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Another lawsuit filed for prison atrocities

Julianne Akers
Friday, March 1, 2024
   A former prisoner at Lee Arrendale State Prison filed a lawsuit on Feb. 20 alleging former corrections officer Cameron Cheeks raped her while she was a prisoner at the facility in late 2022.
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A few surprises so far in Atlanta

Kyle Wingfield
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
   Georgia’s 2024 legislative session hits its midpoint this week. As usual, the second half will be far more active and intense than the first. But let’s pause to consider how this session has already defied expectations.
Photo of UGA X. UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA ATHLETICS/SUBMITTED

Photo of UGA X. UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA ATHLETICS/SUBMITTED

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UGA X RECALLED FONDLY

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
University of Georgia Athletics announced that Uga X, fondly known as Que, died peacefully in his sleep earlier Tuesday morning. Born May 27, 2013, he formally began his tenure in a collaring ceremony at the Georgia-Georgia Southern football game on Nov. 21, 2015.
Georgia General Assembly in session. Credit/Georgia Public Broadcasting

Georgia General Assembly in session. Credit/Georgia Public Broadcasting

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Assembly kicks off new session Monday

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 5, 2024
   A new session of Georgia’s General Assembly begins Monday in Atlanta, and being the start of Year 2 of a cycle, plenty of bills will already be in play as legislators return to the dome.    “It will start a lot quicker,” Sen. Bo Hatchett said.
Hunters (from left) John Hart, Austin McGugan, Cody Payne and Alan Feind had no trouble bagging some birds last year. GEORGIA DNR/Submitted

Hunters (from left) John Hart, Austin McGugan, Cody Payne and Alan Feind had no trouble bagging some birds last year. GEORGIA DNR/Submitted

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Duck season opens Nov. 18 in Georgia

News Staff
Friday, November 10, 2023
   Waterfowl hunters are ready to head to their favorite wetland location for the Georgia duck hunting season when it opens on Sat., Nov. 18, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
Protesters surrounded the "Cop City" training facility in DeKalb County in January. FILE

Protesters surrounded the "Cop City" training facility in DeKalb County in January. FILE

Habersham DA: No charges in ‘Cop City’ lethal shooting

News Staff
Friday, October 6, 2023
   There will be no charges against Georgia State Patrol officers who shot and killed a man at the demonstration at the “Cop City” training center in DeKalb County in January.
More than 500 grams worth of fentanyl pills were seized in a multi-agency investigation. Photo curtesy of Hall County Sheriff’s Office

More than 500 grams worth of fentanyl pills were seized in a multi-agency investigation. Photo curtesy of Hall County Sheriff’s Office

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Investigators intercept $112K fentanyl shipment

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
   Investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the United States Postal Inspection Service recently confiscated more than 550 grams of fentanyl that had been mailed to Hall County.
Rabun County First Responders were recognized for their lifesaving efforts when Daniel “Jack” Smith suffered a stroke in June, during a special ceremony at the Rabun County Senior Center last month. Pictured are Logan Carnes; Beverly Mason; Justin Upchurch; Marilyn Ballew; Mike Carnes; Jane Thomason; Gregg Dover; Daniel “Jack” Smith; Katie Coalley; Kenette Turner; Jonathan Watts; and Tate Nichols. MEGAN HORN/The Clayton Tribune

Rabun County First Responders were recognized for their lifesaving efforts when Daniel “Jack” Smith suffered a stroke in June, during a special ceremony at the Rabun County Senior Center last month. Pictured are Logan Carnes; Beverly Mason; Justin Upchurch; Marilyn Ballew; Mike Carnes; Jane Thomason; Gregg Dover; Daniel “Jack” Smith; Katie Coalley; Kenette Turner; Jonathan Watts; and Tate Nichols. MEGAN HORN/The Clayton Tribune

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Northeast Georgia Medical Center educates about stroke awareness

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
   It’s important to know the signs of a stroke and Northeast Georgia Health System educates communities on how to detect if a loved one is having a stroke and how to respond with action.
Marvin “Jim Tom” Hedrick became known worldwide for his long run as one of the featured subjects on the Discovery Channel’s show, “Moonshiners.” The Graham County native passed away Sept. 6 and the tributes that poured in painted a universally-beloved picture of “Jim Tom.” THE GRAHAM STAR/File photo

Marvin “Jim Tom” Hedrick became known worldwide for his long run as one of the featured subjects on the Discovery Channel’s show, “Moonshiners.” The Graham County native passed away Sept. 6 and the tributes that poured in painted a universally-beloved picture of “Jim Tom.” THE GRAHAM STAR/File photo

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N.C. moonshine legend ‘Jim Tom’ recalled fondly

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Friday, September 15, 2023
   “I out-slickered ‘em.”    In an interview with The Graham Star in 2013, Marvin “Jim Tom” Hedrick displayed a badge of honor when pointing out he was never arrested for producing moonshine throughout his life.    Hedrick passed away Sept.

The Mountain Traveler cover contest now underway

News Staff
Friday, July 14, 2023
With colorful leaves and breathtaking scenery, fall in the Northeast Georgia mountains is the most beautiful time of year. If you have a photograph that represents this beauty, it could be featured on the cover of The Mountain Traveler’s fall 2023 edition.