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Georgia Woman Triumphs in $90K Solar Panel Arbitration Victory (Video)
Georgia Woman Stuck with Defective Solar Panels Wins Arbitration Case. Stephanie Parker, a resident of Byron, Georgia, was left with an $89,000 bill for a non-functional solar panel system installed by a company that later went out of business. The company, initially known as Power Home Solar and later as Pink Energy, went bankrupt, leaving Parker to deal with the finance company, GoodLeap.
DOE announces nearly $2B to convert facilities for electric vehicles
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $1.7 billion in grants to help convert 11 shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing and assembly facilities. The facilities are across eight states – Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia – and will retool or retrofit 11 existing motor vehicle manufacturing facilities and will […] The post DOE announces nearly $2B to convert facilities for electric vehicles appeared first on Transportation Today.
Local law enforcement cracks down on speeding in ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) — From July 15 to July 21, Georgia and Alabama join Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee for the eighth annual “Operation Southern Slow Down” The campaign aims to change the driving behaviors of residents in the region by prioritizing the safety of all citizens by focusing on drivers who are traveling at […]
Ga. salvage company is making its first Titanic voyage in 14 years
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic is undertaking its first expedition to the ship’s wreckage in years. Those involved in the mission said they have both heavy hearts and lofty goals for a trip happening a year after a submersible disaster involving another firm killed five people.
Neal Receives Scholarship From Georgia DNR
(L-R): Coach Stuart Harrell, Reese Neal, DNR Representative Jennifer Davison, Headmaster Jeff McCormick, and Athletic Director Josh Norton. Congratulations to Reese Neal, a rising senior at Vidalia Heritage Academy who received a $2000 scholarship from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for placing 3rd at the NASP Eastern National Archery Tournament in Louisville, KY in May.
New hunting opportunities for mobility-challenged hunters in Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced new events being planned for mobility-challenged hunters this upcoming season. Starting July 15, adaptive hunters will have the opportunity to apply for one of seven New Adaptive Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunting events on public properties across the state through their Outdoors Beyond […]
A man sought in three states was detained during a traffic stop
A suspect wanted in three states was arrested during a traffic stop, Russellville Police announced on Sunday. Billy Joe Williams faced nearly a dozen charges in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, including robbery, assault, and exploitation of an elderly person. Russellville Police reported that Williams tried to hide on the passenger...
Shelton recognized for service to the City of Social Circle
During the City of Social Circle council meeting in June, councilman Steve Shelton was recognized for his extensive career with the city. During his tenute he has served as firefighter from 1984-1988; Fire Chief from 1988-2005 (he was the youngest Fire Chief in the state of Georgia at the time); Assistant Director of Public Safety from 2005-2007l Director of Public Safety from 2007-2009 and a City Council member since 20212.
Hawks' Nikola Djurisic diagnosed with foot fracture in summer league
Atlanta Hawks rookie Nikola Djurisic sustained a left foot fracture on Sunday during a loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada. Djurisic suffered the injury in the first quarter after logging 6 minutes, 30 seconds of game time. He checked out of the game and went back to the locker room for examination. He wouldn’t return and later was seen on the bench in a walking boot.
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