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Incumbents Rule the Day in Cobb Judicial Races
Incumbent judges were winners in Cobb Tuesday in three nonpartisan races, according to unofficial results from Cobb Elections. In the only contested race for a Cobb Superior Court judgeship, incumbent Julie Jacobs fended off a challenge from Sylvia Goldman. With 100% of precincts reporting, Jacobs had 51,360 votes, or 68.15%, to Goldman's 24,004 votes, or 31.85%. ...
Cupid and successor Sheffield have not earned your vote for another four years
In 2020, as voters were deciding Cobb’s local runoff race for District 4, then Commissioner Lisa Cupid handpicked her untested friend, Monique Sheffield, to succeed her as she ascended to Chair. Cupid told voters she needed Sheffield by her side in Cobb government, and with Cupid’s endorsement, the untested Sheffield narrowly won the race.
Blind advocate Armando Vias reflects on accessibility in voting
WARNER ROBINS – Armando Vias is a community advocate who is blind and is advocating for the disabled and blind community. Lately, Vias has been writing letters to companies to ensure website accessibility. “I am also still advocating for reliable and affordable public transportation in Houston County,” he said....
‘Nobody deserves to pass like this’: Family and friends react to deadly APD crash
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - There are now new elements to the deadly crash involving an Albany Police Department (APD) cruiser. We are now hearing from the family members of the pedestrian struck and killed in that accident and we are hearing from survivors who were on the Crisp County school bus.
Lee Sheriff Reggie Rachals faces challenge of DA Investigator Dean Gore
LEESBURG -- A veteran law enforcement officer who's running for his fifth term of office, Lee County Sheriff Reggie Rachals admits that while he may not be exactly a genius when it comes to the latest technology, he's made a point of hiring young officers and staff members who are not only up on the latest technology, they help others in the Lee Sheriff's Office get up to speed.
Georgia Southwestern honors Jamal Floyd with posthumous degree
AMERICUS – Jamal Floyd of Americus was awarded a posthumous degree at Georgia Southwestern State University’s recent Spring Commencement Ceremony. His mother, Angela Floyd, accepted the framed degree onstage to a standing ovation from the crowd. A designated seat in Row 7, where Floyd would have sat, was...
Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Henry and Houston counties Saturday morning
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 7:21 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8 a.m. for Henry and Houston counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:21 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Columbia, or 11 miles west...
Georgia Southwestern State University addresses teacher shortage by adding new graduate programs
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - Georgia Southwestern State University is seeing success in its new graduate program for those pursuing a career in Education. According to the Georgia Department of Education, there has been a slight increase in teachers over the last few years. However, this still doesn’t address the number of vacant positions in the subjects of math, science, special Education, and other subjects.
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