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Rabid fox reported in Griffin area, caution urged
GAINESVILLE, Ga. - Just days after a rabid fox was reported in the Griffin area, authorities in Gainesville have issued a new alert following another encounter with a rabid fox. The latest incident occurred on Clarks Bridge Road, where a person came into contact with the infected animal. Hall County...
Former Georgia Governor in Rome Thursday to promote new children’s book
Wednesday, August 21, 2024–9:43 a.m. Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has released his first children’s book and he will be in Rome on Thursday to promote it. Deal will be reading at a local elementary school, speaking at the Rome Rotary Club, and doing a book signing at River and Hill Books on Broad Street at 6 p.m..
Cobb schools appeal state ruling overturning a student's expulsion
The State Board of Education overturned a Cobb County student's expulsion, but he's unable to return to class as the school district appeals the decision.Why it matters: A Cobb Superior Court judge's ruling granting the district's request to halt the order as it appeals the case is the first time a judge stopped a student from returning to school after the state reversed a local decision, says Michael Tafelski, the attorney with the Southern Poverty Law Center who is representing the student.Zoom in: At issue is whether the district indeed had jurisdiction to expel the North Cobb High School student...
AT&T workers go on strike across Atlanta and Southeast over stalled contract negotiations
Thousands of AT&T workers represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) are on strike, accusing the telecom giant of negotiating in bad faith over a new union contract. That included a few dozen workers picketing outside AT&T’s corporate office in Midtown Atlanta on Tuesday. The strike, which began...
Insulated PPE for Cold Chain
RefrigiWear (Dahlonega, GA), supplier of insulated work apparel for the cold chain, has unveiled its new FrostFlex System of configurable thermal garments. According to the company, the FrostFlex System gives customers and their employees the advantage of mixing and matching insulated jackets, work pants and bib overalls for different job functions across five different temperature zones. This new level of customizable protection will enhance employee safety and satisfaction, leading to greater productivity and better employee retention.
ACC takes no action in noise dispute
A familiar issue was back before the Rome Alcohol Control Commission on Monday. The ACC conducted a license hearing for River Remedy Brewing Company on Glenn Milner Boulevard following a noise complaint. The business was cited for a violation of the noise ordinance on August 10 after police received a text message from Mike Schieffer, a resident of East Fourth Street, at around 4:30 p.m. on August 10.
Flowery Branch man pleads guilty to over one-million dollar fraud scheme against employer
A Flowery Branch man has pleaded guilty in relation to a fraud scheme against his employer. 55-year-old Michael Mayfield pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud on Monday. Mayfield’s scheme involved more than $1 million by stealing rebate checks and submitting false invoices to his company...
Community Fair Coming to Lavonia Next Week
Carnival rides have arrived and are being set up at the American Legion Post on Highway 17 in Lavonia. That’s because coming up on August 29 – 31st, Step of Faith Outreach is sponsoring a Community Fair fundraiser that weekend. The fair will showcase rides and attractions by...
As elderly population grows, Tennessee law creates new supportive housing option
As the adult population of Tennessee grows, the number of vulnerable seniors is rising and many lower-income individuals who need support turn to group homes. However, there are not enough licensed group homes to meet the need. Now, new legislation hopes to fill the void with smaller licensed homes.
Overwhelmed Chattanooga man finds help for 100+ pet rabbits
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), which is assisting the McKamey Animal Center (MAC) in the ongoing rescue of more than 100 pet rabbits from a Chattanooga home, is sharing the rabbits' caregiver's story after he reached out for help.
Hyundai ‘car paint blows off in chunks’ leaving drivers with ruined vehicles by $1,000 problem not covered by warranty
HYUNDAI owners are seeking answers as the paint from their under-10-year-old cars has chipped off in huge chunks, exposing the metal under it. One owner said the missing paint may make other drivers think she’s “trashy.” Leslie Williams, a 2015 Hyundai Sonata owner in Lebanon, Tennessee, was shocked when she saw paint chipping from her […]
Dispute over non-profit’s zoning dividing Falling Water
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Neighbors in the Falling Water area of Soddy-Daisy are disputing over a zoning request from a non-profit. The owner says she just wants to continue serving those in need while some of her neighbors say her request could lead to unintended consequences. Gail Ward-Holden says she just...
TBI identifies woman found dead inside Athens church after fire
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a church fire that happened earlier this month in Athens. On Wednesday, the TBI released the name of the woman found dead inside the church following the fire on August 15.
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