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Study committee continuing to look at private water system regulation | Georgia
SUMMARY: A Georgia House study committee will meet this week to discuss regulating private water systems in the state. Rep. Trey Rhodes introduced a bill that would grant the Public Service Commission oversight of these systems. Residents have reported high tap fees, such as one individual who paid $50,000 for a water and sewer tap. However, committee members heard that regulation might not lower rates. Public Service Commissioner Jason Shaw explained that a regulated model ensures fair returns for private companies, which could potentially lead to higher rates due to investments, depreciation, and taxes. The meeting is open for livestream.
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SUMMARY: Thursday started bitterly cold with morning lows in the teens, tying a record low of 16 degrees at Augusta Bush Field. Afternoon highs reached the upper 30s to lower 40s but remained well below average. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect tonight for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale counties, with temperatures dropping to 15-20 degrees and potential black ice in southern/western areas. Friday will see highs in the mid- to upper 40s, with clear skies. By Sunday, temperatures will rise to the upper 50s, with rain expected late Sunday night into Monday, leading to a warming trend that brings highs in the 60s by Tuesday.
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SUMMARY: CNN plans to lay off around 200 employees, or six percent of its global workforce, as part of a major restructuring aimed at transitioning towards digital media during Donald Trump’s second term. The changes are driven by parent company Warner Bros. Discovery’s $70 million investment, targeting $1 billion in digital revenue by 2030. CNN will replace traditional linear television roles with new digital positions, expecting to post over 100 job openings in early 2025. CEO Mark Thompson emphasized the necessity of adapting to evolving news consumption habits to maintain high-quality journalism. Programming changes are also anticipated.
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Trump says he may withhold federal aid for Los Angeles fires
SUMMARY: President Trump threatened to withhold federal disaster aid from wildfire-affected Los Angeles unless California changes its water management practices, blaming Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom for the state’s struggles with wildfires. In a Fox News interview, he reiterated false claims about fish conservation efforts causing water shortages. As Trump prepares for a presidential visit to California, he also discussed reforming FEMA and met with endangered House Republicans, seeking unity amidst internal party disagreements. Additionally, he nominated Andrew Puzder for EU ambassador and Sean Curran as head of the Secret Service, while suggesting investigations into President Biden.
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New York county agrees to redraw voting lines that lawsuit said disenfranchised residents of color
House passes pharmacy benefit manager transparency bill
Wreck closes I-20 East in Warren County
Missouri Republicans plan to challenge abortion initiative this session
Amory still waiting to rebuild ball fields destroyed in tornado
Louisville Orchestra brings Holocaust-era opera to stage
State lawmaker files bill to ban fluoride in public water sources
Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia set to open satellite campus in Irmo
Rotating weapon detectors in Wilson County
Hinds County Sheriff’s Office offers new app to connect with residents
U-Haul: South Carolina the fastest growing state in the country
Tracking weekend rain and chances for wintry weather
‘Don’t lose hope’: More than 100 Tennesseans protest incoming Trump administration
Tracking wintry weather potential
Connoisseurs Series Presents Free Concerts at Southern Miss
Southeast Louisiana officials brace for freezing temperatures
Speed limit reduced on State Route 109 in Wilson County
Falling Saturday temperatures
ULM students weigh in on Tik Tok ban
Truck stop serial killer on trial
Wreck closes I-20 East in Warren County
Amory still waiting to rebuild ball fields destroyed in tornado
Louisville Orchestra brings Holocaust-era opera to stage
Rotating weapon detectors in Wilson County
Hinds County Sheriff’s Office offers new app to connect with residents
Officials approve zoning map for new Benton middle school
Black ice poses threat to drivers in wake of unprecedented snow
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