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Georgia lawmakers looking to boost struggling timber industry
Georgia’s forestry industry is a victim of its own success. Advanced genetics leading to fast-growing trees and a favorable climate have combined to make Georgia the No.-1 forestry state in the nation, a $42 billion industry responsible for 143,000 jobs. But with pulp and paper mills going out of business in large numbers due to intense foreign competition, demand for timber is on the decline. As a result, prices for wood are down to levels not seen since the 1970s. Those are the dynamics behind a push to find new markets for Georgia’s oversupply of wood in innovative clean energy industries ranging from...
Mail processing delays in Georgia affecting tax payments
Chronic delays in mail processing and delivery that Georgians have been experiencing for months have cropped up again in connection with federal tax payments. U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., launched an inquiry Wednesday with the Internal Revenue Service after hearing from constituents who are being charged penalties and interest fees on late or missing payments […] The post Mail processing delays in Georgia affecting tax payments appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
From homeless to college student, the story of a local Columbus boy who defied the odds
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The United Negro College Fund kicked off their Columbus Campaign by inviting locals to hear a student testimonial. Lemmon Turner is currently a sophomore at Tuskegee University. Here, he pursues a degree in psychiatric nursing and participates in the JROTC program. However, Turner did not have the traditional route of becoming […]
Woman charged after deadly Dale County shooting
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A Dothan woman faces murder charges related to a shooting late Thursday during which a man was shot several times. Dale County Jail records show that officers booked 25-year-old Mary Jackson several hours later. 30-year-old Terrance Lewis, Jr. of Troy died in the gunfire, Dale County...
Georgia Lands Federal Funds to Get the Lead Out of School Water
Georgia will receive $1.15 million in federal funds to help schools and child-care centers reduce lead in drinking water. The Georgia funding is part of a $26 million allocation nationwide by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which will be used by 55 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. “The science is clear: There is no safe level of exposure to lead,” said Bruno Pigott, the EPA’s acting assistant...
Georgia makes a splash at the Democratic National Convention
Vice President Kamala Harris has officially accepted her party’s historic nomination for president. Atlanta may have missed out on hosting the Democratic National Convention this year, but the city’s culture was prominently on display. In this week’s episode of “Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast,” reporters Sam Gringlas...
Board of Regents approves 2025 USG health care plans, premiums
The Board of Regents approved the 2025 University System of Georgia (USG) healthcare plans and premiums for active employees and pre-65 retirees at its Aug. 14 meeting. The Board also approved funding for the Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for retirees 65 and older. The USG continues to experience increasing costs...
Columbus police seek help in finding missing woman
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Authorities in Columbus are looking for a missing woman. According to Columbus police, 61-year-old Diane Blakely was last seen around 11 p.m. on Aug. 17 near the 8400 block of Veterans Parkway. Her disappearance was reported to police three days later. It is unclear what clothing items she was wearing, but police say she may have had on light brown sneakers.
Columbus man pleads guilty to firearm, drug charge in federal court
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)—A Columbus resident entered a guilty plea after being found to have a stolen pistol with a high-capacity magazine and illegal drugs. 38-year-old Joseph Taylor pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime on Aug. 20. He faces...
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