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Augusta Museum of History continues to teach, and preserve history
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Augusta Museum of History is a place where you can learn a lot about the city’s storied past. For this episode of “Your Hometown Road Trip,” the team stopped in and spoke with Executive Director Nancy Glaser about the museum’s history, what people can find inside and more.
Suspect sought in Augusta murder of Wrens 16-year-old
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Friday night – the latest in an outbreak of violent crime that’s claimed more than 170 lives across the CSRA in two years. The Richmond County Coroner’s...
Georgia teen one of first pediatric patients to receive groundbreaking diabetes treatment
ATLANTA - Ella Velez is pretty matter of fact about being a trailblazer. "My friends like to say, oh, you're so famous now," said Velez. The 15-year-old, from Columbus, is one of the first pediatric patients in the world to get an infusion of a groundbreaking drug called TZEILD. The...
Improved Macon-Bibb Code Enforcement working to prevent issues like 2019 Crystal Lake evictions, code violations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 41NBC follow-up: We’re learning about significant changes in Macon-Bibb County Code Enforcement. In 2019, hundreds of people were evicted from Crystal Lake Apartments after the complex failed to pay utilities and poor living conditions were exposed. We reported Crystal Lake received numerous code enforcement violations leading up to those evictions, which if fixed, could have remedied the situation.
Thomson celebrates Independence Day with “Freedom Blast” firework show
THOMSON, GA. (WJBF) – A day after the Fourth of July, many came out to enjoy more fireworks. We spoke with a vendor who had some special treats for the holiday. “We got a red velvet pudding and a red velvet cake. All that’s Fourth of July themed. It feels amazing to come out here, be with them, and I share my gift with them,” said Taliyah Wilson, a vendor.
As July 4th fun continues, keep fireworks safety in mind
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Our local fire crews are on high alert amid the current drought and summer heat. And with fireworks sure to go off throughout this weekend, there’s an even greater risk. There were more than a dozen brush fires on Thursday that crews had to address.
Arrest made in stabbing death of pregnant woman at Elizabeth Canty Homes
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Police have made an arrest connected to the Elizabeth Canty Homes stabbing that occurred Friday. Police say Kyle Dean, 20, was arrested in connection to the stabbing death of his wife Chasity Dean, 20, and her fetus. He was taken into custody at an east Alabama residence earlier today and […]
Tift County homeowners outraged over tax notice
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - Many homeowners in Tift County are stunned after they received a notice showing the potential for a major property tax increase. Property owners in Tifton tell WALB that they received their standard tax notice, but they were shocked by the property taxes they may have to pay in the future.
Ethan Wolfe gives his reactions to tourism diversity talk
James Wolfe, a candidate for commissioner in district 3, attended a diversity talk hosted by the tourism board. Wolfe gave his reactions to the event and shared how he thought Sumter County did when it came to diversity. “I believe there is some resistance to “Diversity” due to how political the word has become. Sumter […] The post Ethan Wolfe gives his reactions to tourism diversity talk appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
High school student from Columbus wins division in Peachtree Road Race
ATLANTA, Ga. (WTVM) - The ‘Peachtree Road Race’ was cancelled due to extreme heat - however, a high school student from Columbus achieved a major accomplishment before it ended. Georgy Helmers, a former student at Saint Anne Pacelli Catholic School, placed first in the invitation only Elite High...
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