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St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church hosting food giveaway
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church will host their monthly food drive. This event will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. It will be located at 2605 Sylvester Road in Albany. For more information, you can contact the pastor, Revered Calvin Rollins, at (229) 435-1132...
Black men share what Biden needs to do to keep the Black male vote
ATLANTA — We're just over 100 days until the presidential election. Some voters are calling for President Joe Biden to step down, citing potential health issues and age. Others wonder if Biden is losing support from Black men--especially when former President Donald Trump has mentioned growing support during a few of his rally speeches.
Jasper Johnson signs with Overtime Elite
The KY native is headed to Atlanta. The state of Kentucky has started to produce some elite high school basketball talent over the last few recruiting cycles including Reed Sheppard and Travis Perry. Now in the class or 2025 the Bluegrass has two top-50 prospects one being five-star guard, Jasper Johnson. After playing for Link Academy last season, Johnson has decided to play his last year at another program. According to a report by Joe Tipton of On3, Johnson has decided to sign with Overtime Elite. The OTE in Atlanta has become a nice pipeline for Kentucky over the last...
'We are reaching desperate times' | Here's why a Macon restaurant has started a GoFundMe
MACON, Ga. — Desperate times call for desperate measures, and one Macon restaurant says that times for them are truly "desperate" and they "need your help." The Kimchi Factory on 440 Walnut Street Lane says they are struggling to keep their doors open amid slowing business, financial pressure and more. Now, they're going straight to the public in hopes of keeping the business afloat.
Lake Blackshear Murders by Jay Beck
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Jay Beck, an Albany native has recently come out with his eighth novel, and first murder mystery that takes place at Lake Blackshear Resort in Crisp County, Georgia. During the process of writing this book Beck spent sometime in Crisp County speaking with local agencies and businesses to incorporate […] The post Lake Blackshear Murders by Jay Beck appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Health inspections: Augusta restaurants dinged for holding food past expiration dates
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between July 12 and 18, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Board of Commissioners decide to advertise a one mill increase
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met July 16th. A citizen addressed the board during citizens comments. “My name is Amy Adams, and I live in 193 Timberlane in Americus in Dixie Hills, and I wanted to talk about an issue that happened on 20, June. It was a Thursday and we were having a […] The post Board of Commissioners decide to advertise a one mill increase appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
'Wanted to provide quality hair care': Macon hairstylist helps veterans and others suffering from alopecia
MACON, Ga. — Charlynn Harris has been helping people look good for over 20 years. It all started when she watched her grandmother do hair. She quickly found a love for it by watching her grandmother work and has been doing others' hair ever since. Working at the The...
Official Ribbon Cutting of the Humane Society of Walton County scheduled for July 25
The Walton County Humane Society is having its official ribbon Cutting with the Walton County Chamber of Commerce at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m. In the meantime, dogs and cats continue to pass through there to their forever homes in short order with many happy “tails” to share.
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.
Historic church in Augusta celebrates 224 years
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Today a historic church in South Augusta celebrating its 224th anniversary. Historic Spirit Creek Baptist Church started in July of 1800 and is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the country. Sunday, the church hosted a large event to celebrate more than two centuries together.It included a worship service with […]
Kairos Prison Ministry seeks volunteers for Coffee Correctional Facility
Kairos Prison Ministry, an international organization that brings hope and healing to incarcerated individuals, is actively recruiting volunteers to serve at Coffee Correctional Facility in Nicholls. Kairos is a lay-led, interdenominational Christian ministry focused on bringing Christ’s love and forgiveness to people behind bars and their families. Kairos volunteers take...
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.
STOP food truck brings fresh produce where it’s needed
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The STOP mobile food truck is the latest way local farmers are trying to fill the food deserts around Augusta. STOP stands for the Sustainable, Tasty Outreach Project. The mission of this mobile farmers market is to connect local farmers with new customers and make their produce more accessible.
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