Dirty Dozen List: Fouling Georgia's Water

Dirty Dozen List: Fouling Georgia's water

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Drug agents of the ADU worked with Henry County law men to bust a man who was awaiting delivery of ten ounces of crystal meth. Agents acting as couriers made the … The officers were responding to a robbery call. Two civilians were transported to the …
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Commission pens recommendations for Georgia juvenile reform

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ATLANTA — The way children and teens who break the law are handled in Georgia could change substantially under recommendations a special council agreed to last week. … The commission recommends that half of the money saved closing unneeded lock-up …
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Reports show spike in substance-abusing nurses

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But Barry Cranfill, president of Georgia's Nursing Board, told Channel 2 Action News the sharp increase of cases needs context. Cranfill said the board had a backlog of cases dating back to 2010. He said when it comes to diversion, the board is taking …
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Kudzu bug and fire ants

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They have infested across all or most of three states in three years, Georgia, North and South Carolina. … The Food and Drug Administration estimates that more than $ 5 billion is spent each year on medical treatment, damage and control in infested areas.
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