A video of a Georgia teacher telling a class full of students that women shouldn’t be educated is going viral on social media. In the video, the teacher, who is not identified, can be heard asking his class if they think women should be educated. He goes on to explain that he doesn’t want women […]
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Valdosta City Manager and Assistant Both Resign Within 24 Hours
Two top leaders in Valdosta’s city government have stepped down this week, leaving residents with questions about what happened behind closed doors. What’s Happening: City Manager Richard Hardy resigned Tuesday night after a two-hour executive session with the city council. Assistant City Manager Catherine Ammons resigned Wednesday at noon. Between the Lines: Residents at Tuesday’s […]
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Executive Session
Key Term: Executive Session – Executive sessions are official meetings of government bodies that are not open to the public or the press. In Georgia, local governments can only go into executive session to discuss pending real estate matters, personnel issues, and pending litigation.
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Richmond Hill Police Search for Jessica Moore
Richmond Hill police are looking for Jessica Moore, who disappeared from Hermitage Drive Thursday evening and was reported missing Friday morning. What It Means For You: If you live in the Richmond Heights area and have home security cameras, police need your help checking footage from Thursday night through Friday morning. What’s Happening: Moore was […]
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Henry County Jail Officer Arrested For Bringing Drugs Into Facility
A Henry County Sheriff’s Office detention officer was arrested and fired after an investigation found he brought illegal drugs into the county jail. What Happened: Jail staff found suspected contraband, which led investigators to Officer Miles J. Moxie. He now faces two criminal charges: violating his oath as a public officer and violating Georgia’s drug […]
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Layoffs of Federal Workers Begin as Government Shutdown Enters Week 2
The White House began firing federal workers Friday, making good on threats to permanently cut jobs during the ongoing government shutdown. What It Means For You: If you rely on federal services or know someone who works for the government, expect more delays and disruptions as agencies lose staff permanently. What’s Happening: The Office of […]
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WATCH: Train Slams Into 18-Wheeler in Georgia
A train crashed into an 18-wheeler truck at Katherine Street and Wrightsboro Road in Grovetown Friday afternoon. What It Means For You: Expect major traffic delays in the area. Police are asking drivers to avoid Katherine Street at Wrightsboro Road and find alternate routes. What’s Happening: No one was hurt in the crash, according to […]
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Two Suspects Used Stolen Debit Card at McDonough Dave & Buster’s
Henry County police are looking for two people who they say used a stolen debit card at Dave & Buster’s in McDonough last week. What It Means For You: If you live on Hawken Trail in McDonough, check your mailbox and recent bank statements. Police believe the card may have been stolen from a mailbox […]
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Pedestrian Killed on Athens Highway in Hit and Run
A pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Athens Highway in Gwinnett County, and police say the driver left the scene. What It Means For You: If you drove on Athens Highway between Cooper Road and Rosebud Road on the night of Oct. 6, police need to hear from you. What Happened: The […]
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Georgia Lawmaker Demands DeKalb School Chief Be Fired After Federal Charges
A Georgia state senator is calling for DeKalb County’s school superintendent to be removed from his job after federal prosecutors charged him with fraud and embezzlement. What It Means For You: If you have children in DeKalb County schools, the person in charge of running the district is accused of stealing public money meant for […]