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One of the two newest nuclear reactors at Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle has been shut down due to a “valve issue,” the Atlanta-based utility announced Tuesday.

‘Valve Issue’ Shuts Down new Reactor at Plant Vogtle

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 16, 2024July 16, 2024

(The Center Square) – America should embrace the spirit of hope, even after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump over the weekend, Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said Monday night.

What Did Marjorie Taylor Greene Say At The Republican Convention?

by Elyse S. Apel | The Center SquareJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Dade County Sheriff Ray Cross released a statement this morning condemning the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

‘We Are Better Than This:’ Dade County Sheriff Responds to Trump Assassination Attempt

by Thom ChandlerJuly 14, 2024July 14, 2024

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Hazlehurst Mayor Condemns Violence After Assassination Attempt on Trump

by Thom ChandlerJuly 14, 2024July 14, 2024

Members of Congress rejected political violence Saturday after a shooting at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania left at least one rallygoer dead and forced the Secret Service to rush the former president off stage.

Georgia Congress Members Condemn Violence After Trump Assassination Attempt

by Ashley Murray | States NewsroomJuly 14, 2024July 14, 2024

Shortly after former President Donald Trump took the stage at a rally in Butler at 6 p.m., several loud pops could be heard, and Trump was whisked off the stage. Multiple reports suggested the noises were gunshots, and video from the incident appeared to show Trump reacting to something hitting his ear. The event was to be his final campaign rally before he formally accepts the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination at next week’s Republican National Convention.

In The News, Newsflash

Trump Shot at Campaign Rally: What We Know

by John Cole | States NewsroomJuly 13, 2024July 13, 2024

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What is Georgia’s New Law on Squatted Trucks?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Vice president of USA Joe Biden

Black Church Leaders in Georgia Unite Behind Biden

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Georgia ranked worst in the nation in on-time mail delivery during the second quarter of this year, according to a new report from the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General.

In The News, Newsflash

Mail Fail: Georgia Mail Delivery Ranked Worst in The U.S.

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns Monday announced the creation of a special subcommittee to consider funding recommendations aimed at improving safety in the state’s prison system.

How Will Georgia Improve The State’s Prisons?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

The Georgia Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers released its 2024 Report Card for Georgia's Infrastructure, giving the state an overall grade of C+.

Georgia’s Infrastructure Gets C+ Grade

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Two separate boating accidents on Lake Lanier during the Fourth of July resulted in four people being hospitalized, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

In The News, Newsflash

Lake Lanier Boating Accidents on Fourth of July Send Four to Hospital

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Yesterday, a search was launched for a 16-year-old teen who went missing while swimming in Tybee Island's "Back River." At about 3:28 p.m., the Chatham County Police Department Dive Team recovered the victim's body from the water.

Tragic End to Search for Missing Teen in Tybee Island Waters

by Thom ChandlerJuly 6, 2024July 6, 2024

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In The News, Newsflash

‘Sickening Abuse:’ $5,000 Reward For Information About Severely Injured Puppy Thrown from Bridge in Macon

by Thom ChandlerJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

Some voters in Bibb County were recently required to prove their residency following allegations of false addresses.

Bibb County Voters Must Prove Residency Under New Georgia Law

by Thom ChandlerJuly 4, 2024July 4, 2024

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Celebratory Gunfire: Not the Bang We Need This Fourth of July

by Thom ChandlerJuly 3, 2024July 3, 2024

A two-year-old boy from Marietta died Tuesday night after being discovered inside a hot car, according to Cobb Police.

Toddler Dies After Being Found in Hot Car in Marietta: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 3, 2024July 3, 2024

A small plane crash in upstate New York claimed the lives of five members of a North Fulton family returning from a baseball tournament.

North Fulton Family of Five Killed in New York Plane Crash

by Thom ChandlerJuly 2, 2024July 2, 2024