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Humane Society Pets of the Week – Sunday, July 21, 2024
Lulu Lulu is a one year old 43 lb Golden Retriever mix with medium long hair. She is very sweet and special girl. We believe she is house trained. She walks well on a leash and basically has good manners. With little training, she will learn commands. Her ideal home will be with a somewhat active family […] The post Humane Society Pets of the Week – Sunday, July 21, 2024 appeared first on Polk Today.
Georgia to invest $1.5B in transportation infrastructure
On Thursday, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said the state’s historic $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure would serve as a down payment on future investments. The funding will pay for transportation projects reviewed by the State Transportation Board, and will more than double funding from the state to cities and counties for local transportation infrastructure. […] The post Georgia to invest $1.5B in transportation infrastructure appeared first on Transportation Today.
2024 Henry County Football Schedules
The Daily Yonder reports that rural communities throughout the country are developing mountain biking trail systems to immerse people in nature, boost the economy, and create a local culture of health. Click for more.Blazing trails in the mountains.
Lawrenceville house fire believed to be caused by arson, firefighters say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Lawrenceville house was badly damaged by fire Saturday night in what Gwinnett County officials believe to be an arson case. Near 9 p.m., a neighbor called 911 to report the fire in the 3000 block of Iron Gate Court. When firefighters arrived, the garage and the back side of the home were ablaze, according to Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services.
Jonesboro Youth City Government Gets Grant From CCPS Foundation
JONESBORO — The City of Jonesboro recently announced a $3,500 grant from the Clayton County Public Schools Foundation Inc. to the newly-established Jonesboro Youth City Government Program. The money will go to general support of the JYCG. “I am passionate about giving our youth opportunities that we could never...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Another chance for rain/storms Tuesday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Scattered showers have diminished across the area this evening, but the chance for a stray shower will stick around through tomorrow morning. Expect warm and muggy conditions overnight -- temperatures dip to the lower 70s. Rain chances increasing this week -- First Alert Weather...
Delta Air Lines struggles to recover from IT outage
FORT LAUDERDALE – The big three air carriers, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are continuing to struggle as they recover from Friday’s information technology outage. Currently, passengers are being rebooked to flights that may depart as early as Tuesday morning. According to FlightAware, 35,204 flights worldwide were delayed Saturday. 9,149 of those […] The post Delta Air Lines struggles to recover from IT outage appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
'GTA but in real life': Atlanta police release more video of stolen ambulance chase
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Police Department has released another video showing the hot pursuit of a stolen ambulance from Piedmont Henry Hospital on April 17, comparing it to the popular, action-packed video game about crime, Grand Theft Auto. New video shows the police chase from the dash camera, body camera...
Two People Shot From Vehicle in Oakland City Area
On Saturday, July 20th, at approximately 11:16 p.m., Atlanta Police Zone 4 officers responded to a report of a shooting at 1335 Dorsey St. SW in the Oakland City area. Upon arrival, officers found a 40-year-old female with a gunshot wound and a 67-year-old male with a possible graze injury. The female victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance, while the male victim did not require medical treatment or transport.
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