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Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students receive automotive scholarship established in memory of Erica Scannavino
Staff Reports Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students received the Erica Scannavino Scholarship for students enrolled in the Automotive Technology, Auto Collision and Repair Technology, and High-Performance Engines Motorsports programs. This is the second time this scholarship has been awarded by the SGTC Foundation and a total of 32 students have been recognized this year […] The post Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students receive automotive scholarship established in memory of Erica Scannavino appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Georgia Power lands contract to provide efficient energy for Fort Eisenhower
Georgia Power has landed a $72 million utility energy service contract (UESC) from U.S. Army Garrison Fort Eisenhower to increase the energy efficiency of the 55,000-acre military installation located near Augusta, Ga. A UESC is ... Read More » The post Georgia Power lands contract to provide efficient energy for Fort Eisenhower appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Northwest Georgia's July 4th Plans Not Phased By Rain Chances
There’s a small chance that rain may put a damper on some of the Independence Day festivities planned around the region, with scattered thunderstorms forecast each day through Monday. The National Weather Service is predicting a 30% chance of showers Wednesday afternoon, when Summerville hosts its Celebrate Independence Festival & Fireworks Show. However, the day is expected to be “mostly sunny,” with a high near 93 cooling off to a low of 74 in the evening. ...
Planning to use fireworks for 4th of July? Here's what you need to know
SAVANNAH, Ga. — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, many bring fireworks to celebrate, but you should know a few things before igniting the flame. The State of Georgia permits the purchase and use of consumer fireworks, which include everything sold in Georgia retail stores - from bottle rockets to firecrackers and sparklers.
120,000 'stolen' babies: Georgia's trafficking scandal
Georgian student Elene Deisadze was browsing TikTok in 2022 when she stumbled across the profile of a girl, Anna Panchulidze, who looked exactly like her. "We became friends without suspecting we might be sisters, but both of us felt there was some special bond between us," Elene, a psychology student, told AFP. Last summer, both of their parents independently told the girls they had been adopted -- revelations they had long planned to make.
Hydration and cooling efforts expanding in Macon
ATLANTA, Ga. (WPGA) - Macon-Bibb County, United to End Homelessness, Macon Homeless Coalition, and the Middle Georgia Food Bank have expanded hydration and cooling efforts within the community. United to End Homelessness is an initiative of the United Way of Central Georgia. The focus is one organized response to the...
PTC’s Tuggle Named AGC Georgia Board President
Peachtree City resident Joe Tuggle, president of PTC-based Tuggle Construction, was recently elected chapter president of the Associated General Contractors of Georgia. Tuggle, a general contractor in the industrial and commercial markets, has been active with ACG Georgia since 1990. He reportedly has contributed to various committees and task forces, advocating for workforce development, and previously spearheading the Central Georgia Skills Challege for Georgia high school students.
'It's all I've wanted for a while' | 15 new firefighters ready to join Macon-Bibb County Fire Department
MACON, Ga. — Cue the pomp and circumstance. A group of 15 rookie firefighters graduated at Central Georgia Technical College on July 2, marking the next step on their path to serving the community as firefighters. "Its a great group of guys," Nicholas Moffett - one of the 15...
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