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Georgia Issues 221K Non-Resident Fishing Licenses Each Year
Fishing is a classic outdoor pastime for many Americans, and its growing popularity has led to a trending sector within the tourism industry known as fishing tourism. While many enjoy afternoons fishing at local ponds, rivers, and lakes near their home, amateur and professional anglers alike increasingly travel to top fishing destinations across the country, boasting picturesque views and potential for impressive catches. In most cases, travelers must obtain a non-resident fishing license to go fishing out-of-state. These licenses are usually sold by the state’s...
Environmental groups seeking delay in Georgia Power turbines project
ATLANTA — Lawyers for environmental groups made a final plea to Georgia energy regulators Thursday to delay Georgia Power’s plan to build three new “dual-fuel” turbines at Plant Yates near Newnan. The Atlanta-based utility is seeking certification from the state Public Service Commission to build the new turbines, which would run mostly on natural gas but switch to ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel when and if gas is unavailable, typically on cold winter mornings. ...
Photo gallery: Georgia's newest commit Jontae Gilbert shines in opener
Dawgs247's first game stop of the fall was to see Georgia's newest commitment Jontae Gilbert. The Douglass (Ga.) cornerback does it all for his high school — defense, offense, special teams. You can read more about the scouting breakdown here. Below you can also check out what Georgia's newest...
Cumming dentist indicted on Medicaid fraud charges, Georgia Attorney General says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Forsyth County dentist who owned his own practice has been accused of Medicaid fraud, the Georgia Attorney General’s Office announced on Thursday. Farid Moghaddam, 48, allegedly collected nearly $40,000 in false Medicaid payments while operating North Cumming Dentistry. He faces four Medicaid...
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...
2024 Georgia High School Football Game Predictions: Week 1
Our weekly Pick 6 is back for another season of game predictions, and we start off with six season openers in Week 1 that feature some of the top teams and talent to keep an eye on during the 2024 Georgia high school football season. Lee County vs Warner Robins.
The Salvation Army helping Ga. communities devastated by Tropical Storm Debby
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - As Tropical Storm Debby headed towards the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry, the Salvation Army quickly mobilized its resources. Debby struck southern Georgia with up to 12 inches of rain on August 5. Since then, The Salvation Army has provided essential relief services to first responders, area shelters, Emergency Operations Centers and those impacted by the storm, particularly in the hardest-hit areas of Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, and Effingham counties.
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