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First sawfish in 16 years of surveying caught, tagged, and released in St. Marys River
The University of North Florida Shark Biology Program caught, tagged, and released the first sawfish recorded in its 16 years of surveying shark populations in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
Cobb to Continue Offering AP African American Studies
Cobb County Schools confirmed it will continue to offer AP African-American studies at one high school after State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced he would not recommend the Georgia Department of Education fund the pilot course for the 2024-25 school year. The announcement sparked outrage and disbelief among critics, some drawing connection to the “divisive concepts” legislation passed by the General Assembly’s Republican leaders in 2022, which prohibited teaching U.S. history in a way that might make any student feel guilty or that they are...
Commission chair says there’s no ‘single silver bullet’ to improving Georgia’s Medicaid program
The head of a new commission tasked with recommending improvements to Georgia’s Medicaid program said Thursday that she did not see a single solution for all of the issues facing low-income and uninsured state residents. Caylee Noggle, whom Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp tapped to chair the Comprehensive Health Coverage...
MISTR Offers Free STI Test Kits Available at Select Georgia Walmarts
– MISTR, a telemedicine provider for sexual health, is partnering with select Walmart locations in Georgia to offer free at-home STI test kits. This initiative aims to increase access to convenient and confidential testing, particularly in areas with high HIV transmission rates. – MISTR goes beyond STI testing, offering telemedicine...
Still Time to Register for ‘Leadership Skills Training’ Classes
There are only a few days left to register for “Leadership Skills Training” classes hosted by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce in Centre!. The cost is only $20 per person for the one-day training session covering topics such as – Different Personality Styles, Adapting to Change, Conflict Management, and Motivating & Coaching Employees.
COOSA RIVER BASIN INITIATIVE: CHECK OUT THE 2024 SWIM GUIDE BEFORE HITTING LOCAL WATERWAYS THIS SUMMER!
The Coosa River Basin Initiative will continue to offer its 2024 Swim Guide through Labor Day weekend. Courtnee Davenport, Director of Outreach, says that the guide offers valuable information on the quality of local waterways. CRBI interns monitor rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water for harmful bacteria every week. She attests that rain has led to higher levels of E.Coli in recent days.
Showers Likely Next Several Days
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Man accused of stealing checks from American Cancer Society
ATLANTA - Atlanta police want to find a man they say stole from the American Cancer Society. The theft happened on the afternoon of May 7 at the organization's office on the 200 block of Peachtree Street, officials say. According to employees, the man stole multiple checks from the American...
Beechwood Cinemas closes its doors after 62 years of operation
Beechwood Cinemas will cease operations after July 25, 2024, according to a Beechwood Cinemas employee. The theater has held a long-standing impression on the Athens community. The theater opened in 1962 in the Beechwood Shopping Center, and in 1993, the Georgia Theatre Company took over. Beechwood Cinemas featured 11 screens,...
Dallas Car Theft Epidemic: Social Media Trend Sparks Surge (video)
In recent weeks, Dallas has experienced a spike in vehicle thefts targeting Kia and Hyundai models. Two such thefts occurred almost simultaneously at the same apartment complex, involving security footage and police investigations. Thefts at the Apartment Complex. On one occasion, Steven Bingo discovered his Kia missing after reviewing security...
Lawsuit: 27-year-old man died from extreme heat exposure at state prison
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Georgia mother wants answers about her son’s death. She says her son, 27-year-old Juan Carlos Ramirez, died in a state prison last year. On Thursday the family announced they’re filing a lawsuit against the Georgia Department of Corrections. Norma Bibiano, the...
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