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Georgia teacher who lost leg in crash to run Boston Marathon
ROME, Ga. – An Armuchee Elementary School teacher is heading to the Boston Marathon this Monday with a new purpose after surviving a devastating crash that changed her life and could possibly change Georgia law.
What we know:
Hannah Nabors, a fourth-grade special education teacher, was driving to school last year when an impaired driver T-boned her vehicle. Nabors was trapped in the car for two hours before emergency crews could free her. The injuries were so severe that doctors had to amputate part of her leg. Despite the loss, the longtime runner and coach set a goal to compete in the Boston Marathon.
Runner fights for insurance reform
The backstory:
As Nabors began her recovery, she discovered that her state health benefits as a public school teacher only covered one basic prosthetic every three years. A specialized “blade” prosthetic used for running can cost tens of thousands of dollars. While her community held a 5K fundraiser to help her purchase the device, Nabors decided to push for a permanent change for all state employees.
What they’re saying:
“I got to testify in the House, cleared the House, moved into the Senate,” Nabors said, noting that Rep. David Clark sponsored the bill. Speaking on her upcoming race, Nabors added, “It’s not a run for performance for me. It’s a run for purpose. It really just tells the story of not only what my body can do, but what God can do through community.”
What we don’t know:
It is not yet confirmed if Gov. Brian Kemp will sign the legislation into law, though it is currently sitting on his desk for consideration.
By the numbers:
The proposed law would significantly expand access to medical devices for those with state health benefits:
- 3: The number of prosthetics allowed every three years (one for daily use, one for showering, and one specialized prosthetic).
- 1: The current number of basic prosthetics covered every three years under existing rules.
- 2027: The year the law would take effect (specifically Jan. 1) if signed by the governor.
A race for purpose in Boston
What’s next:
Nabors will join thousands of other runners in Boston this Monday. Meanwhile, the bill awaits the governor’s signature. If approved, the expanded coverage will provide relief to state employees who previously faced high out-of-pocket costs for specialized prosthetic limbs.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from FOX 5 reporter Denise Dillon, who spoke with Hannah Nabors in Rome, Georgia.
The Georgia Public Service Commission this week approved a plan expected to reduce utility bills for Georgia Power customers by a few dollars a month.
The commission said the change will generate about $285 million in total annual savings for Georgia Power customers, or roughly $50 per year — about $4.04 per month — for the average residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month.
The Georgia PSC voted Thursday to lower overall rates as part of the approved plan.
Georgia Power Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Tyler Cook said the decision will provide “real savings for Georgia families and businesses as the heat of summer begins and energy use increases.”
“At Georgia Power, our teams work every day to run our business efficiently and keep reliable and affordable energy flowing to our customers,” Cook said.
Cook said the outcome followed months of work between Georgia Power and PSC staff, including reviews, public hearings and input from residents and intervenors.
The approved plan is tied to a stipulated agreement reached earlier this month involving two cases filed with the PSC in February, the Fuel Cost Recovery case and the Storm Cost Recovery case. Those cases addressed recovering fuel costs used to generate electricity and expenses tied to restoring power after storms.
Georgia Power said its rates remain, on average, about 15% below the national average and that it is still on track to provide additional annual savings of about $102 per year for typical residential customers beginning in 2029.
ATLANTA – The Georgia Public Service Commission approved a stipulated agreement on Thursday to lower utility rates for Georgia Power customers starting June 1.
The regulatory body voted to pass the deal without changes, establishing how the utility can bill for fuel costs and storm damage restoration expenses.
State regulators approve rate cuts
What we know:
The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) voted 3-2 to reject several utility cost amendments before ultimately passing the overall deal. Under the approved agreement, a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month will see monthly bills decrease by roughly $4.03 to $4.04. Total annual savings across all 2.8 million Georgia Power customers are projected to reach approximately $285 million.
The deal reduces how much money the utility can recover from its customer base for storm expenses by nearly 60%, dropping the revenue requirement from $270 million down to $109 million. The agreement also extends the amortization of storm recovery costs, largely tied to Hurricane Helene in 2024, to 67 months, caps natural gas advance purchases at 20% over a 36-month window, and cuts $13 million from the company’s original fuel recovery estimates.
Accountability questions remain unresolved
What we don’t know:
While the PSC agreed to launch a separate investigation into how fuel costs are allocated, officials have not yet confirmed how much large industrial operations will be forced to pay in future rate cases. Consumer advocacy groups argue that massive data center companies are driving up fuel costs for everyday ratepayers without paying for the infrastructure upgrades they require. Critics note that it remains unclear if a future utility asset structure will successfully shift financial burdens away from residential homes.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from official press releases issued by the Georgia Public Service Commission and Georgia Power, as well as previous FOX 5 Atlanta reporting.
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St Louis CITY2 Goalkeeper Lucas McPartlin Called Up to U.S. U-19 MNT Domestic Training Camp in Fayetteville, Georgia | St. Louis SC
St Louis CITY2 goalkeeper Lucas McPartlin has been called up to the U.S. U-19 Men’s National Team for their upcoming domestic training camp in Fayetteville, Georgia from June 1-10, led by head coach Gonzalo Segares. McPartlin will be representing the U.S. for the first time in his youth national team career. McPartlin is the first CITY SC goalkeeper in club’s history to get a national team call up.
The U.S. U-19’s will face Argentina in back-to-back matches on June 5 and 7, then close out their final match against Japan on June 9.
McPartlin has been a member of St Louis CITY2 since 2025 and made his professional debut against Sporting KC II in August 2025, earning his first professional clean sheet in a 3-0 win. The Missouri Native has made seven starts and appearances for CITY2 this season, earning three clean sheets and making 24 total saves, with a 3-1-3 record. McPartlin spent time with CITY SC in both preseason camps this year and has been a regular in first team training this year.
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