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Ga. House Study Committee Takes Up Fishing Rights Discussion
State agency regulations may be a better way of settling the legally complex issue of public fishing rights in Georgia than new legislation, a former director of the state Environmental Protection Division said Thursday. “If rulemaking is done well, people have a chance to be heard,” Jud Turner, the only non-legislator appointed to a Georgia House study committee on fishing rights, said during the panel’s first meeting. “It’s a forum with public notice and public comment. … This is what the regulatory process is designed...
Governor Kemp extends State of Emergency
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has extended the State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Debby to August 20. The Governor issued an Executive Order on Wednesday, August 15. “To ensure Georgians still dealing with the after effects of Tropical Storm Debby have our full support, I have extended the State of Emergency […]
DEA uncovers $3.2 million worth of meth hidden in celery at Georgia market
In a record-breaking drug bust, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the seizure of 2,585 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of celery at a Georgia farmer’s market. The massive haul, valued at approximately $3.2 million, marks the largest methamphetamine seizure in the history of the DEA’s Atlanta office. “This is a significant and unbelievable amount of drugs to be shipped at one time and to a destination this far from the border,” said Robert J. Murphy, special agent in charge of the DEA’s Atlanta Division, in an official statement. “It also shows the confidence of the cartel behind this.”
Houston County expanding free school meal program | Here's what you need to know
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Students at 31 schools in Houston County will receive meals at no cost during the 2024-2025 school year, thanks to an expanded federal program aimed at reducing hunger and improving academic performance. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),...
Board celebrates schools perfect health scores and Governor’s Honors Finalists
PERRY– The Houston County Board of Education recognized the schools that have over a decade of perfect health scores while also highlighting the 2024 Governor’s Honors Finalists in their regularly scheduled meeting. According to the agenda, this year, each school nutrition lunchroom received three health inspections during the...
'Restored Ancestral Roots' to host Central Georgia's annual food literacy jubilee
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) - Rodney Mason doesn't describe himself as a botanist, yet his knowledge of plants and food, particularly from West Africa is vast. This is an ancestral garden. It's located with Felton Homes, a Macon housing authority development. Through the non-profit 'Restored Ancestral Roots,' he and others like Deitrah Taylor are growing an ancestral community garden with Macon's housing authority development, Felton Homes.
'I think it's going to bring a lot of business' | Entertainment complex in the works in Macon
MACON, Ga. — You and your family could soon have a new hangout spot in the heart of Macon. One developer says after a few delays, they are back on track. 13WMAZ spoke to Managing Principal Mike Ciabattoni with CW Development Holdings LLC. He says the idea for 'The Yard' came about after looking for land to put a property on.
Columbus Technical College’s CDL program shifts into gear, 33 students certified
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— During May of 2023, Columbus Technical College (CTC) broke ground on their new Commercial Truck Driving Range. In October, applications went live. In March of this year, classes officially began. “It could be a life changing job,” CTC Vice President of Academic Affairs, David Kuipers said. “Truck driving careers can pay over […]
Power Play: How Georgia Power’s HBCU initiative is energizing careers
The recent partnership between the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and Georgia Power has been a major win for engaging with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across Georgia. The collaboration began in 2020 when Georgia Power became the official energy partner for the SIAC. This year, they leveraged the partnership to focus on students, […] The post Power Play: How Georgia Power’s HBCU initiative is energizing careers appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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