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Georgia Couple Wants the FBI to Pay After Armed Agents Mistakenly Swarmed Their Home Permanently Scarring Their 7-Year-Old Son, But Court Says It Has Immunity
A Georgia couple is still seeking justice nearly seven years after the FBI mistakenly raided their home when agents showed up at the wrong address. […] Georgia Couple Wants the FBI to Pay After Armed Agents Mistakenly Swarmed Their Home Permanently Scarring Their 7-Year-Old Son, But Court Says It Has Immunity
Georgia Power electricity bills are high, here’s what officials say is happening
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The current increase to the electricity bills comes after a late 2022 approval of Georgia Powers Integrated Resource Plan. This plan was approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission and allows for rates to be increased until 2025. Below is an official statement from Georgia Power about their increased rates. “At […]
New real estate rules go into effect Aug. 17 nationwide
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Starting Saturday, Aug. 17, a new set of rules go into place for people looking to buy or sell a home nationwide. These changes will affect how people buy, sell and sign contracts with realtors. But in Georgia, the effect will be more mental than physical.
Sears struggles to honor policy after longtime shopper of 50 years claims ‘everything has changed’ – now I’m out $700
A SEARS customer is fed up with the store after encountering a warranty issue. Despite 50 years as a customer of the historic department store, she’s found that things have changed. Ann Dell, of Georgia, has long relied on Sears for her appliances, she told local ABC affiliate WSB.
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER TO HOST HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 21ST
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive in Rome, will host a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Appointments are required and may be made online via the SignUpGenius link at www.floydcountyga.gov starting next week or by telephone at (706) 291-5266 starting on the first business day of next month, says Emma Wells, Director of Solid Waste for Floyd County. She adds that this is the last chance in 2024 to get rid of household hazardous waste, including liquids like used motor oil and paints.
Trump Allies Hit With Ethics Complaint for Pushing Election Conspiracy
The former chair of the Fulton County Board of Elections filed an ethics complaint Friday against three of the Georgia State Election Board’s members, accusing them of breaking the law in their efforts to help Donald Trump disrupt the presidential election. In the complaint addressed to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, former Chair Cathy Woolard alleged that board members Rick Jeffares, Janice Johnston, and Janelle King had violated the ethics code by failing to follow state law and violating the public’s trust. Through their efforts to make significant changes to the rules governing Georgia’s elections, they had “at minimum created the appearance...
House study committee takes up fishing rights
ATLANTA — 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...
'We no longer trust the post office' | Central Georgians still having issues with U.S. mail
MACON, Ga. — Postal service problems continue to linger in Georgia. This week state lawmakers are pressing the postmaster general on the work that's being done to solve the issue. The postal regulatory commission scored Georgia's postal service 63.7% for on-time performance, while the national average was 87%. A...
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST FREE NWGA CARDIOVASCULAR SYMPOSIUM
AdventHealth Redmond is hosting a free NWGA Cardiovascular Symposium from 8 am to 4:30 pm on Wed., Sept. 18, at the Forum Rivercenter Ballroom, located at 301 Tribune St., Rome, Georgia 30161. This event will offer health care professionals, including EMS, nurses, and others who work with cardiovascular patients, the...
ROME EMPERORS DROP THURSDAY NIGHT TILT WITH ASHEVILLE TOURISTS, TEAMS’ SERIES CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND
Blake Burkhalter’s season may have started late, but he has gained ground and cemented himself as a pivotal piece of Cody Gabella’s starting rotation as the 2024 South Atlantic League Playoffs creep ever closer. With the Emperors eyeing their fourth straight win, Gabella would give the ball to the former Auburn Tiger Blake Burkhalter against the Asheville Tourists on Thursday night.
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