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GA Gov. Kemp provides update one week after Hurricane Helene
Oct 3, 2024 · Kala Hunter/Ledger-Enquirer. Ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit to Georgia to tour communities affected by Hurricane Helene, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the death toll from the storm increased ...
Columbus, GA, arrest made in murder case at local apartments
Oct 8, 2024 · An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of a shooting victim at Wilson Apartments, according to the Columbus Police Department.. Police announced Tuesday that ...
Plains, GA native former President Jimmy Carter turns 100
Oct 1, 2024 · Carter is the first president to live to be 100. Carter also was governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975, a member of the state Senate from 1963 to 1967 and a member of the U.S. Navy.
Georgia voters to decide tax-related ballot questions | Columbus …
Oct 1, 2024 · Georgia voters to decide tax-related ballot questions in November’s election. By Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service. October 01, 2024 12:47 PM. A voter shows the sticker she received after ...
More arrests in death of Columbus, GA, teen at school bus stop ...
Sep 25, 2024 · One person previously was arrested in Lee’s death. Roannil Clanton, 20, was charged with murder, the Ledger-Enquirer reported. This story was originally published September 25, 2024, 11:38 AM ...
Columbus, GA area Hurricane Helene relief for Asheville, NC
Oct 2, 2024 · Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. 706-576-6272. Ledger-Enquirer staff writer Mark Rice covers education and other issues related to youth. He also writes feature stories about any compelling topic. He has ...
Bond set for Columbus, GA animal control staffer charged
Oct 3, 2024 · Tolliver’s arrest was first announced by Columbus Councilwoman Toyia Tucker. Tolliver’s attorney, Shevon Thomas II, waived Tolliver’s preliminary hearing. Tolliver’s bond was set at $3,000 ...
Georgia ranks poorly compared to other states for healthcare
Oct 11, 2024 · As of 2017, Georgia has 34 community health centers with 225 clinic sites in 120 counties, but this still ranks us as the eleventh worst state. The reasons for Georgia’s lack of community health ...
GA state of emergency with Hurricane Helene incoming
Sep 24, 2024 · Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Helene, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Director Chris Stallings announced Tuesday. Tropical Storm ...