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Georgia’s EMCs prepare for above-average hurricane season
Staff Reports The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an 85% chance of an above-normal hurricane season in 2024, with an estimated 17-25 named storms, 8-13 of which may have the potential to turn into hurricanes. Four to seven of those storms are predicted to be a Category 3+. This will be the […] The post Georgia’s EMCs prepare for above-average hurricane season appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
A surprise Braves-Blue Jays trade to replace Orlando Arcia backed by insider
The Atlanta Braves have long been connected to starting pitchers and outfielders in the trade market because of the injuries to Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. These two holes are obvious for Atlanta to need to address ahead of the deadline. But that's not the only pair of...
Ominous history for Biden: Incumbents trying to win over their parties often struggle to win again
ATLANTA (AP) — There's plenty of worry among Democrats about whether 81-year-old President Joe Biden is up to the job itself or the task of defeating Donald Trump. Previous presidential campaigns offer lessons. None convey reasons for optimism.
Notice of Property Tax Increase
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted a 2024 millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 3.74 percent. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held at the Government Center Assembly Hall, 141 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 on July 10, 2024 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and via video conferencing accessible via the Fulton County website at www.fultoncountyga.gov, or accessible via Zoom at the following web addresses on July 10, 2024:
Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students receive automotive scholarship established in memory of Erica Scannavino
Staff Reports Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students received the Erica Scannavino Scholarship for students enrolled in the Automotive Technology, Auto Collision and Repair Technology, and High-Performance Engines Motorsports programs. This is the second time this scholarship has been awarded by the SGTC Foundation and a total of 32 students have been recognized this year […] The post Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students receive automotive scholarship established in memory of Erica Scannavino appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Georgia Power lands contract to provide efficient energy for Fort Eisenhower
Georgia Power has landed a $72 million utility energy service contract (UESC) from U.S. Army Garrison Fort Eisenhower to increase the energy efficiency of the 55,000-acre military installation located near Augusta, Ga. A UESC is ... Read More » The post Georgia Power lands contract to provide efficient energy for Fort Eisenhower appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Valerie Vie Replaces Judge Booted Off The Bench, After Nightclub Arrest
The Georgia Supreme Court removed Probate Judge Christina Peterson from her position. In the wake of Probate Judge Christina Peterson’s removal following her arrest outside an Atlanta nightclub, attorney Valerie Vie has stepped into the role of probate judge, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Vie, who secured the Democratic primary in May, will serve the remainder of Peterson’s term until Jan. 1, 2025. This decision, made by the Judicial Qualifications Commission, cited “systemic incompetence” and found 12 of the 30 counts serious enough to warrant disciplinary action, BLACK ENTERPRISE previously covered.
NW Ga. Gears Up to Mark Independence Day as NWS Forecasts Chance of Rain
There’s a small chance that rain may put a damper on some of the Independence Day festivities planned around the region, with scattered thunderstorms forecast each day through Monday. The National Weather Service is predicting a 30% chance of showers Wednesday afternoon, when Summerville hosts its Celebrate Independence Festival & Fireworks Show. However, the day is expected to be “mostly sunny,” with a high near 93 cooling off to a low of 74 in the evening. ...
Planning to use fireworks for 4th of July? Here's what you need to know
SAVANNAH, Ga. — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, many bring fireworks to celebrate, but you should know a few things before igniting the flame. The State of Georgia permits the purchase and use of consumer fireworks, which include everything sold in Georgia retail stores - from bottle rockets to firecrackers and sparklers.
2 metro Atlanta Starbucks locations file to unionize
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Baristas at two metro Atlanta Starbucks locations have filed for a union election. The baristas at locations in Roswell and Alpharetta have filed for elections with Starbucks Workers United, a union founded in 2021. The locations are at Holcomb Bridge & Holcomb Woods in...
120,000 'stolen' babies: Georgia's trafficking scandal
Georgian student Elene Deisadze was browsing TikTok in 2022 when she stumbled across the profile of a girl, Anna Panchulidze, who looked exactly like her. "We became friends without suspecting we might be sisters, but both of us felt there was some special bond between us," Elene, a psychology student, told AFP. Last summer, both of their parents independently told the girls they had been adopted -- revelations they had long planned to make.
OSHA proposes heat-stress rule as upscale Atlanta restaurant workers walk out over no A/C during heat wave
Just after workers at Delbar, an upscale Persian restaurant in Inman Park, walked out over poor working conditions including the heat, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Tuesday proposed a rule that would force employers to take remedial action once temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. OSHA’s proposed new...
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