Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
Wednesday, February 6 2013 7:41 PM EST2013-02-07 00:41:54 GMT
Georgia lawmakers continue their efforts to reduce gun restrictions in the state, but Republican leaders under the Gold Dome are reluctant to move forward with big changes this year.
Georgia lawmakers continue their efforts to reduce gun restrictions in the state, but Republican leaders under the Gold Dome are reluctant to move forward with big changes this year.
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A new bill at the state Capitol calls for a change in Georgia's "boating under the influence law. The measure would lower the intoxication limit for boaters.
This past summer two brothers died on Lake Lanier when their boat was struck in an accident that allegedly involved boating under the influence. That crash and other serious incidents have led to a newly-introduced bill by state Sen. Butch Miller (R-Gainesville).
"Of all boating accidents, over 50 percent of them each year, they involve alcohol," Miller said.
His measure would lower the intoxication level for boating under the influence from .10 to .08 -- the same level for driving under the influence.
"It's just the right time. The momentum is right, the feeling is right. The general public wants to be able to go out and enjoy boating without own endangering their families," Miller said.
The state senator says Georgia is one of only eight states allowing a higher alcohol limit for boaters.
Hall County Solicitor Stephanie Woodard, who handles some of the BUI prosecutions on Lake Lanier, said the difference between the limits is "substantial" for a non-heavy drinker.
"It's made absolutely no sense that they can operate a high-powered vessel on the water at a higher rate of alcohol than they can load their boat up and drive back to their hometown," Woodard said.
The move to tighten boating laws has the backing of Gov. Nathan Deal.
The state Senate bill would hike the penalties for boating under the influence.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:25:16 GMT
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:11:47 GMT
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:50:02 GMT
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:21:22 GMT
A judge has sentenced Michael Parson to the maximum of 35 years in jail for the attempted murder of his wife. On Thursday, Parson was convicted of shooting his wife, Adina, eight times in 2012.
A judge has sentenced Michael Parson to the maximum of 35 years in jail for the attempted murder of his wife. During an emotional sentencing hearing on Friday morning, Parson's mother told the court she still doesn't believe he is the shooter.
