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Trump-friendly panel shapes Georgia’s election rules at long, often chaotic meetings
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia State Election Board, which once toiled in relative obscurity, now hosts raucous meetings where public comment spans several hours and attendees regularly heckle its members. The shift highlights how election administration has become increasingly scrutinized and politicized, particularly in Georgia and other states that...
An Update from Congressman Austin Scott
Our district is home to incredible Americans. Team USA recently announced that Moultrie local Carson Tyler will represent our country on the USA Diving team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris!. At 20 years old, Carson is already making a global splash. I look forward to cheering for him in...
Doctors at Ossoff Decatur hearing say Georgia’s six-week abortion ban endangers patients
Georgia native Dr. Aisvarya Panakam says she was eager to return home to finish her medical training after spending about a decade away from her home state. But then came the U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2022 that overturned federal abortion protections, upending the nation’s health care landscape and her own plans. A month after […] The post Doctors at Ossoff Decatur hearing say Georgia’s six-week abortion ban endangers patients appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Bulloch County animal shelter to hold grand reopening after renovations
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – The Bulloch County animal shelter is holding its grand reopening on Saturday to show off new renovations. The shelter is reopening its play yards, an essential part of the adoption process. Shelter supervisor Amanda Anderson tells News 3 that time spent outside training makes for more adoptable animals. “Before, it was […]
Tanger Outlets Hilton Head hosting back-to-school bash and uniform drive
BLUFFTON, S.C. — Kids in the Lowcountry will be heading back to the classroom soon, and local organizations are making sure they’re ready. This Saturday Tanger Outlets Hilton Head is hosting its Back-to-school Block Party. On top of shopping discounts, shoppers can enjoy kids' activities, crafts, games, a...
American Red Cross helps 8 people after house fire in Midway
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Volunteers with the American Red Cross’ East Central Georgia chapter responded to a house fire on Westfield Road in Midway. The American Red Cross says volunteers that are a part of the Disaster Action Team were on scene to help coordinate emergency aid. A...
Peachtree Corners Highlights Israeli Tech in Georgia
— A July 11 networking event in Peachtree Corners highlighted nine Israeli firms developing and testing technology in Georgia, from newcomers proving the viability of smart-city devices to a decade-old brand emails against cyber attacks. Among the investors now firmly rooted in the state are IronScales, which helps companies detect...
Major Buc-ee's location set to open minutes from Florida border
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Great news for travelers! Buc-ee's just unveiled the opening timeline for its biggest Georgia location yet, and it's conveniently located about a half-hour north of the Florida-Georgia state line. Brunswick, located in coastal Georgia, will soon be home to the Peach State's newest travel center off Interstate...
WWALS to host webinar on Georgia bats in Banks Lake, Douglas
HAHIRA – WWALS will host a webinar with a Wildlife Biologist from the state to give an overview on the bats of Georgia. WWALS Watershed Coalition will be hosting a webinar about the bats of Georgia that will include Banks Lake and Douglas. Emily Ferrall, a Wildlife Biologist, in the Wildlife Resources Division of the Wildlife Conservation Section of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA-EPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA-DNR), will give an overview of the bats of Georgia, including species likely to occur at Banks Lake, and she has footage of the Douglas warehouse bats to show. She will mention the acoustic volunteer program.
Oxford Woman Killed in Accident on I-20 in Georgia
Carroll County, AL – A 39-year-old woman from Oxford, Alabama, identified as Brandy Rodgers, was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision on Interstate 20 in Georgia. According to the Georgia State Patrol, Rodgers was driving a white Honda when it collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer. The accident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. […] The post Oxford Woman Killed in Accident on I-20 in Georgia appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Vote: Who's the top high school football quarterback in the Savannah area for the 2024 season?
Quarterback is the most important position on the football field, and the Greater Savannah area has been blessed with a number of talented signal callers in the last decade. Most recently, Calvary Day's Jake Merklinger, now a freshman at Tennessee, and Luke Kromenhoek, now a freshman at Florida State, have had incredible high school careers in the Hostess City.
Billy Covington's community impact lasted more than 30 years with Jenkins Athletic Club
Billy Covington remembers riding his bike as a youngster to the Jenkins Athletic Club, back when it was at Jefferson and 35th streets. He developed his passion for basketball, and for the club, during those years before he became a standout player at Savannah High. The Club moved to its...
Goodfortune Market: Corner grocery store set to open in Waters Avenue Revitalization zone
When Becca Goossen saw the property, only a few blocks from her house, she knew this had to be the place. Never mind the dirt floor. Whether or not she was aware of it at the time, the home of what will soon open as Goodfortune Market enjoyed a long history as exactly what Goossen had envisioned: “a community-friendly food store close to home.”
New ALDI opening soon in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A new ALDI will soon open for business in Savannah. The store, located at 1651 E Victory Dr., opens doors on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 8:45 a.m. To celebrate the grand opening, the first 100 customers will receive a gift bag full of ALDI “Fan Favorites” and a gift card. Shoppers […]
A 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah will soon break ground. Here are the first steps
The official groundbreaking for the 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah is 11 a.m. Saturday at 1200 Bartow Road in Sandersville. The celebration will take place following the annual Sandersville Sizzler 5K Trail Run and MTB Race. This public ceremony event marks the start of construction on what will become the longest paved...
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