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Georgia high school senior detained by ICE weeks before graduation, family says
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (230+ words) CEDARTOWN, Ga. " A northwest Georgia community is rallying around a high school senior after loved ones say she was unexpectedly detained by immigration authorities just weeks before graduation. "Jacky is a senior'with just two months left until graduation"an important…...
Alligator spotted in Georgia farm pond prompts warning
1+ week, 1+ day ago (217+ words) LAMAR COUNTY, Ga. " A reported alligator sighting in west Georgia is prompting safety reminders from officials as warmer weather brings increased wildlife activity. According to Lamar County Animal Services, the county's 911 center received a call about an alligator seen in…...
Ex-clerk accused of stealing Georgia court funds
1+ week, 1+ day ago (140+ words) MAYSVILLE, Ga. " A former municipal court clerk is facing multiple charges after investigators say money disappeared from a northeast Georgia court. On Thursday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Jessica Daniels, 48, the former court clerk for the city of Maysville....
Artemis II successfully lifts off on moon mission; launch may be visible in parts of Georgia
1+ week, 2+ day ago (317+ words) NASA's Artemis II launch successfully lifted off Wednesday evening, with a chance that people in Florida and even southern Georgia got a view of the launch. NASA had said the launch may be glimpsed from as far away as Savannah,…...
A Georgia military spouse has just helped families across the country by changing federal law
1+ week, 3+ day ago (337+ words) A Georgia military spouse is speaking out after sparking a federal investigation. For years, military spouses like local pharmacist Amy Lewandowski say they were forced to start over every time their family relocated. But after speaking up, she helped spark…...
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1+ week, 4+ day ago (15+ words) 72-year-old Georgia man took money for headstones that never came, deputies say'WSB-TV...
Georgia gas tax suspension approved; Senate sends it to Gov. Kemp's desk
3+ week, 2+ day ago (208+ words) ATLANTA " The Georgia Senate approved the gas tax suspension to bring relief at the pump for Georgia drivers. The measure now heads to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk. If the governor signs it, the gas tax suspension will last for 60 days....
Georgia special election: Who will fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat? Election results tonight
1+ mon, 21+ hour ago (298+ words) Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District will cast their ballots for the special election to replace former Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Polls are open until 7 p. m. If a single candidate doesn't have 50% + 1 majority, the top two candidates in voting will advance…...
Georgia fisherman's body recovered at Devil's Elbow after disappearance
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (165+ words) DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. " A multi-department effort led to the recovery of a missing fisherman's remains at the Devil's Elbow part of Amicalola Creek. The Gilmer County Fire/Rescue Special Operations Unit went to Dawson County to help Dawson County Fire…...
Georgia player wins $5 million scratch-off prize
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (318+ words) GEORGIA " A Georgia Lottery player has claimed a $5 million top prize after playing the Jumbo Bucks Extravaganza scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Om Food Mart in Nahunta, Brantley County. The player claimed their winnings on Feb. 23 and…...