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Severe Weather Coverage (July 20)
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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...
‘Crying out, banging on doors’ | Psychologist recalls visit to 'harshest' prison in Georgia: the Special Management Unit
MACON, Ga. — A federal judge held the Georgia Department of Corrections in contempt of court in April after failing to correct “draconian” conditions at the system’s highest-level – and "harshest" – prison: the Special Management Unit in Jackson. But nearly seven years earlier,...
LIST | Georgia hospitals, businesses also reportedly impacted by global IT outage
ATLANTA - It's not just flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport that are being affected by the global technology outage. Local hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices, hotels, manufacturing companies, banks and financial institutions, county and government services, and even Starbucks have been impacted. However, we've heard that Waffle House is open for business as usual.
FEMA funds $19 million project for life-saving equipment in critical facilities in Georgia
The funding will provide 157 fixed generators, 30 portable generators, two portable pumps and one transfer switch for critical facilities that provide services and functions essential to communities, particularly during and after a disaster.
Former Trump political director, now a Georgia Congressional candidate offers insight on tonight’s speech
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Former President Donald Trump is expected to make it official tonight and accept the Republican Party’s nomination at the top of the 2024 presidential ticket. That will happen at the National Convention in Milwaukee. And it comes just five days after Trump survived an assassination attempt. Georgia 3rd Congressional District Republican […]
Soddy Daisy Man Arrested, Charged in 2020 Homicide
HAMILTON COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside the 12th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the Soddy Daisy Police Department, and the Dayton Police Department, have arrested and charged a man in connection with a 2020 homicide.
City of Chattanooga opens Lupton Mills Meadow, transforming eyesore into ecological haven
LUPTON CITY, Tenn. — A years-long effort to transform property in one Chattanooga neighborhood from industrial to pastoral is now complete. The Lupton Mills Meadow opened Saturday, and it sits at the former site of Lupton Mills in the Lupton City community. Features of the park include a 12-acre...
The Trash Pandas will be ‘there for you’ during Friends night
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Rocket City Trash Pandas are set to host ‘Friends’ night for their Friday game. Friday, July 26 is ‘Friends’ night at Toyota Field. The Trash Pandas are set to wear specialty jerseys inspired by the iconic purple door against the Chattanooga Lookouts at 6:35 p.m.
Tennessee won’t remove people from voting rolls for not proving citizenship
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new letter has been sent to thousands of Tennessee voters after a notice last month was criticized as possible voter intimidation. The June notice said voters had to prove they are a U.S. citizen or request to be removed from the voter roll. It also warned the registered voters that they would go to jail for up to two years for voting illegally.
Expect competitive weights at Junior/High School Championships at Chickamauga
DAYTON, TN — For the second time, Chickamauga Lake will welcome some of the best youth anglers from across the country to compete in the Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by Bill Dance Signature Lakes as well as the Bassmaster Junior National Championship. Elite Series pro Jacob Foutz expects both tournaments to produce big bass.
Blue Angels To Return To Wings Over North Georgia in 2025
For the second year in a row, the Wings Over North Georgia air show will not take place due to construction on the main runway at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, however, the air show organizers recently announced that the Blue Angels will headline the show in 2025. The Blue Angels have not been at the airshow since 2021, but have headlined the event several times in the past. ...
Georgia picked to win SEC title in 2024 preseason media poll
Released on Friday afternoon, the Georgia Bulldogs have been picked to win the 2024 SEC football title in the preseason media poll. The poll was taken from numerous media members at the SEC media days earlier this week. In all, the Bulldogs received 165 points to win the title, and were followed next by the Texas Longhorns with 27 points. The Alabama Crimson Tide finished third with 12 points, while the Ole Miss Rebels, Vanderbilt Commodores, LSU Tigers, and South Carolina Gamecocks all had under 10 points as well. Georgia also had 3,330 points to sit atop the predicted order of finish, with Texas once again following behind with 3,041 in second, meaning that the media predicts the Bulldogs and Longhorns to meet in the SEC title game later this season. Alabama sat in third with 2,891 points. In addition to the media poll, preseason All-SEC teams were also chosen this past week at SEC media days, with Georgia leading all teams with six total First Team selections. 2024 FOOTBALL MEDIA POLL @GeorgiaFootball (🏆), @TexasFootball predicted to meet in 2024 #SECChampionship by a vote of the media covering #SECMD24 🔗 https://t.co/vXZkOyTLS8 pic.twitter.com/EuyYsYG2is — Southeastern Conference (@SEC) July 19, 2024
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