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DPH confirms measles case in metro Atlanta
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a metro Atlanta resident who was not fully vaccinated. The individual was exposed to measles while traveling out of the country. DPH is working to identify anyone who may have had contact with the individual while they were infectious. Measles is very contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Measles virus can stay in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person has left the room. Measles symptoms appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the...
Bipartisan Effort Paves Way for Reviving Closed Hospitals in Ga.
ATLANTA — At the shuttered Atlanta Medical Center, a “Stronger Together” mural sends a hopeful message near a summer spray of hydrangeas. The campus was mostly quiet on a recent weekend, since AMC closed almost two years ago. A lone security vehicle sat behind a chain-link fence, and pedestrians passed by without even a glance. In the town of Cuthbert, some 160 miles away, the Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center also remains shut after closing four years ago, another Southern hospital casualty in a region...
Fall Hunting Season Is Just Weeks Away
Have you ever wanted to shoot a Canada goose? Hunting season in Georgia is about to start — although you can go for an alligator right now. The dove hunting season and the early teal and Canada goose season opens Saturday, Sept. 7, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “Dove season kicks off the fall hunting season in Georgia and is a great opportunity to...
Election deniers in key states are newly empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local election offices, which […]
Gov. Kemp hosts small business roundtable
Along with other state leaders, Governor Brian P. Kemp hosted small business leaders for a roundtable discussion this week on civil litigation policies impacting the state's business climate and day-to-day affordability for hardworking Georgians. This is the first of three roundtable listening sessions on this topic Governor Kemp announced earlier this month to engage stakeholders from around the state which will ultimately inform policy proposals in the coming legislative session. “A little over a year ago, I announced my intention to work toward common-sense lawsuit reform while still bringing jobs to Georgia and maintaining our position as the No. 1 state for...
GCPS Recognized by Forbes as a 2024 ‘Best-In-State Employer’
Forbes recognizes Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) as a 2024 Best-In-State Employer. Forbes partnered with research firm Statista to survey more than 160,000 employees who work at companies with a minimum of 500 people. GCPS is ranked 59th out of 100 organizations in Georgia and is one of nine education organizations on the list. With more than 22,000 employees, GCPS is the largest employer in Georgia.
Representative Patty Stinson shares plans to reintroduce House Bill 1417
Representative Patty Stinson recently gave an interview on House Bill 1417, which she plans to reintroduce next year. The Bill would allow defendants to present information during a grand jury proceeding. Currently grand juries in Georgia only hear information from the prosecution before deciding whether or not to move a case along. Stinson told how […] The post Representative Patty Stinson shares plans to reintroduce House Bill 1417 appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
28-Year-Old Killed in Collision With Tractor Trailer on I-75
A tragic collision on I-75 southbound in Cobb County early Saturday morning resulted in the death of a woman and left another seriously injured. The crash occurred around 2:27 a.m. on August 24 just north of Delk Road in Marietta. The Details: The crash involved a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia truck...
Whitefield Academy hosts Great Day of Service
Barry Krebs provided the following related reports and photos from Whitefield Academy’s Great Day of Service:. Bright and early on August 24th, Whitefield Academy hosted their Great Day Of Service supplying over 45 local civic causes including Keep Smyrna Beautiful, Trees Atlanta, Our Giving Garden, Vision Rehabilitation Services, Keep Cobb Beautiful and MUST Ministries with volunteers and support. The morning started off with songs of praise, worship and words of encouragement. At 9 AM, the crowd separated into their pre-assigned projects. It was a very moving experience for everyone involved. All of us in Cobb County appreciate their willingness to volunteer and lead by example.
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