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Georgia's drought relief brings new worries: mosquitoes, ticks and bites
12+ hour, 3+ min ago (343+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As parts of Georgia climbed out of drought with days of rain and rising humidity, experts warned the same weather shift could quickly drive up mosquito activity and raise concerns about ticks and tick-borne illness. De…...
Georgia nears deadline to stop counting ballots with QR codes
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (509+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. " Georgia is approaching a July 1 deadline to stop counting ballots with QR codes, but lawmakers ended this year's legislative session without approving a replacement system or providing money to change course. The deadline stems from a law passed…...
Georgia lawmakers push to extend cellphone ban to high schools
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (307+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia lawmakers advanced a bill Tuesday that would ban cellphone use in high schools statewide, building on a restriction already in place for younger students. The legislation cleared a committee hearing at the state Capitol. If…...
Georgia farmers can now apply for $531 M in Hurricane Helene disaster relief
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (475+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. " Georgia farmers, ranchers and foresters impacted by Hurricane Helene can now apply for federal disaster relief through a $531 million block grant program, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced. Applications opened for the Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program…...
Georgia students walk out of more than 100 schools to protest ICE
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (456+ words) ROSWELL, Ga. " Students at more than 100 schools across Georgia walked out of classes to protest ICE, with organizers saying some Latino students stayed home out of fear. At Centennial High School in Roswell, more than 100 students poured out of the…...
Georgia man found guilty on 69 counts in dog fighting case
5+ mon, 1+ week 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....
Georgia launches special savings accounts for disaster recovery
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (300+ words) DOUGLAS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) " Georgia homeowners will soon be able to open catastrophe savings accounts to help cover disaster-related expenses as insurance deductibles keep rising. House Bill 511 creates accounts similar to health savings accounts but designed for business or home…...
Georgia awards grants for after-school programs across state
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (147+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After-school and summer programs across Georgia are getting an infusion of money from the state. The Georgia Department of Education, in partnership with the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network, is awarding grants totaling more than 11. 5 million to…...
Georgia's only Bible theatre company finds permanent home in Columbia Co.
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (334+ words) MARTINEZ, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Enopion is Georgia's only Bible theatre company, bringing the spirit of the church to the stage since 1999. After three years of traveling across the Southeast, the company decided to make Columbia County its permanent home. The…...
Westside defeats Laney in first week of Georgia high school football
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (176+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Westside and Laney continued their heated and storied rivalry Friday night. Westside won 21-12 over Laney. Going into the game, the Wildcats looked to rely on Senior quarterback Trevon Griffin. Then it seemed like they tried everything…...