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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...
Georgia officials reverse course on blocking state funds for AP African American Studies Program
On Wednesday, Dr. Richard Woods had chosen not to approve state funding for the AP course, designed by the College Board and test-piloted in Georgia, but left the door open for school districts to individually fund it on their own.
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