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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 […]
From one box to another: Criminal history questions on Georgia job applications
ATLANTA — Applying for a job can be tough as the competition for a role is fierce, with every person trying to stand out. For some applicants, they’re worried that checking a single box could be all the potential employer is judging them on. This is the reality...
Student literacy rates in Georgia continue to lag post pandemic
MACON, Ga. — Juaquin Quijano makes memories with his two kids at the library. "I used to like to come to the library with my mom, so you get to pass that on to the next generation and they love it just as much," he said. For them, reading...
UGA leads several Georgia universities in liquor law arrests since 2020—And by a wide margin
The University of Georgia has recorded the highest number of liquor law violation arrests combined over a three year span compared to several other major universities in the state. According to the most recently released Clery reports, UGA had a total of 193 arrests for liquor law violations from 2020 to 2022, significantly outpacing its peers. ...
These 2 Big Lots locations in Georgia will soon be closing
Two Georgia Big Lots locations will be closing soon, according to the discount retailer's website. The store at 13051 Abercorn Street in Savannah and 687 Main Street in Thomson will soon close their doors for good. A final closing date is not yet known. ...
Gov. Kemp confirms another huge investment in Georgia, $28 million project to provide 130 new jobs
Atlanta, Georgia – Ritz Instrument Transformers has announced a $28 million investment in a new facility in Waynesboro, therefore boosting Georgia’s manufacturing economy and likely generating 130 new jobs. This development comes as Governor Brian Kemp leads a trade mission in Italy, highlighting Georgia’s growing appeal to international businesses.
Tougher bus law in Georgia; new speed cameras for MCSD this school year
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -Children aren’t the only ones who have to get back into the routine of school. If you’re a driver, it’s time to start getting used to watching your speed limit in school zones especially when kids get off and on the school bus. A...
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