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120,000 'stolen' babies: Georgia's trafficking scandal
Georgian student Elene Deisadze was browsing TikTok in 2022 when she stumbled across the profile of a girl, Anna Panchulidze, who looked exactly like her. "We became friends without suspecting we might be sisters, but both of us felt there was some special bond between us," Elene, a psychology student, told AFP. Last summer, both of their parents independently told the girls they had been adopted -- revelations they had long planned to make.
Michael Thurmond holds book signing for "James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia"
A work 24-plus years in the making that offers a refreshing take on Georgia’s founder had its local formal presentation on Saturday, June 29 at Savannah’s Hyatt Regency. Historian and DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond held a book signing and discussion with Q&A of his latest,. “James Oglethorpe,...
The Georgia Chronicles: The Saga of The Georgia State Flag
The state flag of Georgia has undergone multiple transformations since its inception, each change reflecting the state’s shifting political and social landscape. The story of Georgia’s flag is one marked by controversy, public outcry, and legislative battles, culminating in two significant redesigns in the early 2000s. Early Designs.
Move over, Michigan: Georgia now leads in building next-generation cars
Since the first Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line in 1908, Detroit has been synonymous with the American automotive industry. But in the age of the electric vehicle, amid a renaissance in domestic manufacturing, Georgia is quietly but confidently emerging as the undisputed national leader in the electrifying auto sector. It sounds like […] The post Move over, Michigan: Georgia now leads in building next-generation cars appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Trump immunity ruling could shatter Georgia RICO case
The Supreme Court‘s ruling this week that presidents have some immunity from criminal prosecution came in response to arguments Donald Trump made about his case in Washington, D.C., but the decision could also dramatically affect the former president’s case in Georgia. The high court ruled that a lower court judge will have to sift through Trump’s federal election interference […]
FBI investigating officer-involved shooting death on Cherokee tribal lands
The FBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting fatality on tribal lands in Cherokee, spokesperson Shelley Lynch confirmed. Typically, when there is an officer-involved shooting, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is called in to investigate. However, the FBI is the only outside law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction to investigate matters on tribal lands.
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Hosts Topping Ceremony for New Hotel Tower
MURPHY, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River continues to make considerable strides towards completing its $275 million expansion project as they recently held a topping out ceremony for its new 12-story hotel tower. The event, attended by Harrah’s Cherokee leadership, dignitaries from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and construction team members, provided an opportunity to celebrate the project’s progress and recognize the collaborative effort of those who have dedicated their time to aid in the project’s development. Those in attendance were also able to sign the final steel beam to leave their mark on the new amenity.
High court passes on case of Georgia man on death row who says Black jurors were wrongly purged
ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to consider the case of a Black man on death row in Georgia who says his trial was unfair because the prosecutor improperly excluded Black jurors. Warren King, 48, was convicted of murder and other crimes in the September...
Lower personal, business income taxes take effect in Georgia
(The Center Square) — Several tax changes took effect on Monday, the start of fiscal 2025, including a decrease in Georgia's personal and corporate income tax rates. House Bill 1015 lowers Georgia's personal income tax rate to 5.39% from 5.49%, while HB 1023 sets the corporate income tax rate — previously 5.75% — to the same level as the personal rate. Additionally, HB 1021 increases Georgia's income tax exemption from $3,000 to $4,000 per dependent. ...
Ga. High Court Allows Case Against Atrium Health Floyd To Continue
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that pandemic measures, which suspended court filing deadlines, do not bar a case against Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center from moving forward. The lawsuit filed by Jami Lynn Golden alleges that protocol at the hospital for sepsis infection was ignored by staff when she went for treatment in July 2016, leading to a significant sepsis infection. That infection was later treated at another hospital. However,...
Panel Built Boosts Event Security with Guard Shacks
Panel Built prepares to secure summer events with its line of security shacks. Blairsville, GA — Panel Built Inc., a leading manufacturer of modular buildings, proudly announces its versatile guard shacks as a premier security solution for the upcoming summer season of sporting and music events. As summer 2024...
New law quietly comes into effect and drivers risk arrest – and you don’t have to be behind the wheel to be punished
DRIVERS and pedestrians have been warned about a new law that outlaws dangerous driving maneuvers with deadly consequences. The road law threatens to arrest speedy drivers but there are easy ways to avoid getting in trouble. Georgia passed a bill strengthening punishment for drivers and spectators at illegal street racing events. New penalties went into […]
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