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Georgia Woman Turns 100 But Says She Feels Decades Younger: ‘I Just Feel Wonderful’
Susie Dotson, a vibrant African American woman from Columbus, Georgia, recently celebrated her 100th birthday, feeling as youthful as someone in their 40s or 50s. “I don’t have no pains. I just feel wonderful. I feel that God has blessed me with many, many blessings,” Dotson told WDBJ7.
Thousands Attend Snapping Shoals EMC Annual Meeting
More than 3,000 people, including about 1,500 members, gathered Thursday for the Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corp. annual meeting at the Georgia International Horse Park. In addition to the traditional blue grass sounds of The Purple Hulls, attendees received health information from Piedmont Newton Hospital, energy tips from SSEMC employees and a visit from 811’s Digger the Dog. Keith Williams of Covington was the lucky winner of the 2003 Ford Ranger that was retired from SSEMC’s fleet. Rufus and Margaret Johnson of Covington were recognized as the Oldest Married Couple present and will receive a $100 credit on their power bill. Carolyn Greeson of Covington was recognized as the Oldest Member in attendance and will receive a $50 credit. Lance Harper (District 1), G. Anthony Norton (District 2), Walter Johnson (District 3) and Gene Morris (District 4) were each re-elected to serve three-year terms for their districts on the SSEMC board of directors. Jeff Wigington was elected to fill the unexpired term of District 2 director Dr. Millard Ross, who died last July. Snapping Shoals EMC is a member-owned electric cooperative providing electric service to approximately 100,000 homes and businesses in an eight-county area that includes large portions of Newton, Rockdale and Henry counties, as well as part of DeKalb, Butts, Walton, Jasper and Morgan counties.
Jackson launches automated utility meters pilot program
The city of Jackson will begin to test the use of automated utility meters by installing 54 water and 54 electric meters. Automated meters, or advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), is used to collect water and power usage data. This system eliminates the need for employees to visit the location of each customer to read water and utility meters for billing and other purposes.
Tallahassee man arrested for assaulting three-year-old girl in his home
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Tallahassee man is behind bars after he allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a three-year-old girl, according to a probable cause affidavit. Charles Hickson is charged with sexual battery on a child younger than 12, and kidnapping a child younger than 13, according to court documents.
ACC boss Jim Phillips: We will fight suits from Florida State, Clemson
The awkwardness of the legal battle between the Atlantic Coast Conference and member schools Clemson and Florida State continues to simmer with the 2024 season just more than one month away. ACC commissioner Jim Phillips pledged the day-to-day operations remain business as usual while also insisting the league will aggressively fight the lawsuits from the two schools over withdrawal penalties and the grant of media rights deal that runs through 2036. The ACC previously filed its own countersuit against the schools. "I can state that we will fight to protect the ACC and our members for as long as it...
FSU HC Mike Norvell mentions two true freshmen at ACC Kickoff media event
Florida State football is less than five weeks away from the Seminoles' 2024 season opener versus Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Dublin, Ireland. Fans are starting to get super excited about the product on the field that head football coach Mike Norvell and his coaching staff have constructed. The Seminoles...
This offseason has been a time of growth for new Florida State QB
The Florida State Seminoles have put a lot of hope and trust in quarterback DJ Uiagalelei.A former five-star recruit ranked as the No. 1 pro-style quarterback in the 2024 class by 247Sports, Uiagalelei didn't work out at his first destination in Clemson, but he experienced a career revival of sorts last season as the starting quarterback at Oregon State.He threw for 2,638 yards and 21 touchdowns with seven interceptions and was good enough to attract the Seminoles' attention in the transfer portal.FSU now is asking him to replace Heisman Trophy candidate Jordan Travis — which will be no small task...
Florida State requests $56 million for National MagLab modernization
The FSU Board of Trustees approved a $56.5 million request to modernize the MagLab. The request is part of a $219 million request for state funds to be considered in the 2025 legislative session.
Tired of the summer storms? More are looming
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Our unsettled stretch of weather will continue for much of the week. Spotty storms are possible this evening, but we are tracking drier weather for the overnight hours. An isolated shower cannot be ruled out, but for most of the region, we stay dry, warm and muggy. Lows fall into the mid-70s under a partly cloudy sky. Some areas of patchy fog are possible by Tuesday morning.
'Left my mark': Outgoing FAMU softball coach Camise Patterson bids farewell to Rattlers
Camise Patterson is the new head coach of Alabama State’s softball team. However, her coaching career will always trace back to Florida A&M. Patterson spent the better half of a...
FAMU Announces The Lip Bar Founder Melissa Butler as Summer Commencement Speaker
Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced The Lip Bar founder and Chief Executive Officer Melissa Butler as the summer commencement speaker. About 500 graduates from more than a dozen colleges and schools are expected to participate in the Summer Commencement exercises scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, August 2 in the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center & Teaching Gymnasium, 1800 Althea Gibson Way, Tallahassee.
Pastor accused of raping juvenile girl
Christopher Robin Whitehead, 35, was arrested yesterday morning and charged with sexual battery on a victim between the ages of 12 and 18. The post Pastor accused of raping juvenile girl appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
211 Big Bend hoping to improve response times for 988 suicide crisis hotline
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - 211 Big Bend, a Tallahassee based suicide and crisis prevention hotline, is hoping to improve response times for the 988 suicide crisis hotline. The three-digit 988 was launched nationwide in 2022 to replace the old 1-800 number. The State of Florida is struggling to meet a...
Rattlers ranked 20th in Lindy's Sports preseason ranking
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –– Florida A&M football is coming off one of their most historic seasons after finishing 12-1 for the second time in program history, winning their 16th HBCU National Championship and enter the season ranked 20th in Lindy's Sports preseason ranking. "It's a testament to what the...
Georgia man arrested for fatal hit and run of Keithville man
KEITHVILLE, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A Georgia man was arrested after he turned himself in for a fatal hit and run Thursday. According to a press release, Caddo Sheriff’s Detective Jeremy Edward arrested 43-year-old Anthony Ebizie. Officials say on Thursday around midnight, Caddo Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a...
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