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Gov. Kemp hosts small business roundtable
Along with other state leaders, Governor Brian P. Kemp hosted small business leaders for a roundtable discussion this week on civil litigation policies impacting the state's business climate and day-to-day affordability for hardworking Georgians. This is the first of three roundtable listening sessions on this topic Governor Kemp announced earlier this month to engage stakeholders from around the state which will ultimately inform policy proposals in the coming legislative session. “A little over a year ago, I announced my intention to work toward common-sense lawsuit reform while still bringing jobs to Georgia and maintaining our position as the No. 1 state for...
Representative Patty Stinson shares plans to reintroduce House Bill 1417
Representative Patty Stinson recently gave an interview on House Bill 1417, which she plans to reintroduce next year. The Bill would allow defendants to present information during a grand jury proceeding. Currently grand juries in Georgia only hear information from the prosecution before deciding whether or not to move a case along. Stinson told how […] The post Representative Patty Stinson shares plans to reintroduce House Bill 1417 appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
41-year-old man arrested in S.C. in Augusta woman’s death
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection to a 53-year-old woman’s death in Augusta. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says Samuel Howell was arrested on Wednesday in Summerville, S.C. Howell was charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a...
Walmart apple juice recall: Alabama among 25 states affected due to arsenic levels
Nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in Walmart stores across the U.S. have been recalled, after the juice was found to contain potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic, according to the Associated Press. Alabama, along with several other states in the southeast, are included in the recall. On Friday,...
John Lewis Honored With Statue That Replaces Confederate Monument In Georgia
On Aug. 24, a new statue honoring late U.S. Congressman John Lewis was unveiled in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur. The statue replaces a former Confederate monument that once stood there. According to CNN, the John Lewis Memorial, created by Jamaican sculptor Basil Watson, was installed in Decatur Square. The square, located in front of the Historic Decatur Courthouse, features a promenade of shops and restaurants for its residents. Now, its visitors will see the 12-foot statue of the civil rights hero with his hands over his heart. Many associated him with this frequently-used gesture, indicating his love for others....
GCPS Recognized by Forbes as a 2024 ‘Best-In-State Employer’
Forbes recognizes Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) as a 2024 Best-In-State Employer. Forbes partnered with research firm Statista to survey more than 160,000 employees who work at companies with a minimum of 500 people. GCPS is ranked 59th out of 100 organizations in Georgia and is one of nine education organizations on the list. With more than 22,000 employees, GCPS is the largest employer in Georgia.
Driver warns of dealership trick after her ‘lemon’ breaks down after 3 months – she faces $10k repair on $2500 car
A FRUSTRATED car buyer has vented on Facebook in a warning to others about her experience with one local dealership. Kiesha Carter, the frustrated motorist, shared a scathing post on Facebook detailing her troubles after purchasing a vehicle from a local dealership, which she described as a "lemon." In her...
Human remains found, Jeff Davis authorities say
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – On Sunday, the Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office (JDSO) said the remains of a human were found. Authorities say they received a call on Bennie Byrd Road, South of Hazlehurst in the Snipesville community, in reference to what appeared to be a human body. According to JDSO, upon arrival, deputies […]
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