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NICU Celebration Reunites Families and Staff at Piedmont Newnan
Piedmont Newnan Hospital recently hosted a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) family reunion, where NICU graduates and their families were invited to reunite with the nurses, staff members, and other families who helped them through their time at the hospital. “Babies in the NICU are with us anywhere from a...
CRBI Director: Hammond Ash Pond A 'Recipe For Disaster'
The Atlanta-based Southern Environmental Law Center is asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to revoke a permit the state issued last year for a coal ash pond closure project at Plant Hammond. According to the SELC, the permit issued last fall by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division allows toxic coal ash to remain in contact with groundwater at the Georgia Power plant near Rome in violation of a federal rule adopted in 2015. ...
UGA announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
Honorees include a Georgia state senator, high-end textile designer, and tech leaders. The University of Georgia has unveiled the 40 Under 40 Class of 2024, a group of young alumni that includes a deputy national intelligence officer, a senior entertainment writer for Variety, an AI innovator at Microsoft, and more.
How Will Rome Address Homelessness Issue? What We Know
A decades-long discussion about how best to address the issue of homelessness in Rome was revived Wednesday. Talks restarted at a meeting on homelessness comprised of city, county and state officials, law enforcement, nonprofits as well as healthcare organizations Wednesday afternoon. “This is only a conversation,” Rome Mayor Craig McDaniel said. “But it’s a conversation that every community on the planet is having.” ...
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Donates 1,500 School Supplies to Students
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation donated over 1,500 pieces of school supplies at the Back 2 School Jam on July 13 to support local students preparing for the upcoming school year. The supplies included book bags, pencils, pens and glue sticks. Kennesaw Parks & Recreation provided school supplies for 300 families in the community. In addition to providing essential school supplies, the event offered various health screenings to local students such as general health, postural and vision screenings. Parents had the chance to connect with local organizations that offer support throughout the school year and access to a variety of vendors providing services at no charge. The Back 2 School Jam featured face painting, inflatables and jewelry making. It also presented an exclusive opportunity for early registration for the next season of Kennesaw Hoops Youth Basketball. Resident registration will open on Aug. 5 and non-resident registration will open on Aug. 12.
Treasure hunters: Augusta-area retail chain selling top-shelf overstock items by truckload
Bargain-hunters, take note. New bin stores in Augusta are offering customers the chance to buy merchandise in bulk like the overstock liquidation stores do. Michael and Jen Prendamano run The Bin Store, a growing chain of overtstock outlets with locations in North Augusta, 401 W. Martintown Rd., and West Columbia, S.C., 2814 Augusta Rd.
Police seek information after murder of transgender victim in Stone Mountain
A Stone Mountain murder is making national news after the victim, who was transgender, was believed to die by a hit-and-run, until a medical examiner discovered the victim had been shot. DeKalb County police said they are still investigating the murder of 30-year-old Shannon Boswell. According to initial reports, the...
Kemp appoints Social Circle mayor to Upper Oconee Regional Water Planning Council
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Social Circle Mayor David Keener to the Upper Oconee Regional Water Planning Council. Georgia Water Planning “manages water resources in a sustainable manner to support the state’s economy, to protect public health and natural systems, and to enhance the quality of life for all citizens. The State Water Plan ensures Georgia’s water resources are sustainably managed through at least 2050.”
New details on $1.5 billion transportation infrastructure investment across Georgia
GEORGIA (WRBL) — Gov. Brian Kemp announced new details on Thursday about the $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure across Georgia. The funding, which is included in the “Amended Fiscal Year 2024” budget, intends to help with advancing various transportation projects as well as future expansions. The investment was first announced during the 2024 Legislative […]
Atlanta Braves announce new Truist Park expansions for 2025 season
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Atlanta Braves have announced new seating expansions as part of its on going plans to enhance the experience of attendees. The planned expansions include a new seating area called “The Bullpen” and an increase in seating for the “Coors Light Chop House Seating” area. The Braves say those seated in […]
Small business owners impacted by the water crisis can apply for a low-interest loan in these 11 Georgia counties
GEORGIA, USA — A low-interest loan is now available to businesses impacted by the Atlanta water main break crisis. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency announced the new option on Wednesday. City of Atlanta officials previously reported the outage impacted 6,900 small businesses. Businesses in Atlanta had...
WALB Investigates: How safe is the Flint River?
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - It’s a scary reality, 10 people drown every day in the U.S. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In South Georgia, the dangers of drowning seem even more prevalent with major river channels and bodies of water scattered throughout our region.
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