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How the HOPE Scholarship is giving hope to students all over Georgia
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — On July 16, Governor Kemp announced that $15 billion was given to 2.1 million Georgia natives by the HOPE Scholarship. This year alone, around 2,723 students were given the HOPE Scholarship at Georgia College and State University. To qualify for the HOPE Scholarship you must be a Georgia resident and keep a 3.0 GPA.
Sen. Ossoff promotes job training bill at Central Georgia Technical College
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff visited Macon on Monday to highlight the bipartisan Pathways to Prosperity Act. The legislation aims to strengthen job training and skills programs at community and technical colleges. Sen. Ossoff helped introduce alongside Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN). Sen....
$5.5 Million Earmarked for Upgrades to Middle Georgia Airports to Fuel Economic Growth
Flight paths for economic advancement in Middle Georgia are set to broaden, as the Georgia Department of Transportation has earmarked $5.5 million for upgrades to the region's airports. This cash injection, as outlined by the Georgia General Assembly, aims to elevate the operational and safety facets of airports including Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Thomaston-Upson County Airport, and Perry-Houston County Airport.
The Largest Buc-ee’s In Georgia Will Span A Whopping 74,000 Sq. Ft.
According to a report by the Savannah Morning News, construction has begun a new Buc-ee’s location in Georgia. And the biggest news: it’s going to be the largest Buc-ee’s in the state. Just how large will this new Buc-ee’s location be? It’ll be a massive 74,000 square feet.
Missing in Georgia: 10-year-old boy not seen in several weeks
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. Authorities in Georgia need your help finding a young boy not seen in several weeks. According to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, Ezekiel Reed, 10, was last seen June 1 in Augusta. The RCSO shared information about the boy's disappearance Monday...
GA-FIT Advisory Board meets with U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials
NEWTON — The Georgia Flow Incentive Trust (GA-FIT) Advisory Board met recently with representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to discuss ongoing development of a Habitat Conservation Plan for the Lower Flint region. The meeting was hosted by the Jones Center in Baker County. Members of the advisory board, which includes farmers, stakeholders, and community leaders, shared their ...
List | Participating Dairy Queen locations ahead of Miracle Treat Day
MACON, Ga. — Nothing satisfies more on a hot day than a nice, cold serving of ice cream. It’s a chilling and refreshing way to beat the heat during the sweltering summer heat. But on Thursday, Dairy Queens across Central Georgia are helping kids beat cancer as part...
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