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Georgia Secretary of State pushes for more veterans to work in polling places
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — About 6,000 veterans have signed up to work at voter polling places across the state of Georgia. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Vet the Vote Director Daniel Vallone are hoping to expand that number. The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office is working with Vet the Vote – a national […]
GNTC honors summer 2024 Electrical Lineworker graduates
Ten students graduated on Wednesday, July 17, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart. The students experienced a vigorous, 10-week training program that included donated equipment such as trucks, poles and climbing equipment, as well as...
3 teens arrested, accused of drive-by shooting at Meriwether County gas station, sheriff’s office says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Three teenagers are being held in jail without bond after allegedly shooting at an occupied pickup truck on Sunday, according to the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office. Detavious Ellison Jr., 17, Patrick Green, 18, and Markevious Warrior, 19, each face four counts of aggravated...
Communities In Schools of Georgia launches Troup County back-to-school campaign
TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — The beginning of the school year is around the corner, and Communities In Schools of Georgia in Troup County is trying to make sure students have what they need for success. The CISG in Troup County launched its “Back-to-School Wish List” campaign Tuesday that includes an Amazon wish list. CISG […]
Stormwater pipe repairs, Kennesaw City Hall HVAC replacement approved by City Council
At Monday night’s meeting, the Kennesaw City Council approved a contract to repair failing stormwater pipes in the city. Proshot Concrete, Inc. will complete the work for $277,610, which will come from the city’s annual budget for stormwater construction and improvement. According to Ricky Stewart, the city’s public...
Commissioners seem supportive of new west side development
Athens-Clarke County commissioners seemed largely supportive on Tuesday of a proposal that would bring 227 new single-family homes to the county’s west side. The new subdivision, if approved, would be built near Cleveland Road and close to the Caterpillar plant. It would also incorporate a modest amount of commercial space.
Local & Live Music This Weekend … July 18-19-20-21
Below is the local music schedule with venues and artists from Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21. The Grand Hotel, 303 East Main Street, Hogansville • 678-902-8408. All Shows begin at 7 p.m. 7/20 … Summer Jazz & Low Country Boil with Dexter Tolson & Friends, 5 p.m....
In wake of Laken Riley death, UGA announces new security measures ready for fall semester
The University of Georgia released a statement Thursday announcing that new security measures are in place for the upcoming fall semester. The measures include more security cameras, new lighting, emergency call stations and automatic license plate readers, the latter which is expected to record all vehicles entering and leaving campus property. ...
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