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Local swimmers shine in 2024 Georgia Swimming State Competitions
Four athletes from the Southern Eagle Aquatics swim club team competed in the annual Georgia Swimming 14 and under Age Group State Championship meet, held July 19-21 at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA. One athlete also competed in the Senior State Long Course Championship meet, held July 26-28 in Athens, GA. Together they represented Statesboro among the top swimmers from around the state of Georgia. Davine Chen, 10, achieved state qualifying times and competed in four events: Girls 50M Free, 50M Breast, 100M Breast, and 100M Free. She earned a personal best time in the 50M Free (36.61). Easton Moore, 10, achieved state qualifying times and competed in...
Georgia Issues 221K Non-Resident Fishing Licenses Each Year
Fishing is a classic outdoor pastime for many Americans, and its growing popularity has led to a trending sector within the tourism industry known as fishing tourism. While many enjoy afternoons fishing at local ponds, rivers, and lakes near their home, amateur and professional anglers alike increasingly travel to top fishing destinations across the country, boasting picturesque views and potential for impressive catches. In most cases, travelers must obtain a non-resident fishing license to go fishing out-of-state. These licenses are usually sold by the state’s...
Environmental groups seeking delay in Georgia Power turbines project
ATLANTA — Lawyers for environmental groups made a final plea to Georgia energy regulators Thursday to delay Georgia Power’s plan to build three new “dual-fuel” turbines at Plant Yates near Newnan. The Atlanta-based utility is seeking certification from the state Public Service Commission to build the new turbines, which would run mostly on natural gas but switch to ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel when and if gas is unavailable, typically on cold winter mornings. ...
Cobb County to start charging some costs to people who challenge the eligibility of voters
ATLANTA (AP) — An election board in one of Georgia’s largest counties has voted to start charging people who challenge the eligibility of voters for the cost of notifying the challenged voters. The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registrations voted 4-1 on Tuesday to adopt the rule. Debbie Fisher, a Republican member of the […] The post Cobb County to start charging some costs to people who challenge the eligibility of voters appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Inflation has cost Georgia families $27,000 since 2021
(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers in Georgia are concerned about increases in inflation, as a recent report shows households have paid $27,427 more because of inflation since January 2021. The average household in the state is spending $1,074 more per month to buy the same goods and services as in 2021, according to a July report from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee. To have the same standard of...
No. 21 Buford takes on No. 10 Milton: How to watch the Super 25 Georgia football matchup
Georgia high school football kicks off across the state with plenty of notable matchups this week, but few more so than the gridiron action Friday night in Milton. It’s an opening USA TODAY Sports Super 25 clash, with the No. 10 Eagles welcoming No. 21 Buford in a Peach State headliner.
Remote monitoring has saved new moms at this rural hospital. Now they’re hoping to expand
Cardiac-related complications in pregnant and postpartum moms is the top driver of maternal mortality in Georgia, according to the state’s latest maternal mortality report. That includes complications from cardiomyopathy, which can lead to heart failure. Hemorrhage, which can be caused by hypertension, and preeclampsia are also leading causes of maternal mortality.
1 injured in shooting outside Family Dollar in DeKalb County, police say
LITHONIA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man was shot outside a Family Dollar in Lithonia on Thursday afternoon, according to police. DeKalb County police said they responded to a person shot at a Family Dollar store located at 7042 Covington Hwy. They found a 25-year-old man in the parking lot who had been shot in the chest. The man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Former Georgia GOP leader tells citizens it ‘doesn’t mean you’re Democrat’ to vote for Kamala Harris
Former GOP Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has continued to nudge Republicans into supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, recently appealing to their party loyalty in saying it won’t make them a Democrat if they vote for her. Duncan released an op-ed in May stating he was voting for President Joe Biden. “I think it’s important […]
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