Savannah State University has appointed Jermaine Whirl as its next president, effective April 1, 2025. Whirl, currently president of Augusta Technical College, was selected after a six-month national search. “As we welcome Dr. Whirl back into the University System of Georgia family, we deeply appreciate the steadfast and dedicated leadership of interim President Cynthia Robinson […]
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Bird Flu Outbreak Update: Georgia Lifts Poultry Suspension
The state Department of Agriculture has lifted a suspension of poultry activities in Georgia following the successful completion of testing for bird flu with no additional detections. Two cases of avian influenza (HPAI) were discovered last month in commercial poultry flocks in Elbert County. That outbreak prompted the state agency to suspend poultry activities across […]
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Legal Status and Game Options of Georgia’s Online Casinos
Learn about the legal status of online casinos in Georgia, the gaming options available, and the potential future of online gambling in the state.
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Should Georgia Schools Be Required to Display The Ten Commandments?
A new bill making its way through the Georgia legislature could soon require all public elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments in multiple locations on campus. 📝 What’s Happening: House Bill 313, introduced by six Republican lawmakers, calls for the mandatory display of the Ten Commandments in Georgia’s public schools. The bill […]
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Constitution: 1st Amendment
⚖️ What the Constitution Says: The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution includes the Establishment Clause, which prohibits the government from establishing or favoring a religion. This clause has been the foundation of numerous Supreme Court rulings that limit religious expression in public schools. In cases such as Stone v. Graham (1980), the Court ruled […]
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Constitution: First Amendment
💡 Take Action: Residents can contact their state representatives to voice their opinions on HB 313. The House Education Committee will be holding hearings where public input may be considered.
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First Amendment
📜 The First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” What Does it Mean: The First […]
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Georgia Residents Want Affordable Health Care: Will State Officials Listen?
Access to affordable health care, safe food and water, and reducing chronic disease like high blood pressure and heart disease are the top three public health priorities, according to a new poll from Gallup and Emory University. Chronic diseases like hypertension, heart disease and obesity are going up nationwide, some more than others, according to […]
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The Hall County Animal Shelter Is Overcrowded
The Hall County Animal Shelter is asking for the community’s help as it faces severe overcrowding, following the recent intake of 67 dogs. The shelter has issued an Urgent Adoption Notice for 18 dogs and is encouraging fostering, adoption, and community support to alleviate space constraints. “The community has stepped up in a big way […]
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A Georgia Prison Guard Was Being Sentenced for Drug Smuggling and Bribery. Then He Lied About War Injuries
A Georgia prison guard who smuggled meth into a state prison and took bribes from inmates is now heading to federal prison—but not before being caught in a shocking lie about his military service. 🛑 The False Combat Story: During his sentencing, Nicholas Grindle, 32, of Summerville, Georgia, falsely claimed he had been wounded in […]