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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...
Casting Call for July 31, 2024: Extra and acting roles in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA - Atlanta movie and TV productions are looking to cast roles in the next few weeks, and entertainment insider Tess Hammock has the scoop. Here are the productions Hammock shared on Good Day Atlanta that are looking for on-screen and behind-the-scenes talent. Background/Extras:. 1. An unidentified brand is looking...
Naloxone training scheduled to reverse high rate of overdoses in Atlanta
Andy Gish’s work is centered around helping people. As the director of Georgia Overdose Prevention, she teaches people how to look out for those experiencing an overdose. From 2010 to 2022, opioid-related overdose deaths in Georgia increased by 302%, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Gish told show host Rose Scott that overdoses are now starting to decrease, but there’s much more work to do.
Civil Rights Movement Freedom Riders urge younger activists to get out the vote
ATLANTA (AP) — Charles Person, one of the Civil Rights Movement’s original Freedom Riders, echoed organizers across Georgia when he urged a group of Generation Z and millenial activists to encourage young people to vote. Young leaders from across the country gathered in Atlanta at a conference organized by the New Leaders Council, a nonprofit that encourages civic engagement. They landed in the swing state at a critical moment, just days after President Joe Biden’s campaign withdrawal gave many Democrats hope for victory in November. More than 15,500 volunteers have signed onto ground efforts in Georgia in the week since Vice President Kamala Harris announced her run, her campaign said. But even among these young activists, there was a palpable feeling of uncertainty about this political moment.
Julie Chrisley Receives Resentencing Date, Leaving Future Uncertain
One month after a judge granted her appeal and vacated her seven-year sentence in the tax evasion and fraud case, Julie Chrisley is granted a resentencing date. According to PEOPLE, the Chrisley Knows Best alum is set to return to Atlanta on September 25 to receive a new sentence. The seven-year tax evasion and fraud sentencing was thrown out due to the lack of evidence.
‘It Was Traumatizing’: Outraged Georgia Family Questions How They Were Forced Out of Home at Gunpoint With No Eviction Notice, No Sheriff or Marshall and No Due Process
An Atlanta-area mother claims her family was illegally evicted at gunpoint and without a court order, while attorneys say the incident underscores a rise in […] ‘It Was Traumatizing’: Outraged Georgia Family Questions How They Were Forced Out of Home at Gunpoint With No Eviction Notice, No Sheriff or Marshall and No Due Process
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