President Donald Trump made his case Wednesday to Georgia families for a new federal child savings program, while also taking aim at Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, Senate Republicans he says are blocking election security legislation, and what he called a growing communist threat from the political left. Trump spoke to a packed crowd at Wheeler […]
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Free Backpacks, Books and Health Checks Offered at Augusta Back-to-School Event
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at 631 Chafee Ave. in Augusta. Along with the giveaways, families can expect story time for kids, free health checks, and resources covering literacy and mental health. Food will also be available. Reporters and photographers who plan to attend should contact Paige Tucker […]
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‘Totally Unacceptable’ cause of BioLab fire revealed
A corroded sprinkler triggered the 2024 BioLab fire in Conyers, a disaster the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) said likely would not have happened if the company had addressed years of documented corrosion and equipment failures. In its final report released Tuesday, the CSB found that a sprinkler system component failed inside BioLab’s Plant 12 […]
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Cut and Run Fails: Atlanta cops track wire thieves 1 mile away
What happened: Officers responding to a report of downed wires determined the lines had been deliberately cut. Surveillance footage gave them a description of the vehicle involved. They tracked it down and stopped it near 1661 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, about a mile away. Who was charged: All three people in the vehicle face […]
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23AndMe pays Georgia after data breach exposed genetic info of 171,000 Georgians
The genetic testing company 23andMe gave tens of thousands of Georgians insights into their ancestry and health predispositions. A massive data breach also subjected those Georgians to an invasion of privacy, allowing others an opportunity to see their genetic information after their data was published for sale on the dark web, according to Georgia Attorney […]
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Trump visits Georgia today: What we know
President Donald Trump will be in Marietta this afternoon to pitch Georgia families on a new federal program that deposits $1,000 into a savings account for every child born in the past two years. What’s happening: Trump is scheduled to speak at Wheeler High School in Cobb County at 3 p.m. The visit centers on […]
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Should Georgia adopt Florida’s child gun access laws?
A Georgia mother is facing a recommended felony charge in Florida after investigators say her 2-year-old son was shot and killed when his 4-year-old cousin found a loaded handgun left within reach. Now, the case is also putting a spotlight on a key difference between Florida and Georgia, what happens in the eyes of the […]
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Dead bat found on Chatham County porch tests positive for rabies
A dead bat found on a Bloomingdale porch earlier this month has tested positive for rabies. Health officials say no people are known to have come into contact with the animal. What happened: A resident near Highway 80 and Pooler Parkway found the bat dead on her porch July 15. The Chatham County Health Department […]
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FLAPJACK FIASCO: Lawrenceville breakfast spot fails health inspection with 44
Pancake House Lawrenceville, at 585 W. Pike St., scored a 44 out of 100 during a routine inspection July 20, earning a U grade. The Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Department warned the restaurant that a permit suspension is possible if violations continue. What inspectors found The list of problems was long. Inspectors found […]
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How will Tropical Storm Bertha impact Georgia?
A tropical storm has formed in the northeast Gulf of Mexico. It is not headed for Georgia, but it will still make Tuesday uncomfortable for people in the central part of the state. What’s happening: The National Weather Service in Peachtree City says Tropical Storm Bertha developed over the northeast Gulf. North and central Georgia […]