Former Georgia Lawyer Accused of Using Client Names to Apply for Advances

Federal prosecutors in Atlanta, Ga., say a former lawyer used the identities of three dozen former clients without their knowledge to apply for fraudulent litigation advances. Prosecutors said in a news release Monday that Chalmer “Chuck” Detling II, was …

Georgia remains match MI teen last seen in 1979

(WXYZ) - DNA tests confirmed that "John Doe" buried in Georgia in 1979 is a missing Michigan teen.  On Feb. 12, 1979, Andrew Jackson Greer left Addison High School and did not return home. His whereabouts have been unknown for the past 39 years …

Georgia Peanut Commission seeks National Peanut Board nominees for Alternate position

Georgia Peanut Commission Press Release: TIFTON, Ga. — The Georgia Peanut Commission seeks eligible peanut producers who are interested in serving as an alternate member on the National Peanut Board. The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold a nominations …

6 million Georgia voters' records exposed

But Kemp, who is also the secretary of state in charge of Georgia's elections, is now being accused in a federal lawsuit of failing to secure his state's voting system and allowing a massive breach that exposed voter records and other sensitive …

Former senator receives Georgia Farm Bureau Commodity Award

Former U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss received the 2018 Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Commodity Award during the GFB Commodity Conference, held Aug. 9 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus. The GFB Commodity Award, one of the organization’s highest honors, …

Group files lawsuit to force Georgia to adopt paper ballots

A coalition in Georgia is filing a lawsuit to force the state to adopt paper ballots in the upcoming midterm elections, a move it claims will improve election security. The Coalition for Good Governance is pressing charges against Republican gubernatorial …

Georgia hopes to sign MoU on tourism cooperation with Malaysia by year-end

KUALA LUMPUR: Georgia is keen to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysia aimed at boosting bilateral tourism between the two countries, says its Ambassador to Malaysia Nikoloz Apkhazava. He said the MoU in the field of tourism will be …

McDonald's updating 340 Georgia restaurants as part of $6B U.S. effort

Fedrick promoted to lead Albany State University in Georgia

ALBANY, Ga. (AP) - The governing body for Albany State University in Georgia has promoted an interim vice president to lead the school permanently. The Board of Regents named Marion Fedrick to the post Tuesday. Fedrick had served as ASU's interim …

Millen resident coaches Georgia team at National 4-H Forestry Invitational

Georgia was one of 15 states that competed in the 39th annual National 4-H Forestry Invitational from July 29 through August 2. Teams from Alabama, North Carolina, and Florida placed first, second and third, respectively. Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, …