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Judge won’t block Georgia prosecutor disciplinary body that Democrats fear is aimed at Fani Willis
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge has denied a preliminary challenge to block a commission created to discipline and remove state prosecutors, finding that it doesn’t violate the U.S. or state constitution. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker on Tuesday rejected the request for an injunction against Georgia’s Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, which […]
Wildfire smoke from Canada heads toward the Carolinas
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Devastating wildfires have been plaguing Canada, especially near Jasper. The smoke from these fires is headed south, thanks to the upper-level wind pattern. Smoke will be carried southward, but the amounts shouldn’t be anything like what we experienced last year. Hazy skies will be the...
Humane Society of Statesboro and Bulloch County and Fixing the Boro receive $40,000 grant
The Humane Society of Statesboro Bulloch County (HSSBC) and Fixing the Boro were recently awarded a grant from the Georgia Department of Agriculture in the total of $40,000 for Bulloch County. Each grant was awarded separately, with HSSBC receiving $25,000 and Fixing the Boro receiving $15,000. The grant is part of the Dog and Cat Sterilization Grant Program, which provides financial assistance with sterilization procedures. The Department hopes that grant funds will ease the burden of sterilization procedures and increase the number of dogs and cats sterilized in Georgia. According to the Georgia Department of Agriculture website, “the Georgia General Assembly created the Dog and...
One man displaced after Midway home fire
MIDWAY, Ga. (WTOC) - A structure fire In the unincorporated area of Midway has left one person displaced, according to Coastal News Service. Liberty County Fire Services Chief, Brian Darby said fire units from the Liberty County Services arrived on scene to a residential fire located on the 200 block of Westfield Road.
Red Cross aids 8 people after home fire in Liberty County
MIDWAY, Ga. (WSAV) – Volunteers from the East Central Georgia chapter of the American Red Cross responded to a home fire Thursday night, helping eight people. The fire broke out at a home on Westfield Road, and members of the Red Cross Disaster Action Team swiftly arrived to give emergency aid to the affected family, providing comfort kits, direct client assistance, and recovery planning to meet disaster-caused needs.
Georgia gang member sentenced to 30 years for supplying meth to Raleigh traffickers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A Ghostface Gang member from Georgia was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison for supplying methamphetamine to a Raleigh-based drug trafficking organization. Ted Cannon, a.k.a. “Bam” pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. Cannon […]
HHI’s Side Hustle Brewing Expanding to Bluffton
Moon King Entertainment Group is pleased to announce the expansion of Side Hustle Brewing Co’s footprint to include a new Taproom in Bluffton, located at 10 Buck Island Road. The bar will be open Tuesday – Friday, 3 – 9 p.m.; Saturdays 12 – 9 p.m.; Sundays 12 – 6 p.m. and will offer 10 of their award-winning craft beers on tap. The Taproom will also feature 4-packs of their core Fixed Assets, and seasonal Variable Assets to-go.
Colonial Group Promotes Two Executives
Savannah, Ga.-based Colonial Group has announced two new promotions within its executive leadership team. Bob Kenyon has been promoted to chief operations officer, while retaining his position as president of Colonial Oil Industries. Ryan Chandler has been promoted to chief commercial officer, while retaining his position as president of Colonial...
Chronicle: Forrest Gump's 30-Year Run
SAVANNAH, Ga. — 2024 marks 30 years since 'Forrest Gump' premiered in theaters. WJCL 22 News is proud to present 'Chronicle: Forrest Gump's 30 Year Run,' which highlights the film's lasting impact across Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry. Watch it in the video above. Hear from some...
ALKEME Acquires Georgia’s Morris & Templeton Agency
ALKEME, a national insurance broker, has acquired Morris & Templeton in Savannah, Georgia, expanding ALKEME’s footprint in the Southeast. Morris & Templeton was founded in 1981, offering commercial and personal insurance coverage, including high-end homeowners products. It has offices in Atlanta and Savannah. Rex Templeton Sr. is president of the agency and Rex Jr., Chris, Steven and Johanthan Templeton are producers.
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