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Former Georgia Senator, Dalton native passes away at 91
DALTON, Ga. — Former Georgia Senator and Dalton native Dr. Don Thomas has passed away at the age of 91. Thomas' obituary says he passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. According to the obituary, Thomas was a family practice physician in Dalton for 58 years.
Lowcountry couple’s crash leads them to advocate for stricter reckless driving laws
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) – Tom and Spring Davis are still recovering from a terrible crash Valentine’s Night on the busy streets of downtown Bluffton. An accident that led to serious injuries, long hospital stays and lasting damage. An accident that may have contributed to her mother’s death. An accident they say could have been avoided. […]
Jasper Co. school board retains legal firm amid superintendent investigation
Jasper Co. School Board held a virtual meeting on Thursday afternoon — marking the second unexpected board meeting this week — and voted to continue legal services with the law firm Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd. This comes two days after the board voted to remove the superintendent on paid leave.
Two presentations to share findings from Saluda Grade Trail study
FOOTHILLS—After a year-long, in-depth study of the proposed Saluda Grade Trail, two presentations will be held next month to share its findings. Organizers invite the public to attend and learn more about this project. The North Carolina meeting will be held on August 6 at Polk County High School at 6 p.m., and the South […] The post Two presentations to share findings from Saluda Grade Trail study appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Lower Atlantic region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.39 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.37 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 16 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18,...
Biden eyes Georgia and Texas trips from Rehoboth bunker
Biden officials are telling Democratic critics that President Biden is eager to prove them wrong and plans to hit the campaign trail once he recovers from COVID, with potential trips to Georgia and Texas in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter. Why it matters: As he...
87.7% of Georgia Rivers Are Too Polluted for Swimming
For many Americans, lakes and rivers provide a much-needed escape—a place to cool off on a hot day, relax with loved ones, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature. However, water quality remains a major public health concern across large portions of the United States. According to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), over 70% of freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and wetlands (by acreage) and over 42% of creeks, rivers, and streams (by mileage) are considered too polluted for primary contact recreation such as swimming. ...
Georgia's unemployment rate ticks up slightly in June
(The Center Square) — Georgia's June unemployment rate inched up slightly but remains below the national unemployment rate, according to new numbers that state labor officials released on Thursday. June's unemployment rate of 3.3% was up from May's revised 3.2% rate but below the national rate of 4.1%. Numbers from the Georgia Department of Labor show the state's unemployment rate has hovered in the 3% range since late 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic eased. ...
Lindenmeyr Munroe Expands Distribution Operations Into Georgia Market
The following article was originally published by Wide-format Impressions. To read more of their content, subscribe to their newsletter, Wide-Format Impressions. Lindenmeyr Munroe announces plans to expand operations into the Georgia market with an Atlanta-based distribution facility. The move into Georgia is supported with a fully stocked warehouse in Lithia...
House Ag Vice Chair Addresses Peanut Growers
Many of his Republican colleagues are in Milwaukee this week for the convention, but Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia put peanut growers and his family ahead of attending his party’s big party. “It’s not that I don’t want to be there, it’s that I have a six year old...
Thunderstorms Threaten North and Central Georgia Today
Scattered thunderstorms hit North and Central Georgia this afternoon and evening, bringing potential hazards. Why It Matters: The strongest storms pose risks with frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and heavy rainfall bursts. Residents should stay vigilant. What’s Happening:. Thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Severe weather...
Ethics board determines Guyton councilman committed 'technical violation of the ordinance'
Theodore Hamby will maintain his post on city council in Guyton. The announcement was made during a special called meeting Thursday night following an investigation into an ethics complaint made in May. The two-man ethics board, which consists of Reginald Stanmar and Robert Hunter, determined Hamby committed a technical violation. Mayor Andy Harville read a statement from the ethics board which reads in part, “There was a technical violation of the ordinance…the violation occurs due to the language involved in the ordinance. A city official shall not use his or her position in any way to coerce or give the appearance towards another person to provide any financial benefit.”
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