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Second fox tests positive for rabies in metro Atlanta, officials warn caution
The Georgia Department of Public Health Laboratory say a second fox in Griffin tested positive for rabies after an incident on Placid Road near Grandview Drive and East College Street.
Monday brings isolated showers and afternoon thunderstorms as the rainy pattern continues
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – We started Monday morning mostly dry except for a storm that moved through our very northern SE Georgia counties. Otherwise, a hot day with the heat index hovering around 100. Afternoon showers and potential thunderstorms will develop west of I-95 after lunchtime and stick around throughout the evening - possible gusty winds and heavy downpours can’t be ruled out as these storms develop along the sea breeze and mixed with the high heat.
HENRY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Eagle's Landing Defeats McDonough
The second week of the high school football season opened with teams from Region 2-AAAA, including Hampton, Ola, Eagle’s Landing, Eagle’s Landing Christian, Union Grove, Locust Grove, McDonough, Stockbridge and Woodland playing region games. Dutchtown and Luella played non-region games.
Georgia High School Football Week 2 Scores and Photos
High school football in Georgia kicked off with a bang on Friday, August 23, 2024, with several standout performances across the state. Here are the scores and photos from Week 2. The Scores:. The Photos. TOO MANY ADS? GO AD-FREE. Did You Know?: The ads you see on this site...
Georgia Senate to Review Prison Challenges at Upcoming Atlanta Hearing
The Senate Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee is slated to convene for its second hearing on August 28 at 9:00 a.m. Taking place in Atlanta at Mezzanine I, 18 Capitol Square SW, this meeting aims to dissect the operational challenges currently faced by the Georgia Department of Corrections, specifically pertaining to the security and safety of the state's correctional facilities, as announced by the Georgia State Senate.
Bipartisan Effort Paves Way for Reviving Closed Hospitals in Ga.
ATLANTA — At the shuttered Atlanta Medical Center, a “Stronger Together” mural sends a hopeful message near a summer spray of hydrangeas. The campus was mostly quiet on a recent weekend, since AMC closed almost two years ago. A lone security vehicle sat behind a chain-link fence, and pedestrians passed by without even a glance. In the town of Cuthbert, some 160 miles away, the Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center also remains shut after closing four years ago, another Southern hospital casualty in a region...
Election deniers in key states are newly empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local election offices, which […]
Albany State to host 2024 Criminal Justice Association of Georgia conference
ALBANY – Albany State University will host the 2024 Criminal Justice Association of Georgia (CJAG) annual conference Oct. 4-5. This year’s theme is “Redefining Boundaries: The New Era of Criminal Justice Innovation.” The annual event brings together criminal justice students, faculty, and professionals from across the state, fostering an environment of learning, collaboration and professional ...
NEWTON FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Newton Rams Break School Scoring Record
On Friday at Sharp Stadium, the Newton football team bounced back from their season-opening loss to Eastside with a 70-0 victory over Alcovy, racking up the most points scored in a game in the school’s 75-year history. The Rams had a 64-0 lead at halftime.
Adopt a dog on National Dog Day. These 8 pups are available for adoption in the Macon area
If you’re in the market for a furry friend (who isn’t?), there are several pups available for adoption at local shelters. Here are their profiles and details on how to adopt them.
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