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Georgia election workers who won $148M judgment against Giuliani want his bankruptcy case thrown out
Rudy Giuliani’s creditors, including two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him, are opposing his attempt to convert his bankruptcy into a liquidation, saying they’ll likely ask that the case be thrown out instead because of what they call his flouting of bankruptcy laws.
Landfill expansion projects and debates advance, including Capital Waste site in Georgia
Landfill operators seeking expansion approvals continued with public outreach, site development plans and construction throughout the spring. Here’s a look at some of the more notable recent developments from May and June. Capital Waste completes first of two landfill expansion projects. Capital Waste Services is in the process of...
Russell County Sheriff’s Office searching for escapee
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for inmate who escaped Wednesday night. Ricky O’Neal Handy is wanted for second degree escape and first degree theft of property. RCSO says Handy was an outside trustee and escaped while taking trash out to a dumpster. Anyone with information anyone with information […]
Update: Heat advisory affecting Central Alabama until Friday night
On Friday at 3:05 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until 9 p.m. for Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 109 degrees." "Hot...
Valdosta State Prison warden terminated after 16 months
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The Valdosta State Prison warden has been terminated after only working at the prison for 16 months, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Warden Ralph Shropshire was terminated on Monday, July 1 for unprofessional conduct. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, it will, “not be commenting further as the dismissal is a personnel matter.”
Tiny but Destructive: UGA Entomologist Discusses Thrips Research
Thrips management is an annual challenge for specialty crop producers. One University of Georgia Extension entomologist is hopeful a new insecticide will be registered in the fall to help manage the tiny but destructive pest. Stormy Sparks, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension vegetable entomologist, talked about his latest research...
Macon store celebrates 4th of July by serving free hotdogs to the community
MACON, Ga. (WGXA)-- A local business in Macon found a special way to celebrate this 4th of July. Macon Bedroom and Mattress has been in the community for almost 24 years. Co-owner, Dawn Simpson says giving out free food is their way of showing gratitude for all the great years.
GenCyber Camp hosted by Augusta University gives high school students peak into cyber world
The need for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow every year by leaps and bounds. Currently there are more jobs than qualified professionals to fill them. Introducing high school students to the numerous jobs is one avenue that could eventually help fill the void. The GenCyber Camp hosted last month by...
EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes Albany fireworks show
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Preparations are underway for the City of Albany’s annual Independence Day Celebration. WALB had a chance to go behind the scenes and take a look at the setup for the event. Tonight close to 1,000 fireworks will be set off at First Tee Golf Course...
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