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Marjorie Taylor Greene Accuses Georgia Prosecutor of Racketeering, Without Evidence

The congresswoman claims that Fani Willis is the real criminal, not Trump Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has made a baseless accusation against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who recently indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 of his allies on state charges related to their attempts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. Greene said that Willis is “guilty of” crimes under the RICO statutes related to racketeering…

Northeast Georgia History Center celebrates the founding of Georgia with homeschoolers

The Northeast Georgia History Center (NEGAHC) hosted a Homeschool Day on Thursday, August 24, 2023, to commemorate the founding of Georgia in 1733. The event was open to all homeschooling families and featured various activities and demonstrations related to the colonial history of Georgia. Learning from living history interpreters One of the highlights of the Homeschool Day was the presentations by professional living history interpreters who portrayed General James Oglethorpe…

Powerball Jackpot Rises to $291 Million After No Winner on Saturday

The Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $291 million after no one matched all six numbers in the drawing on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The next drawing will be on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, and the cash option is worth $140.4 million. Saturday’s Powerball Numbers The winning numbers for Saturday night’s drawing were 1, 25, 27, 38, and 62, with a red Powerball number 13. The “Power Play” multiplier…

Northeast Georgia History Center welcomes homeschoolers for a day of learning and fun

The Northeast Georgia History Center is hosting its first Homeschool Day of the school year on Thursday, August 24, 2023. The event will feature presentations, demonstrations, and activities related to the founding of the Georgia colony. Meet the founders of Georgia Homeschoolers will have the opportunity to meet General James Oglethorpe and Mary Musgrove, two of the most influential figures in the early history of Georgia. Oglethorpe was the founder…

Trump’s Base Unfazed by Atlanta Indictment Ahead of GOP Debate

Trump leads the GOP field despite legal woes According to a CBS News/YouGov poll of likely Republican primary voters, former President Donald Trump has a commanding lead over his potential rivals for the 2024 GOP nomination, despite facing his fourth indictment in Atlanta last week. The poll, conducted from Aug. 16 to 18, found that 62% of the respondents supported Trump, while 16% backed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who dropped…

Bystander shot and injured at Atlanta gas station, police say

A dispute between two unknown suspects escalated to gunfire A woman was shot and injured early Sunday morning at a gas station on Lakewood Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia, according to the Atlanta Police Department. The victim, who was a bystander, was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. on Bisbee Avenue, where police found the 36-year-old victim who was “alert, conscious, and…

Maxie Baughan, a legend of college and pro football, passes away at 85

Maxie Baughan, a College Football Hall of Famer from Georgia Tech and a nine-time Pro Bowler in the NFL, has passed away at the age of 85. Baughan, who spent six seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, died of natural causes at his home in Ithaca, New York, surrounded by his family. A stellar career at Georgia Tech Baughan was born in Forkland, Alabama, and played for coach Bobby Dodd at…

Todd Tucker’s Net Worth: How the ‘RHOA’ Star Saved Money by Filming ‘The Pass’ in His Own Home

Todd Tucker is a producer, production manager, and reality TV personality who is best known for being married to Kandi Burruss, one of the stars of The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA). Tucker has a net worth of $400,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth, which is significantly lower than his wife’s estimated net worth of $35 million. However, Tucker is not one to shy away from hard work and creative…

Georgia’s Medicaid plan faces criticism as thousands lose coverage

What is Georgia Pathways to Coverage? Georgia Pathways to Coverage is a new state health plan for low-income residents that was launched on July 1, 2023. It is the nation’s only Medicaid program that requires recipients to meet a work requirement. The program was created by Governor Brian Kemp in 2020 as an alternative to expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The plan aims to provide health insurance…

How a couple from Georgia became band directors in Iowa

A musical journey David and Jennifer Snead are not native Iowans, but they have found their home in the state as band directors at Wartburg College and Tripoli Community School District respectively. The couple, who met at the University of Georgia, have been teaching music for over a decade in different states and countries, before settling in Iowa in 2020. David, who is the director of bands and associate professor…