➤ Winder: David Phenix, a teacher injured in the Apalachee High School shooting, thanked his co-teacher and two students for applying pressure to his wounds, as well as first responders, medical staff, and his family for their support in the chaos. (More)
➤ Savannah and Brunswick: Georgia’s ports have implemented strict security measures, including deploying multiple tugboats and installing protective barriers, to prevent a disaster similar to the bridge collapse in Baltimore. (More)
➤ Lawrenceville: The owner of a healthcare center has been indicted on 10 counts of Medicaid fraud and two counts of identity fraud for submitting fraudulent claims for genetic testing services that were never provided. (More)
➤ Fulton County: A judge has denied District Attorney Fani Willis’ emergency motion to stop her from testifying in front of a Georgia Senate committee. (More)
➤ Atlanta: Vice-President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta today to deliver a campaign speech, emphasizing her pro-abortion stance. (Details)
➤ Columbus: Thirty-one people were arrested in a drug trafficking bust in which authorities seized 22 kilograms of methamphetamine, 2 kilograms of heroin, and 3 kilograms of fentanyl. The drug trafficking organization allegedly operated across multiple counties. (More)
➤ Savannah: Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources has won a national Innovation Award for its efforts in making state parks more accessible by providing all-terrain wheelchairs, accessible kayak launches, and ADA-compliant fishing docks. (Details)
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