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The Georgia Chronicles: The Saga of The Georgia State Flag
The state flag of Georgia has undergone multiple transformations since its inception, each change reflecting the state’s shifting political and social landscape. The story of Georgia’s flag is one marked by controversy, public outcry, and legislative battles, culminating in two significant redesigns in the early 2000s. Early Designs.
Trump immunity ruling could shatter Georgia RICO case
The Supreme Court‘s ruling this week that presidents have some immunity from criminal prosecution came in response to arguments Donald Trump made about his case in Washington, D.C., but the decision could also dramatically affect the former president’s case in Georgia. The high court ruled that a lower court judge will have to sift through Trump’s federal election interference […]
20-Year-Old Arrested for Attempting to Enter Multiple Vehicles in Tifton
At around 1:00 AM on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, Tifton Police officers were notified of someone attempting to enter several vehicles in the Windsor Drive area. The officers found 20-year-old Ni’Heim Wright on Pineview Avenue and Madison Avenue. After collecting evidence and conducting further investigation, Ni’Heim Wright was arrested and charged with 13 counts of entering an auto.
Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce accepting leadership applications
MOULTRIE, Ga. – The Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce aims to cultivate the next generation of community leaders. The Chamber has announced it is now accepting applications for its prestigious leadership program. “Leadership Colquitt County applications are open right now. We are still taking applicants and we’ll be taking...
16 apartment units burned in fire on Stevens Creek Road
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Crews battled a fire at an apartment complex on Stevens Creek Road early Thursday morning, according to authorities. Authorities say at 10:55 p.m. crews responded to the 900 block of Steven’s Creek Road about an outside fire. A caller reported hearing fireworks for over two...
Another vehicle charging station added in downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The city of Augusta has teamed up with Georgia Power to add an electrical vehicle charging station in downtown Augusta. The new chargers are at the Augusta Utilities Department, 452 Walker St. Although gas prices in Georgia and South Carolina have risen ahead of Independence Day,...
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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