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EEOC alleges FedEx contractor illegally fired Lupus-inflicted truck driver
20 May 2024 22:25 GMT
ATLANTA — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sued a FedEx package delivery contractor for allegedly firing a driver because of his disability.
According to an EEOC news release, Lubin Logistics Company hired the driver in November …
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Georgians go to the polls to pick legislative nominees but few competitive races await in the fall
20 May 2024 17:10 GMT
… they illegally diluted the voting strength of Black Georgians. He … endorsements from high-ranking Atlanta Democrats, including state … and permanent residents, requiring health insurance companies licensed in … or you’re physically disabled, those people need an …
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Last day to apply for Georgia opioid settlements. Here's what to know.
17 May 2024 23:11 GMT
ATLANTA — Friday is the last day … the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, leads the state… , such as increasing access to medication for individuals with opioid use … lives and save so many Georgians," Kite concluded.
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WGTC phlebotomy course equips officers with essential medical skills
17 May 2024 20:04 GMT
An annual law enforcement phlebotomy course is helping equip officers with the skills needed to enhance road safety.
Next week, The Georgia Public Safety Training Center, in collaboration with West Georgia Technical College and the Governor’s Office of …
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Democratic Georgia Senate retirements open seats for first time in decades
17 May 2024 19:32 GMT
Now, their departure creates an opening for new leadership for the first time in decades. As a result, 20 people — 18 Democrats and two Republicans — have signed up across Districts 34, 38 and 55 to fill the seats being vacated. Tuesday’s primary will be …
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Police: Suspect arrested after overnight Savannah shooting near park, also charged with kidnapping
17 May 2024 17:36 GMT
Police: Suspect arrested after overnight Savannah shooting near park, also charged with kidnapping
Savannah Police report the suspect was taken into custody after a "short pursuit."
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Here comes the summer! Here are some things-to-do in Georgia
17 May 2024 08:22 GMT
… spoken word acts, health and wellness checks, and kid … all active, retired, disabled, and honorably discharged veterans and … in Bloomingdale, just outside Savannah. Strawberries are ripe for picking … , just outside of Atlanta. Strawberry picking is available all …
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State commissioner pitches 988 at Carter Center mental health forum. Next up: Atlanta Braves game
16 May 2024 21:55 GMT
… of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Kevin … launch, more rural Georgians are calling for … Morehouse School of Medicine and Voices for Georgia… illness.
You can watch the entire conference, including recorded messages from Atlanta …
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Georgia is prepped to spend millions on tackling the opioid crisis. What do drug users want?
16 May 2024 19:30 GMT
It’s past sundown, and Chandler Seklecki and Sydney McKee pull into a laundromat parking lot in Augusta.
Their job: to distribute supplies that aid in safe drug use.
“We’re exchanging some syringes, giving them some Narcan,” said Seklecki, who is …
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Georgia Today: Pres. debate planned for ATL; New GSU baseball stadium; Cobb accused of censorship
15 May 2024 21:52 GMT
… plans to debate in Atlanta next month. Georgia … 10:
Peter Biello: The Macon Housing Authority is planning its … Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Kevin Tanner. … of Georgians know about the suicide line. So the Atlanta …