Transitioning from high school to college is a difficult task. For Timothy Tusick, though, the move was even more fraught. The winner of the John Foy & Associates Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship, Tusick was diagnosed with leukemia in 2019. Tusick was once a top-five prospect in his state’s high school wrestling world, but he started …
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Lauren Koops Wins Survivor of a Car Accident Scholarship
Lauren Koops of Cypress, TX, is the winner of the 2021 Survivor of a Car Accident Scholarship. Lauren, 20, is in her sophomore year at the University of Texas. Scholarship applicants were instructed to compose a 500- to 1,000-word essay on their firsthand experience of surviving a car accident. Lauren’s essay was chosen out of …
Firefighter Dies After Alleged Drunk Boater Accident
A firefighter in Gainesville has tragically died in a boating accident that may have been caused by a drunk boater. 11 Alive reported on the incident. The accident happened on Lake Tugalo in Rabun County last Saturday. The 27-year-old firefighter was with a friend on a tube ride pulled by a bass boat operator. According …
Should Atlanta Start Its Own Ambulance Service?
The Atlanta Fire Chief remarked to local leaders that the city should consider starting its own ambulance service. The reason is the long delays between first response and ambulance pickup inside the city. Fox 5 reported on the matter. Last month, there was an 85-year-old crash victim lying with a hurt back on the interstate. …
Boat Explodes On Lake Lanier While Refueling
An explosion happened on Lake Lanier over Mother’s Day Weekend. Two teenagers and an adult were seriously hurt along with other injuries. WSB explains what happened. A boat refueled that afternoon at the gas dock of the Port of Indecision, part of the Margaritaville Resort complex. For reasons under investigation, the boat exploded, catching other …
Traffic Deaths Are Higher Than Last Year, Possibly Due To Pandemic
In what seems like a paradox, traffic deaths on Atlanta roads last year were higher than previous years according to WSB Channel 2. According to the National Safety Council, it wasn’t a small bump. Overall in the U.S., death rates on the roads spiked 24% despite a 13% drop in traffic. Georgia had a 18% …
GOHS Warns Of DUI Enforcement On St. Patrick’s Day
COVID-19 may still be rampant, but that won’t stop some from gathering for St. Patrick’s Day and doing what most people do that day. Enjoying alcohol is popular for the holiday, but that means an increased risk for DUI. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety issued a warning to everyone that the police will look …