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‘Recovery is real’: Georgia Recovers Bus Tour rolls into Rome Sept. 5
Rome will soon play host to a statewide bus tour and a celebration aimed at saving lives and raising awareness. The Georgia Recovers Bus Tour will roll into Heritage Park the evening of Thursday, Sept. 5, for live music, free food, speakers, facing painting, a bounce house and resources for those who want to know more about substance abuse recovery. Local nonprofit Living Proof Recovery will host the event in...
With Georgia back in play, Dems hope convention builds momentum for Harris-Walz ticket
The stage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, IL on Thursday August 15, 2024. Photographer: Christopher Dilts / Democratic National Convention. The Democratic Party is set to gavel in its national convention Monday in Chicago, and the Peach State will have a big presence. ON THE MARKET: Expansive Outdoor...
Storms in South Georgia lead to downed trees, powerlines, and outages
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - As storms pass through on Sunday, Aug. 18, downed trees, power lines and more are being reported. In Dougherty County, A tree is down blocking the roadway in the 2400 block of Schley Ave, according to an official, Albany Utilities is clear and routed to the area.
Salmonella Outbreaks in 21 states linked to small turtles
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)—The Center of Disease Control (CDC) has linked small turtles to 51 reported Salmonella cases across 21 states, Georgia included. So far, the CDC reports that 23 out of the 51 people who have contracted Salmonella have been hospitalized. There are no reported deaths at this time. Georgia has had four reported cases […]
All dirt roads remain off limits for buses; Bulloch County to continue with alternate transportation plan for school buses for now
All dirt roads remain off limits for Bulloch County Schools' buses for now as the county continues to recover from Tropical Storm Debby and the extensive damage it caused to its rural roadways. The school district will continue with the alternate bus stop plan it communicated with families when schools reopened on Aug. 12, after a five-day closure due to the storm. The decision to extend the plan comes after continued conversations and collaboration with both the Bulloch County Emergency Management Agency and Bulloch County Public Works. Until the school district receives an all-clear from these departments, the alternate transportation plan will remain in effect. Bulloch...
Raffensperger says voters ‘should be concerned’ over new, possibly illegal, Election Board rules
ATLANTA — In an exclusive interview with Channel 2 Action News, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger blasted the actions of the Georgia State Election Board. Raffensperger alleges the Board is overstepping its legal authority and putting the efficiency of state elections at risk. “Now the State Election Board wants to take us back in time. I guess what they want is to see is elections take until 3 a.m. like in Detroit, Michigan. We don’t want to do that in Georgia. Not on my watch,” Raffensperger told Channel 2 investigative reporter Justin Gray at the state Capitol Friday. “Does the election board have the legal authority to make some of these decisions it’s making?” Gray asked.
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