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GA Dems sue to overturn law allowing unlimited campaign cash, saying it ‘unfairly’ helps GOP
The lawsuit filed on Thursday asks a judge to declare a 2021 law that created leadership committees as unconstitutional because it unfairly gives unlimited fundraising powers to some people but not others.
St. Marys Bridge will shut down next week for routine repairs
Routine repairs will require a daytime shutdown of U.S. 17 at the St. Marys Bridge at the Florida-Georgia border next week. That means a detour to Interstate 95 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become...
As workers train, Hyundai Metaplant salary picture takes shape
Early in the morning a lifelong Savannahnian and a military veteran commute 50 minutes in a 15-year-old SUV from Savannah to the Hyundai Metaplant, the $7.56 billion electric vehicle factory rising from amid the pine forests of rural Bryan County. The two men are among the more than 1,471 workers...
Too Polluted for Swimming: 87% of Georgia’s Rivers and Streams Are in Crisis
Georgia’s streams are in crisis. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 87.7% of Georgia’s assessed creeks, rivers, and streams are too polluted for swimming. This alarming figure far exceeds the national average, where 42.4% of assessed streams are deemed unsuitable for primary contact recreation. Creeks, Rivers, and Streams.
Is it legal to collect rainwater in Georgia?
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)- With mild droughts taking place all around Georgia, collecting rainwater when it does come through may sound appealing, but is it legal? In Georgia, it is legal to harvest rainwater if it is for outdoor use only. This means that harvested rainwater can be used unregulated for watering gardens and plants but […]
Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers
U.S. Representative Hank Johnson, Georgia State Senator Sonya Halpern, and State Representative Derrick Jackson held a press conference in Atlanta during the Republican National Convention to highlight Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda and its dangerous implications for Georgians, from women’s reproductive rights to Social Security and Medicare, and our democracy. What is Project 2025 and […] The post Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Bulloch County family opens Kennedy Pond Conservancy, aimed at saving green space
BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – A Bulloch County family is trying to preserve the nature found in their backyards, opening Kennedy Pond Conservancy. Executive director of the conservancy and father of four Zach VanOtteren says he wanted to create a place for his kids to enjoy being outside. “I want them to grow up with […]
Jagged Edge singer Brandon Casey hospitalized with broken neck, ribs, and skull
Jagged Edge's Brandon Casey is recovering from a horrific car crash. Casey, who fronts the R&B group with his twin brother, Brian Casey, posted on social media this week that he's recovering in the trauma center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after sustaining extensive injuries on Thursday. "After bein...
STEAM Academy Charter School expanding in Statesboro
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - The massive growth in Statesboro is not only bringing in the new, but updating the old. STEAM Academy Charter School in Statesboro just got money approved for a brand-new building within the community. STEAM Charter Schools’ plans to expand have been approved by the City of...
Savannah police employee logs nearly 3,900 overtime hours she didn't work, records show
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A WJCL 22 Investigation has uncovered how a Savannah police employee logged nearly 3,900 overtime hours in what the chief calls an “egregious theft of taxpayer money.”. Tiffany Welch-Nealy was an administrative assistant at SPD’s southside precinct, until she was fired in March. In...
"Back the Teacher Bash" happening July 20th in Statesboro
Restoring the Breach, Inc., Pink Huddle, Inc., Youth Career Camp, Inc., and The Button are inviting teachers to come hang out and get some new school supplies for the upcoming year. The event runs from 2 to 5 pm on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Outreach Center at 515 Denmark Street in Statesboro. "In addition to classroom supplies and decor, this year we will also be giving away brand new household items such as kitchen appliances, bed and bath sets, and lounge furniture after another generous donation from the Walmart Distribution Center," said LaShai Campbell, Co-Founder/Executive Director of Restoring the Breach Inc. "Teachers are hands down our most grateful and appreciative group that we serve. As you know, this is our 5th year hosting this event and there are always multiple teachers who say 'thank you for thinking of us' or 'we had such a great time,'” said Campbell. "This is truly a party for teachers to celebrate all of their accomplishments last school year and get excited about the new school year ahead." For more information, visit the Restoring the Breach Facebook page or their website!
Former Savannah Fire employee alleges racial discrimination in new civil lawsuit against city
Former Savannah Fire Department (SFD) Battalion Chief Jeffrey Croslen filed a civil lawsuit in federal court against the City of Savannah and SFD Chief Elzie Kitchen that claims he was passed over for an assistant chief position, partially due to racial discrimination. In the suit, filed on July 10, Croslen claims that Kitchen ultimately terminated his employment in retaliation for raising concerns about SFD’s promotional process and SFD’s tendency to “stifle dissent.” ...
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