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CDC: 20 cases of dengue have been confirmed in Georgia. Here's what to know
Mosquitoes are infecting people across the Americas with dengue at historic levels and U.S. travelers are bringing the potentially life-threatening virus home with them. The alarming rise in infections has spurred American health officials to warn about the risk. While risk of local transmission in the contiguous U.S. remains low,...
Georgia To Allow State Funding To Teach AP Black Studies After Growing Outrage
A Georgia State superintendent has changed his tune and will allow the state to pay districts to teach a new AP course in Black Studies. The post Georgia To Allow State Funding To Teach AP Black Studies After Growing Outrage appeared first on NewsOne.
Three on News 3: Alabama lawmakers on prison change, New Georgia 2024 election poll, Local hair salon helps women with alopecia
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our digital exclusive series, “Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. TODAY’S STORIES:
Electric ‘air taxis’ built in GA could offer a rideshare option in big cities. Here’s when
A billion-dollar company wants to replace taxis and rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft with an electric helicopter service, and they plan to make the choppers in Georgia. California-based air taxi tech company Archer Aviation will soon manufacture its electric helicopters, which they call “eVTOL’s” — electric vertical take off and landing — in Covington.
Environmentalists ask state PSC to pause Georgia Power’s plan to use more natural gas
Atlanta resident Jean Millkey told state regulators Wednesday she has come to grips with her belief that Georgia Power is probably not acting in the best interests of its customers who continue to see their electric bills rise. She spoke to the Georgia Public Service Commission on Wednesday as the five-member panel held a certification […]
Lawmakers call for Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission challenge end
(The Center Square) — A superior court judge has denied a request to prohibit the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission from moving forward with its work while a lawsuit challenging its authority proceeds. Following Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker's ruling, two leading Republican state lawmakers are calling on Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney Sherry Boston, Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jonathan Adams and Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jared Williams to drop their challenge. ...
SEE IT: Giant sinkhole opens on Walton Way in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Amid intensely high temperatures followed by a torrential downpour Wednesday, a sinkhole opened up on Walton Way. The pavement was buckled around the deep hole in front of Langford Middle School, 3019 Walton Way. It was big enough to swallow a medium-size car. Crews surrounded it...
Mobile-born rapper HoneyKomb Brazy pleads guilty to federal gun charge
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A local rapper with a criminal record pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal gun charge stemming from a traffic stop in December. Nahshon Terral Jones, who performs under the name HoneyKomb Brazy, admitted to being a felon in possession of a firearm. As part of the plea bargain, prosecutors and the defense agreed to jointly recommend a sentence between 2½ and 3½ years in prison. U.S. District Judge Kristi DuBose set sentencing for Oct. 25.
Search underway for juvenile last seen near east Columbus area
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help with finding a juvenile who went missing towards east Columbus a few days ago. Adrian Black, 17, was last seen on Sunday, July 21 at about 11 p.m. in the 4000 block of Harbin Street — slightly over a mile from […]
Man arrested after allegedly threatening to kill Muscogee Co. sheriff and employees
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A man was arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill the sheriff and Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office employees, according to MCSO. The sheriff’s office says it received the threatening phone calls at about 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Investigators identified the suspect as wanted man, James Burditt. Burditt was arrested at 8 […]
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