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Felons, unhoused folks, noncitizens | Here's what Georgia's laws say about who can vote
ATLANTA — Georgia's Secretary of State's Office announced it is conducting a second audit to determine whether any non-citizens have registered to vote. The office has previously said the audit is an effort to keep elections secure and the voter roll clean. This bodes the question - who is...
GPB evening headlines for August 26, 2024
Democrats are urging Governor Brian Kemp to investigate and remove three Trump-aligned members of the State Election Board. Georgia's routine vaccine uptake is among one of lowest in the nation, around 88%. Vaccine information gaps can be dangerous. Acclaimed Georgia-born jazz guitarist Russell Malone has died. He toured with many...
Keeping Kids Safe: Protecting The CSRA’s Most Precious Resource
Here in the CSRA, we tend to feel secure from a lot of the problems that plague bigger cities. We think we are keeping kids safe from some of the more extreme dangers. We have a sense of safety in knowing our neighbors and a feeling of security from things the rest of the country might worry about. But the some of those far off seeming dangers are happening right here in our small towns. Children in the CSRA are at risk of predators and in particular, of sexual abuse. According to City-data.com there were 541 registered sex offenders living in Augusta as of August 22, 2024. The state of Georgia ranks 38th for child wellbeing in the US, meaning an estimated 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday. As shocking as those stats are, there are resources for parents looking to safeguard their most precious commodities.
Mitchell, Clark carry Fever to 14th win, most by team since 2016
Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points, including the clinching free throws with five seconds left, Caitlin Clark added 19 points and the Indiana Fever disappointed a record Atlanta crowd by holding off the Dream 84-79 on Monday night.
Pooler Mayor appointed to Georgia Municipal Association Federal Policy Council for 2024- 2025 Term
POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - From Pooler City Hall - to the halls of Congress - one local leader is taking on a new role. Pooler Mayor Karen Williams was appointed to the Georgia Municipal Association Federal Policy Council (FPC). The FPC is a leadership and advisory body charged with guiding...
Democrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election results
Georgia's Democratic Party is suing to block two recent rules adopted by the State Election Board. The lawsuit argues the rules could be used by county officials to refuse to certify an election,
Already Autism Heath CEO Derek Bullard Reunites Leadership Team to Build Next Behavioral Health Business, Sets Sights on Expansion
In 2020, Derek Bullard felt a calling to help children with autism again. As CEO and founder of Already Autism Heath in Georgia, Bullard has watched his latest company grow rapidly since it began four years ago, expanding its initial service to three additional states. But running a new health...
Election deniers in key states are newly empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local election offices, which…
Sides and Berry Named to Preseason All-GSC Team, Lady Flames Selected Second in the GSC
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Lee University and the University of West Florida were picked to battle it out for the top honors in the annual 2024 Gulf South Conference Women’s Soccer Preseason Poll. The poll and preseason teams were determined by the league’s head coaches, who were unable to vote for their own team or student-athletes.
Atlanta Is Finally Selling Local Georgia Wine
Henna Bakshi is the editor of Eater Atlanta. She has a decade of experience producing news at CNN, including food segments and a cooking show, and is also a seasoned wine reporter with a WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) Level 3 degree. There is now a place to find...
Georgia Bulldogs news: Little brother shuts up FSU fans, Stetson Bennett named Stafford’s backup, and more
If Georgia's beatdown of FSU in last year’s Orange Bowl wasn’t enough to shut up disgruntled Seminoles fans still crying about not making the College Football Playoff, then maybe Georgia Tech’s 24-21 win in Week 0 will. Starting the season at No. 10 in the country, Mike Norvell’s team was a favorite to make the 12-team CFP and win the ACC, but those dreams could be in big jeopardy after the shocking upset loss in Dublin.
U.S. Army begins cognitive screenings for all trainees
FORT MOORE, Ga. (WRBL) — As the nature of war continues to evolve, so does the way U.S. armed forces are tracking servicemembers’ cognitive health. Fort Moore became one of the first Army installations to open a cognitive testing facility Aug. 26, in what will be a U.S. military-wide roll out. Cognitive testing will now […]
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