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Georgia doctor: With the return of fall sports, here's how to keep young athletes safe
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. — As the new school year gets underway, many students are lacing up their sneakers and hitting the field for fall sports. WJCL 22 News spoke to a doctor about how to help young athletes stay healthy and safe. Dr. Jenna Sirmans with SouthCoast Health said...
GPB evening headlines for August 23, 2024
Many Georgia Democrats gathered to watch Kamala Harris' speech as she formally accepted the party's nomination for president. Metro Atlanta Congresswoman Lucy McBath spoke about gun violence as she followed other Georgians on the stage at the DNC. Savannah's district attorney is dropping charges against six people after two police...
Summer jobless rates increase as labor force grows
More local workers are seeking unemployment benefits, according to the latest figures from the Georgia Department of Labor; however, that increase is coupled with a slight uptick in the local labor force. The summer months typically bring higher levels of unemployment as new workers flood the marketplace from schools and...
UGA’s Great Pollinator Census Taking Place Today and Saturday
This weekend, Georgians across the state will be making a difference in pollinator conservation by participating in the fourth annual Great Georgia Pollinator Census, you can be part of it. The Pollinator Census takes place today and Saturday, and it’s open to residents of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina....
Authorities: Georgia juvenile charged after online 'joke' about shooting up school
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. A juvenile is facing charges in Georgia after admitting to making a social media post threatening a school shooting. According to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, authorities were made aware Thursday of a post that read A.R. Johnson Magnet School...
Dalton Man Charged with Murder After Confessing to Killing Woman with Rock in Whitfield County
A tragic incident occurred in Whitfield County where a woman was found beaten to death with a rock. The body of Luz Divina Ramirez, aged 50, was discovered under a bridge near railroad tracks at the intersection of Willowdale Road and Crow Valley Road. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office stated that on August 21 they performed a welfare check where they found Ramirez deceased. Upon examining the scene, they uncovered multiple blows to her head and face were inflicted using a large rock.
Amid fears of a November crisis, states have legal mechanisms to ensure votes get certified
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat’s free national newsletter here.New rules in Georgia governing how local officials finalize vote totals have some election watchdogs worried that loyalists of former President Donald Trump could trigger a crisis if he loses the state in November, by abusing their authority to delay or avoid certifying results.Election experts say they’re confident that the system’s checks and balances will quash those efforts and that each state has the legal authority to force members of county election boards to fulfill their duty...
Georgia Destination Named The 'Safest' City In The Entire State
When it comes to finding a place to live, safety is a top priority for most. Researching crime data, exploring different neighborhoods and checking in with locals are common practices that you may utilize all to ensure that you and your family feel as safe and secure as possible. According...
Harris has South Asian American voters in swing state Georgia fired up
ATLANTA — Indian American voters in Georgia are charged up, volunteering and donating this election cycle. The reason is simple: Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make history Thursday night as the first South Asian American and Black woman to accept a major party’s presidential nomination in the U.S.
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