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Georgia River Network launches livestreams to showcase recreational, natural value of waterways
Summertime is ripe for enjoying Georgia’s rivers. Whether it’s the Chattahoochee, Altamaha, Ocmulgee, or any of the more than 70,000 river miles flowing through the state’s vast network of waterways, residents and visitors alike love fishing, floating, and paddling on them. So much so that according to a 2021 U.S. Bureau of Economics report, recreation on the state’s rivers accounts for at least $763 million of revenue each year. ...
Suspect shot, deputy hurt in clash near Aiken County school
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - At least one person was shot by a law enforcement officer and a deputy was injured Thursday afternoon in a clash at Beaver Dam Road and Columbia Highway North. The incident put nearby J.D. Lever Elementary School on lockdown, but no children were endangered or hurt,...
HER GLORY: Local hair salon helps women with alopecia
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A local hair salon aims to help women with hair loss regain their confidence. Her Glory owner Tiffany Combs opened her uptown salon in 2017, inspired by a client she worked with in cosmetology school. “When I started out early in my career, I had one client come to me that […]
Redneckin’ For Jesus delivers good, clean fun
The charcoal was not in the ceremonial grill as planned, but that did not stop Randy “L-Bow” Tidwell from kicking off the opening ceremony of the third annual Redneckin’ For Jesus games. Tidwell held a torch made from Vienna sausage cans, shooting flames near the stage where...
Albany City Commission proposed Sunday alcohol sales
ALBANY, Ga. – A major decision in the city of Albany will be on the ballot this November. As the city commission is looking to approve Sunday alcohol sales within the Good Life City. We caught up with Ward 1 Commissioner Jon Howard Wednesday afternoon about the decision regarding...
Kemp questions state schools chief on decision not to offer AP African American studies
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp is questioning State School Superintendent Richard Woods' decision not to recommend adding an Advanced Placement African American studies course to the state’s curriculum offerings during the upcoming school year. In a letter to Woods dated Wednesday, Kemp posed 10 questions asking the schools chief to explain why he made that recommendation. Specifically, the governor wanted to know how much it cost the state to pilot the course this year, why Woods opted not to move forward with the course when...
Overnight earthquake reported in Georgia
ETON, Ga. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. According to the United States Geological Survey, an earthquake was detected overnight in Georgia. The quake was located near Eton, which sits close to the Tennessee state line. The USGS reports it happened at 1:57 a.m. Thursday, was a magnitude 2.4...
It will be weeks before all Augusta Municipal Building marble tiles get inspected
Almost three months after commissioners were told marble tiles on the Municipal Building could come loose and an inspection was needed, the work hasn't taken place and it will be weeks before it does.
Apartment vacancies up across Sun Belt after building spree
The city of Augusta, Georgia, is about 150 miles east of Atlanta, tucked squarely against the South Carolina border. It has about 200,000 people and a golf course you’ve probably heard of — Augusta is where they play the Masters Tournament. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment...
Augusta Mini Theatre groundbreaking date set
The Augusta Mini Theatre has been Tyrone Butler’s life’s work, and in October, he’ll see the work begin on a crowning achievement – a 144-seat theater on the grounds of the art school’s Deans Bridge Road campus. A groundbreaking is set for 11 a.m. Oct....
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