George Soros has pushed another $1 million into One Georgia Inc., a leadership committee formed to boost Stacey Abrams' second shot at becoming the Peach State's governor.
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A tanker truck carrying a load of oil overturned on Ga. Highway 16, on the bridge over I-75 on Thursday, Dec. 23, spilling its load down the highway entrance ramp and down into the grassy right-of-way. There were no injuries in the accident, which closed the ramp for much of the day for cleanup.
A veterans memorial park planned for a small triangle of city property in downtown Jackson would have flags from all branches of the military, granite benches, a statue and a memorial wall, according to preliminary plans presented to the Jackson City Council on Dec. 21.
The victim is identified as Phillip Eckert, 53, of Parrott, Ga.
The fire was reported to local authorities around 10:30 p.m. on Monday.
âThis 14-year-old, 196-square-foot camper was engulfed in flames when the fire department arrived at the scene,â said King. âMr. Eckertâs body was taken to the GBI Crime Lab for an autopsy. Especially as we head into the holiday season, my team offers our condolences to Mr. Eckertâs loved ones.â
The Webster County Coronerâs Office, the Webster County Fire Department, and the Webster County Sheriffâs Office are working with Commissioner Kingâs State Fire Investigations Unit on this case. At this time, authorities do not believe this act was criminal in nature.