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Georgia lawmakers say the top solution to jail problems is for officials to work together
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia Senate committee says more cooperation among county officials would improve conditions in Fulton County’s jail, but it also called on the city of Atlanta to hand over all of its former jail to the county to house prisoners. The committee was formed last...
Georgia among states receiving $66 Million in Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Funds
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Biden-Harris administration has announced 17 states will receive a total of $66,000,000 in Energy Efficiency revolving loan funds, and Georgia has made the list. The Peach State will receive $2,453,810 aimed at the residential sector, with a primary focus on providing benefits to low-income residents. The grants were issued under […]
Georgia Tech Subject of Federal Lawsuit Over Cybersecurity
The Justice Department is suing Georgia Tech and the Georgia Tech Research Corp. for failing to follow cybersecurity requirements governing federal contracts. The federal lawsuit follows a whistleblower suit current and former members of the university’s cybersecurity team brought against the school and its research corporation. The complaint alleges that at least since 2019, Georgia Tech has had no enforcement mechanisms in place for contracts with the Defense Department. Instead,...
Authorities: Georgia juvenile charged after online 'joke' about shooting up school
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. A juvenile is facing charges in Georgia after admitting to making a social media post threatening a school shooting. According to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, authorities were made aware Thursday of a post that read A.R. Johnson Magnet School...
Sheriff’s Office makes multiple arrests in Fulton County Jail fraud investigation
Multiple arrests were made in a fraud investigation involving contraband at the Fulton County Jail, with six individuals arrested and five more sought by investigators. The post Sheriff’s Office makes multiple arrests in Fulton County Jail fraud investigation appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
History Cherokee Presents Historic Preservation Awards
History Cherokee recognized property owners, businesses and individuals’ work in preserving the county’s history Aug. 22 at its annual Historic Preservation Awards Banquet. The winners of this year’s Historic Preservation Awards are: ♦ Edwards-McClure-Pruitt-Midyette House in Frogtown, owned by Mark and Charity Midyette ♦ Gaddis-Beacham-Sulborski Home in Union Hill, owned by Mark and Andrea Sulborski ...
17-year-old dies after charging at Gwinnett County officers with knife, police say
Police say just after 4 p.m., they received a phone call from a 17-year-old who told police he was armed with a knife and handgun near the roundabout at Whitehead Road, officials say. The teen also reportedly told police he was a danger to himself and others.
Man Critically Injured in Shooting on Atlanta Interstate Exit Ramp, Causing Traffic Delays
A violent incident occurred on an Atlanta interstate last night, leaving a man with life-threatening injuries. The DeKalb County Police Department reported that they were summoned to the scene after receiving a call about a person suffering from a gunshot wound on the exit ramp from Interstate 285 southbound to Interstate 20 eastbound. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the shooting took place just before 11 p.m., and the injured man was promptly transported to an area hospital for medical attention.
A trip down memory lane: Recapping Georgia football's 2023 season
Before Georgia football takes the gridiron Aug. 31 for its season-opening game against Clemson, here’s a lookback on its 2023 campaign. The Bulldogs left their expectations of a three-peat unfilled but set the stage for the future. Home, sweet home. Georgia opened the 2023 season with a couple of...
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