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What age can kids stay home alone in Georgia? Here's what parents need to know
One of the biggest questions that comes up in parenting is “When is it safe to leave my child home alone?” This may be particularly prevalent in the next month as schools reopen, with some students getting home before their parents can get off work. The American Academy...
The Largest Buc-ee’s In Georgia Will Span A Whopping 74,000 Sq. Ft.
According to a report by the Savannah Morning News, construction has begun a new Buc-ee’s location in Georgia. And the biggest news: it’s going to be the largest Buc-ee’s in the state. Just how large will this new Buc-ee’s location be? It’ll be a massive 74,000 square feet.
Advocates for inmates in Georgia state prisons want legislative study panel to spur reforms
A new Georgia House Special Subcommittee of Appropriations on State Prisons is taking another step in the marathon probe that is tackling statewide prison system problems, including homicides and suicides. Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns earlier this month announced the creation of the subcommittee intended to give the Legislature a glide path to implement future […] The post Advocates for inmates in Georgia state prisons want legislative study panel to spur reforms appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Georgia officials on Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race
GEORGIA (WRBL) — On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. This is what Georgia officials across the state have to say on the withdrawal. “President Biden has done a tremendous job. He is probably the most productive president we have had since LBJ. And I felt like […]
The Bomb That Loved an Island-Tybee Island-Part 2
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Everyone and, it seems that everything, wants to live on an island and it seems that nuclear bombs are no exception. You may remember an incident that happened during the Cold War era, on February 5, 1958, right here in Georgia. The area involved a comfortable, peaceful, barrier island, located off of Georgia’s Atlantic Coast, and was the home of about 4000 folks back in the 1950s, called Tybee Island. So, grab your beach chair and sunscreen and lets go set on the shore and reminisce about this island’s history.
National bail fund returns to Georgia after judge says limits were arbitrary
ATLANTA (AP) — The Bail Project, a national nonprofit that aids thousands of low-income people behind bars, said Monday it is reopening its Atlanta branch after a judge temporarily blocked part of a Georgia law that restricts organizations from helping people pay bail. Last month, the Bail Project said it would no longer be able to […]
'It's a tremendous opportunity' | Macon-Bibb works to improve safety and accessibility in West Macon
MACON, Ga. — Macon-Bibb leaders approved a more than $366 thousand dollar contract last week to build sidewalks along Hollingsworth Road in West Macon. Reverend Ronny Lee Mays said he knows the neighborhood better than anyone. "I remember all of these streets, except Mumford Road, with dirt, no pavement,...
GA-FIT Advisory Board meets with U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials
NEWTON — The Georgia Flow Incentive Trust (GA-FIT) Advisory Board met recently with representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to discuss ongoing development of a Habitat Conservation Plan for the Lower Flint region. The meeting was hosted by the Jones Center in Baker County. Members of the advisory board, which includes farmers, stakeholders, and community leaders, shared their ...
Macon-Bibb Board of Elections working to improve accessibility for voters
MACON, Ga. — The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections is working to shorten the distance to the polls at the Macon Mall, according to a report from the Macon Newsroom. They say the board first became aware of accessibility issues at the mall voting site in December 2022. Now, the board is considering ways to reduce the walking distance for voters.
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