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New 20,000-square-foot shopping center under construction in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — A new shopping center is bringing a Tex-Mex chain and Japanese restaurant to Warner Robins. Tenmii Japanese Eatery and DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill have signed leases for space in a new shopping center, Kevin Harkins of The Summit Group said. The Summit Group is the...
Redneckin’ For Jesus delivers good, clean fun
The charcoal was not in the ceremonial grill as planned, but that did not stop Randy “L-Bow” Tidwell from kicking off the opening ceremony of the third annual Redneckin’ For Jesus games. Tidwell held a torch made from Vienna sausage cans, shooting flames near the stage where...
Tifton city manager placed on administrative leave
TIFTON, Ga. – According to our partners with the Tifton Grapevine, the Tifton City Council has placed city manager Emily Beeman on indefinite administrative leave with pay. Vice Mayor Josh Reynolds, who led Monday night’s meeting in the mayor’s absence, stated that no further details will be provided until additional information is gathered.
Check out these six murals around downtown Athens
Athens, Georgia is home to many murals of all shapes and sizes. The Red & Black has highlighted six of these murals that are located in downtown Athens for you to check out. “Hot Corner: An Athens Legacy,” painted on the side of the Costa Building, is an homage to Athens’s Black culture and businesses, as well as Hot Corner. Hot Corner was a hub of Black businesses in Athens in the early 20th century through the Jim Crow segregation era, stretching from Milledge Ave. to Lumpkin St.
Peachtree Corners Highlights Israeli Tech in Georgia
— A July 11 networking event in Peachtree Corners highlighted nine Israeli firms developing and testing technology in Georgia, from newcomers proving the viability of smart-city devices to a decade-old brand emails against cyber attacks. Among the investors now firmly rooted in the state are IronScales, which helps companies detect...
Athens Unemployment Rate Rising Due to Summer and Student Workers
The Athens unemployment rate is rising, which the state’s top labor official attributes to a rise in seasonal and student workers during the summertime. WUGA’s Mary Ryan Howarth has more:. In a media release, Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson says that while student and seasonal employees are important...
From one box to another: Criminal history questions on Georgia job applications
ATLANTA — Applying for a job can be tough as the competition for a role is fierce, with every person trying to stand out. For some applicants, they’re worried that checking a single box could be all the potential employer is judging them on. This is the reality...
Student literacy rates in Georgia continue to lag post pandemic
MACON, Ga. — Juaquin Quijano makes memories with his two kids at the library. "I used to like to come to the library with my mom, so you get to pass that on to the next generation and they love it just as much," he said. For them, reading...
UGA leads several Georgia universities in liquor law arrests since 2020—And by a wide margin
The University of Georgia has recorded the highest number of liquor law violation arrests combined over a three year span compared to several other major universities in the state. According to the most recently released Clery reports, UGA had a total of 193 arrests for liquor law violations from 2020 to 2022, significantly outpacing its peers. ...
Missing in Georgia: Police searching for teenage girl not seen in several days
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. Police in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenager. Adrian Black, 17, was reported missing Monday. According to the Columbus Police Department, she was last spotted on the 4000 block of Harbin Street around 11 p.m. Sunday. She has brown...
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