Georgia State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Georgia plans to spend about 40% of the $1.5 billion in additional transportation funding lawmakers approved on increasing the Georgia Department of Transportation's capital construction program.
                In January, Republican Gov. Brian Kemp announced a plan to include an additional $1.5 billion in the state's amended fiscal 2024 budget for the Georgia Department of Transportation for projects that "directly help move commuters and freight."
                According to state...

Kemp outlines breakdown of $1.5B transportation infrastructure spend

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

BroBible

Who needs all of those expensive dinosaur documentaries imagining what life was like in prehistoric times when we have clips like this one below showing more alligators than the eyes can count swimming upriver in the Okefenokee Swamp sitting on the Florida-Georgia border? It’s been many moons since I’ve last been to the Okefenokee National […]
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New Video Showing Countless Alligators In The Okefenokee Swamp Is A Reminder That Nature Is Metal

Carroll County, GA

Law & Crime

Jessica Marie Bailey and Steve Bailey allegedly kept their kids in a sweltering Georgia trailer where the couple hoarded food and air conditioning.
The post Grandma told 911 she was ‘tired of taking care of all these kids,’ leading to arrest of their parents first appeared on Law & Crime.

Grandma told 911 she was 'tired of taking care of all these kids,' leading to arrest of their parents

Atlanta, GA

Entertainment Weekly

Jagged Edge's Brandon Casey is recovering from a horrific car crash. Casey, who fronts the R&B group with his twin brother, Brian Casey, posted on social media this week that he's recovering in the trauma center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after sustaining extensive injuries on Thursday. "After bein...

Jagged Edge singer Brandon Casey hospitalized with broken neck, ribs, and skull

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Virginia State

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

Massachusetts State

NewsByJoshua

Stop & Shop Announces Closure of 32 Stores Across the Northeast. Stop & Shop, a well-known grocery chain, has confirmed the closure of 32 of its underperforming stores across the Northeast region of the United States. The decision, aimed at streamlining operations and fostering future growth, will affect locations in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with all closures scheduled to be completed by November 2nd.

A well-known grocery chain, has confirmed the closure of 32 of its under performing stores

Ash Jurberg

Georgia's Job Market Shaken: Wave of Layoffs Hits Multiple Industries. Two more businesses in Georgia have announced mass layoffs this week. Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, employers with more than 100 full-time workers must provide a 60-day notice before laying off 50 or more employees at a single site. This week, two companies lodged notices with the Georgia Department of Labor.

Economic Tremors in Georgia: Mass Layoffs Continue Across the State

South Carolina State

Navigating North Carolina's Rules on Sleeping in Your Car. As night falls and exhaustion sets in during a long drive, the urge to pull over for a quick nap becomes strong. However, travelers on North Carolina’s highways should be aware that a roadside snooze might come with legal complications.

Is It Illegal To Sleep At A North Carolina Rest Area, Here is What You Need to Know

Calhoun County, AL

Calhoun Journal

A new urgent care facility will be replacing an area hospital’s emergency room. A new medical facility is in the works to treat local prisoners, and a potentially dangerous chemical compound has been found in a municipal water system. It’s going to be rainy this weekend. Local track standout has chosen to further her career […]
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Drinking water contaminated!

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

Wisconsin State

Brookfield, WI

In a wave of unexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected news, Piggly Wiggly has shuttered its store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, leaving customers feeling as if they've lost a family member. The closure, originally set for June 15, was moved up abruptly, catching shoppers off guard as the aisles emptied out with a clearance sale offering 50% off all merchandise.

500-store Grocery Chain Closes Location, Shoppers Cry.

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

NewsBreak

Gov. Kemp announces details for $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure in Ga.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced a new $1.5 billion transportation infrastructure investment for the state on Thursday. The funding will advance transportation...

Gov. Kemp announces details for $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure in Ga.

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