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Harris derides Trump on border security at Georgia rally as GOP presses the issue
ATLANTA — Vice President Kamala Harris, facing a new barrage of GOP attack ads seeking to define her early in her campaign, attacked back on immigration and border security before a fired-up crowd of thousands in an over-capacity arena Tuesday night. Through chants of “Kamala” aimed at her and...
Severe storms tear through north Georgia, downing trees and power lines
ATLANTA - A round of severe storms swept through north Georgia on Tuesday evening, downing trees and power lines. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were posted across the northern and western metro Atlanta areas. As of 5:30 a.m., Georgia Power reported more than 10,000 customers remained without power. Georgia’s EMCs reported more...
Scattered Thunderstorms Are Moving into Georgia This Afternoon
A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for portions of North and Central Georgia, warning residents of potential severe weather conditions. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to persist this afternoon through the night, with some storms potentially becoming severe. Damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall are the main concerns. Localized flash flooding is particularly likely in northern parts of Georgia.
Registration Ongoing for Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum Slated for Aug. 20-21
Registration remains open for the Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum, slated for Aug. 20-21 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Topics ranging from the H-2A program, labor trafficking, housing, heat policies and compliance issues are scheduled for attendees. Chris Butts, executive director of the...
This Central Georgia school system is rolling out new, career-focused programs in school
PEACH COUNTY, Ga. — All summer, Peach County Schools have been preparing to ensure a smooth start to the academic year. This effort includes the launch of a new program aimed at giving students a head start on their careers. At Peach County High School, educators are integrating technical...
Oconee Blotter: Watkinsville mom forced at gunpoint to give son $5,000 check
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: JUVENILE DELINQUENTS: On July 16, Deputy Collin Worsham was dispatched to the swimming pool area of a residential neighborhood under construction on Shagbark Way off Rocky Branch Road. Massive damage was found two months earlier to the new swimming pool area and a security camera caught the images of six young males engaged in the spree of destruction. Doors were ripped off hinges and battered with bricks, while...
17-year-old shot during block party in Hawkinsville, GBI investigating
PULASKI COUNTY, Ga. - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an investigation into a shooting early Sunday morning that occurred in Hawkinsville, leaving a 17-year-old from Eastman critically injured. Around 1:15 a.m. July 28, deputies from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, along with other agencies, responded to a...
Harris holds first Georgia rally as candidate, will return next week
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Kamala Harris touched down in Georgia on Tuesday for a kickoff rally in a state she knows well. “Oh, it’s good to be back in Georgia,” said Harris, taking the state to cheers from a crowd of several thousand. “The path to the White House runs right through this state.”
'You can't teach a kid that's hungry' | Bleckley County offering free meals to students during school year
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Ga. — Students in Bleckley County head back to school Friday, and they're going back with some good news. The school district announced they will offer students free breakfast and lunch for the entire school year. School Nutrition Director Kelli Green said this was possible through the...
Does new voter portal ease voter registration cancellation or fraud?
(The Center Square) — Georgia's top elections official announced a new tool to allow voters to proactively cancel their voter registrations, but opponents say it could be abused. In a release, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, called the Voter Registration Cancellation Portal "a convenient tool for any voter who wants to secure their voter registration by cancelling their old one when they move out of state." The...