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CORE to Offer Free Health Screenings at Lavonia Carnegie Library
The non-profit group, CORE which stands for Community Organized Relief Effort of Georgia has partnered with the Lavonia-Carnegie Library to offer a mobile health services day next week. According to CORE coordinator Amy Borton, they will be at the Library on Tuesday, July 30 from 10:30a to 5:30p. Borton said...
Judge won’t block Georgia prosecutor disciplinary body that Democrats fear is aimed at Fani Willis
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge has denied a preliminary challenge to block a commission created to discipline and remove state prosecutors, finding that it doesn’t violate the U.S. or state constitution. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker on Tuesday rejected the request for an injunction against Georgia’s Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, which […]
Construction beginning on the longest paved trail in the US in Sandersville
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. — From Athens to Tybee, Georgia Hi-Lo Inc. is paving a path through Georgia. The trail will connect walkers and bikers from Athens to Savannah. Executive Director Mary Charles Howard is from Sandersville. In 2019 she launched the non-profit Georgia Hi-Lo Trail Initiative after “being frustrated with...
City of Warner Robins hosts first ever Burger Week in September
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — The City of Warner Robins announced their inaugural Burger Week in September, according to a press release. The event brings 25 local restaurants together to showcase their “creativity and culinary skills” with limited-time burger creations. Eight restaurants have already signed up to participate...
Midland residents seeing growth and popularity around the area
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Immense growth has been seen in recent months across northeastern Columbus; more specifically, in Midland. The increase of residents, businesses, and restaurants is largely due to Midland Commons. Locals say the area fits that of a “live, work and play” community, built with an amphitheater, retail shops, restaurants, and lofts.
Craft Axe Throwing of Albany holds pet food drive for Lee Co. Animal Shelter
NORTH ALBANY, Ga. – Craft Axe Throwing in north Albany is holding a pet supply drive through the end of the month of July with the goal of donating everything to the Lee County Animal Shelter. General Manager, Allison Cauley says they’re looking for unopened bags and cans of...
Smaller but still big: Update on new Columbia County subdivision proposed near Grovetown
Plans for a 400-plus-unit subdivision near Grovetown are moving again after its backers waited more than a year for Columbia County's seemingly nonstop development to catch up. Details and timelines have been tweaked in the most recent proposal for Branch Springs, which developers Mill Branch Investments LLC had introduced to county planners and...
Now closing: Bankrupt furniture, home goods stores leaving the Augusta area
A pair of national home goods retailers filing for bankruptcy are closing their stores in Augusta and Columbia County. Conn's Home Plus acquired competitor Badcock Home Furniture & More in December 2023, but earlier this month the combined retail entity began Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, according to numerous media and trade publications this...
Saladworks and Frutta Bowls to open in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)—Two new dining options will open in the Midland Commons area next month under the same roof. The grand opening for Saladworks and Frutta Bowls will be Tuesday, August 6, at 6835 Midland Commons Boulevard, Suite G, Columbus, GA, 31909. According to officials, throughout the opening week,...
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