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Storm-battered South is again under threat. A boy swept into a drain fights for his life
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) — Dangerous storms crashed over parts of the South on Thursday even as the region cleaned up from earlier severe weather that spawned tornadoes, killed at least three people, and gravely injured a boy who was swept into a storm drain as he played in a flooded street. ...
The Latest | Judge denies defense's 2nd request for mistrial in Trump's hush money case
NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Donald Trump's hush money case denied a second request from defense attorneys to declare a mistrial over porn actor Stormy Daniels' testimony, which concluded Thursday. Judge Juan M. Merchan, echoing his denial Tuesday of the defense’s initial...
Georgia Supreme Court declines to rule on whether counties can draw their own electoral maps
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Supreme Court agrees that someone needs to issue a legally final ruling on whether county commissioners can override state legislators and draw their own electoral districts. But the nine justices on Thursday also agreed it would be improper to rule on...
Priority Technology: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. (PRTH) on Thursday reported profit of $5.2 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Alpharetta, Georgia-based company said it had net loss of 10 cents. The company...
Editorial Roundup: Georgia
Dalton Daily Citizen. May 6, 2024. Editorial: Consider foster care In a perfect world, every child would have a home. It is not a perfect world. May is National Foster Care Month. Foster Care Month exists to raise awareness...
Mativ Holdings: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — Mativ Holdings, Inc. (MATV) on Wednesday reported a loss of $28 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Alpharetta, Georgia-based company said it had a loss of 52 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and...
Lawyers' coalition provides new messengers for Black voter engagement
WASHINGTON (AP) — Young Black lawyers and law students are taking on a new role ahead of the general election: Meeting with Black voters in battleground states to increase turnout and serve as watchdogs against voter disenfranchisement. The Young Black Lawyers’ Organizing...
Delta Apparel: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Delta Apparel Inc. (DLA) on Wednesday reported a loss of $36.3 million in its fiscal second quarter. The Duluth, Georgia-based company said it had a loss of $5.15 per share. Losses, adjusted for asset impairment costs and non-recurring costs,...
Blue Bird: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
MACON, Ga. (AP) — MACON, Ga. (AP) — Blue Bird Corp. (BLBD) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $26 million. On a per-share basis, the Macon, Georgia-based company said it had net income of 79 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring...
Man indicted in killing of Laken Riley, a Georgia case at the center of national immigration debate
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia man has been indicted on murder charges by grand jurors who said he intended to rape a nursing student whose body was found near a running trail on the University of Georgia campus. It is the first time such a motive has been revealed in the February...
