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Lady Jackets perform well in flag football scrimmage
THOMASVILLE — As their inaugural season approaches, the newly formed Thomas County Central flag football team hosted a scrimmage against fellow first-year program Fitzgerald. The Lady Jackets had an excellent showing in the scrimmage, scoring five touchdowns as opposed to Fitzgerald’s one. Central’s offense looked good on Wednesday, especially their run game. They broke away for two big rushing touchdowns early on in the scrimmage and both times went basically untouched to the end zone. “Good players make good coaches,” said Lady Jackets head coach Chad Parkerson. “We’ve got some girls that can run and my job is to get...
Another round of showers and storms for Sunday
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- Showers and storms will remain in the forecast as we round out the weekend. Any fog that developed overnight into Sunday morning will improve followed by a few breaks sunny breaks. Expect scattered showers and storms for Sunday afternoon into the evening with heavy rain possible. Despite...
Changes to Florida Medicaid Rules for 2024
Does my 85-year-old mother with dementia have to sell her home and spend all her savings on nursing home care in Florida before she can qualify for Medicaid? The simple answer is no. Florida is one of the most extensive homestead protected states in the nation. In Florida, the homestead...
Sunday’s forecast calls for more of the same
Saturday night update: Get ready for more of the same on Sunday as a stationary front continues to be the key player in our weather. Combined with the heat of the day, we will see scattered showers and storms, mainly during the afternoon and evening. The good news is that this rain is much needed, as we are experiencing drought conditions. However, we don’t want the flooding, which is a possibility with slow-moving storms moving over the same areas. As far as the severity of the storms, we can’t rule out a few severe storms, but it won’t be a major event. The primary threats are heavy rain, frequent lightning, strong winds, and small hail. As far as temperatures are concerned, they will be in the upper 80s to near 90, which is actually a few degrees below average. Humidity will make it feel hotter, though, with heat indices near 100 degrees. Looking ahead to next week, the unsettled pattern continues with daily rain chances and temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Christmas came early: Downtown Milledgeville hosts Christmas in July Market
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — Christmas came early in downtown Milledgeville. Milledgeville Main Street hosted the downtown Milledgeville Christmas in July Market on Saturday. On 127 East Hancock Street, people gathered to enjoy a festive celebration in the middle of summer. Over 30 vendors and two food trucks came out to...
Macon residents grapple with rising utility costs amid global events and local changes
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- When it's hot outside extra electricity usage can make utility bills rise. Higher bills have left some residents in the dark about utility rates and usage, like Jay Noel, who recently relocated to Macon. "I don't know what dictates the prices of everything," said Noel. "I'm...
New Perry Hotel Begins Demolition Efforts
On Friday, July 19, WGXA noticed an Instagram story post that detailed that the New Perry Hotel is beginning its demolition efforts. "So it begins," the post read "Thousands of pounds of potential heaped into a landfill Middle Georgia doesn't have." Other posts have gone up on the @savethnewperryhotel Instagram...
Local church to hold health fair
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — First Metropolitan Baptist Church is hosting a health fair. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church at 3719 Belair Road in Augusta. Attendees can access an on-site clinic, information classes, and various vendors, including the fire department, mental health, heart health, […]
Minimizing distrust, explaining process essential to increasing trial participation
ORLANDO, Fla. — Explaining the details of the clinical trial process is critical to minimizing barriers to research participation, according to a presenter at the 2024 Rheumatology Nurses Society annual conference. “The purpose of clinical research is to improve the lives of our patients,” Barbara Kienzle, BSN, RN, a...
Five-Star Wide Receiver Vernell Brown III Commits to Florida over Ohio State, Miami and Florida State
Ohio State has missed out on one of its top wide receiver targets in the 2025 recruiting class. Five-star wide receiver Vernell Brown III, the No. 25 overall prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class, announced his commitment to Florida on Sunday. Ohio State was one of...
'It helps everybody in these hard times': Parents stock up on kid's school supplies at the Houston County back-to-school bash
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Long lines started outside CB Watson Primary School Friday to get inside the 15th Annual Houston County Family Connection Back-To-School Bash. Some Houston County parents stopped by to stock up on supplies before hitting stores. "Everything is going up these days and I haven't bought...
40% pay raises, 401k benefits and more | Blue Bird signs union contract with Fort Valley workers
FORT VALLEY, Ga. — Employees and management celebrated a historic contract at Blue Bird in Fort Valley on Friday. In 2023, workers wanted to join a union. Some told us they wanted to improve their work environment. At the time, the bus company released a statement saying a union...
FSU’s 2024 Position Preview Series, Linebacker: Can underclassmen emerge?
Florida State enters the 2024 campaign needing to replace two multi-year, All-ACC performers at linebacker in Kalen DeLoach and Tatum Bethune. Florida State enters the 2024 campaign needing to replace two multi-year, All-ACC performers at linebacker in Kalen DeLoach and Tatum Bethune. No easy feat. The duo offered stability and...
Previewing the Opponents: Miami has stocked up on talent and FSU will close out October at their place
Miami went 7-6 last season, including 3-5 against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents. The Hurricanes lost 27-20 at FSU in their annual rivalry game with the Seminoles. Miami began the season 4-0 by defeating Miami (Ohio), 38-3, Texas A&M, 48-33, and Bethune-Cookman, 48-7, at home, as well as winning at Temple, 41-7.
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