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Former Trump political director, now a Georgia Congressional candidate offers insight on tonight’s speech
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Former President Donald Trump is expected to make it official tonight and accept the Republican Party’s nomination at the top of the 2024 presidential ticket. That will happen at the National Convention in Milwaukee. And it comes just five days after Trump survived an assassination attempt. Georgia 3rd Congressional District Republican […]
Virginia man arrested in connection to inappropriately contacting Valdosta child
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A Virginia man is behind bars after he reportedly inappropriately contacted a minor, according to the Valdosta Police Department (VPD). On June 21, a Valdosta resident reported to police that she had seen “inappropriate contact” from an adult man with her 7-year-old niece. The communication involved explicit images, according to a police release.
Decatur County Board of Education discusses millage rate meetings, approve training plan
The Decatur County Board of Education met for their monthly meeting on Thursday evening. Following the invocation, adoption of agenda, and approval of minutes, Superintendent Dr. Boyd English made an adjustment to the evening’s schedule, that being the planned special recognition of local distinguished coaches, some of whom could not attend due to family matters. […] The post Decatur County Board of Education discusses millage rate meetings, approve training plan appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
US Labor Secretary celebrates new union for Fort Valley electric bus manufacturers
FORT VALLEY, Ga. (WGXA) — The United States Deputy Secretary of Labor Julie Su and other officials joined the Blue Bird Company's electric bus manufacturing workers to celebrate their union contract on Friday. According to a release, the union is paving the way to improvements in wages, health and...
MPD Reports: 4-year-old locks mother out of the home; investigation reveals that person holding another at gunpoint was doing so in self defence
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 4 – 11, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the final part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Traffic Stop –...
Georgia man arrested for fatal hit and run of Keithville man
KEITHVILLE, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A Georgia man was arrested after he turned himself in for a fatal hit and run Thursday. According to a press release, Caddo Sheriff’s Detective Jeremy Edward arrested 43-year-old Anthony Ebizie. Officials say on Thursday around midnight, Caddo Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a...
Commercial gardening, goats and hens: 4C Academy is bringing real-world experience in Agribusiness Pathway
ALBANY – When Dougherty County School System students return to school next month, they may notice something fresh on their lunch trays. The lettuce in their salads will come from a hydroponic greenhouse operated by their peers in the system. During the previous school year, interns in the Agribusiness Pathway at Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy helped supply fresh vegetables to ...
Outdoors Beyond Barriers: DNR initiative offers accessibility to Georgians with disabilities
ALBANY‒ Earlier this year the Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced its Outdoors Beyond Barriers initiative with a goal of increasing accessibility to Georgia’s state parks, historic sites, and outdoor resources to the more than 2.2 million Georgians with disabilities. This week DNR announced that the initiative, which initially provided free, high-mobility all-terrain track ...
$8.5 million Albany gym revitalization project moving forward
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - City leaders describe Henderson Gym as the basketball Mecca of South Albany, as talented youth like NBA star Dontonio Wingfield used to play in this very gym. Now, the gym is in dire need of a facelift. “To have a new beautiful building that attracts our...
Albany Tech's Robert Stark joins Albany State men's basketball staff
Albany State head men's basketball coach Patrick Gayle has announced the hiring of Robert Stark to the Golden Rams coaching staff. Stark's roles will include on-court coaching, recruiting, mentoring and managing all social media duties related to the men's basketball program. "I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to be part of ASU basketball. Everyone has been great since I joined the ...
Flint River Golf Course renovations, community tournament
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Coming up in just a few weeks the Flint River Municipal Golf Course will be hosting its first ever Member Guest tournament for the community and its members. The purpose for the tournament is to not only get people out to the course but to put on display some of the renovations they’ve been working, such as the golf cart path.
Fiber internet expansion coming to Albany
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - AT&T joins with Albany community leaders to celebrate the expansion of fiber internet availability in the area. City of Albany mayor Bo Dorough, Georgia senator Freddie Powell Sims, Georgia representative Gerald Greene, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Barbara Rivera Holmes, along with AT&T Georgia Regional Director of External Affairs Colin Martin hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, July 18 at 10 a.m.
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