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Henderson Park update at town hall meeting
ALBANY, Ga. – The city of Albany host an important town hall meeting where residents had the opportunity to voice their opinions and hear from city leaders. The primary focus of this meeting was to discuss the revitalization of the Henderson Park recreational facility. Commissioner Demetrius Young, city representative...
Georgia officials on Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race
GEORGIA (WRBL) — On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. This is what Georgia officials across the state have to say on the withdrawal. “President Biden has done a tremendous job. He is probably the most productive president we have had since LBJ. And I felt like […]
Biden eyes Georgia and Texas trips from Rehoboth bunker
Biden officials are telling Democratic critics that President Biden is eager to prove them wrong and plans to hit the campaign trail once he recovers from COVID, with potential trips to Georgia and Texas in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter. Why it matters: As he...
Some people in Georgia earn too much to get Medicaid but not enough to buy private insurance plan
LaShonda Harrell is in so much painmost days she can barely stand up. The Austell resident was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastasized breast cancer two years ago. "The pain can be a 10," said Harrell, 43. "If you've ever had the flu and you feel like yourbones ache, imagine that every day."
Democrats sue red state governor over fundraising law
The Democratic Party of Georgia is suing Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) over a campaign finance law the party argues is unconstitutional, according to a complaint. In the complaint, which was filed on Thursday in federal court, Georgia Democrats charged that a judge should overturn a 2021 law that allowed leadership committees in the state due […]
Another round of showers and storms for Sunday
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- Showers and storms will remain in the forecast as we round out the weekend. Any fog that developed overnight into Sunday morning will improve followed by a few breaks sunny breaks. Expect scattered showers and storms for Sunday afternoon into the evening with heavy rain possible. Despite...
Sunday’s forecast calls for more of the same
Saturday night update: Get ready for more of the same on Sunday as a stationary front continues to be the key player in our weather. Combined with the heat of the day, we will see scattered showers and storms, mainly during the afternoon and evening. The good news is that this rain is much needed, as we are experiencing drought conditions. However, we don’t want the flooding, which is a possibility with slow-moving storms moving over the same areas. As far as the severity of the storms, we can’t rule out a few severe storms, but it won’t be a major event. The primary threats are heavy rain, frequent lightning, strong winds, and small hail. As far as temperatures are concerned, they will be in the upper 80s to near 90, which is actually a few degrees below average. Humidity will make it feel hotter, though, with heat indices near 100 degrees. Looking ahead to next week, the unsettled pattern continues with daily rain chances and temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Christmas came early: Downtown Milledgeville hosts Christmas in July Market
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — Christmas came early in downtown Milledgeville. Milledgeville Main Street hosted the downtown Milledgeville Christmas in July Market on Saturday. On 127 East Hancock Street, people gathered to enjoy a festive celebration in the middle of summer. Over 30 vendors and two food trucks came out to...
Macon residents grapple with rising utility costs amid global events and local changes
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- When it's hot outside extra electricity usage can make utility bills rise. Higher bills have left some residents in the dark about utility rates and usage, like Jay Noel, who recently relocated to Macon. "I don't know what dictates the prices of everything," said Noel. "I'm...
New Perry Hotel Begins Demolition Efforts
On Friday, July 19, WGXA noticed an Instagram story post that detailed that the New Perry Hotel is beginning its demolition efforts. "So it begins," the post read "Thousands of pounds of potential heaped into a landfill Middle Georgia doesn't have." Other posts have gone up on the @savethnewperryhotel Instagram...
Local church to hold health fair
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — First Metropolitan Baptist Church is hosting a health fair. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church at 3719 Belair Road in Augusta. Attendees can access an on-site clinic, information classes, and various vendors, including the fire department, mental health, heart health, […]
Lady Jackets perform well in flag football scrimmage
THOMASVILLE — As their inaugural season approaches, the newly formed Thomas County Central flag football team hosted a scrimmage against fellow first-year program Fitzgerald. The Lady Jackets had an excellent showing in the scrimmage, scoring five touchdowns as opposed to Fitzgerald’s one. Central’s offense looked good on Wednesday, especially their run game. They broke away for two big rushing touchdowns early on in the scrimmage and both times went basically untouched to the end zone. “Good players make good coaches,” said Lady Jackets head coach Chad Parkerson. “We’ve got some girls that can run and my job is to get...
Minimizing distrust, explaining process essential to increasing trial participation
ORLANDO, Fla. — Explaining the details of the clinical trial process is critical to minimizing barriers to research participation, according to a presenter at the 2024 Rheumatology Nurses Society annual conference. “The purpose of clinical research is to improve the lives of our patients,” Barbara Kienzle, BSN, RN, a...
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