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LIST | Georgia hospitals, businesses also reportedly impacted by global IT outage
ATLANTA - It's not just flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport that are being affected by the global technology outage. Local hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices, hotels, manufacturing companies, banks and financial institutions, county and government services, and even Starbucks have been impacted. However, we've heard that Waffle House is open for business as usual.
FEMA funds $19 million project for life-saving equipment in critical facilities in Georgia
The funding will provide 157 fixed generators, 30 portable generators, two portable pumps and one transfer switch for critical facilities that provide services and functions essential to communities, particularly during and after a disaster.
Former Trump political director, now a Georgia Congressional candidate offers insight on tonight’s speech
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Former President Donald Trump is expected to make it official tonight and accept the Republican Party’s nomination at the top of the 2024 presidential ticket. That will happen at the National Convention in Milwaukee. And it comes just five days after Trump survived an assassination attempt. Georgia 3rd Congressional District Republican […]
Chatham County Woman Indicted for Fraudulently Claiming Deceased Army Veteran’s Benefits
The divorced spouse of a deceased U.S. Army veteran has been indicted on federal charges for fraudulently claiming the veteran’s benefits. Miranda Rachel Briggs, also known as “Miranda Rachel Fisher,” 33, of Rincon, Georgia, was indicted by a U.S. District Court Grand Jury on charges of Wire Fraud and Theft of Government Money, Property, or Records, according to Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Conviction on the charges carries a statutory penalty of up to 20 years in prison, along with substantial financial penalties.
Bryan County officials address concerns of ‘toxic workplace’ from former employee
BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – The work environment within the Bryan County Fire and Emergency Services is being called into question after several claims on social media made by a former employee. “Bryan County has had a long history of discriminatory and unfair practices,” Joel Paskauskas III said. Paskauskas, with the county since January 2022, was […]
Local Democratic Party leaders campaign for Biden-Harris
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Local leaders of the Democratic Party gathered in Johnson Square Thursday to encourage people to vote for the Biden-Harris administration. Those leaders included Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, House Rep. Anne Allen Westbrook and Chatham County District 6 Commissioner Aaron Whitely. Each of them commended Biden’s action to protect women’s rights, support […]
Chatham County Animal Services offers half-off adoptions
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Chatham County Animal Services shared Friday that their adoption floor is full, causing some potentially adoptable pets to wait even longer to get a shot at a new home. To combat increasing pet stays with Animal Services, they are holding a “Cookout Cuties” sale where all their adoptions will be half […]
Forrest Gump's lasting impact on Savannah and the Lowcountry, 30 years later
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The blockbuster film 'Forrest Gump' put Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry into the hearts of millions of people. "I think that one of the main characters in that story is the city of Savannah," said Alderman Nick Palumbo, Savannah District 4. "Most of the...
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. […]
Weekend Weather: Scattered Thunderstorms Expected in North and Central Georgia
Scattered thunderstorms wil persist through tonight across central and northern Georgia, with potential hazards including frequent lightning, heavy rainfall, and gusts near 40 mph. ⚡ Why It Matters: Residents need to stay alert to rapidly changing weather conditions. Lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds pose risks to safety and property.
Georgia Today: Global tech outage affects businesses; Milwaukee GOP convention; Final Atlanta Open
LISTEN: On the Friday, July 19 edition of Georgia Today: A global tech outage affects Georgia businesses both large and small; Georgia Republicans are confident after their national convention wraps up in Milwaukee; and the last ever Atlanta tennis open will have its opening serve this weekend. Orlando Montoya: Hello...
Lawsuit Accuses State Election Board With Meeting Illegally
A nonprofit nonpartisan watchdog group filed a lawsuit Friday charging the State Election Board with violating Georgia’s Open Meetings Act after meeting last week without legally required public notice or a quorum. The three Republicans on the five-member board gave preliminary approval during a special meeting last Friday to rules changes that would require local election officials to post daily updates on their websites and inside polling places during early voting and give poll watchers greater access on election nights while votes are being processed. ...
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