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Cairo native Karisma Brown embarks on country music career after military service
ATLANTA - Karisma Brown is an Air Force veteran turned up-and-coming country music singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Cairo, Georgia, Brown did not grow up dreaming of a singing career. But after five years of what she describes as a great experience in the military, she decided it was time for a change.
Macon mayoral candidate Shekita Maxwell arrested for family violence, probation violation
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — Macon Mayoral Candidate Shekita Maxwell was arrested Tuesday night for family violence and other charges. According to the arrest report, Maxwell was taken into custody Tuesday at 9:18 p.m. and is charged with one count each of simple assault and battery regarding family violence, one count of false imprisonment and one count of obstructing a person from making an emergency telephone call.
Verify: Yes, Warner Robins can have residency requirements for seniors who file for homestead exemption
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — If you're a senior citizen in Warner Robins, you may be living in retirement right now, like Marjorie Hodge. At 60, Hodge said she retired to help take care of her mother and father. Since then, she's been surviving off her retirement fund. When she...
Inaugural Tri-City Mega Car Show to be held in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Get ready to roll into the Columbus Civic Center on July 20 for their Inaugural Tri-City Mega Show 2024. There will be a showcase of cars, trucks, audio systems, and competitions for Top 5 World Champion Belts and 100 Trophies. This will be a family-friendly event....
S.T.O.P. Mobile Farmers Market providing locally fresh produce for CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Local farmers are providing fresh produce for residents of the CSRA. The S.T.O.P. Mobile Farmers Market is a new initiative, designed to connect local farmers with new customers, reduce food waste, and make farm-fresh produce available throughout the Augusta area. “The S.T.O.P. is more than just a place to buy food; […]
State champion softball teams set to compete in Diamond Youth World Series on July 18
Two area softball teams are heading to Tennessee to compete in the Diamond Youth World Series. The Hephzibah girls’ softball 12U and 15U all-star teams both won the inaugural Diamond Youth Softball State Championship and now will represent Georgia in the program’s World Series in Fairview, Tennessee, on July 18-22.
Dawson expands as new businesses come to downtown area
DAWSON, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Dawson is expanding as more businesses come to the downtown Dawson area. Local resident Dexter Gerier says that he is looking forward to seeing the city flourish and grow for the better. “We definitely need things with shoes, clothes for the small kids...
Lawsuit to be filed against Monroe’s Tacos-N-Beer over June 16 incident
Tacos-N-Beer, 116 North Broad Street in Monroe. Photo credit: Brendan Koerner | The Walton Tribune. Local attorney Bart Benton has announced plans for a lawsuit against Tacos-N-Beer, a Monroe restaurant, in response to an incident which occurred at the establishment in the early morning hours of June 16, 2024. On...
Coffee High School weightlifting returns to Douglas as champions
DOUGLAS, GA – The Coffee High School weightlifting team recently competed at the USA Weightlifting National Championships in Pittsburgh, where they had 10 individual medals. But what is important to the group is more than achievements. “I love weightlifting because you can get to account your own progress and...
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