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By: Gail Conner

On: September 18, 2024

In: Church News, Local Events

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Archaeologists discover unique artwork in England dating back to the early 2nd century September 19, 2024
During excavations of Wroxeter Roman City in Shropshire, England, a 'rare' mosaic depicting colorful fish and dolphins, dating back to the early 2nd century was found.
Trump’s former ICE chief turns the tables on Harris' 'border hawk' narrative September 19, 2024
The former head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement under former President Trump is taking aim at Vice President Kamala Harris' "radical" past on the border.
Schumer coins 'Trump shutdown,' slamming GOP amid spending fight September 19, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is laying the groundwork to blame Trump and Republicans for a possible partial government shutdown.
Lions' Dan Campbell to sell $4.5 million home due to security concerns: 'People figured out where we lived' September 19, 2024
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell and his wife Holly are selling their home for more privacy after people figured out where they lived "when we lost."
Chicago schools reportedly instructed teachers to give migrants passing grades regardless of performance September 19, 2024
Teachers for Chicago Public Schools were instructed to give passing grades to migrant students, regardless of academic performance, a new investigation found.

Pediatricians want Georgia lawmakers to get serious about gun violence
ATLANTA – The General Assembly should take a carrot-and-stick approach to reducing gun violence in Georgia, a panel of pediatricians told members of a legislative study committee Thursday. Tax credits to incentivize Georgians to buy safe firearm storage devices and a law requiring safe storage of guns with penalties for violators were among the recommendations […]
Georgia unemployment increases for fourth straight month
ATLANTA – Georgia’s unemployment rate rose in August for the fourth month in a row, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. The state’s jobless rate of 3.6% last month was up two-tenths from July’s 3.4% but still six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. However, Georgia continued to set workforce records in August. “Georgia’s […]
Ossoff introduces Postmaster General Reform Act
ATLANTA – The U.S. postmaster general would be subject to term limits and Senate confirmation under legislation introduced Wednesday by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. Ossoff has been highly critical of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy since reports surfaced earlier this year of months-long delays in delivering mail processed at a new regional distribution center in Fulton […]
State launches 988 decal distributions to prevent student suicides
ATLANTA – Georgia’s mental health agency is partnering with the University System of Georgia to place decals listing the 988 suicide and crisis hotline number in the dorm rooms of every public college and university campus. “Partnering with the University System of Georgia on this vital initiative underscores our commitment to the mental health and […]
Georgia lawmakers hear earful on high water rates in Lake Oconee region
ATLANTA – Lake Oconee-area property owners complaining of exorbitant water rates urged Georgia lawmakers Wednesday to bring private water systems in Georgia under the same regulations that apply to municipal systems. Piedmont Water Co., the state’s second-largest private water system, is charging the second-highest water rates in Georgia, lower only than the private system serving […]
Kemp order lets colleges, universities make direct NIL payments to student-athletes
ATLANTA – Georgia colleges and universities may directly compensate student-athletes for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL) under an executive order Gov. Brian Kemp issued Tuesday. Kemp cited a proposed settlement agreement between the NCAA and certain athletic conferences that, if approved, would allow postsecondary institutions to provide direct NIL compensation to […]
Georgia sets tourism records for second straight year
ATLANTA – Georgia broke tourism records last year for the second year in a row, setting an all-time high for visitors, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday. The number of domestic and international visitors to the Peach State increased by 5 million in 2023 to a record 171 million. Georgia maintained its No.-5 ranking among the […]
Georgia PSC gives final approval to biomass projects
ATLANTA – State energy regulators Tuesday approved a plan by Georgia Power to buy about 80 megawatts of electricity generated by burning wood chips at a cost opponents said far outweighs the project’s value to the forestry industry. The Georgia Public Service Commission voted 4-1 to approve the proposal. The lone “no” vote came from […]
Woods proposes school safety steps in wake of Apalachee High shooting
ATLANTA – State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced Monday he will push for additional state funding for school safety initiatives during the 2025 General Assembly session in the aftermath of this month’s school shooting in Barrow County. The goal will be providing a school resource officer and a crisis alert system in every Georgia school. […]
Georgia abortion ban comes under fire at Senate hearing
ATLANTA – An Atlanta woman told a U.S. Senate subcommittee Monday she was suffering through a doomed pregnancy last fall that was putting her health at risk, only to be told by a doctor to rest in bed and drink plenty of water. That’s all the doctor could do under Georgia’s restrictive abortion law that […]