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Democrats sue Kemp over leadership committee law
(The Center Square) — Georgia Democrats have filed a federal lawsuit against Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, saying a measure he signed three years ago that allows him to effectively "sidestep" campaign finance restrictions. Kemp signed Senate Bill 221 into law in May 2021. Under the so-called "LC Law," some politicians can chair leadership committees and receive contributions from their members or supporters. Democrats contend the law violates the U.S. Constitution's...
Construction underway on Georgia's largest Buc-ee's, opening slated for summer 2025
The wait won't be much longer on Georgia getting a new Buc-ee's. Construction has started on the Brunswick location on Georgia 99 at the I-95 exit. It's being built by J. Raymond Construction out of Florida. Media coordinator Crissy Gonzales said via email that the Buc-ee's has a tentative opening date of June 2, 2025. However, that date is subject to change.
Georgia football’s all-time record against every team in the SEC
The Red River Rivalry is coming to the SEC and Georgia has to deal with one-half of it in 2024. The Bulldogs have a trip to Austin to face the Longhorns in Week 8 and have only beaten Texas once in program history. Georgia now only has a winning record against 11 schools in the newly expanded 16-team conference.
Marietta Police Department Celebrates Promotion of Six Officers in Special Pinning Ceremony
The Marietta Police Department recently held a pinning ceremony to honor the promotions of six of its officers. The event, which took place on July 17, gathered approximately 125 attendees including friends, family, and colleagues. According to a press release from the City of Marietta, MPD Chief Beam led the ceremony with Deputy Chief Twaddell, underscoring the dedication these officers have shown to their community. The promoted staff includes Sergeants Mordarski and Conklin, Lieutenants Liedke and Foster, Major Mixon, and Deputy Chief Rutland.
Woman tells of life with dwarf sisters: ‘People thought I was adopted’
An average-height woman said everyone assumes she is adopted - because all three of her sisters have dwarfism. Madilyn Mazur, 29, is the third born of four siblings - but is the only one who doesn't have dwarfism. Her parents, who don't have dwarfism, had Madilyn's two older sisters, Laci...
Several GA counties to extend health department hours July 23-25
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)— Health departments within the West Central Health District are offering parents an opportunity to get their children’s required vaccines before the back-to-school rush. The vaccine event is named “Take Your Best Shot.”. Five health departments will extend their hours until 6 p.m. on July...
Athens officials look to use ARPA funds for workforce initiatives, 'impact businesses', more
Athens-Clarke County commissioners recently were briefed on a draft proposal calling for a $1.2 million outlay of federal dollars for local economic development programming. The Business Development and Workforce Support Task Force, co-chaired by Commissioners Carol Myers and Tiffany Taylor, is proposing to use the funding for seven initiatives. The...
Pair from Tifton among UGA's 40 Under 40
ATHENS -- A pair of Tifton professionals has been named to the University of Georgia's 40 Under 40 Class of 2024, a group of young alumni that includes a deputy national intelligence officer, a senior entertainment writer for Variety, an AI innovator at Microsoft, and more. Tamara Branch, the vice...
UGA Recruiting: Georgia Will Be Tough to Beat for This Elite Offensive Lineman
He told Dawgs247 – “Georgia, they’re showing what I can do for the program, what they can do for me. It’s a matter of time right now. It’s just taking it easy to see what’s going on,” he said. “Right now, they’re telling me to take my time, keep training, keep working out, doing everything, obviously keep getting stronger and faster. With the guys leaving soon, I think that opens up a spot at tackle. In the 2025 class, they don’t have any tackles. If a tackle were to come in now, they’d probably be able to come in and compete for a spot. If you have the right work ethic, you have a chance at Georgia.”
UGASports Picks Tony Taylor as Best Georgia Player in Jersey #43: Impressive Stats & Career Highlights
UGASports is counting down to the Bulldogs' 2024 season opener, selecting the best player in Georgia history to wear each jersey number. With 43 days left, Tony Taylor is chosen as the standout player for jersey #43, a linebacker from Watkinsville, Georgia, with notable stats and a successful career at Georgia.
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