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Critics blast Georgia Power plan to burn wood for fuel as critics warn of costs, pollution
The Georgia Public Service Commission is set to vote Sept. 17 on Georgia Power’s proposal to burn wood pellets and other organic materials to generate energy and has raised environmental concerns and high costs being passed on to customers. State regulators heard testimony Thursday from Georgia Power officials about the utility company’s application to add […]
‘The Medicine Man’s Corner’ to stay in business after the passing of Dr. Charlie Rouse
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - ”The Medicine Man’s Corner” has confirmed that they will continue business following the passing of Dr. Charlie Rouse. Rouse, also known as “The Medicine Man,” passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the age of 76. On Wednesday, the business posted...
Albany State University Boosts Local Economy with $266 Million Contribution in 2023
Albany State University has made a significant economic impact in southwest Georgia, contributing $266 million to the region’s economy for the Fiscal Year 2023, according to the University System of Georgia’s annual Economic Impact Study. This marks a 2.5% increase from the previous year, highlighting the university’s growing role in fostering local economic development.
Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Conspiracy and Identity Theft Spanning Utah
A man from Georgia faces federal charges after pleading guilty to defrauding banks across Utah in a check scam operation. Toddorius Goodwin, 34, of Lithonia, Georgia, has admitted to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity fraud. During his plea hearing, Goodwin acknowledged orchestrating a check fraud scheme that...
Innovative Solutions to Georgia’s Maternal Health Crisis
Morehouse School of Medicine has launched a Perinatal Patient Navigator Program with a $2 million grant from the Amerigroup Foundation to address maternal health disparities in Georgia, training women from the community as health navigators, community health workers, doulas, and lactation specialists to provide critical support and guidance to mothers. The post Innovative Solutions to Georgia’s Maternal Health Crisis appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Vance ‘felt terrible’ for woman in viral doughnut shop video
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) said he “felt terrible” for the woman involved in a viral clip showing an awkward interaction when he visited a doughnut shop. “I just felt terrible for that woman,” Vance said Tuesday on his plane, NBC News reported. “We walked in, and there’s 20 Secret Service agents,…
King Claw celebrates grand opening
The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for King Claw, Douglas’s newest dining destination specializing in fresh seafood and Cajun-inspired flavors. The event took place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at their location at 1312 S. Madison Avenue Suite A.
Man arrested for indecent exposure at Ollie’s in Valdosta
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A man has been arrested for completely exposing himself to three women outside the Ollie’s store in Valdosta, according to a police release. According to the Valdosta Police Department (VPD), on August 27, at around 10 a.m., several citizens called E911 to report that a male had taken off his clothes while in public view in the parking lot of Ollie’s, located in the 1200 block of North St. Augustine Road.
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