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SCCI officers and staff recognized during National Correctional Officers Week
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (306+ words) Spalding County Correctional Institution warden Eric Sellers (center) accepts a proclamation for National Correctional Officers Week from Spalding County BOC chair Clay Davis as BOC members and correctional officers look on. GRIFFIN " The Spalding County Board of Commissioners and Spalding…...
Kemp signs legislation protecting Georgia agriculture and natural resources
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (143+ words) Griffin Daily News - To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. - Rinnai America opens second manufacturing facility in Griffin - Montfort celebrates 100th birthday, shares secret to turning 100 - Spalding County BOC honors Annie Bankston with a proclamation - Planning commission…...
Kemp signs autism traffic stop bill, police benefits increases into law
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (227+ words) Due to a new bill, police officers conducting traffic stops may have special training to reduce the risk of a misunderstanding that can escalate into a confrontation. ATLANTA " When people with autism get pulled over in Georgia, the police officer…...
Meocha Henderson named City of Griffin Strongest Link for March
2+ week, 4+ day ago (330+ words) GRIFFIN " Meocha Henderson, City of Griffin Customer Service Representative, was recognized as the March Strongest Link in the Chain award recipient. The honor came at the City of Griffin commissioners" meeting on April 14. Customer Service director Rita Bagwell made the…...
Georgia protesters could face severe penalties under new legislation
3+ week, 4+ day ago (213+ words) Kim Martin and stepson Landen Martin from Macon, Georgia, participate in a No Kings demonstration this spring. On March 28, thousands of Georgians participated in peaceful protests across the state. They marched on public sidewalks and in the streets, places the…...
Rio de Janeiro's gangs hijack buses to sow chaos in war with police
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (689+ words) Nearly 200 drivers took sick leave last year due to stress, panic attacks, and a fear of working Passengers are stranded after suspected paramilitary militia members torched 35 buses in 2023 When police killed a drug kingpin in a Rio de Janeiro favela…...
US foils firebombing plot against pro-Palestinian activist
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (349+ words) Nerdeen Kiswani is the leader of Within Our Lifetime, a Palestinian advocacy group active in New York City A US-based Palestinian-American activist said Friday that the FBI had disrupted an imminent plot to assassinate her, as authorities charged a 26-year-old…...
District attorney holds meeting about gang violence with law enforcement agencies
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (168+ words) Griffin Judicial Circuit Acting District Attorney David Studdard Special from Griffin Judicial Circuit GRIFFIN " The Spalding County courthouse was the site on March 18 for an initiative for various law enforcement agencies to gather to discuss the shifting landscape of gang…...
Lawmakers take up special license plates, early screening in attempt to help Georgians with autism
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (709+ words) Connor Tomlinson from Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum" speaks at the Georgia Capitol in support of legislation aimed at helping autistic Georgians. A mockup of what a new autistic/developmentally disabled license plate might look like. The Georgia Senate last…...
Bill targeting Savannah's ban on guns in unlocked vehicles goes to the governor
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (520+ words) SB 204, sponsored by Trenton Republican Sen. Colton Moore, prohibits local governments from regulating firearm storage, effectively overturning ordinances like Savannah's requirement to lock guns in vehicles. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder The Georgia Senate on Tuesday passed its first bill of…...