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Senate Begins Investigation Into Abuse Of Pregnant Women in Prison
A tearful Georgia woman told a U.S. Senate subcommittee a harrowing story Wednesday of giving birth while serving a five-year sentence in a state prison. Jessica Umberger, who now serves as a care navigator for the Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative in Atlanta, said she was forced to undergo a Cesarean section against her will because she had had one 18 years earlier. She gave birth to a daughter, Jordan, in August 2018 at the state Department of Corrections’ Helms facility in Atlanta. ...
Portions of NWGA Could Reach Heat Index Values Of 108 Thursday
Northwest Georgia is under a heat advisory Thursday and the heat index could reach as high as 108 degrees because of the temperature coupled with high humidity. According to the National Weather Service, the heat advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday. It’s going to stay hot with a chance of rain through next week. ...
Ransomware attack disables computers at blood center serving 250 hospitals in Carolinas, Florida, Georgia
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A not-for-profit blood center serving much of the southeastern United States is facing a ransomware attack, officials said Wednesday. OneBlood said the attack had disabled its information technology, forcing it to operate at a reduced capacity in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. To manage its blood supply, the blood center was […]
Georgia congressmen split party lines on Supreme Court reform
(The Center Square) – U.S. congressmen in Georgia are split on the need for judicial reform. Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson has proposed his own legislation to reform the Supreme Court, while also supporting President Joe Biden’s proposed Supreme Court constitutional amendment. Johnson sponsored two different bills in 2023 to add additional codes and rules to the Supreme Court judges. ...
Oconee deputy wounded in shooting in 2023 named South Carolina Sheriff's Deputy of Year
Wounded Oconee County Sheriff's Office Corporal Lucas Watts has received a statewide award. On July 17, Watts was named the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Deputy of the Year. Oconee...
Body discovered in Floyd County creek, police say
FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. — An unidentified body was spotted in the water in Floyd County, according to police. The Floyd County Police Department said a 911 caller reported seeing the body of a white male floating in Armuchee Creek. This is near Highway 27, just north of GA 156.
Ray's at Killer Creek and Ray's on the River Raise the Bar on Brunch
Ray's at Killer Creek and Ray’s on the River have long been celebrated for legendary steaks, classic top-tier seafood and impeccable service and have also been destinations for casually elegant weekend brunch. Ray’s at Killer Creek’s Sunday brunch buffet remains a deluxe affair with an extensive buffet and a la carte add-on dishes, while Ray’s on the River’s a la carte menu available on Saturdays and Sundays features exquisite savory and sweet options.
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT AIMS TO EDUCATE LOCALS ON GEORGIA’S NEW SCHOOL BUS LAW
(Announcement from the Rome, GA Police Department):. Did you know that Georgia has a new enhanced school bus law?. While unlawfully passing a school bus in Georgia was previously charged as a misdemeanor, as of July 1, 2024, it has been elevated to a high and aggravated misdemeanor — and the consequences will have a significant impact on your life.
Mystery after Lyft driver who agreed to drive passenger 400 miles goes missing
A Lyft driver in Georgia has disappeared after agreeing to drive a passenger 400 miles. Leonard John Beiner, 57, was working as a part-time Lyft driver in the city of Ball Ground when he was scheduled to drive a customer some 400 miles to Jacksonville, Florida, according to the Cherokee County sheriff’s office. The round trip would take approximately 12 hours.
Night Market Returns to Lake Carroll Friday
The City of Carrollton’s Night Market returns to Lake Carroll Park for the final time this summer with local vendors, food trucks, brews and live music, August 2. The park features pavilions, picnic tables, grills, an enlarged boat ramp, a wooden boardwalk, fishing platforms and a playground. It is located on North Lakeshore Drive, adjacent to the public docks area, near the dam.
Circle K offering up to 40 cents off gas on Aug. 1 to celebrate back to school
ATLANTA - Circle K is celebrating students returning to school by offering 40 cents off per gallon of gas between 4 and 7 p.m. Thursday in metro Atlanta and at over 3,100 Circle K locations across the eastern U.S. Customers can also celebrate the end of summer with more deals...
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