The infamous Leo Frank lynching is back in the news – this time because Kingsley Wilson, deputy press secretary to the Pentagon, tweeted antisemitic conspiracy theories about the case. “Leo Frank raped & murdered a 13-year-old girl,” Wilson tweeted. “he also tried to frame a Black man for the crime. The ADL [Anti-Defamation League] turned off the comments because […]
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Four Arrested In Georgia Toddler Kidnapping
A 2-year-old girl is safe after being taken from Georgia to New Jersey in what authorities call a coordinated kidnapping involving a parent and grandmothers. The Details: Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested four people who allegedly conspired to transport the toddler across state lines without permission from her mother or Georgia’s Division of Family and […]
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Georgia Church Daycare Shut Down After Employee Drugged Toddlers With Benadryl
State officials have closed Forsyth Methodist Church’s Caring for Kids daycare after disturbing allegations surfaced about child mistreatment. The emergency shutdown follows an employee’s arrest for giving toddlers Benadryl without parental consent. 🧩 What’s Happening: Georgia’s Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) issued an emergency closure order Monday, citing “imminent danger” to children’s welfare. […]
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Workplace Security in Georgia: How Businesses Are Using Digital Surveillance to Prevent Insider Threats
Workplace security remains a priority, with businesses in Georgia increasingly using digital surveillance to prevent insider threats. Industries like technology and manufacturing rely on advanced monitoring to protect operations from financial losses, data breaches, and reputational damage. By detecting risks early, companies can mitigate potential threats before they escalate. The Growing Concern of Insider Threats […]
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How Modern Technology Can Entertain Your Family During Long Trips
How Modern Technology Can Entertain Your Family During Long Trips. Popular ways to have fun using modern technology. Suitable activities for long trips and their brief description. Recommendations for entertaining children and adults.
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Meet Georgia’s New Labor Commissioner
Gov. Brian Kemp named a Southwest Georgia businesswoman Tuesday to serve as the state’s 11th labor commissioner. Barbara Rivera Holmes will step down next week from her role as president and CEO of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce to succeed Bruce Thompson, who died of cancer last fall. Holmes also is a former member […]
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Labor Commissioner
What Does The Labor Commissioner Do?: Georgia’s Labor Commissioner oversees all things related to jobs and workers in the state. This official manages unemployment benefits, job placement services, and makes sure workplaces follow safety and wage laws. The commissioner runs career centers throughout Georgia that help connect job seekers with employers. They also collect and […]
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Augusta’s Sign Crackdown: What You Need to Know
Augusta officials are intensifying enforcement against unauthorized signs on public property, warning that violators could face substantial penalties including jail time. What We Know: Augusta officials are targeting signs illegally placed on public property, utility poles, medians, and rights-of-way. City Administrator Tameka Allen emphasized these postings violate local ordinances and create safety hazards. “Illegal signs […]
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TriNet Expansion in Dunwoody Will Create 750 Jobs
A human resources company serving small and medium-sized businesses will build a new corporate center in Dunwoody, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday. TriNet will invest $15.4 million in the 150,000-square-foot project, expected to create 750 jobs during the next five years. As the No.-1 state for business, one of the key drivers of our success […]
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Man and Woman Shot Inside Car in Southwest Atlanta
A Sunday afternoon shooting in southwest Atlanta has left one person dead and another injured as police search for answers. What We Know: Atlanta police officers responded to the intersection of Whitehall Street SW and McDaniel Street SW around 12:57 p.m. on March 16 after receiving reports of a shooting. At the scene, they found […]