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SGMC honors team for saving child having life-threatening reaction to anesthesia
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Recently, a group of several members of South Georgia Medical Center’s surgical services team was honored as health system heroes. During its monthly board of directors meeting, SGMC Health honored several members of its surgical services team for their work while caring for a pediatric patient who was experiencing malignant hyperthermia (MH).
First Meeting of Senate Study Committee on Georgia’s Farmland Preservation to Convene in Statesboro
Georgians invested in the future of the state's agricultural lands can mark their calendars for an upcoming public meeting of significance. The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands is about to convene for the first time, with discussions poised to address the critical factors impacting the state's rural landscapes. Chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), this meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2024, at the Georgia Southern University's Continuing Education Building located at 10449 US Highway 301 in Statesboro, according to the Senate Press.
Hospitals, MARTA, driver services and more: How the cybersecurity outage is affecting metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A widely-used cybersecurity firm suffered a massive global outage Friday morning, affecting several government services, hospitals, businesses and more in metro Atlanta. According to CrowdStrike, the problem was triggered by a faulty update and affects computers running Microsoft Windows. Companies, banks, government agencies,...
Did the tech outage impact 911, emergency services in Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry? What we know
SAVANNAH, Ga. — WJCL is reaching out to emergency services organizations in Southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry to see if there were any impacts from Friday's widespread tech outage. Check back for update as we hear more. Beaufort County Sheriff's Office: No issues reported with 911 dispatch.
Trump leads Biden in Georgia in first major poll after assassination attempt
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new poll released Thursday shows Donald Trump — only hours away from headlining the GOP convention’s final night — leading President Joe Biden in all seven potential battleground states, including Georgia. The Emerson College poll is the first large-scale presidential...
Is Prime Day a hazard to Amazon warehouse workers in the CSRA?
APPLING, Ga. - While online shoppers are grabbing deals on Amazon Prime Day, the company’s warehouse workers like those in the CSRA are more likely to get injured, according to the findings of a U.S. Senate investigation. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions found Amazon’s warehouses...
Workers hurt in building collapse
Three workers were injured Thursday morning when a portion of a roof under construction collapsed in Dublin. Firefighters, police and paramedics responded to the site, where a new oil change and tire shop is being built off U.S. 80 West, between the Arby’s and Golden Corral restaurants. A large section of truss and framing for the new roof appeared to have fallen on the workers, who were taken by ambulance to nearby Fairview Park Hospital.
Pregnant Georgia girl, 16, found dead by roadside as ex-boyfriend charged with lying to police
Georgia police are investigating the death of a pregnant 16-year-old girl, identified as Mia Campos. According to the Gwinnett County police department, the teenager's body was found around 1 a.m. on Monday, July 1 when officers were called to a residential area in Loganville. Her death has been ruled a homicide.
UPDATE: Warrant added to 2024 Georgia National Fair concert lineup
UPDATE (7/17/24): The Georgia National Fair announced a fifth act for its 2024 concert lineup on Wednesday. “Calling all rock music fans!” the fair stated in a post on Facebook. “The legendary rock band Warrant is performing on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:30 PM! Join us at the Georgia National Stage for a magical night of high-energy performances and classic hits that will blow you away.”
Cairo native Karisma Brown embarks on country music career after military service
ATLANTA - Karisma Brown is an Air Force veteran turned up-and-coming country music singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Cairo, Georgia, Brown did not grow up dreaming of a singing career. But after five years of what she describes as a great experience in the military, she decided it was time for a change.
Albany State takes first place in NASA University Design Challenge
ALBANY – Albany State University computer science students claimed first place in the recent NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) University Design Challenge. The award was announced at NASA Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. The ASU team, comprising Shamar Swift, Valeria Mendez Bonilla, Ky’uan Wright and Anthony Strachan, demonstrated tireless skill and dedication throughout the ...
Emory University and Emory St. Joseph hospitals in Atlanta rank highest in Georgia
Emory University Hospital and Emory Saint Joseph are Georgia’s No. 1 and 2 hospitals, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Emory University Hospital was also nationally ranked for their cancer care. U.S. News offers rankings and ratings in three dozen different health care services, including...
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