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'We're not gonna try to re-invent the wheel' | Peach County commissioners halt mobile home permit requests
PEACH COUNTY, Ga. — In an effort to tighten a zoning ordinance, Peach County commissioners approved a moratorium on mobile home park and RV park permit requests on Aug. 13. Post 5 Commissioner Wade Yoder told 13WMAZ the pause will help them draw up comprehensive regulations for mobile and RV parks. He said they hope this will better protect property owners and ensure quality living conditions.
Local youth enjoy Summer reading adventure
All-together those participating in Jefferson County Library System’s Summer Reading Program, logged 336.5 hours of reading during its two-month window. “This summer has been so much fun, and I am glad that you all chose to ‘Start Your Adventure’ with us,” said Jefferson County Library Director Christina Shepherd. “I went through all the titles,...
Severe Storms Threaten Parts of Georgia Today
Storms continue throughout Georgia today and will be a little more intense than yesterday, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms expected to impact much of the state. Areas south of Interstate 20 are particularly at risk, where stronger storms could bring damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. The Details: Thunderstorms...
How the Ga. Department of Public Health grades restaurants
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - If you’ve dined in or carried out food in the past week, did you think to check the restaurant’s report from the Department of Public Health?. The environmental health specialists from the Georgia Department of Public Health inspect each establishment routinely, twice a year. These inspections assess food safety and overall cleanliness. Restaurants are given a score out of 100. Anything below 70 is considered failing.
LIVE RADAR: Track heavy rain, storms moving through north GA with StormTracker 2HD
Stock photo of heavy rain. Severe thunderstorms brought strong winds and heavy rain to Nevada's Las Vegas Valley on Thursday evening, flooding downtown streets, drenching casinos and knocking out power to thousands of customers.
Northern Georgia Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 10 PM Tonight
Atlanta, GA – Residents in Northern Georgia are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 PM tonight as a line of strong thunderstorms moves through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center has issued the watch in response to the risk of scattered damaging wind gusts and isolated large hail.
It's reclassification 'chaos' as Football Fridays in Georgia returns
LISTEN: Peter Biello chats with Football Fridays in Georgia podcast host Jon Nelson about the start of high school football for 2024. Peter Biello: As we've heard, the Georgia high school football season is upon us. Tonight you can watch Buford and Milton square off to kick off our season of televised high school football games on GPB-TV at 7:30 p.m. And that also means we'll have more of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast hosted by Hannah Gooden and Jon Nelson. And Jon Nelson is with me now. Hey, Jon, welcome to the program.
Georgia's July unemployment rate inches up slightly
(The Center Square) — Georgia's July unemployment rate was 3.4%, up slightly from June's revised 3.3% but below the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Despite having five million people in the workforce, the state's top labor official says more jobs are needed to keep the Peach State's unemployment rate low. "Georgia's labor force is larger and more dynamic than ever," Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said in a statement. "Our...
New paratroopers earn jump wings on Airborne Day
FORT MOORE, Ga. (WRBL) — Newly-minted paratroopers graduate from Airborne School at Fort Moore nearly every other Friday. Today’s graduation, including more than 300 soldiers, was extra special. April 16 every year marks National Airborne Day, a holiday created by President George W. Bush in 2002 to recognize airborne soldiers across the armed forces. The […]
Georgia officials approve funds to purchase 'panic buttons' for election officials due to potential harassment
SEATTLE - The Board of Commissioners in Cobb County, Georgia, are taking steps to ensure election workers' safety by equipping them with panic buttons that would allow them to quickly contact authorities in case of an emergency. This week, officials approved $47,250 in funding to purchase around 200 devices for...
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