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U.S. House 3: Jack’s fundraising dwarfs Keller
(The Center Square) – Republican Brian Jack has raised $1.72 million more than his Democratic opponent Maura Keller. Both candidates are competing to represent Georgia's 3rd Congressional District, a heavily-Republican district. In the first six months in 2024, Jack’s campaign brought in $1,776,507. Over that same period, Keller’s campaign totaled $49,458. George Cantrell, an independent,...
Opioid settlement from Kroger is set to bring millions to Georgia. But like others, it'll take time
LISTEN: Some Georgia counties are being invited to get their share of Kroger’s $1.2 billion dollar multi-district settlement over the franchises participation in the opioid addiction crisis. GPB's Sofi Gratas reports. Some Georgia counties are being invited to get their share of Kroger’s $1.2 billion multi-district settlement over the...
Sheriff Bryant gives update to Kiwanis
Sheriff Eric Bryant appeared before Kiwanis on July 19th, giving an address on the State of Sumter County Georgia. “We have a community full of public safety men and women that dedicate their lives to ensure that we have a safe community to live in.” He addressed the concerns that many have when thinking about […] The post Sheriff Bryant gives update to Kiwanis appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office hosting youth violence program
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - Sheriff Eric D. Bryant and the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) are set to host a Youth Violence Program event. On Monday, July 24, SCSO will host an event for the Youth Violence Program. This event is set to begin at 6 p.m. The public...
Biden-Harris Administration announces $20.4M in funding to address pollution, stimulate economic growth in Alabama
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Leaders with Land and Minerals Management traveled to Vestavia Hills, Alabama Wednesday to announce more than $20.4 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help address pollution, create jobs, and spur economic opportunities in the state. Millions of Americans live...
South Georgia Technical College ranked 5th for Best Associate Degrees in Georgia
Staff Reports South Georgia Technical College was selected as the fifth best college in Georgia to earn an associate degree according to University HQ. The ranking was based on cost of tuition, admission rate, retention rate, graduation rate, graduating salary, number of programs offered, online programs offered, loan default rate, diplomas awarded, percent of students […] The post South Georgia Technical College ranked 5th for Best Associate Degrees in Georgia appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
County Administrator Doug Eaves explains house bill 581 and notes lack of ordinance for administrator
County Administrator Doug Eaves presented information about House Bill 581, for property and sales tax reform, which was adopted by the General Assembly during session the previous year. “It’s supposed to be on the ballot in November as a Constitutional Amendment. It must be approved by the voters in the State.” He mentioned it would […] The post County Administrator Doug Eaves explains house bill 581 and notes lack of ordinance for administrator appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
SGTC Instructor Robert Sturgeon’s career took flight with help from WIOA
By Pat Peacock An Alaskan cruise or help with paying for an education: this was the choice Robert Sturgeon’s father presented to him about 15 years ago and told him he had three days to think about it. For Robert, a young man in Eustis, Florida still searching for his path and struggling to […] The post SGTC Instructor Robert Sturgeon’s career took flight with help from WIOA appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Phoebe Sumter nurse receives a DAISY Award
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - Phoebe Sumter Medical Center is pleased to announce that nurse, Madison Young, has been awarded a DAISY award. Young is a nurse on the 4th floor at Phoebe Sumter. They say she goes the extra mile for her patients. The DAISY Award recognizes nurses who demonstrate...
Columbus City Council: Travis Chambers makes first appearance, Carver Park and Double Churches Pool renamed
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — It was a busy night for Columbus City Council on Tuesday – as more than 100 citizens gathered at the meeting. A number of topics were discussed. The first order of business was the vote to rename Carver Park in East Columbus after the former mayor pro tem. Members of the Columbus […]
Loganville Chick-Fil-A to close Thursday for rebuild
LOGANVILLE, GA (July 23, 2024) – Chick-fil-A in Loganville announced several months ago that since it has outgrown the current restaurant building, it would be closing to build a new restaurant to meet the demands of the community. Up until recently, the exact timing of that was not available,...
Done after a decade: Houston County Board of Education superintendent announces retirement at end of year
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Houston County Board of Education superintendent announced his future plans on Wednesday. Mark Scott, who has been the board's superintendent since June 2014, announced at the Houston County Board of Education Convocation that he'll retire at the end of the year. The former Northside...
Dougherty County Police Department presents National Night Out 2024
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - National Night Out is coming up again. The Dougherty County (DOCO) Police Department is presenting National Night Out 2024 on Thursday, July 25 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Attendees can find the event at the Exchange Club of Albany Fairground at 819 South Westover Boulevard...
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