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Nuclear plant's safety discussed at meeting
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will discuss the 2017 safety performance of the Hatch Nuclear Power Plant during an open house from 4-6 p.m. April 24 in Room 171 of the Southeastern Technical College, 3001 East First St., Vidalia. The two-unit Hatch plant is located near Baxley, about 20 miles south of Vidalia, and is operated by Southern Nuclear Operating Co. NRC employees responsible for plant inspections, including the resident inspectors based full-time at the site, will be available to discuss its performance.
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Georgia drops in Well-Being IndexGeorgia dropped from 29th to 31st in a measurement that reflects how people feel about and experience their daily lives. The Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index score for the U.S. in 2017 — out of a possible score of 100 — was 61.5, a decline from 62.1 in 2016. This drop reflected declines in 21 states, including in Georgia, which fell from 62.3 to 61.3. No state showed a statistically significant improvement compared to the previous year.February 20, 2018
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Arrest made in Fleming homicideEptwarnd Saunders, 31 of Midway was arrested Monday in connection with the slaying of James Caswell Jones, 62, according to Liberty County Sheriff Steve Sikes. Saunders, 31, of Midway was arrested in front of Angie’s diner, where he is employed. The Midway man has been charged with murder and aggravated assault.February 8, 2018
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RHPD: This is why Richmond Hill is ranked among safest in GeorgiaTwo different reports released last week rank Richmond Hill among the safest cities in the state. The National Council for Home Safety and Security ranks Richmond Hill as the seventh safest, while SafeWise ranked it at No. 31.February 8, 2018