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COLUMBUS: New waste collection policy coming in September, city says current collection system is ‘inefficient’
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Consolidated Government has announced significant changes to waste collection in the city. Beginning Sept. 9, CCG says all household waste must be in a city issued black or brown cart. All bulk waste not in the city issues carts will require citizens to call 311 to schedule a pickup. The […]
Central Georgia women came together for community wellness event on Saturday
MACON, Ga. — While we’re a few months removed from National Women's Health Awareness Month, it’s never a bad idea for women to continue to prioritize their health and wellness. No one knows that more than the Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI), as they partnered with Piedmont...
Laurens County drug trafficker sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison
A Laurens County man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges. Ricky Rich, 42, of East Dublin, Ga., was sentenced to 228 months in prison after pleading guilty to Distribution of Fentanyl, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. U.S. District Court Judge Dudley H. Bowen also ordered Rich to pay a $2,500 fine and to serve three years of supervised release upon completion of his prison term. There is no parole in the federal system.
Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane 2024 Football Preview
We tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 Fitzgerald High School football team in this preview, including roster changes and what fans can expect from the Purple Hurricane this season. 2023 Stats. Overall Record: 10-4 Points Scored: 414. Points Allowed: 223. Key Losses. Head coach Tucker Pruitt...
Bibb Schools considers plan for school closures, new charter school
MACON, Ga. — An actionable plan for the Bibb County School District to start exploring potential school closures was presented to the school board at its regular meeting Thursday along with an ask by the superintendent for the board to approve a new charter school that plans to open downtown next school year.
Addiction recovery ministry seeks new worship space in this part of Columbia County
An Augusta-area Christian ministry that helps guide drug addicts and ex-convicts through recovery seeks 20 acres in Columbia County to continue its work. Cliff and Ana Nobles lead 143 Ministries International, established in 2018 and named for the number of letters in each word of "I love you." The nonprofit...
Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday
By Staff Reports Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement Monday, encouraging Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which began Friday, July 19 and lasts through Sunday, July 21. Crenshaw County and towns including Luverne, Magnolia Springs and Rutledge participate each year in the […] The post Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Wendell Green Jr. leads War Ready to first-round win at 'The Basketball Tournament'
For the fourth summer in a row, a basketball team full of former Auburn Tigers will be competing in the annual “TBT” Basketball Tournament. While the team, fittingly named “War Ready”, hasn’t produced good results in tournaments past, this summer got off to a great start on Friday. Led by point guard Wendell Green Jr., War Ready picked up a win to open up the tournament by defeating the “D2 Waymakers” 80-72 in overtime.
Kemp appoints Jackson EMC Gwinnett District Manager to State Board of Education
In her job at Jackson EMC, Fennell is responsible for internal and external affairs, the company said. Jackson EMC said her job includes leadership, engagement and government relations for the Gwinnett County cooperative.
Public Service Commission to take up plan to add new fossil fuels to energy mix
ATLANTA – Georgia energy regulators already have approved a request by Georgia Power for a significant increase in electrical generating capacity to meet the needs of a growing state. But the state Public Service Commission (PSC) still must sign off on a key component of the Atlanta-based utility’s plan: a proposal to build three new “dual-fuel” turbines at Plant Yates near Newnan. The PSC will hold a hearing on the project July 24 and vote on it next month. ...
Beacon opens new locations in Georgia and Texas
Beacon announced that it has opened new locations in Athens, GA and in Midlothian, TX. The new branch in Athens serves the area’s residential and commercial markets including the University of Georgia. “Our complete product catalog, including the TRI-BUILT line, is now available for customers in Athens. We are also pleased to give roofing contractors in the area access to our Beacon PRO+® app to run their businesses more efficiently,” explained Lynn France, Regional Vice President, Southeast.
Georgia agencies hit by Crowdstrike outage; hospitals and local systems react
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- The Georgia Department of Driver Services confirmed to me in person that their systems are down. While I was there, they were requesting that residents leave their contact information and come back at another time. On their website and social media, several Georgia state agencies stated...
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