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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...
Around Town: Synovus Building Sells But Bank Office Stays Put. Downtown's Big Decade: $15 Million in 7-Digit Deals
Another big player in downtown Rome is changing hands. It is the latest in a series of unrelated sales of large Broad Street properties together valued at nearly $15 million in the past decade. The latest is the Synovus bank building at 701 Broad St. which has been sold to Roger Manis LLC for $3.55 million, real estate records show. That might be a record price for a downtown sale. ...
Georgia football adds former rival defensive coordinator to staff under Kirby Smart | Report
Georgia football has hired a former defensive coordinator from one of its top rivals. Former Georgia Tech coordinator Andrew Thacker has added @GeorgiaFootball to his bio on X, formerly Twitter. DawgsHQ’s Rusty Mansell reports Thacker has worked with the Bulldogs’ staff in an off-field capacity under Kirby Smart for a few weeks. ...
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...
Poor Health: Georgia Ranks 48th in The Nation in Health Quality
Georgia’s health care system is in trouble. A new report by WalletHub ranks the state 48th in the nation for overall health care quality. This dismal ranking is based on 44 key measures, from insurance premiums to the number of physicians per capita. The numbers tell a grim story....
Georgia planning $1M in grants for military mental health services
(The Center Square) — Georgia officials are awarding $1 million in grants to increase mental health access for military members, veterans and their families. Last year, state lawmakers passed House Bill 414 to create the Veterans Mental Health Services Program under the Georgia Department of Veterans Service. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed the measure into law on April 25, 2023. Lawmakers appropriated the first round of the grant's funding as...
Nighthawks Earn GCAA All-Academic Team Status
DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia men's golf team has been announced as a Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) All-Academic Team for the 2023-24 academic year. The Nighthawks finished the season with a team grade point average above 3.0, earning them All-Academic Team status. UNG was one...
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