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'We no longer trust the post office' | Central Georgians still having issues with U.S. mail
MACON, Ga. — Postal service problems continue to linger in Georgia. This week state lawmakers are pressing the postmaster general on the work that's being done to solve the issue. The postal regulatory commission scored Georgia's postal service 63.7% for on-time performance, while the national average was 87%. A...
Update: Brace for damaging winds with thunderstorms in DeKalb and Marshall counties Friday
On Friday at 6:23 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 6:30 p.m. for DeKalb and Marshall counties. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 6:23 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Albertville, moving southeast at...
HCSO investigating drowning of a female in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — A woman was found dead in a pool in Ooltewah, Tennessee. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to a report of a drowning at the 7800 block of Trout Lily Drive. When deputies arrived, they discovered a female deceased in a pool. HCSO...
Georgia will lose to these teams in 2024
The Georgia Bulldogs enter the 2024 season as one of the favorite to win the National Championship. Almost a lock to make the College Football Playoff, the Bulldogs are led again by head coach Kirby smart who led them to back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022. According to College...
Biker Gear of LaGrange cuts ribbon
Bikers in LaGrange can rejoice as they no longer have to go out of town to get their gear. On Wednesday, the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Biker Gear of LaGrange. The biker gear shop is unique to LaGrange and the surrounding area. That’s why he started the store, said owner […] The post Biker Gear of LaGrange cuts ribbon appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Applications for absentee ballots accepted next week
Voters in Athens-Clarke County can apply for an absentee ballot for this November’s election starting Monday. Though many people have returned to voting in person, absentee ballots are still available. The application process for absentee voting in the November 2024 election begins on Monday, August 19th. The last day to apply for an absentee ballot is eleven days before the election, October 26th.
Marietta Certifying Students to Operate Bulldozers, Excavators
MARIETTA — After completing a new course at Marietta High School that trains them to operate heavy equipment like bulldozers, students will be certified to operate such equipment. And that makes them employable, Marietta High School principal Marvin Crumbs said in a talk to the Marietta Rotary Club this week. In his talk, Crumbs discussed the Marietta College and Career Academy’s new program which provides students training in the use of heavy machinery through electronic simulators. The purpose of the course is to provide students...
South Cobb Renters Want Accountability From Landlords
MABLETON — Housing activist Monica DeLancy is calling for accountability for a Mableton apartment complex that she used to called home. This week, DeLancy, president of nonprofit We Thrive On Riverside Renters Association, hosted a press conference in front of Silver Creek Crossing apartment complex, encouraging tenants to fight for safe living conditions, something she and residents say the complex has not provided. DeLancy has been an on-again, off-again resident...
Thousands in East Tennessee without power amid storms
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Thousands of people are without power in East Tennessee as severe storms move through the area. Previous Coverage: Rain and storms will be with us Friday evening with some heavy downpours at times. WVLT News is tracking power outages across the region:. Knoxville Utilities Board: 3,015...
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