According to The American Red Cross, annually, […]
Are You Working Too Hard?: Georgia Ranks Among Top Hardest-Working States
Georgia’s reputation for hard work is solidified in WalletHub’s latest report, which ranks the state 13th among the hardest-working in America. But while the data shows the dedication of Georgians, it also raises questions about whether the state’s workers are sacrificing too much in the process. The...
Carolina Handling supports hunger relief organizations with equipment giveaway
In celebration of Carolina Handling’s 58 years in business in 2024, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based intralogistics company has awarded 58 motorized pallet jacks to hunger relief organizations throughout the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama. Carolina Handling launched its 58 for 58 pallet jack giveaway on May 1 with a new...
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