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Third Kiokee Baptist Church holds Fun Fest for entire community
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Third Kiokee Baptist Church in Albany held one of its many community events on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Fun Fest event was open to the entire community, whether they were church members or not. Pastor of Third Kiokee Baptist Church Bryant Drake...
Another rabid fox tests positive in Griffin
GRIFFIN, Ga. - A second fox tested positive for rabies in Griffin days after the first reported case. On August 16, the fox attempted to approach a man and woman on Placid Road near Grandview Drive and East College Street. Thankfully, it did not make contact. But due to multiple...
Man hospitalized in critical condition after being punched in Waynesboro, police say
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WJBF) – According to the Waynesboro Police Department, on Saturday August 24, at approximately 12:43 a.m. Bobby Herndon was punched by Jockelle Gaines in Magnolia Acres in Waynesboro. Herndon was taken to an Augusta Hospital where he is in critical condition. Gaines turned himself into the Waynesboro Police Department earlier Saturday and is charged […]
PHOTOS: Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance visits Valdosta
Rickards would claw their way back into the game after trailing in the first half to beat Godby 22-21 on Friday night. ‘My kids lost everything’: Live Oak family navigates recovery after Hurricane Debby floods home. Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM EDT. Live Oak resident Jessica Thornton...
Unerasing the history of Macon’s Oak Ridge African American cemetery
As the sun set and the afternoon light turned gold in Macon, Ga., volunteer tour leader, former river outfitter and general community presence Kathleen O’Neal grabbed her bullhorn and rallied the troops. “We’re actually starting—” O’Neal said before a squawk of feedback slowed her down.
Heritage Bowl Hype: Fans and alumni celebrate Spencer vs. Carver rivalry
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Friday night lights party started early with some tailgating by fans and alumni. The 62nd annual meeting between the Spencer Greenwave and the Carver Tigers is expected to be one of the biggest high school football games in Columbus this season. Tailgating sets the tone...
Greenbrier’s second half dooms Grovetown, 28-14
The Greenbrier Wolfpack defeated their cross-county rival Grovetown Warriors for the first time in four years Friday, Aug. 23 with the Wolfpack coming out on top 28-14 on their home turf. The contest was a tale of two halves, as the score was tied 14-14 at halftime. Both teams came...
Georgia hospital systems plan merger
Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have signed a letter of intent to come together. Houston would become part of Emory. Emory Healthcare is poised to grow. The Georgia academic health system has reached a letter of intent to merge with Houston Healthcare, a system based in Warner Robins, Ga. If the deal comes together, Houston Healthcare would become a part of Emory Healthcare.
FRIDAY NIGHT SCOREBOARD: August 23, 2024
Trinity pulled off a major win on the road, giving new head coach Bruce Lane his first as a Crusader. Dublin got a game from East Laurens, but pulled away to win by comfortable margins in a huge performance by Micah O’Neal. West Laurens impressed with a shutout of Groves in its regular season debut. And Dodge County hung on to beat top-ranked Bleckley County, opening Phillip Brown’s head coaching tenure with a big statement.
Braves come within a play of beating Northside for first time in over 30 years
Baldwin came within a two-point conversion of beating Northside-Warner Robins for the first time in 31 years on Friday night. In the end, however, it wasn't meant to be, and the Eagles rode away from Braves Stadium with a 13-12 victory. The way that the Braves' players reacted following the...
'I don't want my 6-year-old seeing that' | Monroe County sound off over LGBTQ+ books found in library
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — The Monroe County library is the talk of the town again this year. Some folks are concerned about two LGBTQ+ themed books being filed in the children's section. David Barbee is the library assistant for the Monroe County library. He says he's been going to...
Overcoming addiction: Accountability Court Graduation held in Americus
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - Accountability court is an 18-month commitment with six months of aftercare for those who successfully complete the program. John Barnette, a program graduate, says he’s grateful he’s getting a second chance at life. ”Motivation was just to live a better life. I come in...
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