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I-Team: Woman takes Atlanta to court over water bill
SUMMARY: A property owner is suing the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management over an $81,000 water bill for a vacant building without running water. The owner, Gil Map, inherited the property, which has been uninhabitable for 15 years and tied to unexplained high usage charges. Despite repeated plumbing checks revealing no leaks, enormous bills piled up after a meter replacement in late 2022. The city contends the meter is accurate, yet no substantial evidence supports their claims. Previous similar cases have led to court hearings without resolutions, reflecting ongoing frustrations with the city’s appeals process. The judge’s decision is pending.
Posted November 1, 2024 9:34am EDT
By Dana Fowle
The Atlanta property owner says the boarded-up building had no running water but somehow accrued a water bill of nearly $81,000. She appealed the tab, and was denied, so she took the Department of Watershed Management to court.
FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1541170
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Beaufort County warns of rabies and distemper threat to pets, animal officials urge vaccinations
SUMMARY: Beaufort County Animal Services warned residents of recent threats of rabies and distemper outbreaks. Both diseases are deadly; distemper spreads rapidly among animals, while rabies is zoonotic and nearly always fatal once symptoms appear. Rabies is common in local wildlife like bats, raccoons, and foxes, and occasionally in stray cats and dogs. Vaccination is crucial to protect pets, as unvaccinated animals exposed to rabies face a six-month quarantine, while vaccinated pets have a ten-day quarantine. If a pet is bitten or a rabid/distempered animal is spotted, report it to the health department and Department of Natural Resources immediately.
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Jonesboro band culture responsible for global legacy | FOX 5
SUMMARY: Jonesboro High School’s marching band has earned invitations to perform at prestigious events: the New Year’s Day Parade in London and the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. With 120 students from a Title I school, these opportunities are monumental, often representing students’ first trips outside Georgia. The band director emphasizes the community’s crucial financial support, as costs for London alone reach $300,000, with Pasadena estimated at $200,000-$250,000. Fundraisers, GoFundMe, and Cash App campaigns are underway. Students like junior Gabrielle Bailey express pride and excitement to represent their city and state on global stages, showcasing their talent and dedication.
Jonesboro High School’s Majestic Marching Band is preparing for an extraordinary series of performances. Students credit the …
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AP Top 25 college football rankings show Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt and USC breaking through
SUMMARY: Ohio State, Penn State, and LSU remain the top three in the Week 4 AP Top 25 poll. Miami rose to No. 4 after dominant wins over USF and Georgia, while Georgia Tech entered the Top 25 following a 24-21 upset of Clemson. Texas A&M jumped into the top 10 after beating Notre Dame, which remains ranked despite an 0-2 start. Oregon dropped to No. 6 despite a strong win. Clemson, South Carolina, and Notre Dame suffered setbacks, risking their rankings. The Heisman race shifts as preseason favorites falter. Voters consider factors beyond scores, emphasizing performance quality and common opponents.
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