The stage is set for the seventh annual Father-Daughter Dance in DeKalb County. This cherished event, encouraging heartwarming connections, is scheduled to take place on June 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center on Rainbow Drive, Decatur. Geared towards attendees of all ages, the dance […]
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Mother arrested in the Baby India case that shook Forsyth County
The Gist: In a development that has brought renewed attention to a case that stirred the heart of Forsyth County, an arrest has been made in connection with Baby India, a newborn discovered abandoned in a plastic bag nearly four years ago. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, the child’s mother, Karima Jiwani, has […]
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Macon Mayor’s Message to Men: Mental Health Matters
Men in Macon are being urged to take their mental health seriously, in a push to combat the stigma surrounding male mental wellness. Mayor Lester Miller and a panel of community leaders came together Friday, May 19, to voice this call, part of Macon Mental Health Matters’ second Lunch & Learn session. The event, live-streamed […]
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The Fight Against Fentanyl: Two Arrests Highlight the Struggle Against Deadly Opioids in Dougherty County
The Gist: A significant drug trafficking operation in Dougherty County came to a halt this Tuesday. DEA agents arrested Larry Sparks, an Albany resident, and Clint Harrell of Sylvester. What Happened?: A joint investigation into Sparks, 45, led to his arrest on suspicion of distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl. Harrell, 61, was arrested at the scene […]
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Georgia energy officials went along with Georgia Power’s $15.90 rate hike
ATLANTA – The state Public Service Commission (PSC) Tuesday unanimously approved a fuel costs recovery plan submitted by Georgia Power that will increase the average residential customer’s bill by $15.90 per month. The rate hike, which takes effect next month, was the product of an agreement between the Atlanta-based utility and the PSC’s Public Interest […]
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Public Service Commission
What is the Public Service Commission?: The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) is a government agency responsible for regulating essential public utilities in the state of Georgia, such as electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, and transportation services. Their job is ensure that these services are reliable, affordable, and accessible to the public. The PSC consists of […]
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Could UGA design the farm of the future?
It’s an investment in innovations for climate-smart agriculture and forestry Researchers at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences have been awarded nearly $4 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to develop a climate-smart “4-D Farm.” The project, The Digital and Data-Driven Demonstration Farm (4-D Farm): Juxtaposition of Climate-Smart […]
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DeKalb residents could see $48 per year increase in their water bills
The Gist: DeKalb County residents face a possible hike in stormwater fees, marking the first rate increase in nearly two decades. The new proposal is part of an effort by the county to maintain and improve the area’s water infrastructure. Let Your Voice Be Heard: A town hall meeting is set for Monday, May 22, […]
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U.S. Senate confirms Georgia civil rights lawyer to 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
Nancy Abudu ATLANTA – The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed civil rights lawyer Nancy Abudu of Georgia Thursday to become the first Black woman to serve on the Atlanta-based U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. The Democratic-controlled Senate voted 49-47 primarily along party lines to confirm Abudu, who faced criticism from Republicans during […]