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Federal judge orders Trump campaign to cease using Isaac Hayes song at rallies
A federal judge in Georgia ordered former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign to cease the use of an Isaac Hayes song at all future campaign rallies. In response to a lawsuit from the late artist’s estate, Judge Thomas Thrash Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia issued a temporary injunction […]
North Broad Street Shut Down After Fatal Wreck
A motorcyclist was killed in a wreck at the intersection of Harvey Street and Calhoun Avenue at North Broad Street Wednesday afternoon. The wreck involved a motorcycle and a City of Rome Solid Waste vehicle. Police had not identified the motorcyclist as of Wednesday evening. Rome police blocked traffic on North Broad Street and Copeland Street, detouring both inbound and outbound traffic around the area around 4:30 p.m. The Georgia State Patrol arrived on the scene to investigate the circumstances of the wreck. No report was available as of Wednesday evening.
Georgia PSC: Motion expedites bill relief for Georgia Power customers
(The Center Square) — Georgia Power customers will see a little relief on their bills thanks to a measure the governor signed earlier this year and the Georgia Public Service Commission moved to accelerate. House Bill 1015, which Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed in April, lowers the state's income tax rate from 5.49% to 5.39% starting in 2024. A second measure the governor signed at that time, House Bill 1023, lowered the corporate income tax rate from 5.75% to match the individual income tax rate. ...
Georgia PSC rules in favor of railroad in eminent domain case
(The Center Square) — The Georgia Public Service Commission has signed off on a hearing officer's decision that a railroad can use eminent domain to seize land for a new rail spur. The PSC's 5-0 ruling allows the Sandersville Railroad to start proceedings to condemn 200-foot-wide strips of land for its "Hanson Spur." Despite Wednesday's ruling, the fight appears to be far from finished. A group representing landowners whose land...
Georgia Today: 4 dead after shooting in Barrow; Sparta rail line; CDC workers will return to office
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Sept. 4 edition of Georgia Today: A suspect is in custody after a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County leaves four people dead; public service commissioners vote to grant a Georgia railroad company private land for a new rail line; and the CDC in Atlanta prepares to bring thousands of workers back into the office.
30.4% of Georgia Residents Are Experiencing Drought Conditions in 2024
As 2024 unfolds, it is rapidly becoming the hottest year on record, with unprecedented temperatures being recorded around the world. The sweltering heat is not just uncomfortable but has far-reaching implications for the environment, agriculture, and water resources, exacerbating already existing drought conditions in many regions. The correlation between rising temperatures and the frequency and severity of severe weather events, including droughts, is well-documented. As temperatures go up, evaporation increases, leading to reduced soil moisture and lower water levels in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. This...
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