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Environmentalists ask state PSC to pause Georgia Power’s plan to use more natural gas
Atlanta resident Jean Millkey told state regulators Wednesday she has come to grips with her belief that Georgia Power is probably not acting in the best interests of its customers who continue to see their electric bills rise. She spoke to the Georgia Public Service Commission on Wednesday as the five-member panel held a certification […]
Deli meat outbreak hits before students return to school
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Two cases of Listeria have been reported in Georgia according to the CDC. The outbreak has been reported in 12 states, including Georgia with 28 deaths. News 3 spoke with a local infection preventionist who says listeria is common and the CDC and local health agencies identify an outbreak once or […]
Atrium Health Floyd Recognized By AHA For 7th Straight Year
For the seventh consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has earned Gold certification from the American Heart Association for the care it provides heart failure patients. The Get With The Guidelines — Heart Failure quality achievement award is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date guidelines outlined by the AHA. About 6.2 million U.S. adults are living with heart failure. Despite...
Overnight earthquake reported in Georgia
ETON, Ga. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. According to the United States Geological Survey, an earthquake was detected overnight in Georgia. The quake was located near Eton, which sits close to the Tennessee state line. The USGS reports it happened at 1:57 a.m. Thursday, was a magnitude 2.4...
Audit Underway for Northwest Georgia Housing Authority
The new director of the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority has brought in an outside accountant to begin sorting out finances within the agency. During the authority’s meeting Wednesday morning, board member Billy Cooper mentioned that at the end of the last meeting former executive director Sandra Hudson expressed some concern for the authority’s financial stability. Authority Executive Director Justin Jones wouldn’t elaborate on the organization’s finances Wednesday, but did acknowledge...
Lawmakers call for Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission challenge end
(The Center Square) — A superior court judge has denied a request to prohibit the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission from moving forward with its work while a lawsuit challenging its authority proceeds. Following Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker's ruling, two leading Republican state lawmakers are calling on Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney Sherry Boston, Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jonathan Adams and Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jared Williams to drop their challenge. ...
A place to heal: Rome allocates $150,000 in opioid settlement funds
This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com. A loss for opioid manufacturers means a win for Rome. The national settlement means healing and hope for local men seeking to rebuild their lives. Using funds allocated from a...
Woman killed in I-20 Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer
A 29-year-old Villa Rica woman was killed in a crash with a tractor-trailer on I-20 in Austell early Thursday morning. Matthew Adams, 48, of New Mexico was driving eastbound in the right lane of I-20, west of Riverside Parkway, when he collided with Carolina Stephanie Figueroa-Mora. Adams and his passenger, 45-year-old Rosa Long of Florida, were not injured, but Figueroa-Mora was pronounced dead at the scene, Cobb County Police report. ...
‘End of Watch Ride to Remember’ Honors Local Fallen Officers
An end of watch ride was held Saturday (July 20th) with stops at both the Cedar Bluff Police Department as well as the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in Centre. The non-profit organization Beyond the Call of Duty presented their ‘End of Watch Ride to Remember’ to honor the memories of Cedar Bluff Police Sergeant Chris Vaughn and Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department Corporal Keith Morgan, who both passed away in 2022.
Man Wanted for Stealing Strechers from Funeral Homes
Police are looking for a Florida man accused of stealing a mortuary stretcher from an Acworth and Dallas funeral home. Michael Christopher Johnson, 56, is accused of stealing a stretcher from Georgia Funeral Care at 4761 South Main Street in Acworth on Monday, May 6, between midnight and 3 a.m., police say. Acworth police responded to the scene after a report of theft was made on May 8. Upon arrival,...
Women’s Lacrosse 2025 Signing Class
MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – Head Coach Brittni Hall has announced the incoming 2025 class. Morgan Barton Morgan is from Bradenton, Florida, she is the daughter of Chris and Sheri Barton. She has one sibling named Mikaela, and Morgan is a Biology major. She enjoys reading, hiking, going to the beach, and spending times with friends and family. As a Lakewood Ranch Mustang, Morgan was a 4-year Varsity Letter, All-Area Honorable Mention in 2023, and MVP in 2024. She set 2 program records for most goals in a season and most goals in a single game in 2024. Isabel Fransen From…
Free Chapel Church Leans In on EAW
Gainesville, GA (July 24, 2024)—Free Chapel Church, a contemporary Christian congregation based in Gainesville, Georgia, has been updating the audio systems in many of its worship facilities, including its main campus, and increasingly outlying spaces as well. The Gainesville main campus has a sizable EAW setup, including Anya ADAPTive...
Petite Violette Celebrates Fifty Years in Business This August
Petite Violette (formerly known as Petite Auberge) is turning 50 years old this August, and the Gropp brothers want to celebrate with their longtime guests as well as new community members. During the month of August, Michael and Anthony Gropp plan to host cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, a formal party, a fundraiser and discount days. In addition, they will bring back classic dishes from the past 50 years’ worth of menus.
Young Thug Attempts To Get Bond From New Judge In YSL RICO Case
Young Thug is hoping his luck will change with a new judge in place. Young Thug and his attorney, Brian Steele, have filed another motion attempting to get bond as the YSL RICO trial has received a new judge, Paige Reese Whitaker. They argue Thug has strong ties to the community and isn't a flight risk. Additionally, they say he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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