*Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith has been named the state’s Sheriff of the Year by the Georgia Sheriffs Association. Smith was cited for his leadership and service, especially following the Apalachee school mass shooting last fall.
* A Gainesville couple is advocating for their daughter Hope, who has a rare disease, after she lost access to a life-changing drug. They are reaching out to Congress and the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to regain access to the medication. You can read their story here: Ga. parents fight to regain access to life-changing drug for their daughter Hope’s mother is the person behind the Hope for All playgrounds sprouting up at schools around Hall County. EARLIER STORY. POSTED AUGUST 24, 2024: Gville non-profit receives grant
*Protesters gathered on the sidewalks in downtown Cumming Friday to show support for veterans on the 81st anniversary of D-Day and to protest President Trump and many of the policies of his administration. It was part of a nationwide day of demonstrations organized by American Opposition, which said on its website that demonstrations were planned in all 50 states. What is American Opposition? Click here to find out: American Opposition