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Wednesday evening First To Know Tropics check (07/24/2024)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — There is a continued void in any organized activity over the waters of the Atlantic, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico, which will continue through the end of this week. As a reminder for future tropical systems, First to Know Weather looks for trends...
Georgia Construction Workers See Just 0.4% Wage Increase Since 2018
Wage growth is routinely touted as one positive aspect of the COVID-era economy. However, high levels of inflation beginning in 2021 have, in many cases, more than offset increases in pay. In the construction industry, for example, the average worker has less purchasing power today than in the years leading up to the pandemic. Despite persistent labor shortages and record levels of spending, the absolute changes in earnings for construction workers have failed to keep pace with rising costs. Construction Wage Growth Compared ...
Neighborhood Blog helps LCSO deputy locate, question and arrest man for DUI and Suspended License
LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – Just after 5:00 p.m., Joshua Randall Lane (29) of Ray City was arrested on Tuesday, July 9 for Driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor), and DUI – driving under the influence of alcohol. Lane’s presence in the Westwind Farms and Banks Lake Pointe (BLP) neighborhoods was concerning and it is an area in which families often walk and play.
Trump critic: ‘Civil war’ reference at Vance rally ‘par for the course’
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R) said Tuesday that the comments by a state lawmaker suggesting a “civil war” woud be needed to save the country if Republicans lose this year’s elections are typical of supporters of former President Trump. “Well, it’s par for the course,” Duncan said on “CNN This Morning” to anchor…
Ga., S.C. state agencies compete in Best Looking Cruiser contest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s that time of year again - when each of the 50 state highway patrol agencies go head-to-head for a chance to be in the Best Looking Cruiser calendar. In the coming weeks, drivers can expect traffic changes as crews begin to work on the...
Deadline to register to vote in Georgia's General Election
ATLANTA — Georgians have until Oct. 7 to register for the general election. Anyone who has not registered can do so online through the secretary of state's office if they have a valid Georgia driver's license or state-issued identification card. People can check to see if they are registered...
SEE IT: Giant sinkhole opens on Walton Way in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Amid intensely high temperatures followed by a torrential downpour Wednesday, a sinkhole opened up on Walton Way. The pavement was buckled around the deep hole in front of Langford Middle School, 3019 Walton Way. It was big enough to swallow a medium-size car. Crews surrounded it...
Grovetown man allegedly shoots woman 9 times
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A Grovetown man is behind bars after allegedly shooting a woman multiple times. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Xavier Melton shot a woman 9 times on June 5th. The incident happened at 161 Golden Avenue in Augusta. Authorities say the victim sustained gunshot wounds throughout her body and was […]
First Alert Forecast | Rain winding down this evening, drier weather ahead
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Spotty showers and storms are roaming the area; mainly north and well east of metro Atlanta. Brief heavy rain is possible in a couple spots through sunset. We’ll continue to dry out this evening. Temperatures remain nearly steady in the mid to upper 70s where it rained earlier this evening. Plan on a muggy evening, with patchy fog developing late.
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