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City of Eastman calls special election for District 5 council seat
EASTMAN, Ga. (WGXA) — The city of Eastman is calling for a special election after the resignation of a council member. In a post on Facebook, the city announced the special election to fill a vacancy for the District 5 council seat held by Jermayne Hamilton. The city will...
Daisy & Brownie Girl Scout Troop 40351 workshop
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Monday June 29th, Daisy & Brownie Girl Scout troop 40351 met at the Girl Scout hut for a night of learning and painting. Special guest, Cate Bailey, came to teach the girls step by step how to paint a dolphin. This workshop was for the troop to work on […] The post Daisy & Brownie Girl Scout Troop 40351 workshop appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
17-year-old injured in Georgia shooting
HAWKINSVILLE – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old injured. At the request of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating a shooting in Hawkinsville, GA, that left a 17-year-old from Eastman injured. On Sunday, July 28, 2024, at about...
'Lives at stake': State, local officials visit Augusta University to discuss opioid crisis
During the latest Statewide Opioid Task Force meeting at Augusta University Wednesday morning, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr discussed the "war on fentanyl" and his office’s continued efforts to combat the opioid crisis across the state. Attendees received updates from public, private and nonprofit partners working to address the issue, including Augusta...
Atlanta Public Schools, Cobb and 22 other Georgia school districts return to classroom
On Thursday morning, thousands of students throughout North Georgia and the metro Atlanta area returned to the classroom. The returning school districts include Atlanta Public Schools; Marietta, Jefferson and Social Circle City Schools; plus Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Douglas, Floyd, Forsyth, Greene, Henry, Jackson, Morgan, Paulding, Pickens, Upson and Walton Counties.
GPB morning headlines for August 1, 2024
Agriculture is one of Georgia’s leading industries, bringing in roughly $80 billion a year. Now state senators are considering legislative approaches to curb agricultural land loss over a series of committee meetings that started on Tuesday in Statesboro. Stamp collectors and baseball fans converged at Truist Park in Atlanta...
Georgia Braces For Oppressive 105 Degree Heat
Residents of north and central Georgia brace for oppressive heat today, with a heat advisory in effect and temperatures soaring beyond 105°F. Prepare for sizzling heat and the threat of severe thunderstorms later in the day. Why It Matters: Extreme heat poses serious health risks, particularly to vulnerable populations....
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.