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Addy’s Law enforces stricter penalties for illegally passing Georgia school buses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Addy’s Law is now in effect across the state of Georgia, making the consequences for illegally passing school buses more severe. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, school buses are illegally passed 9,000 times a day across the state. The law, named after 8-year-old Adalynn Pierce who was hit and killed trying to get on a bus in Henry County in February, increases the fine for illegally passing a school bus to a minimum of $1,000. Previously, the maximum fine was $250. Breaking the law could also leave drivers facing up to a year in jail.
SpaceX launch recap: Starlink mission Friday from Kennedy Space Center, Florida
Launch recap: Scroll down for live coverage of the Friday, August 2 liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center Pad 39A. Embedded content: https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/spacex/2024/08/02/spacex-launches-falcon-9-rocket-from-fairing-booster-39a-starlink-kennedy-space-center-florida/74619333007/ ...
Georgia Squirrel Hunting Season Begins Aug. 15
Beginning Aug. 15, one can head to the woods in pursuit of ‘ole bushytail as the Georgia squirrel hunting season begins, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “If you have kids that are itching to go on their first hunt, squirrel season is a great idea because you don’t have to be absolutely still or quiet, making it an ideal first hunt opportunity,” said Diana McGrath, Wildlife Biologist with the WRD Game Management Section. “Finding squirrels is typically easy as...
Kidnapped 2-month-old baby found safe, Georgia authorities say
ATLANTA (TND) — A 2-month-old baby who was kidnapped in Georgia has been found safe, according to authorities. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) on Thursday said Reya Clark was located, but didn't say where she was discovered. The night before, authorities said they believed the baby was in...
Weekend rain and growing chances in the Tropics
Now: A warm and quiet night ahead. Evening: Showers have ended. Temperatures will be warm under clearing skies. Friday: Another hot afternoon under partly cloudy skies with afternoon storms 30-60 percent. Morning lows in the 70s inland, 70s to low 80s along the beaches. Afternoon highs will hit the 90s and will feel like 100-110 degrees. Wind: Southwest then becoming southeast at 5 - 15 mph.
Top recruits Lewis, Hill, Nickel lead quarterback class
This is the first in a series of 10 articles that recognize the state’s best players by position. They are chosen primarily on high school production, though college potential is considered. *D.J. Bordeaux, Douglas County, Jr.: Bordeaux (6-2, 195) was a first-team all-region player at Alpharetta last season, when...
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