A federal judge has denied the state’s end-around attempt to gain back time lost during the Biden administration’s unsuccessful bid to block the governor’s limited Medicaid expansion program.Judge Lisa Godbey Wood ruled that state officials will have to formally request approval to extend the life of Georgia Pathways to Coverage, which is set to expire in September 2025. The state had instead tried to amend its current agreement with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.Requesting an extension is a process that includes a public comment period and a package of information, including evidence showing whether the project’s objectives were…
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Democrats and Republicans were represented outside of the Savannah Civic Center Tuesday where former President Donald Trump made remarks on the tax code and manufacturing. Proud supporters stood downtown with signs and flags chanting passionately for who they believe should be their next president. Nearby, dozens of Harris-Walz supporters gathered, organized by the Young Democrats of Chatham County. The protest remained peaceful, but some words were exchanged between the two groups. PHOTOS: Former President Donald Trump in Savannah “Trump does not represent Savannah. He does not represent young people. He doesn’t represent women. Doesn’t represent people…
Source: Andrew Lichtenstein / Getty **UPDATE** The 57-page indictment document against Mayor Eric Adams has been unsealed and all his dirty laundry is strewn about the dirty streets of New York City. According to CNN, Adams is facing five federal charges related to bribery, wire fraud, and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals. Here’s how it breaks down: One count of bribery One count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud Two counts of receiving campaign contributions from foreign nationals One count of committing wire fraud The details of how Adams allegedly committed these crimes and how others may be…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The 2024 edition of the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)’s annual Savannah Film Festival will see a flurry of stars being honored by the school. Among the names receiving the awards bestowed by SCAD during this year’s festival are Oscar-nominated actors Annette Bening and Colman Domingo, independent filmmakers Richard Linklater and Steve McQueen and more. Bening and Domingo were recently nominated for Best Actress and Actor, respectively, at the 96th Academy Awards for their roles in Nyad and Rustin. Domingo is the star of the recently released Sing Sing. Here is the full list…
Naomi Campbell has been banned from her charity role for five years after the results of a financial investigation. Source: Victor VIRGILE / Getty The supermodel barred from serving as a charity trustee for five years, according to reports from USA Today. This comes after a United Kingdom watchdog group found evidence of financial misconduct at her charity, Fashion for Relief. On Thursday, the U.K.’s Charity Commission released a report, which revealed that the charity was “poorly governed” and “had inadequate financial management.” The investigation found that Fashion for Relief spent less than 9% of its earnings on grants…
Cosby H. Johnson, Mayor of City of Brunswick | City of Brunswick website Cosby H. Johnson, Mayor of City of Brunswick | City of Brunswick website Don’t miss out on the best entertainment in Coastal Georgia this weekend. Here’s what entertainment events are on the agenda for your weekend enjoyment. Friday, Sept. 27 Event: Comedy Night with Schroglo City of Brunswick 8-10 pm Event: Live Music with Reid’s Apothecary City of Brunswick 9 pm Event: Late Night Doughnuts and Fun with SchroGlo City of Brunswick 10 pm Saturday, Sept. 28 Event: Ocktoberfest with Silver Bluff Brewing Company City of Brunswick…
Have you been keeping up with Natasha Rothwell’s new show How To Die Alone? Hulu is releasing Episodes 7 and 8 Friday and we’ve got a sneak peek clip for your viewing pleasure! Source: Hulu / hulu The two-episode finale of Onyx Collective’s How To Die Alone, the new comedy created by and starring Natasha Rothwell, premieres Friday, September 27 on Hulu. How to Die Alone follows Mel (Natasha Rothwell), a broke, lonely JFK airport employee who’s forgotten how to dream, until an accidental brush with death catapults her on a journey to finally take flight and start living by…
Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov There were 258 first grade students enrolled in Charlton County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 0.4% more than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education. Folkston Elementary School welcomed the largest number of first grade students among county schools, registering 196 students during the 2022-23 school year. Within Charlton County schools, the highest student count was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 10th grade. Statewide, Charlton County ranked 118th in enrollment numbers, with a total…
(NEXSTAR) — Free COVID tests are available once again through a federally-funded program, giving Americans a chance to get four at-home testing kits sent straight to their mailboxes. The U.S. Health and Human Services agency overseeing the program has said for weeks that ordering would “restart in late September,” and that day has finally come. Tests will start to ship next week through the U.S. Postal Service, officials said. Here’s what you should know. How do I order my COVID tests? As with previous rounds of ordering, you can get four at-home COVID testing kits — which will be able…
SAO PAULO (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk’s social media site X has complied with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes’ orders and requested its service be reestablished in the country, a source said Thursday. X complied with de Moraes’ orders to block certain accounts from the platform, name an official legal representative in the country, and pay fines imposed for not complying with court orders, his lawyers said in a petition filed Thursday, according to a source familiar with the document. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.…