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Stranger Things films parts of Season 5 on town square
Parts of Jackson’s town square were blocked off and drivers were detoured around most of the square as film crews from the Netflix series “Stranger Things” once again filmed in the city June 24-25. City officials say the filming permit was set up under the name Cedar...
Butts, Lamar and Pike officials attend UGA zoning training
Butts County officials attended a one-day zoning training on Wednesday, June 26 led by the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government Planning and Zoning. The training, held in Indian Springs at the Idlewilde Event Center, is designed for appointed board and commission members, local government staff, and elected officials. The objective is to enlighten decision-makers and other stakeholders about the fundamental concepts of development, planning, and zoning.
Zack Short in Lineup for the Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves and their struggling offense are facing off against the San Francisco Giants and their surging offense tonight in the first game of a three game series at home. The Braves have scored a combined ten runs over the past four games, and five of those were in...
Braves latest injury update eliminates one major trade deadline need for Alex Anthopoulos
The Atlanta Braves are about to get a big reinforcement in their bullpen. After their 4-2 loss on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, they made a key roster move, sending right-hander Daysbel Hernandez to Triple-A Gwinnett. Hernandez had not allowed an earned run over 9.2 innings of work in nine...
ATD Opens Regional Distribution Center In McDonough
American Tire Distributors Inc. recently celebrated the grand opening of its first regional distribution center in McDonough. Officials held a ribbon-cutting Wednesday, June 26 at the center at 250 Declaration Drive.
Georgia lawmakers look to open jobs to more workers who need license to work
April Williams was eager to resume her nursing career when she applied this year with a Georgia agency for a license that is required for 30% of the American workforce. After initially forgetting to provide her graduate school transcript, the Byron resident resubmitted her paperwork several other times. However, after several weeks of waiting, she […] The post Georgia lawmakers look to open jobs to more workers who need license to work appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Braves deal Hurston Waldrep in Bleacher Report’s outrageous trade idea
The MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and the Braves are expected to be one of the more active teams in baseball. The two most obvious areas that Alex Anthopoulos can upgrade are the outfield and shortstop, the former of which will be much easier to acquire. Similar to the 2021 trade deadline, Anthopoulos should be in the market for multiple outfielders because there’s an obvious need and they’re usually cheap.
'A rising tide lifts all boats': New state law aims to help marriage and family therapists moving to Georgia
MACON, Ga. — Governor Brian Kemp signed over 700 bills into law on Monday, including one that has special significance for workers in Central Georgia. Senate Bill 373 speeds up the process for therapists moving to Georgia to get their license to practice, which has been a struggle for many workers recently.
The Georgia Chronicles: The Saga of The Georgia State Flag
The state flag of Georgia has undergone multiple transformations since its inception, each change reflecting the state’s shifting political and social landscape. The story of Georgia’s flag is one marked by controversy, public outcry, and legislative battles, culminating in two significant redesigns in the early 2000s. Early Designs.
Trump immunity ruling could shatter Georgia RICO case
The Supreme Court‘s ruling this week that presidents have some immunity from criminal prosecution came in response to arguments Donald Trump made about his case in Washington, D.C., but the decision could also dramatically affect the former president’s case in Georgia. The high court ruled that a lower court judge will have to sift through Trump’s federal election interference […]
MPD Asst. Police Chief still lives in Georgia nearly 3 years after hiring
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Assistant Memphis Police Chief Shawn Jones still lives in Georgia, according to MPD. Memphis police released the following statement to Action News 5:. Shawn Jones’ primary residence is still in the state of Georgia. Tennessee state law does not permit restrictions on the residency of first responders.
Coastal Areas That Saw the Largest Increase in Water Temps
Recent years have brought unusually high temperatures to the world’s waters—and with them, major impacts on marine life and coastal communities. However, since early 2023, this trend has significantly intensified, with each day for more than a year setting a new record high. The effects have created eye-popping weather and climate events. In early 2023, waters off the coast of South Florida reached more than 100 degrees—approximately the temperature of the water in a hot tub. While the pace of change is alarming, the effects of these trends are not evenly distributed geographically. Researchers calculated the average summer water temperature change from 2013 to 2023 across each coastal metropolitan and micropolitan area, then ranked locations accordingly.
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