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How to stop those never-ending political calls, texts
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Four and a half months to go, and more barrages of political ads and messaging are on the way. If you’re a registered Republican or Democrat, the information you’ve provided to the Georgia Secretary of State is public record. And if a political campaign didn’t get it there, it paid a data company for your cellphone number.
A Double Bill Of Local Soul, Funk And R&B At Nightfall This Friday
A double bill of local talent is in store for this Friday’s July 26th Nightfall show, Chattanooga’s longest-running free summer concert series with opening act Prince T followed by the 11-piece Off The T.O.P Band. Prince T has made a big impact as a gifted Chattanooga musician, with...
Georgia Secretary of State gives Chatham County elections clean bill of health
The Chatham County Board of Elections underwent an election systems health check Monday, and the state's top elections official was on site for the event. Election systems health checks will be conducted in each of Georgia's 159 counties in the run up to this year's presidential election on Nov. 5. The health...
‘People need to hear from the doctors.’ Georgia OBGYNs attack state’s abortion law
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp steered the “heartbeat bill” through the GOP-controlled General Assembly in 2019, prohibiting most abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, typically about six weeks into a pregnancy.
All safe after acid leak, battery fire force evacuations at Chattanooga business Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An acid leak and battery fire forced workers at a Chattanooga business to evacuate late Monday night. Firefighters got the situation under control soon after, and no one was hurt. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, a forklift overturned, causing the battery to leak acid and...
Tennessee Man Wins Nearly $1M in Fanatics’ New Free-to-Play Game
Fanatics, a global digital sports betting platform, recently announced a landmark moment in its free-to-play gaming venture. Royden Hudson, a 56-year-old resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, became the first major winner of the Fanatics 5 Jackpot, taking home a staggering $900,000. He played the company’s newly launched free game, which is available on the Fanatics app.
Chattanooga Police Department To Host Drug Awareness Seminar For Parents
The Chattanooga Police Department is pleased to announce an upcoming Drug Awareness Seminar tailored for parents and caretakers in the community. The seminar will be held on August 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Family Justice Center at 5705 Uptain Road. This informative event aims to equip parents...
Judge approves referendum sought by slave descendants to challenge rezoning of island community
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday approved a referendum sought by residents of one of the South’s last remaining Gullah-Geechee communities of slave descendants, ordering an Oct. 1 special election on whether to overturn zoning changes that Black residents see as a threat to an island enclave founded by enslaved ancestors.
UTC Police Collecting Electronics To Support Abuse Victims
For the third consecutive year, the UTC Police Department is collecting old electronic devices for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The department has partnered with 911 Cell Phone Bank—a nationally recognized organization for its work with law enforcement and victim advocate groups—to provide a 100% free service to individuals and businesses to securely recycle electronic devices that are no longer needed or that have been left behind in lost-and-found or property-and-evidence rooms.
Back-to-school drives happening in the Big Bend, South Georgia
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - With students and teachers returning to school soon, several Big Bend and South Georgia communities are holding drives to help prepare them for the 2024-2025 school year. Below is a list of back-to-school events and drives that are scheduled to take place in the local areas....
Trump critic: ‘Civil war’ reference at Vance rally ‘par for the course’
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R) said Tuesday that the comments by a state lawmaker suggesting a “civil war” woud be needed to save the country if Republicans lose this year’s elections are typical of supporters of former President Trump. “Well, it’s par for the course,” Duncan said on “CNN This Morning” to anchor…
Ga., S.C. state agencies compete in Best Looking Cruiser contest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s that time of year again - when each of the 50 state highway patrol agencies go head-to-head for a chance to be in the Best Looking Cruiser calendar. In the coming weeks, drivers can expect traffic changes as crews begin to work on the...
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