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Multiple Wawa Stores Coming to South Georgia
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) -The company behind the high-end convenience store Wawa, tells WALB News 10 new stores will soon be built in multiple South Georgia locations, including Albany. Rumors have been circulating on social media that a Wawa will soon be built along Highway 82 near the Lee County line...
A missing 12-year-old Georgia girl is found in Ohio after her community galvanized to locate her
ATLANTA (AP) — A 12-year-old girl whose disappearance galvanized a Georgia community has been found in Ohio. Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch said Friday that Maria Gomez-Perez was found Thursday in Dover, about 70 miles (110 kilometers) south of Cleveland, in the company of a Guatemalan man who is now jailed. “I come to you with some very great news,” Couch told reporters in a news conference. “Maria Gomez-Perez has been safe in Dover, Ohio, and she should be on her way home here to Gainesville with our investigators within the hour.” Gomez-Perez was last seen at the home of her father, Andres Gomez, on May 29 in Gainesville, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of Atlanta. She was reported missing a day later.
Juvenile Justice welcomes new correctional officers
DECATUR – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice held a graduation ceremony for 44 newly trained Juvenile Correctional Officer cadets recently at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. The cadets, which includes two Albany natives, have joined the ranks of other JCOs at DJJ secure facilities across the state. “Juvenile Correctional Officers help provide a safe environment to transform and rehabilitate the young lives in our care,” DJJ Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb said. “I am so proud of the hard work and dedication of...
Thunderstorm chances trending lower for Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry as the weekend nears
The active stretch of weather which has resulted in daily downpours and inches of rain over the last week is set to end. Rain chances are forecast to decrease just in time for the weekend. Thursday's thunderstorms provided some photogenic scenes with a shelf cloud in Metter captured by Renee...
Keeping Georgians Informed – July 15-21 – Senator Reverend Ralph Warnock (GA)
NOTE: With the national political news of the last week, Senator Warnock has not released a lot of news other than the following:. Senator Reverend Warnock to Visit Gulfstream in Savannah, Monday, July 22, Uplift Aviation Workforce Wins. Savannah, GA – On Monday morning, July 22, U..S. Senator Reverend Raphael...
An Update from Congressman Austin Scott
Our district is home to incredible Americans. Team USA recently announced that Moultrie local Carson Tyler will represent our country on the USA Diving team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris!. At 20 years old, Carson is already making a global splash. I look forward to cheering for him in...
Arrest made in Adel St. domestic homicide
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - An arrest has been made in a domestic homicide that happened in the 900 block of Adel Street. Maurice Pollock has been arrested and charged with murder. According to Savannah Police, officers responded to the 900 block of Adel Street around 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20th, based on reports of a gunshot.
More local back-to-school events happening this weekend
Get ready for the new school year with the help of Grice Connect. Back to School school supply drives and giveaways are happening in Statesboro -- below are a couple happening this weekend. For a full list of back to school events, click on the back to school button on the Grice Connect Events Calendar or click here. Board of Commissioners: Back to School Supply Giveaway Friday, July 26, 2024, 9:00am Description: Bulloch County Commissioners and Employees are doing a back to school supply drive located at the North Main Annex (115 North Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458) on July 26th from 9am until supplies run...
Major Buc-ee's location set to open minutes from Florida border
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Great news for travelers! Buc-ee's just unveiled the opening timeline for its biggest Georgia location yet, and it's conveniently located about a half-hour north of the Florida-Georgia state line. Brunswick, located in coastal Georgia, will soon be home to the Peach State's newest travel center off Interstate...
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