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Thousands Attend Snapping Shoals EMC Annual Meeting
More than 3,000 people, including about 1,500 members, gathered Thursday for the Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corp. annual meeting at the Georgia International Horse Park. In addition to the traditional blue grass sounds of The Purple Hulls, attendees received health information from Piedmont Newton Hospital, energy tips from SSEMC employees and a visit from 811’s Digger the Dog. Keith Williams of Covington was the lucky winner of the 2003 Ford Ranger that was retired from SSEMC’s fleet. Rufus and Margaret Johnson of Covington were recognized as the Oldest Married Couple present and will receive a $100 credit on their power bill. Carolyn Greeson of Covington was recognized as the Oldest Member in attendance and will receive a $50 credit. Lance Harper (District 1), G. Anthony Norton (District 2), Walter Johnson (District 3) and Gene Morris (District 4) were each re-elected to serve three-year terms for their districts on the SSEMC board of directors. Jeff Wigington was elected to fill the unexpired term of District 2 director Dr. Millard Ross, who died last July. Snapping Shoals EMC is a member-owned electric cooperative providing electric service to approximately 100,000 homes and businesses in an eight-county area that includes large portions of Newton, Rockdale and Henry counties, as well as part of DeKalb, Butts, Walton, Jasper and Morgan counties.
Georgia officials on Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race
GEORGIA (WRBL) — On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. This is what Georgia officials across the state have to say on the withdrawal. “President Biden has done a tremendous job. He is probably the most productive president we have had since LBJ. And I felt like […]
Alex Anthopoulos was willing to go further than he ever has for exciting Braves draft pick
Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos is bound to make waves this trade deadline season. He's going to be very active as he looks to add a ton of talent to the Braves major league roster to try to boost his team to the top of the National League. The season feels eerily similar to the 2021 season in which Ronald Acuña Jr. went down with a knee injury, Anthopoulos worked some deadline magic and the Braves won the World Series.
Gwinnett County BOC District 3 commissioner to host Town Hall Saturday on fighting Fentanyl
The Gwinnett County community is invited to attend a town hall meeting hosted District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins III this upcoming weekend. District 3 encompasses Dacula, Grayson, Loganville, Snellville, and parts of Lawrenceville. The town hall meeting dubbed, Fighting Fentanyl Town Hall with District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins III, is...
How Gwinnett County Gets The School Bus Ready For Your Child
Gwinnett County Public Schools is readying its buses for the 2024-25 school year with thorough cleaning, disinfection, and driver training. Starting July 29, buses will begin running their routes in neighborhoods for practice runs, with official student transportation starting once school begins. Parents and students can identify their buses by...
Former Douglas County judge files motion to have nightclub arrest charges dropped
ATLANTA - Former Douglas County Judge Christina Peterson is seeking to have charges stemming from her recent arrest in Fulton County dismissed. Peterson was booked into jail last month following an altercation with Atlanta police at a nightclub in Buckhead. She faces charges of simple battery and felony obstruction for allegedly punching an officer.
Cortez Smith commits to UGA football for 2025 class
Cortez Smith, a four-star offensive lineman from Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., has committed to UGA football for the class of 2025. Smith announced his commitment to Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday. Smith (6-3, 310) committed to the Bulldogs over Georgia Tech, Miami, and South Carolina.
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