U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Mike Braun have introduced the Pathways to Prosperity Act, a bipartisan initiative to enhance the nation’s workforce development by bridging the gap between community and technical colleges and local industries. This legislation aims to improve the Strengthening Community Colleges Grant Program, facilitating partnerships that align educational programs with industry […]
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Should Toll Lanes Be Added to I-285 and Ga. 400? Here’s Your Chance to Tell Officials
The Georgia Department of Transportation will host four open houses next month on a plan to add toll lanes along the top end of I-285 and along Georgia 400 in Cobb, Fulton, and DeKalb counties. The project will add two barrier-separated lanes in both directions of the so-called Perimeter Highway between South Atlanta Road and […]
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Gwinnett County Wins its First Emmy
The Gwinnett County Communications Department has won its first Emmy during the Southeast Regional Emmy Awards’ 50th anniversary. The award was given for the series “Upfront Gwinnett: Fighting Fentanyl,” which competed against productions from Alabama, South Carolina, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Georgia. The series was hosted and executive produced by County spokeswoman Deborah Tuff, with […]
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Treasury Secretary Visits Georgia to Announce Crackdown on Fentanyl
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Thursday announced new sanctions against a Mexican drug cartel that smuggles fentanyl and other synthetic opioids into the United States. Yellen’s announcement during a news conference in Atlanta coincided with the arrests of eight leaders of the cartel La Nueva Familia Michocana on 13 indictments. More than 1 million Americans […]
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Northwest Georgia Hospice Provider Agrees to $1.4 Million Settlement Over Alleged Kickback Scheme
In a significant development within the healthcare sector of Northwest Georgia, Tapestry Hospice and its senior officials have agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle allegations of engaging in a kickback scheme that violated federal law. The settlement addresses claims that the hospice organization offered financial incentives to medical directors in exchange for patient referrals. […]
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Chatham County Sheriff’s Family Gives Details on His Health and Hospitalization
Below is the letter from the Wilcher family to the Chatham County community giving more details about Sheriff John Wilcher’s health and his recent hospitalization. The Wilcher family would like to express our sincere gratitude for the incredible outpouring of support for Sheriff Wilcher. We feel your prayers. While at home Sunday morning, he experienced […]
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Hall County Official Indicted in Fraud Scheme
Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard has been indicted on 11 counts of theft by taking and 34 counts of false statements and writings. Woodard is accused of unlawfully obtaining funds from Hall County and the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia to cover personal and other expenses unrelated to her official duties. She also allegedly […]
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Atlanta Police Need Your Help Finding A Missing Autistic Man
The Atlanta Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating Jashua “Josh” Lamar Sullivan, a 25-year-old autistic man who has been missing since June 14. Sullivan was last seen around 1:30 a.m. near 1314 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. He was wearing a white t-shirt, black jeans, black Nike tennis shoes, and a red […]
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Juneteenth in Georgia: Black Georgia veterans take ‘Honor Flight’ to D.C.
This Juneteeth, retired U.S. Air Force Captain Marian Dee Elder and 25 of her fellow Black veterans will board a plane in Atlanta and fly to Washington D.C. There, this group will spend the day visiting various commemorative sites. They will share stories, shed tears and strengthen bonds forged by their unique experiences and challenges […]
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Election Results: Former Trump Official Defeats Convicted January 6 Rioter
A former Trump administration official has won the GOP runoff in Georgia’s 2nd congressional district in southwest Georgia. Wayne Johnson, a Macon Republican, was declared the winner by the Associated Press shortly after the polls closed Tuesday. Johnson beat Chuck Hand, a construction superintendent who was one of a handful of convicted Jan. 6 rioters […]
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Here Are The Winners of The Laurens County Republican Primary Election
In a decisive election night, Laurens County voters made their voices heard in two key Republican primary races. The results, now fully tallied, show clear winners in the contests for Tax Commissioner and County Commissioner for District 2. Brown Claims Victory in Tax Commissioner Race Darla Brown emerged victorious in the race for Tax Commissioner, […]
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Reese’s Introduces a New Chocolate Lava Peanut Butter Cup: What We Know
Reese’s, known for its perfect mix of chocolate and peanut butter, is back with a new treat. This summer, they are releasing a new version of their famous Reese’s Big Cup. It has a gooey chocolate lava filling. Fans are excited and can’t wait to try it. The Allure of Reese’s: A Brief History Reese’s […]
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Traffic-Calming Medians Are Coming to Holcomb Bridge Road in East Roswell
🌳 The Gist: New median islands will soon be installed on Holcomb Bridge Road east of Ga. 400, aiming to improve traffic flow and safety for drivers. 🔍 The Details: The Roswell City Council has approved the construction of three median islands at the intersections of Holcomb Bridge Road with Holcomb Woods Parkway, Champions Green […]
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First Tropical Disturbance of 2024 Hurricane Season Already Having Small Effect on Georgia
🌧️ The Gist: Potential Tropical Cyclone 1, the first disturbance of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, is advancing Northward from the Gulf of Mexico towards the southeastern United States. 📰 The Details: The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico. Currently, upper-level cloud cover from […]
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Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Gives Update After Sheriff’s Hospitalization
The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office addressed concerns about the absence of Sheriff John T. Wilcher after announcing over the weekend that Wilcher had been hospitalized. While Chief Deputy Gary Taylor declined to comment on Wilcher’s condition, he said the Wilcher family would release a statement about the sheriff’s health shortly. Below is the press conference […]
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‘Woefully Behind Other States:’ Georgia Isn’t Spending Enough on Veterans
The state is seriously underfunding mental health and housing services for veterans, professionals in the field told Georgia lawmakers Tuesday. The state’s two veterans homes in Milledgeville and Augusta currently are serving about 400 veterans, far below the estimated need of 1,975. Neighboring states with lower populations – including Alabama and South Carolina – have […]
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Did You Know Georgia is Facing an Unusual Dry Spell?
📉 The Gist: Over the last 30 days, Georgia has experienced significantly lower than normal precipitation, with some areas receiving less than 50% of their usual rainfall. 🌦️ The Details: A map released by the U.S. National Weather Service in Peachtree City highlights the severity of the dry conditions across Georgia. The region south of […]
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Do You Feel Older Than You Are? Here’s Why
How old do you feel? A new study has found Americans over 45 feel 12 years older than their actual age, on average. The poll of 2,000 Americans aged 28 and older, split evenly by generation, found 55% of people who feel older than their actual age blame joint pain, and 45% have held back […]
