State mourns passing of Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson
Nov 25, 2024 · Georgia Labor Department Commissioner Bruce Thompson has died at the age of 59. Thompson announced earlier this year that he had pancreatic cancer that had spread to his liver.
Athens’ College Square getting major makeover in 2025 – WGAU
Dec 17, 2024 · ATHENS, GA — The College Square in Athens is getting a major revamp. Construction is expected to begin next year on a $6 million dollar makeover plan for the section of College Avenue between the UGA Arch entrance and Athens City Hall. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports it’ll be a gateway ...
Gwinnett police looking for suspects in Saturday night shooting
4 days ago · Gwinnett County police are interviewing witnesses after a young woman was found shot to death in her home. Police say they responded to a 911 call Saturday night on Creeldale Drive, just after 7 p.m. near Norcross where the woman was found. Police report that the victim is a Hispanic woman in her ...
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Atlanta mental health advocate creates pocket guide on …
Dec 14, 2024 · ATLANTA — Prominent Atlanta music pioneer, philanthropist and mental health advocate Shanti Das created a pocket guide book titled “Have Yourself a Merry Little Griefmas” that is full of helpful tips on navigating grief during the holidays.. Shanti Das, a former veteran music executive at LaFace, Arista, Sony, and Universal Motown Records, said she is no stranger to loss, struggles, and ...
Georgia tax rebate: Governor Kemp announces $1 billion in …
Oct 22, 2024 · ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Tuesday a tax rebate for Georgia taxpayers that will be available after April of next year. The proposed rebate would give $250 to single tax filers, $375 to single filers who are head of …
Christmas toy drives, giveaways and events happening in Georgia
3 days ago · WHAT: For 34 years, Clark Howard and 95.5 WSB have joined the Georgia Department of Family and Children’s Services to ensure that every child in the Georgia foster care system has at least one gift on Christmas day.With over 10,000 children in foster care currently, we need you now more than ever! SHOP FOR A CHILD! Toy’s Bikes & Coats Drive. WHAT: The Bank Center in Atlanta are holding ...
Mandatory evacuations issued in parts of Southern California as ...
Dec 10, 2024 · Evacuations were ordered in the area east of Malibu Canyon Road and south of Piuma Road as well as the Serra Retreat, KABC said. The fire is currently burning on the hillsides just a few miles away from Pepperdine University but was not immediately encroaching the institution and appeared to be heading south toward Santa Monica, KABC said.
Charlotte airport workers voting on whether to strike during busy ...
Nov 23, 2024 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. — (AP) — Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport filled out paper ballots on a busy Friday before Thanksgiving to decide whether to go on a 24-hour strike during the holidays.
Jury hears emotional testimony from murder victim’s sister
Dec 12, 2024 · The younger sister of a murder victim took the stand on Wednesday in the trial of a woman accused of murdering 8-year old Amari Hall. Hall was the daughter of Celeste Owens’ domestic partner Brittany Hall, who is awaiting her own murder trial. The jury is hearing testimony against Owens. A ...