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Environmentalists ask state PSC to pause Georgia Power’s plan to use more natural gas
Atlanta resident Jean Millkey told state regulators Wednesday she has come to grips with her belief that Georgia Power is probably not acting in the best interests of its customers who continue to see their electric bills rise. She spoke to the Georgia Public Service Commission on Wednesday as the five-member panel held a certification […]
Deli meat outbreak hits before students return to school
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Two cases of Listeria have been reported in Georgia according to the CDC. The outbreak has been reported in 12 states, including Georgia with 28 deaths. News 3 spoke with a local infection preventionist who says listeria is common and the CDC and local health agencies identify an outbreak once or […]
Lawmakers call for Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission challenge end
(The Center Square) — A superior court judge has denied a request to prohibit the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission from moving forward with its work while a lawsuit challenging its authority proceeds. Following Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker's ruling, two leading Republican state lawmakers are calling on Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney Sherry Boston, Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jonathan Adams and Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jared Williams to drop their challenge. ...
First sawfish in 16 years of surveying caught, tagged, and released in St. Marys River
The University of North Florida Shark Biology Program caught, tagged, and released the first sawfish recorded in its 16 years of surveying shark populations in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
New NBC Show Filming in Charleston Seeking Stand-Ins
An upcoming NBC show that is filming in the Charleston area is currently accepting applications for stand-ins. Anyone that is hired will be paid $250 for each shoot day. There are no details on the show itself, but the casting website provided the following details about being a stand-on: "Job...
Thunderstorm chances trending lower for Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry as the weekend nears
The active stretch of weather which has resulted in daily downpours and inches of rain over the last week is set to end. Rain chances are forecast to decrease just in time for the weekend. Thursday's thunderstorms provided some photogenic scenes with a shelf cloud in Metter captured by Renee...
Celebrate Jimmy Carter’s birthday through mosaic
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Carter Center invites people to participate in a mosaic celebrating Jimmy Carter ahead of the former President’s centennial birthday. In a statement, the center provides the details of the project: “Help us celebrate a historic milestone! President Carter turns 100 on Oct. 1, and we’re creating a beautiful mosaic with […]
Forsyth Farmers’ Market to host “Market Tales: An Afternoon with Local Writers”
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Authors and writers become the latest local creators to be featured at the Forsyth Farmers’ Market this Saturday with the debut of the Market Tales literary event. Asia Harold is the director of community engagement for the Farmers’ Market. She invites everyone out for a...
HUSK Savannah to host GA Wine dining event
Peter Seifarth, winemaker at Crane Creek Vineyards, will join Husk Savannah sommelier Jamie Crotts + Executive Chef Jacob Hammer for a celebration of Georgia’s best on Monday, August 12 at 6pm. Guests can look forward to a six-course tasting menu of Georgia ingredients and estate grown wine pairings. If...
Savannah Fire Department hosts Camp Ignite
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Girls and women in Savannah are gearing up to learn what it’s like to be firefighter. The Savannah Fire Department is hosting its second-annual Camp Ignite. We were at Station 9 in East Savannah to learn more about the program.
Savannah Police arrests four people listed on Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department has arrested four people who were on their list of Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives. Lavoirse Jackson, Taurus Holloway, Abu Moultrie, and Raquavious Rawls have been arrested and booked into the Chatham County Jail. There are still six people on the list...
These 2 Big Lots locations in Georgia will soon be closing
Two Georgia Big Lots locations will be closing soon, according to the discount retailer's website. The store at 13051 Abercorn Street in Savannah and 687 Main Street in Thomson will soon close their doors for good. A final closing date is not yet known. ...
From one box to another: Criminal history questions on Georgia job applications
ATLANTA — Applying for a job can be tough as the competition for a role is fierce, with every person trying to stand out. For some applicants, they’re worried that checking a single box could be all the potential employer is judging them on. This is the reality...
Student literacy rates in Georgia continue to lag post pandemic
MACON, Ga. — Juaquin Quijano makes memories with his two kids at the library. "I used to like to come to the library with my mom, so you get to pass that on to the next generation and they love it just as much," he said. For them, reading...
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