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Georgia Republican and Democratic officials are condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday. Former Georgia insurance commissioner John Oxendine has been sentenced to more than three-and-a-half years in prison for conspiring to commit health care fraud and money laundering. Georgia paramedics are already...
Jason Aldean Dedicates ‘Try That in a Small Town’ Nashville Performance to Trump
Country star Jason Aldean turned up the political heat at his recent concert in Nashville on July 13, dedicating his controversial hit “Try That in a Small Town” to former president Donald Trump. Zach Bryan's 'The Great American Bar Scene' Tops Multiple Billboard Album Charts The singer, who has long been a vocal Trump supporter, took his admiration to new heights during the performance. In a TikTok video shared by user @susanelizabethphoto, the “Dirt Road Anthem” singer is heard saying, “What happened in Pittsburgh today with our former president, Mr. Trump, you guys know about this, right? “President Trump’s a friend of...
Atlanta airport ranked No. 1 in country for guns caught at checkpoints, TSA says
ATLANTA - The world's busiest airport is also the world's worst airport for firearms. New data from the Transportation Security Administration shows that Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport led the country with the highest number of firearms discovered at security checkpoints for 2024 so far. According to the data, TSA agents have...
Children in Tennessee Can Now be Tried as Adults for Shoplifting or Stealing a Gun, or Even Attempting
In the past, a judge in Tennessee could decide to try a child in adult court for violent or otherwise extreme offenses. But, as of July 1, under SB 2569, children 15 and older can be tried in adult court for two nonviolent offenses: shoplifting or stealing a firearm, or attempting to do so.
Congregants Return for 186th Annual Marietta Campmeeting
EAST COBB — Whenever Cheryl Lassiter pulls off of Roswell Road onto the grounds of the Marietta Campmeeting, she feels her blood pressure go down. The annual, nondenominational revival has been part of her life for the past 54 years. “I married into this. My husband’s family has been here for probably five generations,” Lassiter said. ...
Historic Athens responds to listing of UGA President’s House for sale
The University of Georgia President’s House, built in 1856, has been listed for sale, which has raised concerns from Historic Athens about the building’s future. The house, also known as the Grant-Hill-White-Bradshaw House, has served as the residence for seven UGA presidents since 1949 and was placed on Historic Athens' Places in Peril list in 2023.
Mayors Highlight Developments in Kennesaw and Acworth
KENNESAW — Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood and Kennesaw Mayor Derek Easterling sat down with Mike Linch, senior pastor of NorthStar Church, at this week’s Northwest Cobb Area Council meeting. The mayors provided updates on the latest developments in their cities, highlighting growth, community initiatives, and future projects. Performing Arts Initiatives Easterling, who moved to the city in 2003 and has been serving as mayor for nearly a decade, celebrated the...
Ground Broken On The Future Home Of The Chattanooga Lookouts
After years of public input, design work, site studies, and negotiation between private parties and local elected leaders, construction officially began today on Chattanooga’s new public multi-use stadium in the South Broad District. The future home of the Chattanooga Lookouts will redefine the city’s western gateway and spur the...
Let off the gas! 'Operation Southern Slow Down' in effect now through July 21 in Georgia
Are you one to speed when you think no one will catch you? Fair warning: This week is Operation Southern Slow Down. This is a multi-state initiative with law enforcement agencies from Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to Georgia State Patrol Capt. Michael Burns via email. The participating agencies will be increasing their presence for cracking down on speeding and aggressive driving. ...
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