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WEBBoeing reaches tentative deal with its production workers in hopes to avoid strike. The union's members still need to vote on Boeing's proposal and decide whether to authorize a strike if the offer is rejected. If that's the case, a walkout could begin as soon as Friday. Public radio for Athens and Northeast Georgia with NPR and local news.
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WEB4 days ago · Father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter. Jeff Dantre. , September 6, 2024. The father of the teen accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School was arrested Thursday, Local News.
Oconee property values are on the rise, increased taxes to follow
WEBAug 1, 2023 · However, because of rising property values in the county, the rate will result in a tax increase of 9.53 percent. Property taxes account for about $45 million of the expected $103.8 million in revenue coming into the school district. State funding accounts for much of the rest. While the school district expects to pull in nearly $104 million in ...
Piedmont Athens Regional Opens Infusion Center to Treat COVID …
WEBJan 21, 2021 · KTSDESIGN via Science Source. Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center recently opened one of the state’s first infusion centers for COVID-19 antibody treatment. The facility is for high-risk patients suffering from the disease. "The goal of the infusion is to reduce hospitalization, and to help patients start to improve earlier in their illness."
Athens Mayor's Office to Fund Historic Athens Internship to
WEBJul 23, 2021 · Historic Athens and Mayor Kelly Girtz’s office are partnering together to document the Impact Urban Renewal has had on Athens, as well as to remedy past damage. The Mayor’s Office is funding an internship at the nonprofit so that additional records can be digitized. “We were just one of many hundreds of …
Sen. Ossoff Launches Investigation into Alleged Abuse in ... - WUGA
WEBJan 29, 2024 · The senator cited reporting from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in his inquiry letter, including a year-long investigation that found thousands of instances of abuse on juveniles in detention facilities. Ossoff also cited a 2022 AJC report on youth deaths in the facilities and a New York Times investigation that examined mistreatment in Louisiana.
Environment Georgia’s ‘Trouble in the Air Report’ - WUGA
WEBNov 2, 2021 · Millions of Georgians experienced dozens of dirty air days in 2020. That’s according to recent report from Environment Georgia Research and Policy Center and the Frontier Group. Jessica Wahl is the Clean Energy Associate with Environment Georgia. “This report showed that millions of Americans and also millions of Georgians, breathed ...
Over 60 Animals Saved from Extreme Hoarding and Breeding Site …
WEBDec 14, 2023 · Over 60 animals have been rescued from an extreme hoarding and breeding operation in northeast Georgia. Hall County Animal Services and the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia took custody of 47 cats and 15 dogs from a home in Flowery Branch on November 21st, but not before the owner left the site …
GA State Representatives and Senators Qualify to Run in …
WEBMar 11, 2024 · In the District 47 Senate race, Frank Ginn (R-Madison County), will compete against Ross Harvin (R-Jefferson). State Representative Marcus Wiedhower (R-Watkinsville), will face off against John Grigsby (R-Watkinsville), in the upcoming primary. He will also run against a Democrat, Courtney Frisch of Clarke County, in the primary.
Commissioners are set to vote next month on new EMS oversight
WEBMay 24, 2024 · cdc.gov. Athens-Clarke County commissioners will consider a plan early next month that will provide more oversight over ambulance and emergency medical services in the county. Some in the community have criticized the state of ambulance service in Athens-Clarke County, pointing to what …