Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Columbus, OH

Construction companies say they are turning business away due to lack of staff.

Construction firms struggling to recruit workers

PopCrush

We've all seen or heard of those signs that tell employees how many days it's been since an employee was injured on the job. It's all about promoting safety in the workplace. This is because there are those jobs that come with higher than normal risks for injury and even death.

These are America’s Most Dangerous and Deadliest Jobs

Pharr, TX

BroBible

United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP)officers just keep breaking records with the amounts of illegal drugs they have been seizing at ports of entry. The latest record-breaking bust took place at Pharr International Bridge in Texas when CBP officers intercepted 3,429.40 pounds of alleged methamphetamine concealed within a tractor trailer. “On August 1, CBP […]
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Feds Seize Record $48 Million Worth Of Meth Hidden In Lettuce Shipment

Clayton County, GA

CDLLife

The third largest meth seizure in Drug Enforcement Administration history was made from a farmer’s market bound tractor trailer earlier this month.  The 2,380 pounds of meth was discovered inside of a tractor trailer hauling celery to a Clayton County, Georgia farmer’s market, reported Fox 5 Atlanta. “This is the largest meth seizure at DEA […]
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DEA’s 3rd largest meth seizure ever found in “very confident” Georgia-bound tractor trailer

Contractors are on a quest for more workers, but they’re still struggling to find them. A new Associated General Contractors of America survey has shared numbers providing context around the issue. The majority of U.S. contractors have increased their headcount in the last 12 months, according to the survey...

Contractors are all in on hiring. Staffing isn’t getting easier.

The cost of a college education — long touted as a requirement for a fulfilling, high-paying job — has soared over the last couple of decades, stoking skepticism among Gen Z about the true value of a four-year degree. As the youngest generation in the workforce debates the...

Meet the Gen Zers skipping college to take blue-collar jobs and launch trade businesses: ‘One of the smartest decisions I ever made’

Saint Petersburg, FL

A death row inmate who was convicted of killing a college freshman and raping their sister while the siblings camped in a national forest has been put to death at Florida State Prison. Loran Cole and a friend, William Paul, befriended the two college students in the Ocala National Forest...

Death row inmate Loran Cole who raped and murdered students as they camped in woods put to death

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Illinois State

There is no application available yet. Only select groups of immigrants will be eligible for relief. It is critical that those who believe they may be eligible for relief consult with a reputable legal organization such as The Resurrection Project or the National Immigrant Justice Center or a private immigration attorney before submitting anything to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), or any other federal agency. People must be on high alert because “notarios” and other bad actors will take advantage of the new developments to personally profit.

Biden’s recent immigration actions provide work permits for some; work permits for all is still the goal

Reuters

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada is reducing by tens of thousands the number of temporary foreign workers it brings in, reversing some expansions to the program it made in 2022 as the government struggles to bring down numbers of temporary residents.

Canada to reduce number of temporary foreign workers

San Diego, CA

AP NEWS — A truckload of methamphetamine disguised as a shipment of watermelons was seized at a U.S.-Mexico border crossing in San Diego, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. The methamphetamine, valued at more than $5 million, was found Aug. 16 when the cargo aboard a tractor-trailer from Mexico...

Methamphetamine Disguised As Watermelons Seized At US Mexico Border Likely Because They Look Nothing Like Watermelons

In recent years, the need for random drug testing programs in the workplace has become increasingly prominent. As the dynamics of the modern workforce evolve, businesses are recognizing the importance of maintaining a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. This article explores the growing need for these programs, the benefits they offer, and how companies can implement them effectively.

The Growing Need for Random Drug Testing Programs in the Workplace

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Indiana State

John Jamerson knows the value of farming land. He is one of the last remaining family members that lives on Lyles Station, the last Black farming settlement in Indiana. As Black farm land — and landowners — evaporate nationwide, Jamerson said maintaining his family’s farm, Legacy Taste of the Garden, is their way of building and continuing a legacy that has spanned nearly five generations.

The USDA Is Finally Paying Back Black Farmers. Some Say It’s Not Enough.

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

A new study anticipates a healthy uptick in available “good jobs” over the next decade. Even though the bulk of those jobs will require baccalaureates, a good chunk will still be open to those who earn an associate degree, certificates, certifications or some college. By 2031, the number...

Where the ‘good jobs’ will be — and what education they will require

Business Insider

Based on projected increases from 2023 to 2033, wind turbine service technicians, data scientists, and actuaries are among the fastest-growing jobs.

The 15 fastest-growing jobs in the US

Decatur, GA

Avondale Estates, GA

Scottdale, GA

Conley, GA

Clarkston, GA

Forest Park, GA

Ellenwood, GA

Pine Lake, GA

Smyrna, GA

Stone Mountain, GA

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New report finds shortage of workers is impacting construction projects in Georgia

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new report from the Associated General Contractors of America shows the impact of workforce shortages on infrastructure construction across...

New report finds shortage of workers is impacting construction projects in Georgia

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