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Georgia Man Accused Of Stealing Air Conditioner From Church
A man, aged 45, is facing charges in Georgia and Tennessee for allegedly stealing both an air conditioning unit and a truck from a church. According to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson, William Michael Crawley was stopped by deputies in Walker County on Sunday. The reason for the stop was that Crawley was driving a truck that had been reported stolen from Hamilton County.
PHS Softball wins 8 straight
The Pickens varsity softball team extended their early season win streak to eight straight with a win over Dawson County on Monday. Since dropping the season opener to Union County in extra innings, the Nettes have found a way to come out on top in every game since. Versus Dawson, Pickens found themselves down 1-4 headed into the bottom of the 6th. They rallied to tie the game and eventually won it in walk-off fashion in the bottom of the 8th when Lexi Grizzle drove in Ainsley Jones for the winning run. The Nettes have had timely hits by numerous players throughout the line-up and have enjoyed contributions from several pitchers throughout the current streak.
Wildfires down in Troup County
Forest rangers say wildfires are down in Troup County but residents should still follow the burn ban. During the Troup County Board of Commissioners work session on Tuesday morning, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) presented its annual report on the Troup County unit. GFG and Troup County have had an excellent working relationship over the […] The post Wildfires down in Troup County appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Murray County family attacked by raccoon in backyard
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. - A Murray County family is being treated after officials say they were attacked by a raccoon in their backyard. State health officials say the attack happened on Aug. 17 in the Clear Creek Subdivision in Chatsworth, Georgia. According to officials, the family's children were playing with...
Georgia gets two grants to pursue cleaner aviation fuel
ATLANTA – The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded two grants to help accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Georgia. LanzaJet, a SAF producer, will receive nearly $3.1 million to support its new production facility in Soperton, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., announced Tuesday. Another $240,000 will go to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to strengthen the regional supply chains and infrastructure needed to deploy SAF at the world’s...
NEWS BRIEFS: Credit unions merging will create a $935 million firm
Members of Pinnacle Credit Union have voted in favor of merging with Peach State Federal Credit Union on August 15. The financial merger has been approved by the National Credit Union Administration and is effective September 1, 2024. Pinnacle and Peach State have a shared history of serving educators, and possess common values, mission, and culture.
Nobody Wants to Work: 1.4 Million Georgians Hate Their Jobs
A new survey by CardRates.com revealed that a significant portion of Georgia’s workforce is dissatisfied with their current employment. According to the survey, 28% of workers in the state, roughly 1,389,710 people, admitted that they loathe their jobs. This figure is part of a larger national trend, where 38% of American workers, or approximately 59 million people, report dissatisfaction with their jobs.
How to request a Ga. absentee ballot for November electiion
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - If you’re a Georgia voter and plan to cast an absentee ballot in the upcoming November election, the window to request that ballot is now open. Absentee ballots can be requested until Oct. 25. The Georgia State Election Board voted Monday to approve a new...
Domestic disturbance leads to OIS
BARTOW CO – The GBI is investigating the shooting of a Georgia man by an officer while responding to a call about a domestic disturbance. At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Bartow County. Chris Cochran, age 60, of Adairsville, GA, was shot and killed in the incident. No officers were injured.
Annual ‘Stop the Bullying’ Free Concert Tonight in Toccoa
A free concert that addresses the problem of bullying and how to combat it is set for tonight in Toccoa. The concert, featuring several local and nationally known performers, takes place at 6p at the Historic Ritz Theatre in downtown Toccoa. Tammie Arthur, organizer of Stephens County’s Stop the Bullying...
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