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Metro Atlanta daycare remaining open after ANF investigation
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A metro Atlanta daycare is staying open after an Atlanta News First Investigates story resulted in $60,000 in back payments coming its way from a state-operated tuition assistance program. “Without your involvement, I wasn’t getting any answers,” said Chrystalyne Rivera, owner of A Step...
OpenAI's new ChatGPT talks and sings. But how human is it?
Jackson rail line gets latest tech in Norfolk Southern’s efforts to improve safety. Internet subsidy used by 1 in 6 Georgia households set to end soon, unless Congress extends program. Savannah-based Gulfstream performs world's first transatlantic flight to use sustainable jet fuel. Support Quality Journalism. GPB is committed to...
11Alive reporter's items, 'whole life' stolen after alleged crime ring targets U-Haul
LOCUST GROVE, Ga. — It's a disturbing trend growing in metro Atlanta where authorities say U-Hauls full of belongings are being stolen. It even happened to one of our own after moving to metro Atlanta a few weeks ago. 11Alive's newest reporter, Angelina Salcedo, had just relocated from Tampa, Florida when her U-Haul was stolen from a hotel parking lot.
Georgia State Rep. Sharon Henderson champions early cancer detection
Sharon Henderson currently represents Georgia House District 113, which contains portions of Covington. Henderson is currently running for re-election and she finds herself in a primary battle against Karla Daniels Hooper. Henderson is a breast cancer survivor and her work in the Gold Dome has saved lives. Therefore, the first bill she was able to […] The post Georgia State Rep. Sharon Henderson champions early cancer detection appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
WGHS senior earns Girl Scouting Gold Award for promoting voting to teens and young adults
Victoria Raphael is a graduating senior from Walnut Grove High School. Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia recently recognized several local Scouts, including Victoria Raphael, of Loganville, as members of the 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the highest award in Girl Scouting. The other recipients were Ivy Giacchino, of Bishop, Olivia Hawkins, of Bogart, Olivia Self of Winder, and Jasmine Stringer of Gainesville. They were honored at a formal ceremony at Homer United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
College volleyball player killed in Buckhead lounge shooting was celebrating niece’s birthday
Creighton’s family says Creighton was not only successful as a college volleyball player at Albany State University, but she was also one semester away from graduating with a degree in biology.
MPD Reports: Not a good idea to cause a disturbance before leaving if you’re going to be driving under the influence
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period May 1 – 8, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the fourth part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Warrant – San’...
Chemical spill shuts down I-75 in Henry County for hours
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A major incident shut down Interstate 75 in both directions overnight in Henry County. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, a tanker truck exiting Jodeco Road spilled a large amount of hydrogen peroxide, shutting down the northbound/southbound exit ramp to Jodeco Road (exit 222) in Stockbridge.
Investigation underway after 93-year-old Georgia man hit, killed by vehicle
CONCORD, Ga. — Above video: Your Saturday headlines. An investigation is underway after an elderly man was struck by a vehicle and killed in Georgia. According to the Pike County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded around 9:30 a.m. Saturday after a pedestrian was struck on Highway 18 in Concord. The...
Carver Middle School in Monroe named a recipient of the Laura Bush Foundation for America Libraries Grant
Today, Carver Middle School was one of 200 schools from 40 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1 million in library grants. Many of the libraries will...
Fourth-Graders at Porterdale Elementary Become Published Authors
COVINGTON — Forty young authors read from their published works, autographed copies of their books and celebrated their accomplishments with family and friends Tuesday at Porterdale Elementary School. Students in Sabrina Pruitt’s fourth-grade class each wrote and illustrated books, which were published through Student Treasures Publishing. On Tuesday, they...
MAHS and Monroe’s first female Eagle Scout
Skye Mackenzie Wilkie, of Monroe Area High School, has earned the Boy Scout’s of America’s highest award, the Eagle Scout award. A member of the Bold Springs church, Troop 5726, Skye is one of only 4% of scouts who have attained the rank of Eagle and one of the 6,000 female Eagles. She has also earned all 4 Religious awards which only 1% of scouts achieve.
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