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3+ hour, 4+ min ago (344+ words) U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2025 U.S. Georgia Rep. (district 1) and U.S. Senate candidate Buddy Carter, for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Previously, candidate Reagan Box and Rep. Mike Collins also signed the pledge. U.S. Term Limits has the support of more than150 pledge signers in Congress. USTL President Philip Blumel commented on their pledges saying, "This strong support of term limits shows that there are individuals who are willing to put self-interest aside to follow the will of the people. America needs a Congress that will be served by citizen legislators, not career politicians." The U.S. Term Limits amendment pledge is provided to every announced candidate for federal office. It reads, "I pledge that as a member of Congress, I will cosponsor and vote for the U.S. Term Limits…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago (469+ words) Special events include the inauguration of Morehouse College's 13th President, the 38th annual "A Candle in the Dark" Gala & Inaugural Ball, and recognition of 2026 Honorees. " Trailblazer: James L. Hudson '61 " Attorney, academic lecturer, and venture capitalist; former U.S. Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and former chair of the Morehouse College Board of Trustees. " Service: Willie Woods '85 " President & CEO of ICV Partners; retiring chair of the Morehouse College Board of Trustees. " Leadership: Willie Underwood III '88 " Urological surgeon and president-elect of the American Medical Association. The Candle Award is a distinguished honor bestowed upon industry leaders and community changemakers whose achievements exemplify Morehouse's values of leadership, excellence, and service. The 2026 Candle Award Honorees are: " Business: Eric G. Johnson " Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and financial & economic inclusion advocate. " Science, Engineering and Technology: Robert L. Satcher " Orthopedic surgeon, chemical engineer, medical & space pioneer, and first Black male physician in…...

4+ hour, 42+ min ago (725+ words) CULTURE | NEW MEXICO Nothing says Christmas in New Mexico like the warm glow of votive candles ensconced in'brown paper bags. They adorn sidewalks and rooftops, light the way to churches and illuminate entire neighborhoods. But what to call them? Rob Martinez, New Mexico's official state historian, sheds some light on the subject. "Luminarias or farolitos? That's the question every December here in New Mexico," Martinez said. "These beautiful lanterns bring a warmth to the night, and to the spirits and souls of visitors from around the world who like to come to New Mexico during this time of year. But, having said that, it's a slight controversy as to what to call them." The competing terms reflect a friendly north-south rivalry. Martinez said the reason for the north-south linguistic split has been lost to the sands of time. The exact…...

5+ hour, 8+ min ago (566+ words) In a season of super teams, a record six champions finished 15-0 this week in championship football games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Some contended for national titles. Others chased state scoring records. Most added to already-rich trophy cases....

5+ hour, 51+ min ago (827+ words) As Georgia lawmakers gathered in Athens for a legislative training session five years ago, there was a hubbub inside the Classic Center conference room that served as then-House Speaker David Ralston's headquarters. It was Dec. 7, 2020, and President Donald Trump was on the warpath " furious at Gov. Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and other Georgia Republicans who had refused his calls to overturn his narrow defeat. Now, Trump wanted to talk to Ralston. htiw ohw detsurt pot eerht moor detaerter etavirp fo tsom otni ni sih evitucexe deid :seituped lesnuoc snoitacinummoc feihc dna edia a .smailliW oripS oS ,notslaR nehciMcM htieK belaK ,nrubmA ,2202 enots" ".daehelkcunk" ".retsasid" ",yzarc" dehsaelnu tnerrot eht fo txen ,setunim delebal .stlusni "daeh dellac dna a a a a pmurT regrepsneffaR revO pmeK eH eH 21 "ralupop" saw deirt drawot enot ot ot ot eht eht ylgnikirts…...

6+ hour, 16+ min ago (207+ words) SAN ANTONIO " Too bright or just right? A Texas family said it is going up against its homeowners" association over Christmas decorations. The Gathright family said they"re being threatened by their HOA has threatened to fine them over their Christmas lights that the organization said are too bright, KENS reported. The family said Mountain Lodge HOA cited them for excessive glare from their display and threatened a fine of up to $2,500. The Gathrights said that there isn"t too much glare and that the HOA"s push is a violation of their religious rights, according to their attorney. Texas Senate Bill 581 allows homeowners to display religious items on their property and limits HOA restrictions, unless there is an issue of public safety. The ironic thing is that the HOA was holding a neighborhood decoration contest and one of the…...

6+ hour, 56+ min ago (408+ words) Sale City, Ga. (WALB) - A well-known dog-fighting breeder and trainer in Southwest Georgia was convicted earlier this week of dozens of federal animal welfare charges, along with possessing guns and manufacturing drugs. Dun Bradford, of Sale City, Georgia, was found guilty of 67 counts of possessing a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, one count of manufacture of and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime. According to court documents and statements referenced at trial, the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office and Code Enforcement Office responded to a citizen complaint of animal tethering and neglect at a 17-acre property owned by Bradford in Sale City. Officers observed numerous pit bull-type dogs on heavy chains outside the residence, with some exhibiting aggression toward one another. Agents and…...

7+ hour, 39+ min ago (426+ words) SALE CITY, Ga. - A well-known dog-fighting breeder and trainer in Southwest Georgia was convicted this week of dozens of federal animal welfare charges, along with possessing guns and manufacturing drugs, according to a media release from the Department of Justice. Dun Bradford, of Sale City, Georgia, was found guilty of 67 counts of possessing a dog for use in an animal fighting venture, one count of manufacture of and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime. Officials say the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office and Code Enforcement Office responded to a citizen complaint of animal tethering and neglect at a 17-acre property owned by Bradford in Sale City. Officers saw many pit bull type dogs on heavy chains outside the residence, with some exhibiting aggression toward one another....

8+ hour, 42+ min ago (472+ words) Electric vehicle startup Rivian announced Thursday five education partnerships and sponsorships across Georgia " all focused on technical training and emerging technologies. The California-based company, which plans to build a $5 billion Georgia factory and has its East Coast headquarters in Atlanta, committed at least $330,000 to the education initiatives. The partners include the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Piedmont Technical College, Fort Benning and the annual state science and engineering fair....

8+ hour, 44+ min ago (133+ words) A private jet crashed Thursday morning at a North Carolina regional airport and the wreckage burst into flames. Cessna business jet crashes at North Carolina airport; plane owned by NASCAR driver reports say A private jet crashed Thursday morning at a North Carolina regional airport and the wreckage burst into flames. WSOC reported that a Cessna C550 business jet crashed as it was trying to land at Statesville Regional Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed. A witness told WSOC that the plane was "way too low" before crashing. There was no word on who was on board the flight and if anyone was killed. But WSOC said public records said it was owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. Check back for more on this developing story....