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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.
Former Braves postseason hero loses job to make way for top prospect promotion
As the 2023 season ended and preparation for 2024 began, Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves had decisions to make regarding left field. Both Kevin Pillar and Eddie Rosario entered free agency. Pillar bounced around even prior to the season but former postseason hero Rosario landed with a division rival in the Washington Nationals.
Kathryn Fletcher, CPA, CGMA Elected Chair of GSCPA Board of Directors for 2024-25 Year
Kathryn Fletcher, CPA, partner at Draffin & Tucker, LLP of Atlanta, Georgia, has been elected chair of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) Board of Directors for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Fletcher was selected at the Society’s annual business meeting in St. Augustine, Florida. “Kathryn is a...
Georgia Drivers Frustrated By Conflicting Reports on EVs
A recent survey revealed that nearly half of Georgia drivers are uncertain about switching to electric vehicles (EVs), citing concerns over practicality and costs. 🔋 Why It Matters: The study highlights the growing divide between EV enthusiasm and hesitation, reflecting broader national trends as the automotive industry shifts towards electrification.
Sandy Springs Celebrates Launch of Innovative Fire Station 5 to Bolster Emergency Response
The City of Sandy Springs has ushered in a new era of emergency response capability with the grand opening of Fire Station 5. Located at the intersection of 7800 Mount Vernon Road and Spalding Drive, the 10,912 square-foot, two-story structure is poised to serve the Panhandle region of the city, as outlined in an announcement from the city's official website.
Acworth Student Part of Oyster Research Team
A trio of students and two faculty members in the University of North Georgia's Department of Biology are researching oysters from the Georgia coast to check for the presence of vibrio bacteria and for the level, if any, of antibiotic resistance in these bacteria. Among the students is Alyssa Pold of Acworth. Dr. Nancy Dalman, department head of biology, and Dr. Dobrusia Bialonska, associate professor of environmental microbiology, are leading...
‘Tow to Go’ offers safe rides to Georgians on Independence Day week
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The American Automobile Association (AAA) will provide a free service to keep impaired drivers off the road during the week of Independence Day. The Auto Club Group has launched its Tow to Go program in Georgia and other select states offering a safe ride for would-be-impaired drivers and their vehicles during the busy […]
High court passes on case of Georgia man on death row who says Black jurors were wrongly purged
ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to consider the case of a Black man on death row in Georgia who says his trial was unfair because the prosecutor improperly excluded Black jurors. Warren King, 48, was convicted of murder and other crimes in the September...
Lower personal, business income taxes take effect in Georgia
(The Center Square) — Several tax changes took effect on Monday, the start of fiscal 2025, including a decrease in Georgia's personal and corporate income tax rates. House Bill 1015 lowers Georgia's personal income tax rate to 5.39% from 5.49%, while HB 1023 sets the corporate income tax rate — previously 5.75% — to the same level as the personal rate. Additionally, HB 1021 increases Georgia's income tax exemption from $3,000 to $4,000 per dependent. ...
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