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Family in Hartwell, Georgia, helps with creation of 1st Black Barbie with Down syndrome
HARTWELL, Ga. — Barbie just released the first-ever Black Barbie with Down syndrome. The first Barbie with Down syndrome was created last year, but for the new addition, Mattel got input from a focus group of Black individuals, including a woman with Down syndrome. Before adding “Barbie” to her...
Professional wrestling star, Joe Hendry makes his way to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Social media and professional wrestling star, Joe Hendry is making his way to Augusta. The Scottish performer is making his first U.S. Independent wrestling appearance at Viral Pro Wrestling: Infection 8 in Augusta on Saturday, August 10th, at the Warren Road Community Center. We sat down with Wrestling Promoter Joshua Hancock […]
See the popular wing franchise opening a second Warner Robins spot, ‘coming soon’ to Macon
This fast-growing restaurant chain that got its start in Atlanta is known for its all natural organic chicken, 30 sauce flavors and host of other offerings such as Philly steak, hamburgers, fish and fried rice.
Albany City Commission proposed Sunday alcohol sales
ALBANY, Ga. – A major decision in the city of Albany will be on the ballot this November. As the city commission is looking to approve Sunday alcohol sales within the Good Life City. We caught up with Ward 1 Commissioner Jon Howard Wednesday afternoon about the decision regarding...
Attention, class: Here are the new first-year principals in Augusta-area schools
(Editor's Note: Earlier versions of this article listed fewer principals.) With thousands of pupils returning to class, some Augusta-area schools have new leaders for the 2024-25 year. Here is a partial list of educators who will be newly-appointed principals in Richmond, Columbia and Aiken counties. Richmond County ...
Letting kids be kids: Athens Forest Kindergarten promotes a new way of learning
Athens Forest Kindergarten is a place where playing in the mud, climbing trees and most of all, having fun is on the agenda. Dr. Sarah Whitaker was looking for a part-time preschool for her three-year-old son, and in the process, she found a cooperative, inquiry-based experiential learning: the forest kindergarten model.
Fayetteville Chief of Police Scott Gray named president of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police
The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) announced that Fayetteville Police Chief Scott Gray was sworn in as the GACP President on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Savannah. Chief Gray is a 31-year police veteran and has served as the Fayetteville Police Chief for the past seven years. Prior...
Student Sports Gambling Rises as Georgia Moves to Legalization
Michael Sheridan was drenched in sweat even though it was 50 degrees outside. There was an empty couch behind him, but he placed himself about 5 feet from his television. On the screen, Iowa women’s basketball was facing off against Illinois. Sheridan wasn’t a fan of either team, but he had a special interest in this game. If Iowa’s Caitlin Clark scored just one more basket, he’d be $75 richer.
Meet Michael Bien, the first executive director of the Athens Homeless Coalition
Michael Bien has only been the executive director of the Athens Homeless Coalition for about a month, having become the organization’s first and only full-time employee in June, but he has already developed a comprehensive vision for the group. The ultimate goal of the coalition is to see a functional end to homelessness and create a community where everyone has access to safe, stable, high-quality housing.
Dog Stolen by FedEx Driver in North Carolina, Dies From Heat
On July 3, a FedEx driver stole a dog who broke loose from her property in North Carolina. The French Bulldog was a champion dog worth more than $5,000. Unfortunately, she passed away soon after, and her remains were found a few days later on July 10. Authorities believe the pup was left in the […] The post Dog Stolen by FedEx Driver in North Carolina, Dies From Heat appeared first on DogTime.
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