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Belair Middle School students moving from K-8 building to defunct Langford Middle School
Richmond County School System's rightsizing plan is already underway. The school district's spokesperson Haley Lacuesta last week confirmed that Belair Middle School students will start the school year in the defunct Langford Middle School building. They will call it home until a new middle school can be built for the Belair students.
Next in line: Jenkins' junior Cam'Ron Thompson hopes to follow path of brother Nolan Smith
Off the football field, Cam'Ron Thompson has a friendly disposition despite his intimidating 6-foot-3, 325-pound frame — and comes across as a gentle giant. But once he settles in as the right guard on the offensive line, the Jenkins junior does whatever it takes to get the job done in the trenches.
Judge In Young Thug’s RICO Case Removed From Trial
Fulton County Chief Judge Ural Glanville has been recused from the longest criminal trial in Georgia history. It has already been pointed out that the Young Thug RICO trial is the longest-running criminal trial in Georgia history. Now, an unexpected change has placed another wrench in the court case, as the judge has been recused.
Judge refuses to extend timeframe for Georgia's new Medicaid plan, only one with work requirement
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge ruled that the Biden administration complied with the law when it declined to grant an extension to Georgia’s year-old Medicaid plan, which is the only one in the country that has a work requirement for recipients of the publicly funded health coverage for low-income people. The state didn’t comply with federal rules for an extension, so the Biden administration legally rejected its request to extend the Georgia Pathways to Coverage program’s expiration date from September 2025 to 2028, U.S. Judge Lisa Godbey Wood ruled Monday. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s office said it would work with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to “continue to pursue the necessary time to demonstrate the program’s viability.” “Just as before, we remain committed to this Georgia-specific, innovative initiative that leads not only to healthcare coverage but to better opportunity and coverage options for those who enroll in the program,” spokesman Garrison Douglas said in a statement.
‘Nothing matters when you can't take care of yourself when sick’: Warnock introduces Medicaid bill
LISTEN: U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock explains his new stopgap Medicaid coverage legislation. On Thursday, July 11, Georgia U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock introduced legislation that would temporarily relieve the thousands of Georgians stuck in the Medicaid coverage gap. The Bridge to Medicaid Act would provide a three-year temporary relief to those...
Georgia Delegate to the RNC talks security and rhetoric changes in a contentious political season
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life, security is a front and center topic for those attending the Republican National Convention. Long time Republican Party activist and Columbus resident, Alton Russell, is one of the 59 official delegates from Georgia who attended the convention. He has […]
Mosquito control can help prevent spread of dengue fever
ATHENS -- As overnight temperatures increase during the summer, so do mosquito populations, bringing with them the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. In late June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the U.S. is seeing an increased risk of dengue fever, a sometimes fatal viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes. This disease has been across much of South and Central America and the Caribbean, and with about 1,500 cases, the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency over dengue. ...
Catherine Jordan promoted to manager of GBI's Central Regional Crime Lab
DECATUR -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Monday the promotion of Catherine Jordan to manager of the GBI’s Central Regional Crime Lab. Jordan will be responsible for the supervision of staff and others within the Central Crime Lab. “Catherine has proven to be a leader in the crime lab and will continue to serve as a great example as the Central Regional Crime Lab manager,” GBI Director Chris Hosey said. “We can only benefit from the service of such a professional in their field.” ...
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