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Democrats, others seek to toss Kennedy off November ballot in Georgia and New York
ATLANTA (AP) — Challengers seeking to throw Robert F. Kennedy Jr. off Georgia’s November ballot told a judge on Monday that the independent presidential candidate must be disqualified because the New York address he used on Georgia ballot access petitions is a “sham.” It shows how a decision by a New York court last week finding Kennedy doesn’t live at the address in the New York City suburbs is being used to attack Kennedy’s ballot access in other states. The judge ruled Kennedy shouldn’t appear on New York ballots, but Kennedy is appealing. In New York on Monday, a trial opened in suburban Long Island in another lawsuit challenging Kennedy’s place on the state’s presidential ballot in November. In Georgia, challengers argue that because Kennedy used the New York address, his petitions should be voided.
August cold front to bring temperature relief to Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry
An August cold front will bring relief from heat and humidity to Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry in the days ahead. Below average temperatures will settle in by midweek with day time highs in the mid-80s possible. The average high temperature is still 91° in Savannah. Along with cooler...
Hospital Loses Part Of Man's Skull, Bills Him For The Replacement
Georgia native, Fernando Cluster, is suing a hospital in Atlanta for losing part of his skull. Per NBC, Cluster was admitted to the hospital back in September of 2022. He was suffering from an intracerebral hemorrhage (or "bleeding into the brain," put simply). According to the lawsuit, Cluster required emergency surgery to remove a portion of his skull. "They needed to remove part of his skull temporarily, in order to give his brain space to swell and heal," reported the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Most ACC departments meet their budgets, but public safety was in the red last year
Most departments in the Athens-Clarke County government operated at or under budget for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, but key public safety areas were in the red according to figures from county staff. The Clarke County Sheriff's Office saw the biggest overage, $1.59 million over its budget....
Oconee Blotter: Shoplifting suspect hears knock at bathroom stall; it's a deputy
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: ILLEGAL U-TURN: On Aug. 7, Cpl. Lex Ogan was patrolling on Epps Bridge Parkway shortly after 11 p.m. when he observed a Kia Optima make an unlawful U-turn against a red traffic light. The deputy activated his blue lights and conducted a traffic stop. The deputy saw a heavy amount of smoke with the odor of marijuana inside the car. The man apologized for the traffic infraction and...
Murphey Middle announces death of 2 students
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two students from Murphey Middle School have died over the weekend, according to school officials. In a letter sent to parents, the school says, “Our condolences and thoughts are with their family and friends.”. READ THE LETTER:. The letter states there will be grief counselors...
These sisters started a million-dollar business with nothing, now they are behind the 1st woman-owned adult daycare franchise
One of the fastest-growing sectors in the senior care industry is the $6.6 billion adult daycare marketplace. Research shows that over 1 million people turn 65 every day and by 2030, seniors will be the largest population on earth — about 73 million. Even though 90 percent of seniors...
Augusta University and Wellstar MCG's top 20 highest paid faculty members
Augusta University's staff members have a variety of duties from teaching on campus to treating the sick and wounded at Wellstar MCG. How much are they paid for this? Below is a closer look at the top 20 earners in the fiscal year 2023 according to open.ga.govt. 1. Richard Lee ...
A class by himself: Longtime Augusta University political science professor dies at 94
Dr. Ralph H. Walker, the longtime Augusta University professor and expert on local and state politics, has died. Walker died Aug. 15 at Brandon Wilde Pavilion in Evans, just two days after celebrating his 94th birthday. He was laid to rest Aug. 19. ...
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