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Five people were displaced from their home Wednesday, Oct. 16, after a fire on Jordan Drive in Gainesville, according to authorities. Source link

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Liberty County selling diesel at the lowest price of $3.19 per gallon in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com. The average reported cost of diesel in cities within Liberty County was $3.43 per gallon. Of the 51 reported gas stations in cities within Liberty County, four offer diesel. The average reported price of diesel in Georgia was $3.23, compared to $3.39 the week…

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A judge ruled in favor of a lawsuit filed by local Republicans Wednesday. It invalidates recent election rule changes passed by the Georgia State Election Board. Two of the major changes that were invalidated in light of this decision are that ballots will no longer have to be hand counted, and an undefined “reasonable inquiry” into election results before certification will no longer be an option. The decision came just after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Thomas Cox. In recent weeks, the Republican majority on the State Election Board passed the…

Source: Mindy Small / Getty In case you missed the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards we’ve got you covered with all the big winners from the action-packed night. Last night BET aired the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards that went down earlier in October inside Drais nightclub in Las Vegas. Fat Joe hosted the 17th annual Award Show, he also accepted most of the Awards as most winners were not in attendance. Kendrick Lamar dominated the evening taking home 8 Awards after receiving 11 nominations. Megan Thee Stallion tied with King Kendrick taking home 8 of her 12 nominations. Travis Scott was…

This year’s edition of Moonshot, TechCabal’s flagship tech conference, was bigger and better than ever.  The sold-out tech conference attracted more than 3,000 attendees – investors, founders, business leaders, regulators, policymakers, operators, and tech enthusiasts from across Africa’s tech ecosystem. The CEO of Big Cabal Media (the parent company of TechCabal), Tomiwa Aladekomo, said, “This year at Moonshot, the builders and innovators are coming together to transform Africa’s challenges into solutions that can be exported to the world.”  What is Moonshot Now in its second year, Moonshot is one of Africa’s largest and most established venture conferences. The jam-packed two-day…

Why Students Are Choosing H.B.C.U.s: ‘4 Years Being Seen as Family’ Once the primary means for Black Americans to get a college education, Historically Black Colleges, and Universities (HBCUs), now account for just 9 percent of such students, while 91 percent are enrolled in predominantly white institutions (PWIs). But HBCUs, long bastions of Black excellence, are increasingly becoming the first choice for some of the nation’s most sought-after black talent. This finding is reported in a New York Times article published June 11, 2022, Why Students are Choosing HBCUs: ‘4 Years Being Seen as Family’. The article reports interviews with…

HINESVILLE, Ga. (WSAV) — The high school football teams of Bradwell Institute and Liberty County lost Tuesday night varsity matchups stemming from schedule changes because of Hurricane Helene. Bradwell Institute hosted Greenbrier out of the Augusta area. Greenbrier led 17-8 at the break. They added a field goal and a touchdown in the third quarter to extend their lead to 27-8. The final score was 34-22. Bradwell has now dropped five straight contests. Later this week, Bradwell Institute will be back on the field as they face South Effingham. In Brooklet, Liberty County was on the road facing Southeast Bulloch.…

In 2024, it is estimated that 2,800 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer—becoming terminal for just under 20%. Most are diagnosed between 60 and 70 years of age. It is 70 times less common in Black men than in Black women but 100 times less among white men than white women, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. What are the Symptoms of Male Breast Cancer? Understanding the signs and symptoms can lead to early diagnoses and treatment and save lives. The most common is a hard lump underneath the nipple and areola, often found by men in…

War Eagles, Falcons both face critical games Friday that could further bolster their postseason hopes despite tempered early expectations. Source link

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Camden County selling diesel at the lowest price of $2.88 per gallon in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com. The average reported cost of diesel in cities within Camden County was $3.23 per gallon. Of the 49 reported gas stations in cities within Camden County, 12 offer diesel. The average reported price of diesel in Georgia was $3.39, compared to $3.46 the week…