Dec 17, 2024 · The court filing seeks an injunction against the city and its attempts to close the shelter. “Federal law protects the right of religious groups such as The Well to use their land to help others,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division in a press release.

Dec 28, 2024 · The program trains and pays students who complete projects on Black-owned farms at no cost to the farmers. Graduation for students is happened last week.

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Dec 11, 2024 · Midway’s city council voted Dec. 9 to delay final approval of the 2025 budget to Dec. 16 while it continues negotiations with the Liberty County Board of Commissioners about whether Midway will contract with the county for full fire services within the city limits.

Dec 17, 2024 · If the public cannot access a copy of the budget, it cannot meaningfully participate in any public hearings about the budget. And if the press cannot access a copy of the budget, it cannot inform the public of how its elected officials plan to spend their tax dollars.

Dec 20, 2024 · The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a step closer to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced Friday.

Dec 28, 2024 · Our newsletters uncover the insights you need to understand the issues facing Coastal Georgia—delivered to your inbox five times a week. Sign up Workers who assist Georgians with disabilities are starting to see a long-awaited pay-bump, giving providers hope that they can finally compete again ...

Oct 19, 2024 · At least seven people died and several others were seriously injured after an aluminum gangway collapsed at the Sapelo Island Ferry dock at the end of what was supposed to be a joyous day celebrating Georgia’s Gullah Geechee community.

Dec 28, 2024 · A recently hatched Wilson’s Plover rests in its nest. May 20, 2024, on Ossabaw Bar Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA. Over the summer, I was able to tag along with bird biologists as they surveyed nesting shorebirds, seabirds, and migrating birds like the Red Knot.