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Murder Suspect on the Run: Police in Georgia searching for man wanted in deadly shooting
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Police in Georgia need your help finding a man wanted for murder. On Friday, the Columbus Police Department said officers were searching for Andrew Crowell, 20. Crowell faces charges of murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a...
Beacon opens new locations in Georgia and Texas
Beacon announced that it has opened new locations in Athens, GA and in Midlothian, TX. The new branch in Athens serves the area’s residential and commercial markets including the University of Georgia. “Our complete product catalog, including the TRI-BUILT line, is now available for customers in Athens. We are also pleased to give roofing contractors in the area access to our Beacon PRO+® app to run their businesses more efficiently,” explained Lynn France, Regional Vice President, Southeast.
GA Dems sue to overturn law allowing unlimited campaign cash, saying it ‘unfairly’ helps GOP
The lawsuit filed on Thursday asks a judge to declare a 2021 law that created leadership committees as unconstitutional because it unfairly gives unlimited fundraising powers to some people but not others.
Tech Outage: What hospitals in Southeast Georgia, the South Carolina Lowcountry have been affected?
SAVANNAH, Ga. — WJCL is reaching out to hospitals in our area to see if they have been impacted by Friday's global tech outage. Beaufort Memorial Hospital: Systems have experienced some issues. Clinical teams have implemented standard protocols to ensure patient care continues and IT teams have been working around the clock to bring computer systems back up. Patient care has not been impacted.
Lawsuit Accuses State Election Board With Meeting Illegally
A nonprofit nonpartisan watchdog group filed a lawsuit Friday charging the State Election Board with violating Georgia’s Open Meetings Act after meeting last week without legally required public notice or a quorum. The three Republicans on the five-member board gave preliminary approval during a special meeting last Friday to rules changes that would require local election officials to post daily updates on their websites and inside polling places during early voting and give poll watchers greater access on election nights while votes are being processed. ...
Street Racing Crackdown: New Georgia Law Puts The Brakes on Stunt Driving
Georgia has taken a hard stance against reckless stunt driving. As of July 1, the state has introduced severe penalties for those caught drag racing or performing similar dangerous stunts on public roads. First-time offenders will face fines ranging from $300 to $750 and a possible jail sentence of 10...
Lindenmeyr Munroe Expands Distribution Operations Into Georgia Market
The following article was originally published by Wide-format Impressions. To read more of their content, subscribe to their newsletter, Wide-Format Impressions. Lindenmeyr Munroe announces plans to expand operations into the Georgia market with an Atlanta-based distribution facility. The move into Georgia is supported with a fully stocked warehouse in Lithia...
LIST | Georgia hospitals, businesses also reportedly impacted by global IT outage
ATLANTA - It's not just flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport that are being affected by the global technology outage. Local hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices, hotels, manufacturing companies, banks and financial institutions, county and government services, and even Starbucks have been impacted. However, we've heard that Waffle House is open for business as usual.
Thunderstorms Threaten North and Central Georgia Today
Scattered thunderstorms hit North and Central Georgia this afternoon and evening, bringing potential hazards. Why It Matters: The strongest storms pose risks with frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and heavy rainfall bursts. Residents should stay vigilant. What’s Happening:. Thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Severe weather...
FEMA funds $19 million project for life-saving equipment in critical facilities in Georgia
The funding will provide 157 fixed generators, 30 portable generators, two portable pumps and one transfer switch for critical facilities that provide services and functions essential to communities, particularly during and after a disaster.
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