➤ Fulton County: The U.S. Department of Justice released a report detailing unconstitutional conditions at the Fulton County Jail, including extreme violence, inadequate medical care, and unsanitary living environments. (More)
➤ Atlanta: The annual Can-A-Thon food drive has begun to support The Salvation Army of metro Atlanta, with donations of canned and shelf-stable food requested to help create meal boxes for families in need. (More)
➤ Savannah: Thousands of runners participated in the “Every Woman’s Marathon” on Saturday, marking the first marathon in Savannah since 2022, with a course spanning 15 neighborhoods and drawing participants from all 50 states and 12 countries. (More)
➤ Griffin: Eric Weems, a 52-year-old Navy veteran and city of Griffin lineman, tragically lost his life Wednesday in a workplace accident while working on a power project. He was remembered by family and friends as a hero for his dedication to his job and adventurous spirit. (More)
➤ Atlanta: Boating advocates urged Georgia lawmakers to separate the right to float along rivers and streams from fishing and hunting, emphasizing public access and the $1.1 billion economic impact of water recreation. (More)
➤ Douglasville: Youth Villages, a residential mental health facility, celebrated the completion of the first phase of its three-phase campaign, which includes a new administration building, a youth cottage, and over 100,000 square feet of therapeutic space. (More)
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