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Kroger shoppers must check accounts after devices found at several self-checkouts – hundreds of cards are endangered
SHOPPING for groceries isn't inherently dangerous – but paying for them can be. Kroger is the latest retail chain to be targeted with card skimmers, and officials are urging shoppers to check their accounts for any suspicious or fraudulent activity. Georgia residents who made a recent trip to Kroger...
Georgia officials to extradite murder suspect held in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A 38-year-old fugitive from Georgia is being held in Madison County pending extradition on a charge of murder and other felony counts. Mario Rene Lopez-Jolon is accused of shooting to death a Gwinnett County, Ga., man in early July. Neighbors discovered the body of 40-year-old Guadalupe Garcia Rodriguez, dead inside his truck.
USF professor creates AI platform for classroom teachers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Something that cannot be ignored when it comes to education today is artificial intelligence. Longtime USF St. Petersburg professor Zafer Unal sent out a survey to K-12 teachers in Florida and Georgia asking three questions. How do they feel about AI? Do they use it?...
Georgia lawmaker accused of DUI after crash with bicyclist
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia state lawmaker accused of driving under the influence after state troopers say he collided with a bicyclist in the bike lane of an Atlanta street says he was not drunk. Rep. Devan Seabaugh faces seven charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of drugs and […]
Missing in Georgia: Investigators searching for 14-year-old girl who vanished
DADE COUNTY, Ga. — Above video: Your Tuesday headlines. Authorities in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenage girl. According to the Dade County Sheriff's Office, Kristen Elliot, 14, was last seen by her mother Saturday night on Sand Mountain. Investigators say Kristen is known to have ties...
Feds give Georgia $14.3M for airport block grants
(The Center Square) — The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded Georgia nearly $14.3 million to help rehabilitate nonprimary airports statewide, officials said. The money, part of $636 million for 320 grants in 46 states and American Samoa, ostensibly aims to improve airport infrastructure. It was awarded as part of the 2024 Airport Improvement Program's fourth round of grants, and the Georgia award includes more than $13.3 million in entitlement spending and $924,275 in discretionary spending. ...
Golf tournament fundraises for inclusive playground in Perry
PERRY, Ga. — Summer might be over, but kids are still having fun at local parks across Central Georgia. Yet, one mom says, there's not a fully-inclusive space for kids living with disabilities. Avoly Wainwright's on a mission to get the ball rolling for kids like hers. "This playground...
Drive-thru coffee shop opens 1st Columbus location Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Human Bean, a fast-growing coffee chain, is set to open its first Columbus location. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday at 7805 Veterans Parkway, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Humane Bean’s menu includes a variety of blended, hot and iced...
Angry fan who sold his car to pay for Rick Ross’ show sues rapper for lack of accessibility
After his most recent car show event, which saw over 12,000 participants, Rick Ross is being sued. Darris Straughter, who claims he received multiple assurances that there would be a wheelchair-accessible shuttle bus to the event, is suing Ross, according to TMZ. The man says the rapper advertised his car...
GPB evening headlines for August 13, 2024
Georgia Power issued and quickly terminated an official safety alert at nuclear plant Vogtle, south of Augusta, after a small fire. Parts of southeast Georgia are still dealing with flooding from Tropical Storm Debby, days after it dumped 10 inches of rain there. In an election where candidates’ ages have...
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