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Georgia brewery looks to the sun to power its beer making
A Georgia brewery has installed solar panels and aims to reduce its energy consumption by 30%. Athens-based Terrapin Beer Co. recently cut the ribbon on the project, The Athens Banner-Herald reported. The project involves 720 solar panels on Terrapin’s roof and on its parking lots sunshades. “At...
Georgia inmate who came close to execution in 2017 dies
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia death row inmate whose planned execution was halted in September 2017 by the U.S. Supreme Court after his lawyers argued his death sentence was tainted by a juror's racial bias has died, according to the state Department of Corrections. Keith “Bo” Tharpe, 61, died of...
Kemp proposes $900M borrowing plan as part of Georgia budget
ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp is proposing that Georgia borrow nearly $900 million for construction projects and equipment next year, an amount likely to rise before lawmakers get done with the state budget. Key projects in the Republican governor's plan include $70 million to expand the state-owned...
What’s next for mother, daughter after deal on ‘Shark Tank’?
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — From presenting a fledgling product at a Columbus start-up boot camp in 2016 to being featured on an episode of a national television show this January, the makers of the SlumberPod have had a busy four years. Katy Mallory and her mom Lou Childs invented the SlumberPod, a portable...
Williams scores 15 as Georgia State defeats Georgia Southern
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Kane Williams collected 15 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals, and Georgia State defeated Georgia Southern 82-77 on Saturday night. Damon Wilson and Justin Roberts scored 13 points apiece for the Panthers (14-7, 7-3 Sun Belt). Corey Allen and Nelson Phillips scored 10...
Tyree, Sy help Ole Miss break skid, defeat Georgia 70-60
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Breein Tyree scored 20 points and helped Ole Miss end its six-game losing streak with a 70-60 win over Georgia on Saturday. Tyree recorded his tenth game of 20-plus points and made a series of big plays late in the second half. He converted a three-point play and drove between two...
Alvarado steals a win for Georgia Tech over N.C. State
ATLANTA (AP) — Jose Alvarado sensed the perfect time to be disruptive on defense, stepping between two North Carolina State players who were trying to pass the ball. “I just went with guts," he said. “It gets me in trouble sometimes, but this one didn't." Alvarado scored 24 points, tied a...
McCallum lifts Jacksonville past Kennesaw State 83-64
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — DeAnthony McCallum had a career-high 22 points as Jacksonville defeated Kennesaw State 83-64 on Saturday. Destin Barnes had 15 points for Jacksonville (10-12, 3-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). David Bell added 11 points. Bryce Workman had eight rebounds. Tyler Hooker scored a season-high...
Georgia working to prevent spread of coronavirus to state
ATLANTA (AP) — An outbreak of coronavirus occurring in China has the Georgia Department of Public Health on high alert. State health officials said Friday the department is closely monitoring the outbreak and regularly coordinating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. DPH is advising...
Police: Man fleeing scene hits law enforcement officers
NORCROSS, Ga. (AP) — Two law enforcement officers in Georgia are being treated for injuries after being hit by a car in a parking lot early Saturday. The Gwinnett County Police Department said one of its officers and an investigator from the District Attorney's Office were trying to stop a man about 2:30...
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