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Georgia Murder Suspect Arrested at Upstate New York College
A student enrolled at an Upstate New York college was arrested on homicide charges following a lengthy investigation. The Broome County Sheriff's Office announced earlier this month the arrest of a fugitive wanted for Murder in the state of Georgia. This arrest stemmed from information provided to the Broome County Sheriff's Office that 21-year-old Dawensley Astrel of Binghamton had the active warrant out of the Peach State.
Georgia Power hosts backpack drives for families in need
This summer, Georgia Power employees teamed up with local organizations to host backpack and supply drives aimed at supporting families in need. Spearheaded by 15 Citizens Chapters across the state, these grassroots efforts gathered over 2,800 backpacks filled with essential school supplies like pencils and notebooks, directly benefiting 20 different school districts. The Georgia Power […] The post Georgia Power hosts backpack drives for families in need appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Longshoremen’s Strike Closes Georgia Ports
The ports of Savannah and Brunswick were closed for a second day Wednesday, the result of a longshoremen’s strike affecting ports along the East and Gulf coasts from Maine to Texas. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is seeking a significant pay raise from the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX),...
House fire in Dublin leaves Laurens County family upended, one day after hurricane
DUBLIN, Ga. — When Helene went right over Dublin on Friday, it cut power for thousands around town, including one family that was using a candle to light their home. Claudia Guyton said her family was recovering from the hurricane damage to their property on Deerwood Trail, and they thought they were safe using candles to light their house until power was restored.
A new reality: Hurricanes no longer just 'coastal threats'; inland Georgia should prepare
As the planet's climate changes, experts say more severe storms like Hurricane Helene could be the new reality. “We're still in hurricane season now,” said Marshall Shepherd, director of the Atmospheric Sciences program at the University of Georgia. “We're on the backside of it, but it definitely goes through November. So, there’s still...
Georgia voters to decide tax-related ballot questions in November’s election
“Given the large increase in home values across Georgia in recent years, many school districts, cities, and counties have been able to count on a boost in revenue without raising tax rates year to year,” Lt. Gov. Burt Jones wrote this week in an op-ed
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