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Road rage shootings are on the rise in Georgia
The rate of road rage shootings in Georgia has spiked during the past decade, outpacing the national average. Why it matters: 58% of all road rage shootings in the state during that time resulted in injuries or death. Driving the news: The rate of shootings in Georgia per million people...
After SCOTUS decision, Georgia will keep ‘problematic’ voting system for energy regulators
This story is part of a collaboration with Grist and WABE to demystify the Georgia Public Service Commission, the small but powerful state-elected board that makes critical decisions about everything from raising electricity bills to developing renewable energy. The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up a case challenging...
Man indicted for vehicular homicide in motorcyclist's death; Grand jury hands down multiple indictments during busy session
The Cocke County grand jury, as part of a 14-count indictment, indicted Mack Maskford Hearron III on June 17 for vehicular homicide in the death of Edward Huck of Georgia. Hearron III, per a Tennessee Highway Patrol report, was operating a 2013 Ford F-150 when it crossed the median on Highway 25-70 near Clevenger Cut Off Road in Newport on April 6, 2024, striking 55-year-old Thomas Huck of Georgia, who was operating a 2017 Kawasaki KL650 motorcycle. Huck died. ...
Kids getting hit hard as hunger spreads across CSRA this summer
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - New figures show food insecurity has surged at an alarming level across the CSRA, and it’s hitting kids harder than anyone. Golden Harvest Food Bank says hunger affects 1 in 7 people in our region, including 1 in 4 kids. Previous statistics placed the numbers...
Georgia Council on Literacy launches "Georgia Reads Campaign" at GMA Annual Conference
The Georgia Council on Literacy proudly announced the launch of the "Georgia Reads Campaign" during the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Annual Conference on Monday, June 24. This ambitious initiative seeks to elevate awareness around the importance of improving reading skills across all age groups, foster activities aimed at boosting literacy rates, and honor community partnerships that are actively working towards a more literate Georgia. The campaign is a collaborative effort with key partners including GMA, its nonprofit arm Georgia City Solutions, and the Share the Magic Foundation. Malcolm Mitchell, CEO and Founder of the Share the Magic Foundation, made the official announcement...
Dougherty County resource center battles legal deserts in South Georgia
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The saying is innocent until proven guilty, but a lack of legal resources means some people are convicted without ever stepping foot in a courtroom. Legal desserts across South Georgia are leaving some people without anyone to advocate for them. In Georgia, there are 1.1 million...
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