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STC Students Attend National SkillsUSA Conference
(L to R): STC Cosmetology Instructor Althea Coney-Ricks, Estrella Hernandez (Nail Care model), Heavenly Mincey (Nail Care student), Findley Griner (Cosmetology student), and STC Cosmetology Instructor Linda Hairr. The state of Georgia SkillsUSA winners advanced to the national competition, which was held in Atlanta during the last week of June.
New Georgia election laws you should know about
ATLANTA — Georgia's state election board is considering new rules that could establish new procedures ahead of the November election. These rules could really change how elections work just a few weeks before people cast their votes for president. In the meantime, Georgia's latest election laws went into effect...
Raffensperger checks voting machines, pushes against political violence during election
Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says the political temperature in the United States needs to come down, before November’s presidential election.
New complaint calling on Gov. Brian Kemp to investigate State Election Board meeting
ATLANTA — Fulton County's Elections Board Chair, Cathy Woolard, has filed a complaint with Gov. Brian Kemp -- demanding an investigation into a recent State Election Board meeting. Woolard, acting as a private citizen, cited the lack of public notice and insufficient member attendance as key reasons for her...
Biden asks Congress for 5% rent increase cap
ATLANTA — Efforts to address affordable housing could soon come from the federal government. This Tuesday, the Biden administration announced a proposal to cap how much landlords could raise rent or risk losing tax breaks. Metro Atlanta realtor Alex Szemetyllo, he adds, in recent years he’s watched rent drastically...
Heat continues...potential for heavy rain lurking for late week
A couple more hot and humid days are expected this weekend before increased rain chances return. Rain chances are set to jump later this week as a weak cold front dips into Georgia and the Carolinas. The front will help to produce more numerous showers and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday....
Georgia had 111 dog attacks against postal workers in 2023. How does that compare to the rest of the U.S.?
MACON, Ga. — Dogs and postal workers have long had a tumultuous relationship. But in an effort to raise awareness of the risks postal workers face each day, the United States Postal Service shares data about dog attacks against postal workers in the U.S. each year. While their campaign...
Georgia technology leader Lee Herron dies of cancer
One of the longest-serving technology leaders in Georgia, Lee Herron, has died after a long battle with cancer. On March 31, Herron retired from the Georgia Research Alliance, where he served for 16 years in various roles. When he retired, he was serving as GRA’s senior vice president, and he was leading the Greater Yield Initiative, which nurtures promising agricultural technologies to boost Georgia’s farm and agribusiness industries.
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