Election HQ: Early voting begins in Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV)- In case you haven’t noticed, it’s an election year. This is the American experiment happening in real time, which can be both exciting and frustrating. Although the presidential election is still months away, the primary election is in progress and early voting is underway in Georgia and South Carolina. Some like to avoid lines by voting early,...
The Youth Mentoring Program is expanding to Atlanta
An award-winning nonprofit that invests in and mentors black youth is headed to Atlanta. "We are thrilled to partner with communities in Atlanta to offer our youth an even broader range of opportunities," said Brandon Nicholson, Executive Director of the Hidden Genius Project. The Hidden Genius Project is a student-centered project-based development experience. It invests in black people to provide...
Obama heads to Georgia as Warnock seeks a big lead in early voting
Sign up for Inside Washington's daily email newsletter to get exclusive US coverage and analysis delivered to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington email Georgia voters cast more than 1 million ballots ahead of the Dec. 6 runoff Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican claimant Herschel Walkerwith Warnock looking to extend the Democratic Party's clear lead...
End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Warner Robins vs. Cartersville, Pt. 2 – 41NBC News
The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, December 2nd at 7:30pm at McConnell-Talbert Stadium. MACON, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) — The last game of the week in the End Zone features a team used to playing in the latter stages of the playoffs, the Warner Robins Demons. The Demons will host the Cartersville Hurricanes for a chance to advance...
Starbucks violated labor law, ordered to negotiate with union: National Labor Relations Board
(A hill) — Starbucks violated labor laws by refusing to recognize union members at a Seattle, Washington store and must sit down to negotiate with representatives, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) said Wednesday. The Starbucks Reserve Roastery officially voted to form a union in April, and the election was upheld by the NLRB in May. But since July, Starbucks has...
Lawmakers are pushing to give students more access to mental health resources
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nexstar) — Senators say there is a mental health crisis among our nation's children. On Wednesday, lawmakers heard directly from students who say the problem will only get worse if Congress doesn't step in to provide students with the support they need. Brooklyn Williams, 17, told senators Wednesday that just because she looks good doesn't mean she's...
Thursday brings cooler, drier weather – 41NBC News
Cold, dry air moves into Middle Georgia tonight, bringing a bitter cold front that will continue into Thursday After a stormy start to the day, the skies cleared in Middle Georgia. By the beginning of Thursday, the night temperature will drop to 30 degrees. Sunny weather will prevail most of the day, but the high will only warm to 50 degrees. Friday will...
South Carolinians react to the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act in the US Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) — Federal lawmakers are one step closer to protecting same-sex and interracial marriage across the country. This week, the US Senate voted 61-36 to pass the Respect for Marriage Act. South Carolina Senators Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham voted against the bill. On Twitter, Senator Graham said the bill lacked protections for religious freedoms. My main objection...
Doctors share tips on the safety of Christmas tree toys
According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 152,000 toy-related injuries among children were treated in hospitals last year. MACON, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) – The holiday season is upon us and it's time to shop for Christmas gifts for your kids. For Father Goose International Toy Store on Forsyth Road in Macon, the Christmas season is the busiest time...
The trial for the rape of actor Danny Masterson has been announced
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday after jurors said they were hopelessly deadlocked in the trial of the "That '70s Show" actor Danny Mastersonwho was accused of three counts of rape. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlene F. Olmedo ordered jurors to take a Thanksgiving break and continue deliberations after they told her on Nov. 18...
