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Tiny but Destructive: UGA Entomologist Discusses Thrips Research
Thrips management is an annual challenge for specialty crop producers. One University of Georgia Extension entomologist is hopeful a new insecticide will be registered in the fall to help manage the tiny but destructive pest. Stormy Sparks, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension vegetable entomologist, talked about his latest research...
Lawsuit filed as Thomasville’s first Black high school goes up for sale
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A lawsuit has been filed in Thomasville over the sale of the historic Douglass High School. Many in the community are upset over the sale of the city’s first Black public school. “This is the only historical building that we have left in Thomasville, —...
Drag show in Perry canceled amid backlash, moves to Warner Robins
HOUSTON COUNTY – Last week, there was uproar regarding a drag show originally at Main St. Bar in Perry, but a Warner Robins establishment had different plans. Main St. Bar planned to host the drag show on Sunday, June 30. However, people expressed their concerns regarding the show and even sent threats, according to the show’s producer Pynk Univers.
Travis Chambers sworn in as newest Columbus City Councilor
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Friday afternoon, the newest Columbus councilor was sworn in at the Government Center. Chief Superior Court Judge Art Smith and Probate Judge Marc D’Antonio swore in real estate broker and nonprofit executive Travis Chambers for District 10 post. The ceremony began just past 3:30 p.m.
New Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit judge to hear first docket Monday
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— Last week Georgia Governor Brian Kemp swore in a new Superior Court Judge who is set to her first docket in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit serving six counties on Monday. Carolyn ‘Tippi’ Burch was appointed by Gov. Kemp to serve as the seventh Superior Court Judge in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. Native […]
Wild Adventures announces highly anticipated 90s House Party Tour
VALDOSTA – Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series announces the highly anticipated 90s House Party Tour with performances from 90s icons. The Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series presented by Valdosta TKO Nissan continues on Saturday, July 13, with the highly anticipated 90s House Party Tour at the Wild Adventures LIVE! Amphitheater. This unforgettable night will feature iconic performances by Kid ‘N Play, Rob Base, and All-4-One, bringing back the nostalgia of the 90s.
Health inspections: 'Grime' in kitchen prompts low score at Oconee County restaurant
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties conducted June 19-July 2. Scores in each category are listed in order of most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and...
Dublin implements new gunshot detection system to combat crime
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Dublin has implemented the “Raven Gunshot Detection System” in a move to enhance public safety and combat criminal activity, and the system is already reducing response times to incidents involving gunfire. Police Chief Keith Moon says it only takes about...
Macon mourns the loss of beloved singer Arthur 'Bo' Ponder at 77
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- Friends and family are remembering the life and legacy of Macon's Arthur "Bo," Ponder. The music artists died Saturday evening at the age of 77. Ponder worked professionally in the music business for 61 years as a singer, songwriter and recording artist. At 16 years-old Ponder landed center stage fulfilling a vacancy with the band, Johnny Jenkins & the Pine Toppers, after Otis Redding's departure to embark on a solo career. Ponder later became a recording artist and had a moderate hit record, “Dr. Strange Love”, under Phil Walden’s Capricorn label in 1969. Some of his other releases included; “My Love,” “Sexy Lady,” and “Baby I’m For Real.” Arthur also recorded as the Lead Singer for the group “Sideshow” that he formed in 1985.
Propulsion engineer is charged with obstructing probe of deadly 2017 US military plane crash
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A former engineer at a U.S. military air logistics center has been charged with making false statements and obstructing justice during the criminal investigation into a 2017 military plane crash in Mississippi that killed all 16 service members aboard, prosecutors said Wednesday. James Michael Fisher,...
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