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‘Hands Across the Border’ initiative targets drunk driving this holiday weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Georgia’s “Hands Across the Border” initiative, aimed at reducing drunk driving, is now in full swing across the Peach State. As you prepare to travel for the extended weekend, it’s wise to take extra precautions when driving in and around the Fountain City. Expect to see an increased law enforcement presence throughout Muscogee County.
Georgia election workers seek control of Giuliani’s assets to collect on $146M defamation judgment
Two Georgia election workers have asked a federal judge for control over Rudy Giuliani’s assets to collect on the $146 million defamation judgment against him for baselessly claiming they engaged in election fraud in 2020. The request from Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss comes just short of a month after the ex-New York City mayor’s…
Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms
Before he was suspended, Zaire Byrd was thriving. He acted in school plays, played on the football team and trained with other athletes. He had never been suspended before — he’d never even received detention. But when Byrd got involved in a fight after school one day, none...
Voter registration drive to be held for Georgia and Alabama residents Sept. 7
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Chapter of Jack and Jill of America is partnering with other community organizations to host a free voter registration drive and community block party in September. The event will be held at the 14th Street Bridge on the Columbus and Phenix City side on...
Taxpayer dollars at work: Building more EV chargers, preventing veteran homelessness, protecting motorcyclists
Note: In this recurring digital news series, GPB follows your federal tax dollars back to the state of Georgia each week. Neither Sen. Jon Ossoff nor Sen. Raphael Warnock is up for reelection this year — the former will run again in 2026 and the latter in 2028. For...
Marjorie Taylor Greene leads Trump campaign phone bank in Georgia push
ROME, Ga. - The campaign for former President Donald Trump intensified its efforts in Georgia with the launch of its "Trump Force 47" phone bank yesterday in Rome. The event was hosted by Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a vocal supporter of the former president. Dozens of volunteers gathered to...
Lions Club learns about St. John’s food pantry
Bainbridge Lions Club members recently enjoyed hearing about a community-wide project that provides food to people who would otherwise go hungry. Lions invited Rev. Leslie Dellenbarger and Cathy Stevens to tell how the “little free food pantry” came to be a part of St. John’s Church. Just before Covid-19 struck, members of the congregation became […] The post Lions Club learns about St. John’s food pantry appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Fulton County: Democratic stronghold in battleground Georgia
Voters in Atlanta and nearby suburbs forming Fulton County turned out for President Joe Biden by 73 percent in 2020 –- but it became a focus of Republican Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his election loss. Here are five facts about Fulton County: - Populous, diverse - With 1.1 million people, Fulton County is the most populous in Georgia and forms around 10 percent of the Peach State's population.
Experts discuss mosquito-borne illnesses, how to combat mosquitoes as Labor Day approaches
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - South Georgians are well aware of the pesky insects that come with these humid and hot summers. The City of Albany wants to warn residents of some mosquito-borne illness outbreaks that have been recorded this summer. A Town Hall Meeting was held by Commissioner Jon Howard...
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