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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp journeys to Italy in eighth overseas trip
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is traveling to Italy in his eighth overseas trip as governor. The Republican will leave this weekend for a six-day trip to the European nation. The delegation will include Kemp’s wife, Marty Kemp. The governor says he will visit with nine companies that currently do business in Georgia […]
Freedom to Float Coalition focuses on success of Columbus
ATHENS – This summer, a new Georgia House Study Committee on Navigable Streams has been charged with determining where citizens can recreate on Georgia rivers and streams. This committee will convene later this year to collect data and testimony from Georgia citizens, residents and municipal officials about the role that river recreation plays in local communities and make recommendations for ...
Minimum Wage Workers In The State Of Georgia Can’t Afford Basic Needs, Like Rent
A NLIHC study reports that a worker earning minimum wage in the state of Georgia would need to work 3.5 full-time jobs to be able to maintain rent for an apartment. For roughly 1.4 million people living in Georgia, a person earning minimum wage would need to work nearly four full-time jobs — or over 140 hours a week — to make monthly rent payments.
‘Crying out, banging on doors’ | Psychologist exposes shocking conditions in Georgia's 'harshest' prison
MACON, Ga. — A federal judge held the Georgia Department of Corrections in contempt of court in April after failing to correct “draconian” conditions at the system’s highest-level – and "harshest" – prison: the Special Management Unit in Jackson. But nearly seven years earlier,...
Georgia man faces up to 20 years after arson conviction in Whitfield County
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia man will stay behind bars after being convicted of first degree arson. A Whitfield County jury found 38-year-old Robert Douglas Vance of Woodstock, Georgia guilty of setting a house on fire in Varnell, Georgia, according to the Whitfield County District Attorney's Office. Vance...
Roswell Man Indicted for Threatening FBI Director Christopher Wray
John Woodbury has been indicted on federal charges of transmitting interstate threats to injure FBI Director Christopher Wray and others. “Sending threats to physically harm a public official in an attempt to thwart the administration of justice is a criminal offense,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. “Director Wray and other law enforcement officials work tirelessly to safeguard our freedoms and to protect our citizens from harm. Threats against such public servants, who have dedicated themselves to enforcing our criminal laws, is especially heinous. Our office will remain steadfast in helping to ensure that public officials are able to carry out their duties free from fear or intimidation.”
Cobb Delays Decision on Student Housing, Mableton Development
MARIETTA — The Cobb Board of Commissioners opted not to take action on two proposed housing developments this week — a five-story student housing building near Kennesaw State University and a Mableton townhome community. Athens-based developer Landmark Properties is proposing a 55-foot building with 191 units and 762 bedrooms at 112 Townpark Drive, adjacent to the exit ramp at Interstate 575 and Chastain Road. The gated building would include a...
Blue Angels To Return To Wings Over North Georgia in 2025
For the second year in a row, the Wings Over North Georgia air show will not take place due to construction on the main runway at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, however, the air show organizers recently announced that the Blue Angels will headline the show in 2025. The Blue Angels have not been at the airshow since 2021, but have headlined the event several times in the past. ...
butter’dudder’s 6th Anniversary Celebration Means Giving Back
It’s Christmas in July! Eggnog, Milk and Cookies, and Peppermint Mocha will all be making a limited-time appearance next week at butter’dudder! In celebration of the shop’s sixth anniversary, a portion of proceeds will go toward Bremen PD’sand Carrollton Fraternal Order of Police’s “Shop with a Cop” charity and Walton County Sheriff’s Office’s “Shop with a Hero” initiative, which will bless local children who may not receive much during the Christmas season.
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia cuts ribbon to new facility in Athens
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia held a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Thursday to announce the completion of its new warehouse and headquarters in Athens. Erin Barger, president and CEO of the Food Bank, noted the new facility on Newton Bridge Road was necessary to provide food for those it serves in the region.
Braves' dealt another huge blow with latest Max Fried injury news
For Braves fans hoping the injury bug would go extinct in the second half, we have some somber news. Another key injury came out this morning and it appears to be more of the same, thus the theme for the 2024 Atlanta Braves. This time the victim is beloved ace...
Home sweet home: Eddie Rosario has homer-filled day in return to Atlanta
A season-ending injury to Ronald Acuña Jr. and a long-term injury suffered by Michael Harris II put the Atlanta Braves' depth to the test more than anyone could've expected. Not only has Adam Duvall had to step into the starting lineup just about every day, but they've had to rely on guys like Ramon Laureano, Forrest Wall, and even Eli White to start games in the outfield.
Passengers still stranded at Atlanta airport after massive global IT outage Friday
ATLANTA - Thousands of passengers remain stranded at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the world's busiest airport, following a massive software outage that has disrupted global travel. As of Saturday morning, over 200 flight cancelations have already been reported by FlightAware. Good Day Atlanta's Lindsay Tuman was live at Hartsfield-Jackson, reporting on...
Getting Ready For The Big Show: Meet The Contestants For RCDC
Rome is buzzing with excitement for the upcoming Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge on Aug. 3. The competition is a fundraising event held by the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia. Proceeds from the event go towards funding the center and the work it does throughout the community. Ten teams will perform and a panel of four judges will give out first and second place People’s Choice Awards and Judges’ Choice...
Braves' 2024 first round pick looks even better after signing details revealed
The Atlanta Braves have slowly begun signing some of their picks from the 2024 MLB Draft. It was another pitcher-heavy draft for Atlanta which isn't out of the ordinary. Pitching depth is vital to any professional baseball team's success. First-round picks are one of the toughest decisions an MLB team...
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