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Diamond Shruumz recall: Up to 20 Georgians sick from microdosing candies
More Georgians have gotten sick from mushroom gummies and chocolates that are under a nationwide recall. Channel 2 Action News reported earlier this month that there were six cases connected to the Diamond Shruumz. On Tuesday, the Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed that it’s now up to 20 illnesses. Of those 20 cases, at least eight people have been hospitalized and three people have had to use ventilators. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
National Hurricane Center increases chances of tropical cyclone. Georgia should watch closely
In a rush? Here's everything you need to know — in less than a minute — about what's happening in the tropics. The National Hurricane Center has increased the chances for a tropical wave to strengthen as it moves toward Florida and the U.S., according to the latest advisory. The system now...
Harris derides Trump on border security at Georgia rally as GOP presses the issue
ATLANTA — Vice President Kamala Harris, facing a new barrage of GOP attack ads seeking to define her early in her campaign, attacked back on immigration and border security before a fired-up crowd of thousands in an over-capacity arena Tuesday night. Through chants of “Kamala” aimed at her and...
Severe storms tear through north Georgia, downing trees and power lines
ATLANTA - A round of severe storms swept through north Georgia on Tuesday evening, downing trees and power lines. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were posted across the northern and western metro Atlanta areas. As of 5:30 a.m., Georgia Power reported more than 10,000 customers remained without power. Georgia’s EMCs reported more...
Scattered Thunderstorms Are Moving into Georgia This Afternoon
A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for portions of North and Central Georgia, warning residents of potential severe weather conditions. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to persist this afternoon through the night, with some storms potentially becoming severe. Damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall are the main concerns. Localized flash flooding is particularly likely in northern parts of Georgia.
Registration Ongoing for Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum Slated for Aug. 20-21
Registration remains open for the Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum, slated for Aug. 20-21 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Topics ranging from the H-2A program, labor trafficking, housing, heat policies and compliance issues are scheduled for attendees. Chris Butts, executive director of the...
Sen. Tim Scott to be married in South Carolina this weekend, what we know so far
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) is set to be wed this Saturday, Aug. 3, to Charleston-based fiancée Mindy Noce. The South Carolina senator, who ran for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination on a platform based on optimism and hope, proposed to Noce in January on Kiawah Island. Having never been married, Scott has long...
Award-winning Beaufort distillery now named Best South Carolina Regional Distillery 2024
A Beaufort distillery with an ear-catching name has earned some taste-bud-catching top honors in the Palmetto State. The Rotten Little Bastard Distillery (RLB is you are talking about it in church) was recently named Best South Carolina Regional Distillery 2024 in The Guide to South Carolina’s "Best of South Carolina" 2024 Contest.
Harris holds first Georgia rally as candidate, will return next week
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Kamala Harris touched down in Georgia on Tuesday for a kickoff rally in a state she knows well. “Oh, it’s good to be back in Georgia,” said Harris, taking the state to cheers from a crowd of several thousand. “The path to the White House runs right through this state.”
Does new voter portal ease voter registration cancellation or fraud?
(The Center Square) — Georgia's top elections official announced a new tool to allow voters to proactively cancel their voter registrations, but opponents say it could be abused. In a release, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, called the Voter Registration Cancellation Portal "a convenient tool for any voter who wants to secure their voter registration by cancelling their old one when they move out of state." The...