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Police: Murder suspect leads authorities on I-95 chase into Coastal Georgia before crashing
KINGSLAND, Ga. — Above video: Your Tuesday headlines. Police in Georgia say a murder suspect is dead following a police chase on Interstate 95. The Kingsland Police Department said Tuesday that a pursuit on I-95 led to the driver eventually crashing, then fatally shooting himself. The suspect, identified as...
As discrimination complaints soar, parents of disabled students wait for help
Sam is a bespectacled 6-year-old with a winning smile and a penchant for dinosaurs, as evidenced by the roaring Tyrannosaurus rex on the back of his favorite shirt. “He loves anything big, and powerful, and scary,” says his mother, Tabitha. Sam grins mischievously as he puts his hands together in a circle — the American Sign Language word for “ball.” He’s telling Tabitha he wants to start his day in the colorful ball pit in a corner of his playroom in their home in central Georgia.
Georgia county says slave descendants can’t use referendum to challenge rezoning of island community
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Zoning changes by a Georgia county that some residents say threaten one of the South’s last Gullah-Geechee communities of Black slave descendants can’t be challenged with a referendum, an attorney said Monday in a letter to the judge considering a petition by local voters.
Georgia Democrats file challenges to keep Kennedy and others off presidential ballot
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Democrats are challenging efforts to place Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and three other candidates on the state’s presidential ballots, part of a nationwide effort to block candidates who could siphon votes from incumbent President Joe Biden. While Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians have secure places...
4-way stop coming to Highway 80
EMANUEL COUNTY, Ga. (WFXG) - Changes are coming to major highway in Twin City near Swainsboro. Starting Monday, July 29, the intersection of SR 26/US 80 and SR 121, located between Twin City and Portal, GA, will go from a 2-way stop to a 4-way. Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)...
Rotary Club of Statesboro installs President Matt Mathews, new board, and officers for 2024-2025
The Rotary Club of Statesboro installed Statesboro native Matt Mathews as President, along with new Board Members and Officers for the 2024-2025 year in a ceremony last week. Mathews is an attorney and partner with Bruce, Mathews & Lavoie Attorneys At Law. Officers and Board members include: Jennifer Davis, Programs Doug Collins, Treasurer Mitchell Hill, Sergeant-at-Arms Jason Hendley, responsible for the Rotary Bulletin & emails Mike Kennedy, heading the Rotary Foundation Russ Lanier, Music Elliott Marsh, Vocational Service Matt Mathews, President Bob Olliff, Chairman of the Board Shannon Ramsey, overseeing Community Service & Sunshine Report Jaime Riggs, Membership Brian Steele, managing Public Relations Amber Stewart, Club Administration Robert Benson, President Elect Perry Zeigler, Secretary The new board brings a mix of seasoned expertise and fresh ideas, ready to take on the new service year. The mission of the Rotary Club is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. The Rotary Club of Statesboro (Club 4215) was founded December 1, 1936. To learn more about becoming a member of the Rotary Club of Statesboro, reach out to one of the members or email statesbororotary@gmail.com.
Southcoast Health confirms that an ‘unauthorized actor’ gained access to their network
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - SouthCoast Health has recently confirmed that last June, an “unauthorized actor” gained access to the medical group’s network. WTOC has been following this story for more than a year, after many of you reached out to us concerned about your information. Several people...
Top 10 Most Wanted: Savannah Police release list of fugitives, including suspect in mass shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah Police Department has released its "Top 10 Most Wanted" fugitives list. This comes following several high-profile public safety incidents in the city, including a mass shooting at Ellis Square and an officer-involved shooting. Mayor Van Johnson noted earlier this month that the list was...
Millions of dollars meant to help SC families buy groceries went unused
COLUMBIA — Just over $8 million meant to help families afford groceries went unused when debit cards with the money expired last month, according to state data. Last August, the state Department of Social Services mailed nearly 537,000 debit cards loaded with money for groceries to families across the state. The money was part of […] The post Millions of dollars meant to help SC families buy groceries went unused appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Lowcountry nonprofit needs your help making teacher supply drive a success
Students in Beaufort County will head back to the classroom in just a few weeks, and one nonprofit is making sure they have everything they need to succeed. Bluffton Self Help is hosting its annual teacher supply drive now through Aug. 22. They’ll be collecting items like pencils, notebooks, dry-erase...
Judge rules against extension for Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage Medicaid work program
A federal judge has dismissed the State of Georgia’s lawsuit against the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services over how long the state can operate its work-requirement Medicaid program.
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