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East Albany St. Paul’s Baptist Church’s oldest member celebrates 101st birthday
EAST ALBANY, Ga. – And… one east Albany church is getting set to celebrate the oldest member of their congregation. This weekend, the church is celebrating the 101st birthday of member Audrey Hawthorne. Born in Cairo in 1923, Audrey will turn 101 this Sunday, with a celebration at...
Finding solutions: Volunteers support cancer patients in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Cancer Support Services helps meet the needs of cancer patients and their families. They’re centered around healing and creating better outcomes. On Friday, volunteers met at their facility to support them in what they do by finding solutions to make the journey for cancer patients a little brighter.
Athens paving the way for 211 Mile Georgia Hi-Lo Trail
It is no secret that traveling throughout the state of Georgia predominantly requires the use of highways and cars. In 2019, Mary Charles Howard, founder and local cyclist, sought to change that with the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail Initiative. Howard noted the success of Athens’ Firefly Trail, which spans 39 miles...
Alabama prep QB Caden Tellier dies after suffering injuries in game
Tragic news out of Alabama in prep sports. AL.com reported Morgan Academy student-athlete Caden Tellier died overnight after sustaining an injury during his team’s game against Southern Academy in Selma. “At AISA, we are a close-knit family of schools, and our hearts are heavy as we send our deepest...
Kirk Herbstreit makes pick for 'most-improved' SEC team in 2024
Kirk Herbstreit on Saturday revealed which SEC team he thought would make the most improvement. “I think Auburn is a team everybody is forgetting about,” he said on College GameDay. “Hugh Freeze calling plays, Payton Thorne, it’s almost if people just dismiss him. He’s got receivers to throw to now. Auburn can be a thorn in the side in that conference.”
Auburn's Brian Battie released from hospital after three months
After three months of treatment and recovery, Auburn running back Brian Battie was released from Sarasota Memorial Hospital this week, according to a Facebook update from his mother, Adrienne. Battie was shot in his hometown of Sarasota, Florida, in May, and had been hospitalized since. In late June, he was...
Georgia high school scoreboard, week 2: Milton shines in Florida; Gwinnett teams get big wins
The AJC sports team is updating scores from the Georgia high school football games all season. Scores will be updated as the games are played. Game stories and photo galleries will be posted after the games are over.
Americus City Council hears proposed millage rate increase
The Americus City Council met on August 15. Twany Edwards, finance director, gave updates. She commended the department heads, City Manager, and City Clerk for keeping them under budget. She also praised public works director George Allen for repairing the sink hole in house. “I think he saved about $700,000, which was a great impact […] The post Americus City Council hears proposed millage rate increase appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Chamber CEO Amber Batchelor gives farewell at 102 annual Chamber Luncheon
A variety of representatives from business and local government gathered on the mezzanine outside Rosemary and Thyme, a few leaning against the railing as conversations bubbled up back and forth. Chief Scott wore a white suit with blue stripes and a badge, with a bluish teal tie. Sheriff Eric Bryant was in uniform, bearing the […] The post Chamber CEO Amber Batchelor gives farewell at 102 annual Chamber Luncheon appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
VP Harris and Gov. Walz to campaign in Ga. next week
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) -Building off of the momentum of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz will kick off a bus tour in Georgia on Wednesday. This is the first time the Vice President and Governor Walz will campaign together in Georgia. The swing through South Georgia will […]
Muscogee County Elections Board pushes back on 11th-hour changes by the Georgia Election Board
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — We’re just over 10 weeks away from the general election on Nov. 5. Georgia’s election rules and suggested changes to them remain a topic of discussion. The Republican-controlled Georgia Elections Board has been proposing and making those changes in the run-up to the election. That promoted action this week from the […]
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