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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Sheriffs' Assoc. sues Judge Hatchett after sheriff's guilty plea for groping her
A Channel 2 exclusive in the sexual assault case filed by a prominent television judge against a Georgia sheriff. Judge Glenda Hatchett is being sued for damages by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association, after the Bleckley County Sheriff pleaded guilty to sexual battery in her case. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The judge did not rule on the case Wednesday. Hatchett sued former Sheriff Kris Coody after she says he groped her in 2022 at a Georgia Sheriffs' Association event in a bar at a Cobb County hotel. 'He grabbed my breast,' she told Channel 2's Karyn Greer in a 2023 interview. 'Grabbed my breast, was squeezing on my breast and rubbing my breast.' Coody pleaded guilty to sexual battery, admitting he groped her breast at the event. The former sheriff resigned, received 12 months probation, 40 hours of community service and a $500 fine. He was also ordered to take an alcohol and drug abuse course. Hatchett filed suit against the former sheriff and the Sheriffs' Association for legal fees and damages, asking for a jury trial. But she dropped that suit in May 2024 after it was moved to Morgan County. In a turn of events, the Sheriffs' Association, which represents sheriffs across the state, has now filed a civil suit against Hatchett. It claimed it was a frivolous lawsuit, demanding she pay the group's legal fees and damages. Greer reached out to the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and left a message for a comment. She also reached out to the Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor, who is a member of the association. 'The incident was inappropriate and should have never happened … and that's not how sheriffs anywhere should act,' Taylor said. 'It's below the standards of sheriffs. I don't feel her lawsuit was frivolous.' [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New faces coming to Chickasha City Council
Three new faces and one incumbent will join the Chickasha City Council following Tuesday's election. Ward 2 councilmember Georgianne Hebblethwaite will retain her position on the council. She received 53.7% of the vote, or 464 votes, while opponent Josh Rauls received 46.3%, or 400 votes. ' I'm really excited about the future of Chickasha. I'm happy with the outcome of the election,' Hebblethwaite said. However, Hebblethwaite said she is a little disappointed in the election turnout, which saw 864 total votes for Ward 2, 869 votes for Ward 3 and 874 votes for Ward 4. ' I'm still a little disappointed in the turnout for the election,' Hebblethwaite said. 'But that seems to be the case for all elections in our community. We really need to get more input from our citizens.' Kimberly Irving will fill the open seat for Ward 3 after receiving 52.7%, or 548 votes in Tuesday's election. 'This campaign was always about community, connection, and moving Chickasha forward — and I am ready to get to work doing just that,' Irving said in a Facebook post. 'I will serve with transparency, integrity, and a heart for the people of this city.' Dr. R.P. Ashanti-Alexander received 47.3% of the vote, or 411 votes. Ashanti-Alexander previously served on the city council from 2024 to 2024. Lisa Hatchett will fill the Ward 4 open position, narrowly defeating incumbent Kelly Boyd. Hatchett received 32.38% of the votes, or 283 votes, to Boyd's 31.35%, or 274 votes. 'I would just like to say thank you to everyone who supported me, voted for me, put a sign in their yard and believed in me,' Hatchett told the Express-Star Wednesday. 'I promise to do my absolute best to make you all proud and to do what I believe is the best for our wonderful city of Chickasha,' Hatchett added in a Facebook post, Hatchett also congratulated her fellow opponents for running a 'clean, well race' and to her follow council member-elects. 'It takes a lot for anyone to put themselves out there and I applaud everyone who did so,' she said. Candidate Eric Anderson received 25.29% of the vote, or 221 votes, and Virginia Savage received 10.98% or 96 votes. Clark Southard will take over the Position 1 seat for Ward 1 after the incumbent Brian Gerdes did not seek reelection. As Southard did not have any opponents, he was not on the ballot and has been a member-elect since the filing period ended in February. A county proposition for a one-eight of a percent sales tax to support the Grady County Senior Nutrition Center passed with 79.93% of the vote, or 2,680 votes. This sales tax will specially help the locations in Alex, Chickasha, Minco, Ninnekah, Rush Springs, Tuttle and Verden. The tax would commence on Jan. 1, 2026 and expire on Dec. 31, 2030.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New faces coming to Chickahsa City Council
Three new faces and one incumbent will join the Chickasha City Council following Tuesday's election. Ward 2 councilmember Georgianne Hebblethwaite will retain her position on the council. She received 53.7% of the vote, or 464 votes, while opponent Josh Rauls received 46.3%, or 400 votes. ' I'm really excited about the future of Chickasha. I'm happy with the outcome of the election,' Hebblethwaite said. However, Hebblethwaite said she is a little disappointed in the election turnout, which saw 864 total votes for Ward 2, 869 votes for Ward 3 and 874 votes for Ward 4. ' I'm still a little disappointed in the turnout for the election,' Hebblethwaite said. 'But that seems to be the case for all elections in our community. We really need to get more input from our citizens.' Kimberly Irving will fill the open seat for Ward 3 after receiving 52.7%, or 548 votes in Tuesday's election. 'This campaign was always about community, connection, and moving Chickasha forward — and I am ready to get to work doing just that,' Irving said in a Facebook post. 'I will serve with transparency, integrity, and a heart for the people of this city.' Dr. R.P. Ashanti-Alexander received 47.3% of the vote, or 411 votes. Ashanti-Alexander previously served on the city council from 2024 to 2024. Lisa Hatchett will fill the Ward 4 open position, narrowly defeating incumbent Kelly Boyd. Hatchett received 32.38% of the votes, or 283, votes, to Boyd's 31.35%, or 274 votes. "I would just like to say thank you to everyone who supported me, voted for me, put a sign in their yard and believed in me," Hatchett told the Express-Star Wednesday. 'I promise to do my absolute best to make you all proud and to do what I believe is the best for our wonderful city of Chickasha," Hatchett added in a Facebook post, Hatchett also congratulated her fellow opponents for running a "clean, well race" and to her follow council member-elects. "It takes a lot for anyone to put themselves out there and I applaud everyone who did so," she said. Candidate Eric Anderson received 25.29% of the vote, or 221 votes, and Virginia Savage received 10.98% or 96 votes. Clark Southard will take over the Position 1 seat for Ward 1 after the incumbent Brian Gerdes did not seek reelection. As Southard did not have any opponents, he was not on the ballot and has been a member-elect since the filing period ended in February. A county proposition for a one-eight of a percent sales tax to support the Grady County Senior Nutrition Center passed with 79.93% of the vote, or 2,680 votes. This sales tax will specially help the locations in Alex, Chickasha, Minco, Ninnekah, Rush Springs, Tuttle and Verden. The tax would commence on Jan. 1, 2026 and expire on Dec. 31, 2030.
Associated Press
25-03-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Judge Glenda Hatchett to Receive ElevateMeD Trailblazer Award at Ignite Atlanta
Renowned Judge, Advocate, and TV Personality Honored for Her Commitment to Justice and Equity in Healthcare 'I am grateful to receive this award and very much appreciate the essential, transformational, empowering systemic advocacy of ElevateMeD as it works to address the alarming disparities in healthcare.' — Judge Glenda Hatchett ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 / / -- ElevateMeD is honored to announce that the esteemed Judge Glenda Hatchett will be presented with the ElevateMeD Trailblazer Award at its upcoming Ignite Atlanta event on Friday, April 25, 2025, at The Piedmont Room. Judge Hatchett's illustrious career spans groundbreaking roles in law, corporate leadership, and television, reflecting her unwavering commitment to justice and healthcare advocacy. 'I am grateful to receive this award and very much appreciate the essential, transformational, empowering systemic advocacy of ElevateMeD as it works to address the alarming disparities in the healthcare system in this country,' said Judge Hatchett. 'We should all support the work of ElevateMeD as they are working to change the medical landscape today and for generations to come.' A native of Atlanta, Judge Hatchett earned her B.A. in political science from Mount Holyoke College in 1973 and her J.D. from Emory University School of Law in 1977. She began her legal career with a prestigious federal clerkship in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Judge Hatchett then joined Delta Air Lines, where she became the company's highest-ranking woman of color worldwide, serving as both senior attorney and public relations manager. In 1990, she made history as Georgia's first African American Chief Presiding Judge of a state court when she was appointed to the Fulton County Juvenile Court. Beyond the bench, Judge Hatchett is widely recognized for her nationally syndicated television show, 'Judge Hatchett,' and her current program, 'The Verdict with Judge Hatchett.' She is also the founder of The Hatchett Firm, P.C., based in Atlanta, specializing in catastrophic injuries and police misconduct cases. Judge Hatchett's dedication to empowering underserved communities aligns seamlessly with ElevateMeD's mission to cultivate the next generation of diverse physician leaders. Her multifaceted career and passion for justice make her a trailblazer in every sense. The Ignite Atlanta event celebrates six years of ElevateMeD's impact in diversifying the physician workforce to address health disparities. With over $1.2 million invested in underrepresented medical students, ElevateMeD's Scholars Program offers comprehensive support, including scholarships, mentorship, leadership development, and financial literacy training. As this milestone event continues to gain momentum, ElevateMeD is proud to recognize Truist Bank as the Ignite Atlanta White Coat Sponsor. With a substantial donation, Truist has demonstrated its deep commitment to advancing health equity and supporting the next generation of diverse medical leaders through their alignment with the financial literacy pillar of the ElevateMeD programming. Their partnership and support of the Ignite Atlanta event further reinforce the organization's mission to transform the face of medicine through intentional investment in underrepresented communities. The evening will also feature keynote remarks from Jahlecia Gregory, a fourth-year medical student at Morehouse School of Medicine, who is pursuing a career in psychiatry to address mental healthcare disparities among children and adolescents of color. Additional speakers include Xavier Walker, Dr. Maia McCuiston, Dr. Jeshenna Watkins, and ElevateMeD Founder Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey, a neuro-oncologist and advocate for physician diversity. Reflecting on the organization's journey, Dr. Porter Umphrey stated, 'When we founded ElevateMeD in 2019, we envisioned a physician workforce that mirrors the communities it serves. Six years later, our scholars are beginning their medical careers, poised to effect change and improve healthcare outcomes for all.' Ignite Atlanta serves as both a celebration of ElevateMeD's achievements and a fundraiser to support future scholars. Supporters, alumni, and community members are invited to join this special event. For more information, to donate, or to learn more about ElevateMeD's initiatives, please visit About ElevateMeD ElevateMeD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to elevating medicine by providing scholarships, mentorship, leadership training, and financial literacy education to future physicians from African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Native/Indigenous backgrounds. Through our Scholars Program, we aim to increase physician workforce diversity and improve cultural competence among physicians to reduce health disparities. Learn more about our mission and vision by visiting and following us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @elevatemedinc. Legal Disclaimer:
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Georgia Senate sends tax refund, income tax cut to governor's desk
Cornelia Republican Sen. Bo Hatchett defended the merits of state income tax reduction House Bill 111 during a March 20 Senate floor session. Hatchett sponsored a a tax cut measure that is backed by Gov. Brian Kemp. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder (file) A pair of Georgia bills that would lower the state income tax rate and provide an extra refund to taxpayers later this year are now awaiting Gov. Brian Kemp's signature. The state Senate Thursday greenlighted House Bill 111 and 112, the fourth in a series of tax rebate package bills in recent years that the Republican governor prioritized. Under HB 111, the state income tax rate of 5.39% would be reduced to 5.19% effective July 1, which would save taxpayers about $869 million. Since Kemp entered office, the state's income tax has been reduced incrementally. During the past few years, the state treasury swelled to hold billions of dollars in reserves. The income tax bill was adopted by a 30-23 vote, primarily along party lines with majority Republican support. Senators unanimously supported HB 112, which would allow Georgians who filed income taxes to receive an additional refund later this year . If signed into law, a $250 rebate would go to individual filers, $375 to heads of households and $500 to married couples filing jointly. Sen. Josh McLaurin, a Sandy Springs Democrat, said the one-time time tax refund will mean more money sooner to most Georgians than a permanent reduction in the income tax rate. 'Some of us will be voting for immediate tax relief because $250 matters a lot more than $30,' McLaurin said. 'We do not need to be making structural changes that cripple our ability to respond to social ills for the rest of time.' Sen. Elena Parent, an Atlanta Democrat, said the problem with the income tax reduction is that it delivers outsized benefits to Georgian who are at the top of the income bracket at the expense of the average taxpayers. Acworth Republican Sen. Ed Setzler disputed that the income tax reduction was favorable to the top 1% of wealthy Georgians. He said a majority of filers in the top income bracket are from small business owners, who could put the $3,000 refund from the state to good use. Cornelia Republican Sen. Bo Hatchett, the sponsor of the income tax legislation, said that 100% of the overall tax savings goes to 100% of taxpayers. 'A reduction in taxes helps everyone,' Hatchett said. 'It also helps spur further job creation, which also helps the very same people some of my colleagues highlighted today. It's very important that we continue to budget conservatively so that we can continue to provide opportunities like this tax cut and like this rebate.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
