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Ga. House Study Committee Takes Up Fishing Rights Discussion
State agency regulations may be a better way of settling the legally complex issue of public fishing rights in Georgia than new legislation, a former director of the state Environmental Protection Division said Thursday. “If rulemaking is done well, people have a chance to be heard,” Jud Turner, the only non-legislator appointed to a Georgia House study committee on fishing rights, said during the panel’s first meeting. “It’s a forum with public notice and public comment. … This is what the regulatory process is designed...
Governor Kemp extends State of Emergency
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has extended the State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Debby to August 20. The Governor issued an Executive Order on Wednesday, August 15. “To ensure Georgians still dealing with the after effects of Tropical Storm Debby have our full support, I have extended the State of Emergency […]
Accused Ringleader In Jail Attack Denied Bond
A Georgia Department of Corrections investigator accused of orchestrating an attack on an inmate at the Floyd County Jail was denied bond Thursday morning. Floyd County Superior Court Judge Kay Ann King said she denied bond for Hannah Danielle Rittweger because she was recorded discussing making contact with the son of the victim, whom she knew, in a jailhouse phone call. “This is exactly the type of situation, possibly obstructing...
‘She is worth the search’: Agencies search for missing woman in Allendale
ALLENDALE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Allendale County Sheriff’s Office and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are seeking the public’s help in searching for a missing 27-year-old woman. SLED says Jessica Rapsys was last seen on Tuesday evening. Friends say Rapsys disappeared when she was on her way...
Cookies-n’-Coke? All about the new ‘bestie’ release
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)—Have you ever wanted an Oreo that tastes Coca‑Cola? You may be in luck, but only for a limited time. Coca‑Cola and Oreo announced their collaboration on Tuesday, saying that they are “two ‘bestie’ brands teaming up to offer fans unique flavor experiences that celebrate the ‘Real Magic’ of friendship.” There will be […]
Chatham County, Savannah officials knew flooding could be 'historic' early in week
At Tuesday’s weekly press conference, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson praised city workers and departments for the response to the “historic” flooding event caused when the Ogeechee and Canoochee rivers overflowed their banks after Tropical Storm Debby moved through Georgia, dropping more than 10 inches of rain on already saturated landscapes from drenching storms the week before. The tally, according to Johnson: ...
Daybreak anchor Madeline Hunt leading Team WTOC for 13th Savannah AMBUCS Bowlapalooza
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - We are two months and a couple of days away from the 13th Savannah AMBUCS Bowlapalooza. WTOC has always participated in this event to support the AMBUCS’ weekly Exceptional Bowlers League. Daybreak anchor Madeline Hunt will be leading Team WTOC on October 19th. She was...
Remote monitoring has saved new moms at this rural hospital. Now they’re hoping to expand
Cardiac-related complications in pregnant and postpartum moms is the top driver of maternal mortality in Georgia, according to the state’s latest maternal mortality report. That includes complications from cardiomyopathy, which can lead to heart failure. Hemorrhage, which can be caused by hypertension, and preeclampsia are also leading causes of maternal mortality.
Power Play: How Georgia Power’s HBCU initiative is energizing careers
The recent partnership between the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and Georgia Power has been a major win for engaging with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across Georgia. The collaboration began in 2020 when Georgia Power became the official energy partner for the SIAC. This year, they leveraged the partnership to focus on students, […] The post Power Play: How Georgia Power’s HBCU initiative is energizing careers appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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