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Missing Georgia firefighters found dead in Tennessee, police say
HINESVILLE, Ga. — Two Georgia firefighters who went missing were found dead across state lines on Sunday, police said. According to the Hinesville Police Department, the bodies of missing firefighters Raegan Anderson and Chandler Kuhbander were discovered in Cocke County, Tennessee. Anderson's car was also discovered in Tennessee. 11Alive...
Drew Burress and fellow Georgia natives make Team USA Collegiate rosters
CARY, N.C. — Houston County alumni Drew Burress, who was named National Freshman of the Year, Freshman Hitter of the Year, a Freshman All-American and earned two First-Team All-America selections, earned another honor this offseason. Burress, alongside several other Georgia natives and UGA players, were named to Team USA’s...
Flood Watch in effect for most Big Bend and South Georgia counties until 11 pm
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — A Flood Watch has been issued for all local counties except Suwannee, Hamilton, Echols, and Clinch counties until 11pm EDT Sunday. This includes the cities of Tallahassee and Valdosta. Heavy rainfall over much of the area Saturday evening has saturated the ground in many of...
Attorney general announces expansion of Gang Prosecution Unit
ATLANTA – Attorney General Chris Carr, joined by Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy and Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey, has announced the hire of veteran prosecutor Ashton Jordan and seasoned investigator Nathan Shoate as part of an upcoming expansion of the Attorney General’s Gang Prosecution Unit.
Local residents mixed on state’s private school vouchers
When Gov. Brian Kemp signed a controversial school voucher bill into law earlier this year, it left some educators feeling apprehensive. In the wake of the bill, local residents are also feeling mixed on how to handle education options for their children. Homeschooling is now the fastest-growing form of education, particularly among families of color […] The post Local residents mixed on state’s private school vouchers appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
In Georgia, conservatives seek to have voters removed from rolls without official challenges
WOODSTOCK, Ga. (AP) — Conservative activists in Georgia and some other states are quietly pushing a way to remove names from the voting rolls without filing a formal legal challenge. They’re asking election administrators to use their data to purge voter registrations, which means names could be removed in a less public process than a […] The post In Georgia, conservatives seek to have voters removed from rolls without official challenges appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Georgia agricultural innovation center to bring farmers from fresh to value-added markets
Georgia has a rich agricultural history in fresh produce owing to factors including a favorable climate and long growing season. During times when fresh produce cannot be actively grown and harvested, growers would benefit from diversifying their income streams through value-added markets. In rural areas where farms are primarily located, many entrepreneurs have limited access to appropriate business development resources and opportunities to break into value-added markets. Introducing VIBE The University of Georgia is launching the Value-Addition Institute for Business Expansion (VIBE), a new center for rural food business assistance and resources headed by professors from the Department of Food Science and Technology in the College...
Warnock compares Biden debate to bad ‘sermon’ and rejects calls for president to resign
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) on Sunday defended President Joe Biden after his substandard debate performance last week, saying it reminded him of times when he wished he had given a “better sermon” to his church congregation. “I’ll tell you as a pastor, for me, it’s church time. And I can tell you that there […]
Housing bills among new state laws taking effect July 1
With housing – particularly affordable housing – in short supply across Georgia, two new state laws about to take effect are aimed at an especially challenging group affected by the shortage: the homeless. The two bills, which the General Assembly passed overwhelmingly this year, are among a host of new laws covering a wide range […] The post Housing bills among new state laws taking effect July 1 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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