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GA solar business showcases benefits of Inflation Reduction Act
A Georgia business owner is touting the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act on families, businesses and job creation, including her own. Olivia Amyette, owner of Infinite Energy Advisers in Cleveland, Georgia, said her journey into the solar industry began at Georgia Tech. After graduating in December 2020 during the pandemic, she chose to stay in Georgia to care for her grandfather. Amyette credits the Inflation Reduction Act for helping jump-start her solar career, allowing her to support those in need and increase job opportunities.
GPB evening headlines for July 29, 2024
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger attends the National Association of Secretaries of State winter meeting, Feb. 16, 2023, in Washington. A lawyer for Raffensperger said on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, that a bill is unconstitutional to give Georgia's appointed State Election Board the ability to investigate Raffensperger.
Air Force member identified as 26-year-old man who drowned in Amerson River Park, BSO says
MACON, Ga. — The search is over for a 26-year-old drowning victim at Amerson River Park. He has been identified as Daniel Romain, a New Jersey native and an active member of the Air Force. Coroner Leon Jones says he was found near the Spring Street Landing in Macon.
Volunteer Laieton Sharp shares his experiences working on the SAM shortline
Laieton Sharp, a college student, has volunteered on the SAM Shortline since high school. He talked about how the train had an impact on him during his early childhood. “SAM Shortline always held the Day out with Thomas every year, and I’d been going to that since I was about, I want to say, four or five years […] The post Volunteer Laieton Sharp shares his experiences working on the SAM shortline appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Boil water advisory in place for Forsyth after water main break
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — Multiple office buildings in Monroe County are closed and a boil water advisory is in place on Monday after a water main break, according to a Facebook post from the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. Buildings that are closed include the Administration Building, Courthouse, Senior...
Man dead, brother arrested after shooting in Macon
MACON, Ga. — A man is dead after being shot at a home in Macon, according to Coroner Leon Jones. According to a report from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, around 1:22 a.m. a deputy arrived at a home in the 3600 block of Fair Street about a person shot.
Augusta Eats: Bop on over to food truck that's your passport to Korean street cuisine
Koreans comprise just 0.57% of Augusta's total population, according to the statistical database site Zip Atlas. But their profile is rising with the increased number of Korean groceries, restaurants and other businesses in the Augusta area. ...