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‘People need to hear from the doctors.’ Georgia OBGYNs attack state’s abortion law
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp steered the “heartbeat bill” through the GOP-controlled General Assembly in 2019, prohibiting most abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, typically about six weeks into a pregnancy.
United States Department of Agriculture Restricts PACA Violators in California, Georgia, and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry
WASHINGTON, DC - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). Direct from the USDA Agricultural Marketing...
Picnic on the Farm promises family fun
MACON — Individuals and families looking for a fun outing can take a step back in time on Sept. 14 during the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture's 2024 Picnic on the Farm at ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture. Each year the GFA uses its signature picnic event to explore a different aspect of Georgia agriculture at a special location. This year, the foundation is celebrating Georgia's ...
Missing in Georgia: Authorities searching for 15-year-old girl who disappeared
WINDER, Ga. — Above video: Your Tuesday headlines. Authorities in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenage girl. Gabriella Pinkerton, 15, was last seen at her home in Winder on Sunday, July 21. She is described as 5 feet 3 inches and about 145 pounds. Gabriella was last...
Sen. Ossoff promotes job training bill at Central Georgia Technical College
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff visited Macon on Monday to highlight the bipartisan Pathways to Prosperity Act. The legislation aims to strengthen job training and skills programs at community and technical colleges. Sen. Ossoff helped introduce alongside Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN). Sen....
Braves top prospect to begin rehab assignment
The Braves have been putting one player on the injured list after another, with Max Fried and Ozzie Albies being the most recent. It feels like every week someone goes down, but they’re also coming back at a similar rate. Today, it’s one of Atlanta’s top prospects in Hurston...
Homeless man found dead in woods off Davis Road in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A homeless man was found dead in a wooded area off Davis Road on Tuesday, according to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office. Coroner Mark Bowen says an autopsy is scheduled due to the condition of the body. The man was found in a homeless camp...
Lawsuit details alleged assault at Tacos-N-Beer
Plaintiff received treatment at hospital for numerous injuries. The civil suit threatened by plaintiff Bradyn Sorrow against a local downtown restaurant has been filed against Tacos-N-Beer Bar and Grill. Sorrow had announced he would file a suit against the downtown eatery after a recent incident in which several intoxicated patrons...
Georgia senator wants colleges to receive an increase in job training programs
MACON, Ga. — Senator Jon Ossoff said he wants to establish a law that will keep a grant program in place that supports job training programs for community and technical schools. He hopes to do that by building colleges' capacity to meet skills needs that employers are looking for...
Legislators proposed over 2,000 bills this year. How did new laws affect Black Georgians?
The Georgia Legislative Review, produced and edited by faculty at Clark Atlanta University’s Du Bois Center for Public Policy, reviews new legislation from the statehouse and assesses its impact on Black Georgians.
7 Bridges To Recovery food distribution on Plant Atkinson Road
Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos about a food distribution at 7 Bridges To Recovery on Plant Atkinson Road. The First Christian Church Of Mableton, HOPE Family Resource Group and Lions Club participated in the 7 Bridges To Recovery food distribution located on Plant Atkinson Road on 7/20/24. They prepared meals and handed them out along with words of loving encouragement to a homeless community in Atlanta. To learn more about this service opportunity, please visit Home – 7 Bridges to Recovery . There are currently over 21,000 homeless in Atlanta alone and only 3000 beds that are available and shelters are closing down daily due to lack of funds. The need is great and it is our job as the Church to care for the poor. Your volunteer efforts and donations are badly needed. Did you know that you can support this important mission by allowing them to handle certain strenuous tasks? You can help support 7 Bridges by hiring us to do one of the following services.
UPDATE: VPD makes arrest in homicide investigation
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Police Department releases an update on the suspects and victim of a shooting at an apartment complex. Arrested 1: Darius Kitchen, African American male, 32 years of age, Valdosta resident. Arrested 2: Clarence Eady, African American male, 26 years of age, Valdosta resident. Victim: Martevalous...
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