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Perseids Meteor Shower Could Fill the Night Sky with More than a Hundred Meteors an Hour
The beginning of the Perseids meteor shower have begun as of July 14th, but it will peak a few weeks from now. The best place to watch meteor showers is somewhere designated as a "dark skies" area. Dark sky locations are areas where low light pollution means skywatchers can better...
Oconee Commissioners Turn Down Office Building On Mars Hill Road, Approve Large Retail Project For U.S. 441 Near Hog Mountain Road
The Oconee County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night turned down a rezone request for a commercial development on Mars Hill Road at Julian Drive and approved a large strip development on U.S. 441 just north of Watkinsville. The vote against the Mars Hill Road development represented an attempt to...
Mount Vernon Presbyterian, Emory experts team up for Healthy Aging event
Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church has teamed up with the Emory Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center to present a Healthy Aging event that offers community memory screenings. The Live Well, Age Well Healthy Aging event will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church at 471 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NE […] The post Mount Vernon Presbyterian, Emory experts team up for Healthy Aging event appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Florida speeders beware: Police cracking down for 'Operation Southern Slow Down'
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Florida Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies have joined forces for the annual “Operation Southern Slow Down,” a joint effort with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the states of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. The agencies,...
FBI Data Reveals the 3 Most Dangerous Cities in Georgia
The latest FBI data has shed light on the most dangerous cities in Georgia, highlighting areas with concerning crime rates that impact residents and communities. By analyzing crime statistics, it becomes evident which cities in Georgia face significant challenges related to public safety and law enforcement efforts .According to propertyclub.nyc, let’s delve into the details of the FBI report to uncover the top 3 most dangerous cities in Georgia based on crime rates.
Man wanted in 3 states arrested during traffic stop
A suspect wanted in three states was arrested during a traffic stop, Russellville Police said on Sunday. Billy Joe Williams was wanted in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi on almost a dozen charges. Those charges included robbery, assault, and exploitation of an elderly person. According to Russellville Police, Williams attempted to...
When Will it Rain Again in Georgia?
The recent heatwave has many Georgia residents craving a good rain storm. While the Peach State saw some showers last week, they were not widespread, and did nothing to cool down the raging heat. No promises, but there is a chance that this week could bring rain. According to the...
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