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One wanted, three in custody after weekend shooting in North GA
Three suspects are in custody but one remains at large following a weekend shooting in North Georgia. On Saturday, the Toccoa PD responded to a gunshot victim arriving at Stephens County Hospital. The GBI was called into help with the investigation.
Trump immunity ruling could shatter Georgia RICO case
The Supreme Court‘s ruling this week that presidents have some immunity from criminal prosecution came in response to arguments Donald Trump made about his case in Washington, D.C., but the decision could also dramatically affect the former president’s case in Georgia. The high court ruled that a lower court judge will have to sift through Trump’s federal election interference […]
PRESS RELEASE: Emory University’s Center for AI Learning announces statewide education tour
Atlanta, Ga (June 11, 2024) - Emory University’s Center for AI Learning, in partnership with Rowen Foundation and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, will embark on a statewide tour this summer titled “AI + You: Save Time, Earn More and Thrive with AI.” The educational initiative, which brings free short courses to local communities, seeks to demystify artificial intelligence, empower Georgians with the skills and confidence to keep pace with the evolving workforce technologies and will kick off a statewide workforce training program in AI.
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...
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.
Georgia Supreme Court rules COVID judicial emergency extends lawsuit’s timeframe
(The Center Square) — A Georgia Supreme Court ruling has given new life to a Northwest Georgia medical malpractice lawsuit thanks to an emergency order handed down amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Supreme Court reversed a Georgia Court of Appeals decision that a medical malpractice lawsuit filed in October 2021 against Floyd Medical Center, now Atrium Health Floyd, was time-barred and could not proceed. The lawsuit was initially filed in federal court in June 2018 and dismissed without prejudice in 2021; a renewal was filed...
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.
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