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Search for missing Georgia girl expanded to several states, including Texas
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — The search for a 12-year-old girl from Georgia who went missing more than a month ago has expanded to more than half a dozen states around the country, including Texas. The Hall County Sheriff's Office in Georgia is looking for Maria Gomez-Perez of Gainesville, Georgia,...
Georgia ranks high for solar power in the South
Georgia utilities earned high marks this year in an annual report on the state of solar power in the South. In its "Solar in the Southeast" report, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy notes that Georgia Power ranks fourth out of 14 major regional electricity providers in a key measure: watts of solar electricity produced per customer, or W/C.
Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law
Tennessee public health clinics will no longer give teens access to routine healthcare — including birth control, sexually transmitted infection treatment and pregnancy testing — without parental consent, according to the Department of Health’s interpretation of a new parental rights law that took effect July 1. The Family Rights and Responsibilities Act received scant public […] The post Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Son of Georgia legend commits to football team as a walk-on
Following the exit of Len’Neth Whitehead from the Georgia football roster on Monday, the Bulldogs made a new addition to the running back room the same day in the form of a legacy name. Gannon Hearst, the son of Bulldog legend Garrison Hearst, has joined UGA as a walk-on for the 2024 season.
HCSO responds to drowning near Blue Hole
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Near 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office announced on social media that they were responding to a drowning new Blue Hole located off Montlake Road in Soddy Daisy. They were assisting the Tennessee State Park Rangers. More information to follow...
Finley Stadium Jamboree Returns as ‘Blue Cross Bowl Prelude to a Championship’
(press release) CHATTANOOGA- Twenty-four high school football teams will take to the field at Finley Stadium this August in the annual BlueCross Bowl…Prelude to a Championship formerly known as the Jamboree. The Prelude event will take place over the course of two weekends starting on August 9 and again...
Guitarist, Singer Jax Hollow Rocks Out Nightfall This Friday
Raw, high energy guitar work mixed with powerful vocals by headliner Jax Hollow will set the tone for this Friday’s July 19th Nightfall show, Chattanooga’s longest-running free summer concert series. Fusing classic rock, blues, and Americana, Jax Hollow is an untamable force of nature - a winning combination...
Meet the new judge assigned to Georgia rapper Young Thug’s trial
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new judge has been assigned to take over Young Thug’s internationally watched criminal trial in Atlanta. According to the Fulton County Superior Court, Shukura Ingram is an appointee of former Gov. Nathan Deal who won reelection in May after running unopposed. She served on Fulton County’s magistrate court from 2015-2018. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Clark Atlanta University and a law degree from Georgia State University.
Emory receives $5 million grant to improve geriatric care and education
Emory University has been awarded a $5 million cooperative agreement by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to enhance geriatric care and education for health care workers in Georgia’s urban and rural areas. This five-year funding will support Georgia Gear (Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program), operated through the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine.
State Proposing Cuts to Commuter Bus Service
The state agency which runs the Xpress commuter bus system is proposing service reductions, including in Cobb County. The current Xpress bus system operates on weekdays and serves residents in 13 counties, bringing them to the downtown, midtown and perimeter office markets. In the wake of budget cuts by state lawmakers, the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (The ATL) has proposed major service reductions to the system. State officials attribute the...
It's time for the Weather Radio Event with Elder's Ace Hardware and the Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Weather Radios are extremely important to have, especially in the event of severe weather. Our region has a fair share of extreme weather, and staying informed is the first line of defense when it comes to keeping you and your family safe. For the Weather Radio...
Federal agency tells company to overhaul safety measures after Chattanooga hazmat spills
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Nearly a year after several high-profile hazardous materials spill incidents that disrupted traffic and in some cases forced evacuations, the company involve has now changed how they secure their loads. That's at the direction of a federal oversight agency. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)...
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