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CDC: 20 cases of dengue have been confirmed in Georgia. Here's what to know
Mosquitoes are infecting people across the Americas with dengue at historic levels and U.S. travelers are bringing the potentially life-threatening virus home with them. The alarming rise in infections has spurred American health officials to warn about the risk. While risk of local transmission in the contiguous U.S. remains low,...
Georgia To Allow State Funding To Teach AP Black Studies After Growing Outrage
A Georgia State superintendent has changed his tune and will allow the state to pay districts to teach a new AP course in Black Studies. The post Georgia To Allow State Funding To Teach AP Black Studies After Growing Outrage appeared first on NewsOne.
Three on News 3: Alabama lawmakers on prison change, New Georgia 2024 election poll, Local hair salon helps women with alopecia
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our digital exclusive series, “Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. TODAY’S STORIES:
Electric ‘air taxis’ built in GA could offer a rideshare option in big cities. Here’s when
A billion-dollar company wants to replace taxis and rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft with an electric helicopter service, and they plan to make the choppers in Georgia. California-based air taxi tech company Archer Aviation will soon manufacture its electric helicopters, which they call “eVTOL’s” — electric vertical take off and landing — in Covington.
Environmentalists ask state PSC to pause Georgia Power’s plan to use more natural gas
Atlanta resident Jean Millkey told state regulators Wednesday she has come to grips with her belief that Georgia Power is probably not acting in the best interests of its customers who continue to see their electric bills rise. She spoke to the Georgia Public Service Commission on Wednesday as the five-member panel held a certification […]
Deli meat outbreak hits before students return to school
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Two cases of Listeria have been reported in Georgia according to the CDC. The outbreak has been reported in 12 states, including Georgia with 28 deaths. News 3 spoke with a local infection preventionist who says listeria is common and the CDC and local health agencies identify an outbreak once or […]
Construction On Georgia’s Largest Buc-ee’s Has Begun
After breaking ground in January, construction has finally begun on what will be Georgia’s biggest Buc-ee’s. The project, located off I-95 near Brunswick, is hard to miss if you’re traveling along the Georgia coast. According to Savannah Morning News, Buc-ee’s is currently building a 74,000 square-foot location with 120 fuel pumps, making it the largest location in the state. The new Brunswick location will surpass Georgia’s two other Buc-ee’s (in Fort Valley and Adairsville) by more than 20,000 square feet.
Lawmakers call for Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission challenge end
(The Center Square) — A superior court judge has denied a request to prohibit the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission from moving forward with its work while a lawsuit challenging its authority proceeds. Following Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker's ruling, two leading Republican state lawmakers are calling on Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney Sherry Boston, Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jonathan Adams and Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jared Williams to drop their challenge. ...
Community comes together to support child cancer patients with 95.5 WSB Care-A-Thon
Every day, 47 children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. The WSB community is coming together to support cancer research and treatment for their annual Care-A-Thon.
Grade the trade: Hawks pitch lands former 1st-round pick & more for Clint Capela
The Atlanta Hawks have 14 guaranteed contracts on their roster, which is one short of the regular season limit. They have until August 1 before Bruno Fernando’s 2024-25 salary locks in bringing their roster to 15 players. They have until October 27 to finalize their roster. Before then, they...
Come see the Falcons play the Saints in New Orleans and the Raiders in Vegas this season
We’re proud to announce that we are officially partnered up with Atlanta Sports Trips to offer Falcons fans with two incredible road trip experiences this season. First we’re heading to New Orleans to see the Dirty Birds and the sAints (not a typo) on Nov. 10. The trip...
North Carolina Woman Faces Drug Charges After Wrecking Her Vehicle
(Cleveland)- Cleveland Police reports that a Hayesville, North Carolina woman was arrested Thursday morning on three felony drug charges after she wrecked her vehicle in the city of Cleveland. Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker said his department received a Be On the Look Out (BOLO) for a PT cruiser that was...
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