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Biden taps judicial nominees for New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Washington
WASHINGTON (CN) — President Joe Biden announced five judicial nominations Wednesday for federal courts in New York, Georgia and Pennsylvania and to fill two seats at the District of Columbia Superior Court. With the latest round picks, the 53rd of his administration, Biden has nominated a total 254 people...
Jefferson County Schools see low turnover for new school year
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – It’s the first day of school in Jefferson County and this year, students will many familiar faces. Lots of teachers and staff are returning to the school system. It’s something the superintendent says he’s happy to see because it helps build a stronger teacher-student relationship. “We want to pay attention […]
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.
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.
Tifton man charged after reportedly fleeing a traffic stop, leading to several injuries
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - A Tifton man is facing several felony charges after fleeing from a Georgia State Patrol traffic stop. Brett Ashley Moser, 43, faces several felony charges including, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, serious injury by vehicle and DUI charges. He also is charged with several misdemeanor charges including driving with a suspended license, failure to obey a traffic control device, willful obstruction of a law enforcement officer, reckless driving and more.