Georgia State

Eatonton, GA

Columbus, OH

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Here's a new week with exciting opportunities for some zodiac signs. With the current position of the Moon in Libra, some zodiac signs will likely experience a wave of financial abundance. If you belong to one of these signs, you must roll up your sleeves and get to work.

3 Lucky Zodiac Signs With Financial Abundance | August 12, 2024

Colorado State

A wildlife camera in Colorado captured images of an "incredibly elusive creature" with a mythical nickname. The state's Parks and Wildlife Department celebrated National Endangered Species Day in May by posting photos to its social media accounts of a lynx trekking through a thick layer of snow last fall, the Idaho Statesman reported.

Trail cameras capture incredibly rare footage of elusive species: 'You know they may exist but you rarely get a sighting'

Valdosta, GA

Love's Travel Stops is now serving customers in Valdosta, Georgia, with the opening of its 20th location in “The Peach State.” The final stop on Interstate 75 before crossing the Florida border, the location in the “Azalea City” can be found off Exit 13 and is open 24/7.

GA: Love's Opens Travel Stop in Valdosta, Creating Job Opportunities in Southern Georgia

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Appling County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Herbie J Pilato

Her parents were acting legends, and she became one, too, on the big screen and small. She is best known for her roles on three classic TV shows: Lassie, Lost in Space, and Petticoat Junction. But she's made countless appearances on television, in movies, and on the stage. Her name is June Lockhart, and on June 25, 2024, she turned 99 years old. This is her story.

The 99-Year-Old Life and Career of June Lockhart ('Lassie', 'Lost in Space', 'Petticoat Junction')

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

NewSantaAna

CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Taunton, MA

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A nostalgic 1960s drive-in restaurant in Massachusetts has announced that it will be hosting free movies for the community to enjoy throughout the warmer months! From June until September, the Star Drive-In will be bringing back its "Movies Under The Stars" event, which hosts free movies from all different genres. From fun date night flicks to exciting family-friendly blockbusters, there's sure to be something for everyone!

Taunton Drive-In To Host Free “Movies Under the Stars” During August

Scott County, VA

Fort Blackmore, VA

Watchful Eye

The child abuse and neglect charges against 24-year-old Michael Finley and 19-year-old Hannah Danielle Davidson have been upgraded to murder. As previously reported, the Fort Blackmore couple are accused in the death of Davidson’s 7-week-old baby who, according to Scott County Sheriff’s Office, was “critically injured.”

Scott Co. couple accused for death of infant now facing murder

Tampa, FL

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Does true love exist? Some lonely zodiac signs claim love is a fallacy while passionate signs commit in relationships. Betrayal in a previous romantic connection can make you give up on love. However, you might have forced your partner to break an agreement. Therefore, August 12 is the perfect day to reflect on your lifestyle and change some principles. Read on to learn the lucky signs who will find love and end their loneliness today.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Loneliness Ends on August 12, 2024

Rankin County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence. Carly Gregg, a 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting her mother and injuring her stepfather, appeared in court on Tuesday, August 6. Judge David Morrow waived the 30-day justice hearings typically required for juvenile defendants as Gregg's trial approaches.

Teenager Charged in Rankin County Shooting of Parents Appears in Court

Hey there, future mover! Before you let the thought of Georgia’s Southern charm and warm hospitality draw you in, let me save you the trouble. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making the Peach State your new home.

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Georgia

Buckhead, GA

Sparta, GA

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GPB News (Georgia Public Broadcasting)

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After a long journey through accountability court, Middle Georgia graduates prepare for their future

LISTEN: In late July, family and friends gathered in a government building in Eatonton to celebrate graduates of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Adult Treatment Court Collaborative....

After a long journey through accountability court, Middle Georgia graduates prepare for their future

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