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Georgia Chamber opens nominations for Rural Awards
TIFTON – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas. The winners will be celebrated at an awards luncheon during the Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton, on Oct. 3. “Countless people and organizations are making a difference in our rural communities," Tiffany Holmes, the director...
Multiple Wawa Stores Coming to South Georgia
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) -The company behind the high-end convenience store Wawa, tells WALB News 10 new stores will soon be built in multiple South Georgia locations, including Albany. Rumors have been circulating on social media that a Wawa will soon be built along Highway 82 near the Lee County line...
A missing 12-year-old Georgia girl is found in Ohio after her community galvanized to locate her
ATLANTA (AP) — A 12-year-old girl whose disappearance galvanized a Georgia community has been found in Ohio. Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch said Friday that Maria Gomez-Perez was found Thursday in Dover, about 70 miles (110 kilometers) south of Cleveland, in the company of a Guatemalan man who is now jailed. “I come to you with some very great news,” Couch told reporters in a news conference. “Maria Gomez-Perez has been safe in Dover, Ohio, and she should be on her way home here to Gainesville with our investigators within the hour.” Gomez-Perez was last seen at the home of her father, Andres Gomez, on May 29 in Gainesville, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of Atlanta. She was reported missing a day later.
Thunderstorm chances trending lower for Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry as the weekend nears
The active stretch of weather which has resulted in daily downpours and inches of rain over the last week is set to end. Rain chances are forecast to decrease just in time for the weekend. Thursday's thunderstorms provided some photogenic scenes with a shelf cloud in Metter captured by Renee...
An Update from Congressman Austin Scott
Our district is home to incredible Americans. Team USA recently announced that Moultrie local Carson Tyler will represent our country on the USA Diving team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris!. At 20 years old, Carson is already making a global splash. I look forward to cheering for him in...
Keeping Georgians Informed – July 15-21 – Senator Reverend Ralph Warnock (GA)
NOTE: With the national political news of the last week, Senator Warnock has not released a lot of news other than the following:. Senator Reverend Warnock to Visit Gulfstream in Savannah, Monday, July 22, Uplift Aviation Workforce Wins. Savannah, GA – On Monday morning, July 22, U..S. Senator Reverend Raphael...
$22M Tax Refund Bonanza Hits 10,000+ Cook County Homeowners
Cook County Property Owners to Receive Automatic Payouts for Overpaid Taxes Over 10,000 Cook County Homeowners to Get Tax Refunds Automatically In a recent announcement, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas revealed that over 10,000 property owners in Cook County will receive more than $22 million in automatic refunds for overpaid 2023 property taxes. This news […]
UGA Tifton receives $4 million to strengthen Georgia agriculture
TIFTON, Georgia- Senator Jon Ossoff announces $4 million in funding to strengthen Georgia’s agriculture. Friday in Tifton, Senator Ossoff announced a total of $4 million in federal funding has been allocated to the University of Georgia’s veterinary and precision agriculture research.Senator Ossoff says these resources are critical to Georgia’s farmers, food supply, and public health.
4 charged in connection to Tifton entering auto crimes
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Four suspects have been arrested following a Tifton police investigation into recently entering autos incidents. On Wednesday at around 3:30 a.m., Tifton police officers say they made a traffic stop on a vehicle on 12th Street and Love Avenue for traffic violations. Three teens and a 17-year-old were then taken into custody.
Tifton Fire Dept. Junior Fire Camp
TIFTON, Ga. – The Tifton Fire Department has been hard at work this week with a program they’re running for the first time. One that they’re using to potentially get the next generation of first responders ready for anything. We caught up with Tifton Fire Chief, Bobby...
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