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Georgia Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Cocaine Distribution in Florida
In Gainesville, Florida, Frederick Anthony Forbes, a 52-year-old man from Georgia, has been sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and possession with intent to distribute the same amount. This announcement was made by Jason R. Coody, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
Melanie Miller becomes the first Black woman to run for Georgia House of Representatives District 124
Republican incumbent Trey Rhodes and Democrat Melanie Miller are candidates in the election for the Georgia House of Representatives District 124 on Nov. 5. Miller’s candidacy makes her the first Black woman to run for the District 124 seat, which includes parts of east Athens, Winterville, Oglethorpe County, Taliaferro County, Putnam County and Greene County.
Weekend rainfall helpful as Metro Atlanta slides into a ‘flash drought’
The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that not only had drought conditions developed in Georgia, but that D2 “Severe Drought” conditions had spread into portions of the state -- including Metro Atlanta.
Crash at I-20 GA/SC state line now clear
****Traffic is flowing again following this crash.*** NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – A crash at the Georgia, South Carolina state line on I-20 has one lane closed. According to SCDOT, westbound traffic coming INTO Georgia from SC is moving very slowly. Motorists should try and find an alternate route. NewsChannel 6 has a crew on […]
Restaurant inspections: Crack in the cooler drags down chain eatery's health score
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between June 27 and July 4, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Positive energy: Here's how Fort Eisenhower's deal with Georgia Power could save millions
Fort Eisenhower's garrison is partnering with Georgia Power in an energy agreement that's expected to save the military base up to $6 million per year. The $72 million utility energy service contract is the biggest in Georgia Power's history, according to its corporate parent, Southern Company. The deal "will leverage...
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