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Bipartisan effort paves way for reviving shuttered hospitals in Georgia
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.
Georgia lawmaker urges panel to consider better firearms safety rules to deter child gun deaths
ATLANTA — A Georgia state senator is trying to change the terms of an entrenched partisan debate, saying he's not interested in restricting gun ownership but in preventing the fatal shooting of children. The statement Tuesday by Decatur Democrat Emanuel Jones reflects the strategies of those who are trying...
Fresh-meals delivery company expanding in rural Georgia
ATLANTA – A national leader in delivering fresh meals will invest $6.3 million to expand its footprint in the rural community of Montezuma, creating more than 300 new jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday. FreshRealm’s expansion in Macon County will allow the company to add several new lines, including ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook meals and meal kits. Kemp said the company fits in well with Georgia’s No.-1 industry – agriculture. ...
Scammers arrange gold drop-offs, pick-ups from 90-year-old Evans woman's home
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a scammer reportedly stole an unknown amount of gold from a 90-year-old Evans woman. Columbia County deputies responded to the woman's Evans home Thursday for fraud, according to an incident report. They met with authorities from Adult Protective Services, who said they were notified about potential fraud related to the elderly woman. ...
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 ...
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus celebrates national Senior Citizen Day
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus celebrated national Senior Citizen Day in Savannah and Jonesboro. Wednesday was an opportunity to honor the contributions of our senior citizens at the Southwest Chatham County Library. Events and important info sessions were offered throughout the day to teach more about...
Event summary of Hurricane Debby's impacts across South Georgia and the Big Bend
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Our National Weather Service of Tallahassee office released an overview of local impacts from Hurricane Debby which we will review here. Hurricane Debby made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on August 5th. Landfall occurred near Steinhatchee that morning. The slow-moving system moved through South...
Georgia Man Accused Of Stealing Air Conditioner From Church
A man, aged 45, is facing charges in Georgia and Tennessee for allegedly stealing both an air conditioning unit and a truck from a church. According to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson, William Michael Crawley was stopped by deputies in Walker County on Sunday. The reason for the stop was that Crawley was driving a truck that had been reported stolen from Hamilton County.
State Transportation Board elects new executive leadership
ATLANTA – The State Transportation Board of Georgia elected its new executive leadership team at its monthly board meeting on held at Georgia DOT headquarters in Atlanta last week. Ann R. Purcell was named chairwoman; Jamie Boswell was named vice chairman, and Dennis McEntire was named secretary. Purcell, who resides in Chatham County, represents Georgia's 1st Congressional District and was a ...
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