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Law enforcement concerned by short-term renters around Central Georgia
PUTNAM COUNTY, Ga. — People in Putnam County are upset over short term rentals - and short term renters. There are over 325 rentals in the county. Some of these rentals have renters who are leaving trash or parking cars in neighbors' driveways. Lake Sinclair is a popular destination...
Ga. attorney general brings ‘war on fentanyl’ to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr on Wednesday hosted a meeting of his statewide opioid task force at Augusta University. The goal was to discuss the “war on fentanyl” and what Carr’s staff described as his continued efforts to combat the opioid crisis in Georgia.
Honoring Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian on would have been his 100th birthday
ATLANTA - Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian would have celebrated his 100th birthday on July 31. Unfortunately, he passed away at the age of 95 in Atlanta. Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian (Cordy Tindell Vivian), born on July 30, 1924, in Boonville, Missouri, was a renowned civil rights leader and close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He grew up in Illinois and attended Western Illinois University, where he was involved in his first non-violent direct action, a lunch counter sit-in in Peoria, Illinois, in 1947.
Atlanta man pleads guilty to making phone threats to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to threatening U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in phone calls to the Georgia Republican’s Washington office. Sean Patrick Cirillo, 34, pleaded guilty to a charge of transmitting interstate threats before a U.S. District Court judge in Atlanta, according to court records. He will be sentenced later. Prosecutors say Cirillo phoned Greene’s Washington office three times on Nov. 8 and made threatening statements while speaking with the lawmaker’s staff. On one of the calls, according to prosecutors, Cirillo said: “I got a bead on her. Like a sniper rifle. A sniper rifle. And I’m gonna kill her next week.”
Hawks Add Former Spurs Forward On Two-Way Deal
As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Atlanta Hawks are signing forward Dominick Barlow to a two-way contract. The Hawks previously had one two-way slot open. The other two are occupied by 2023 second round pick Seth Lundy and guard Keaton Wallace. Hawks Add Former Spurs Forward On Two-Way...
Latest Braves blockbuster report would be really bad news for Max Fried
The Atlanta Braves' trade deadline goals are clear: upgrade the outfield bats and add a more reliable fifth starter. Just as Spencer Schwellenbach put in his claim for the fifth starting spot, the Braves were spooked with a Reynaldo Lopez injury. Max Fried is still on the IL, and Chris Sale's late-season durability has been an ongoing mystery for years.
Atlanta’s ‘92.9 The Game’ To Continue Serving ‘Steak’ Shapiro.
Stephen “Steak” Shapiro will continue as late morning host (9-11am) on Audacy sports “92.9 The Game” WZGC Atlanta. The market veteran and former station owner joined WZGC in July 2022. Shapiro has a 25-year career in Atlanta radio, including serving as morning host at Dickey Broadcasting...
Alex Anthopoulos gives a very encouraging injury update on Ronald Acuna Jr.
The Braves have been absolutely hammered by injuries this season. At a certain point, all of these players have spent significant time on the injured list — Ronald Acuna Jr., Spencer Strider, Sean Murphy, Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies, Max Fried, Michael Harris II, A.J. Minter, and Pierce Johnson. That...
Fundraiser Launched To Assist Abdullah The Butcher, Chris Jericho Makes Large Donation
As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah The Butcher was recently hospitalized due to an intestinal issue. However, we now have more details into his condition. Abdullah’s godchild Esa launched a GoFundMe to assist him with medical expense. Esa reveals in the post that along with the intestinal issues he’s in need of hip replacement surgery and has been walking with a walker. She also states that Abdullah’s wife and brothers have taken advantage of his finances, which is why he is need of support. Full details can be found below.
‘It Was Traumatizing’: Outraged Georgia Family Questions How They Were Forced Out of Home at Gunpoint With No Eviction Notice, No Sheriff or Marshall and No Due Process
An Atlanta-area mother claims her family was illegally evicted at gunpoint and without a court order, while attorneys say the incident underscores a rise in […] ‘It Was Traumatizing’: Outraged Georgia Family Questions How They Were Forced Out of Home at Gunpoint With No Eviction Notice, No Sheriff or Marshall and No Due Process
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center named 2024’s Most Beautiful Hospital in the U.S. by Soliant Health
By Amber Eady Public Relations Coordinator Phoebe Sumter Medical Center has once again been honored with the title of the Most Beautiful Hospital in the United States by Soliant Health, marking its second time receiving this prestigious recognition. The hospital first earned the distinction in 2015, and the 2024 award reaffirms its ongoing commitment to […] The post Phoebe Sumter Medical Center named 2024’s Most Beautiful Hospital in the U.S. by Soliant Health appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
School zone speed cameras to be activated for first day of school
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Starting on Wednesday, you can expect to see flashing lights in Albany school zones again. Speed zone cameras will be activated again on Wednesday as Dougherty County students are heading back to school. As you prepare for the back-to-school season and you get into those school...