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STD Cases Of Alabama Teens Will Hit Record Numbers
We are doing them a disservice. We as parents need to teach them what could be. People have no appreciation for life anymore. Fortunately, now new laws are being passed for spreading STD's, and deservedly so. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about your fellow Americans. Somehow...
Walmart apple juice recall: Alabama among 25 states affected due to arsenic levels
Nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in Walmart stores across the U.S. have been recalled, after the juice was found to contain potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic, according to the Associated Press. Alabama, along with several other states in the southeast, are included in the recall. On Friday,...
Structure fire reported near 32nd Street at Summerville Road
Phenix City first responders are on the scene of a structure fire. The fire is taking place near the area of 32nd Street and Summerville Road. Flames and smoke are visible on the scene. Police and Fire/EMS officials are investigating and working to extinguish the fire.
GCPS Recognized by Forbes as a 2024 ‘Best-In-State Employer’
Forbes recognizes Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) as a 2024 Best-In-State Employer. Forbes partnered with research firm Statista to survey more than 160,000 employees who work at companies with a minimum of 500 people. GCPS is ranked 59th out of 100 organizations in Georgia and is one of nine education organizations on the list. With more than 22,000 employees, GCPS is the largest employer in Georgia.
Dawson neighborhood without power on Sunday afternoon
DAWSON, Ga. (WALB) - The Dawson Police Department is helping some Dawson residents who are without power on Sunday afternoon. At around 1:26 p.m., the Dawson Police Department posted to Facebook that several residents are currently without power in the Ash Street and 14th Avenue area after a fallen tree snapped a power pole.
Driver warns of dealership trick after her ‘lemon’ breaks down after 3 months – she faces $10k repair on $2500 car
A FRUSTRATED car buyer has vented on Facebook in a warning to others about her experience with one local dealership. Kiesha Carter, the frustrated motorist, shared a scathing post on Facebook detailing her troubles after purchasing a vehicle from a local dealership, which she described as a "lemon." In her...
Human remains found, Jeff Davis authorities say
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – On Sunday, the Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office (JDSO) said the remains of a human were found. Authorities say they received a call on Bennie Byrd Road, South of Hazlehurst in the Snipesville community, in reference to what appeared to be a human body. According to JDSO, upon arrival, deputies […]
Monroe’s Todd named Georgia TOPS Queen
Gail Todd of Monroe lost almost 70 pounds, something that has been a life-long goal, with the assistance of the TOPS program. Contributed photo. Losing weight can seem intimidating, especially when you consider that one in three American adults are obese and Georgia has an obesity rate of 37%. Obesity can cause an array of medical conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. People can achieve weight loss and overall wellness by committing to a healthier lifestyle.
Cobb Teachers Trained to Use VR for Math and Science Classes
EAST COBB — As Cobb students completed their first virtual learning day of the school year Monday, hundreds of the district’s math and science teachers had a virtual learning experience of their own. Roughly 400 teachers were trained to use Prisms virtual reality headsets at Wheeler High School by the tech’s founder, Anurupa Ganguly. Ganguly — a Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate, former teacher and longtime education administrator — said...
Harris-Walz co-chair: ‘We really think that we have a chance to win Georgia’
Mitch Landrieu, national co-chair for the Harris-Walz campaign, said Sunday he is optimistic about Vice President Harris’s chances of winning Georgia in the general election this November. “We really think that we have a chance to win Georgia,” Landrieu said in an interview on MSNBC’s “The Weekend.” “They’re going to compete there in a very…
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