Federal prosecutors file suit against Brunswick for attempts to …
Dec 17, 2024 · The court filing seeks an injunction against the city and its attempts to close the shelter. “Federal law protects the right of religious groups such as The Well to use their land to help others,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division in a press release.
Midway budget vote on hold until Dec. 16 as fire talks continue
Dec 11, 2024 · Midway’s city council voted Dec. 9 to delay final approval of the 2025 budget to Dec. 16 while it continues negotiations with the Liberty County Board of Commissioners about whether Midway will contract with the county for full fire services within the city limits.
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Labor commissioner Thompson dies at age 59 - The Current
Nov 25, 2024 · ATLANTA – Georgia Commissioner of Labor Bruce Thompson died Sunday at the age of 59, eight months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Flemington considers first property millage rate - The Current
Dec 12, 2024 · The final public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12 at City Hall, 156 Old Sunbury Road. The council will vote on whether to pass the millage rate at a special called meeting set for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17.
5 things: What to know about Georgia’s new election measures
Oct 7, 2024 · During the last three months, the members of Georgia’s Republican-led State Election Board have approved a contentious set of measures that may challenge decades of legal precedent.. For a battleground state already awash in election integrity misinformation, the decisions have alarmed citizens and election administrators alike.
After bitter election fight, Chatham district attorney says she's …
Nov 7, 2024 · Chatham County District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones said she considers her successful reelection after a bruising campaign as a mandate to continue policies aimed at making the criminal justice system more effective and equitable.
Spokesman: Hyundai Metaplant hasn’t benefitted directly from …
Dec 17, 2024 · State and county leaders lured Hyundai’s metaplant to Bryan County with $2.1 billion in incentives, most of that in tax breaks. But because the federal Inflation Reduction Act also offers incentives to both EV consumers and manufacturers it sometimes improperly gets credit – or blame – for the massive plant that rolled out its first vehicle earlier this year.
Three new sheriffs elected in Coastal Georgia as voters seek change
Nov 6, 2024 · Correction at 12:28 p.m., Nov. 7, 2024: Coleman is not a first-time candidate.He ran for sheriff against Al St. Lawrence in 2004. Three first-time or non-incumbent candidates for sheriff in Coastal Georgia won these powerful law enforcement posts, as voters chose change and reform in these positions that control jails and solve crimes within county lines.
7 dead, 8 injured after Sapelo dock collapse - The Current
Oct 19, 2024 · At least seven people died and several others were seriously injured after an aluminum gangway collapsed at the Sapelo Island Ferry dock at the end of what was supposed to be a joyous day celebrating Georgia’s Gullah Geechee community.