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Georgia family hunkered down with their dog in a bathtub as Helene sent trees crashing through their house
Augusta (CNN) — Cooper and Witten Jones insist they weren’t scared when four large trees smashed into the front of their home as Hurricane Helene raged through their Georgia community. The twin 6-year-old brothers said they weren’t even scared when their mother, Kristin, rushed them, their older sister and the family dog into the bathroom to take shelter in the tub.
Georgia Chief Justice issues statewide judicial emergency order
ATLANTA – Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs has issued a statewide judicial emergency order, extending certain deadlines in ongoing court proceedings due to the effects of tropical cyclone Helene. The order's extensions apply only in cases where parties affected by Helene certify that they were unable to file or take other required action by applicable deadlines. The order reads, in part: ...
Here's when and how to request an absentee ballot in Georgia
ATLANTA — The 2024 Presidential Election is just around the corner, and Georgia voters have the important responsibility of electing local, statewide and national representatives. Georgia will be an essential battleground state in the presidential election, making voting more important than ever. While many people will line up at...
NAACP Sues Georgia For A 4th Time To Protect Voters Ahead Of Nov. 5
The NAACP has filed its fourth lawsuit in Georgia to protect thousands of voters’ access to the Ballot Box come Nov. 5. The post NAACP Sues Georgia For A 4th Time To Protect Voters Ahead Of Nov. 5 appeared first on NewsOne.
DNR Announces $1,000 Grant for Top Conservation Teacher
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is offering a $1,000 grant to a kindergarten through fifth-grade public or private school teacher in the state who demonstrates exceptional energy and innovation in teaching life sciences. Science specialists covering those grade levels can also apply. The grant recipient will be recognized as the DNR Conservation Teacher of the Year. Teachers who apply must use Georgia’s native animals, plants and habitats as the...
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