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Jacksonville could demolish a Main Street bridge off-ramp to clear space for condo tower
Demolishing a Main Street bridge off-ramp is back on the table after a developer proposed building a downtown condominium tower that's designed to be the tallest building between Atlanta and Miami. The city of Jacksonville has had plans for years to tear down the off-ramp that lets northbound drivers make a straight shot...
Jaguars unveil white helmets, will wear them in Week 10
The Jaguars announced that they will be wearing throwback uniforms for a game this season last week and they unveiled another alternate uniform choice on Thursday. The team revealed “Shell White” helmets that they will wear for their Week 10 game against the Vikings. Head equipment manager George Pellicer said the team looked at a variety of options for an alternate helmet before settling on one that broke with tradition.
Cobb to Continue Offering AP African American Studies
Cobb County Schools confirmed it will continue to offer AP African-American studies at one high school after State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced he would not recommend the Georgia Department of Education fund the pilot course for the 2024-25 school year. The announcement sparked outrage and disbelief among critics, some drawing connection to the “divisive concepts” legislation passed by the General Assembly’s Republican leaders in 2022, which prohibited teaching U.S. history in a way that might make any student feel guilty or that they are...
Commission chair says there’s no ‘single silver bullet’ to improving Georgia’s Medicaid program
The head of a new commission tasked with recommending improvements to Georgia’s Medicaid program said Thursday that she did not see a single solution for all of the issues facing low-income and uninsured state residents. Caylee Noggle, whom Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp tapped to chair the Comprehensive Health Coverage...
MISTR Offers Free STI Test Kits Available at Select Georgia Walmarts
– MISTR, a telemedicine provider for sexual health, is partnering with select Walmart locations in Georgia to offer free at-home STI test kits. This initiative aims to increase access to convenient and confidential testing, particularly in areas with high HIV transmission rates. – MISTR goes beyond STI testing, offering telemedicine...
Fayetteville Chief of Police Scott Gray named president of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police
The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) announced that Fayetteville Police Chief Scott Gray was sworn in as the GACP President on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Savannah. Chief Gray is a 31-year police veteran and has served as the Fayetteville Police Chief for the past seven years. Prior...
Community Solutions Raises $135 Million for Housing Fund
Community Solutions announced that it has secured $135 million to close out its CS Large Cities Housing Fund to provide housing resources to individuals exiting homelessness and middle-income individuals. The private equity fund is supported by some of the largest social impact investors in the nation, ranging from health systems...
Residents unable to apply for Florida’s Swim Lesson Voucher Program despite new law
OVIEDO, Fla. – With summer in full swing, health experts are raising awareness about water safety, but there are still questions about a new Florida law that provides free swim lessons to some children. Thursday is World Drowning Prevention Day and also marks nearly a month since the state’s...
National Intern Day: Meet our 2024 summer interns at News4JAX
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – America celebrates National Intern Day on Thursday, July 25th. We are using Thursday as an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments and growth shown by our 2024 summer interns here at News4JAX. Our interns bring us fresh perspectives and ideas every day that help us grow. We...
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