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Georgia State Troopers Will Be Out in Full Force For Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, thousands of Georgians are expected to take to the roads, marking the unofficial end of summer. The Georgia Department of Public Safety is reminding drivers that Georgia State Patrol Troopers and Motor Carrier Compliance Division Officers will be out in full force, conducting high visibility patrols to ensure motorists’ safety.
West Nile virus cases significantly increase in Georgia: Symptoms you need to watch for
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta has reported a significant increase in West Nile virus cases across Georgia, all linked to the world’s deadliest animal: the mosquito.
Georgia Senate Committee Tackles High Childcare Costs in Inaugural Meeting in Atlanta
Georgia families grappling with the high cost of childcare can look forward to potential solutions as the Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare prepares for its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. According to a brief published by the Senate Press, the meeting will be held at 450 State Capitol, right in the heart of Atlanta.
Women and young voters in Georgia outline election priorities
ATLANTA, Ga. (WJBF) – We’re just ten weeks away until the 2024 presidential elections and that’s why both candidates, VP Kamala Harris and former US President Donald Trump are campaigning heavily in key swing states like Georgia. While the Trump campaign has not confirmed a date yet on when they will be back in Georgia […]
Mastercard and Rellevate Team on Public Sector Digital Payments
Mastercard has teamed with FinTech Rellevate to improve payments and disbursement services for the public sector. The collaboration, announced Tuesday (Aug. 27), will tap into Rellevate’s digital banking, disbursements and wallet solutions, which the companies say are meant to unlock access to payments technology for underserved communities. “With a...
Man gets life in prison for ‘stupid’ Dollar General robbery after jury takes just 15 minutes to convict
A jury took less than 15 minutes to convict a man who will now spend the rest of his life in prison for robbing a Dollar General store in Georgia. Jerico Bernard Williams, 24, was convicted on one count of armed robbery, two counts of aggravated assault, one count of false imprisonment, and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in relation to the robbery.
Bainbridge Public Safety warns of scam involving Georgia Power
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB) - Bainbridge Public Safety (BPS) is alerting residents to a scam involving Georgia Power. BPS said they were posting to Facebook on behalf of Georgia Power. The scam entails someone calling claiming to be with Georgia Power to ask for money or else they will cut off...
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